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Glyphosate resistant lamb’s-quarters confirmed in Quebec

Real Agriculture

Glyphosate resistance has been confirmed in lamb’s-quarters in Quebec. The finding, which comes from the CÉROM grain research centre, is the first confirmation of glyphosate resistance in the annual weed anywhere in the world. University of Guelph research scientist Dr.

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Weekend reading: Eric Schlosser on our cartel food system

Food Politics

In the Atlantic (to which I subscribe), Eric Schlosser writes: Do We Really Want a Food Cartel? Mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated, unfair, and even dangerous. He begins with the Federal Trade Commission’s report on what happened to the US food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic: Feeding America in a Time of Crisis: FTC Staff Report on The United States Grocery Supply Chain and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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NEW: USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission a Factor in Avian Flu Spread

AgWeb Farm Journal

USDA said this week cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of avian flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.

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Tax refund, mentor ignite cattle career

Western FarmPress

Cattle buyer Clint Langley purchased his first set of heifers at 14 years old with his dad's tax refund check. See where he's at today and who he credits for getting him into the order-buying business.

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How capital gains taxation changes will impact the farm succession plan

Real Agriculture

There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital gains inclusion rate and exemption laid out in the latest federal budget may impact their succession planning. The government plans to increase the taxable portion of capital gains —. Read More There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital ga

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The updated and better WIC package: a look

Food Politics

The USDA has made some changes to food packages for participants in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In a Q and A, the USDA explains the changes and why it made them. What are the WIC food packages? The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutrition

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Goodbye, El Niño. Hello, La Niña? The Big Transition to La Niña is Already Underway

AgWeb Farm Journal

There's now a 60% chance La Niña will develop between June and August and an 85% chance it's in effect by November 2024 to January 2025, according to NOAA.

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Edible Bean School: Reviewing the planting checklist

Real Agriculture

It won’t be long before the soil is fit and planters roll into edible bean fields. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Edible Bean School, Hensall Co-op field marketer and edible bean grower Dave Louwagie shares a checklist he uses to make sure all systems are go when conditions are right for dry beans. To. Read More It won’t be long before the soil is fit and planters roll into edible bean fields.

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What is the FDA’s food regulatory role anyway?

Food Politics

The keynote address at the Consumer Federation of America’s annual food policy conference was given by the FDA’s new Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, James “Jim” Jones. He talked about his priorities and what he’s hoping the FDA will do. Fine. But in the Q and A, he was pushed repeatedly by Mike Jacobson (former head of CSPI) to say what the FDA would be doing to pressure the food industry to reduce salt in the food supply, something the FDA has promised to do for years with little progress

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Exchange: Argentina’s Corn Crop ‘Likely’ Faces More Cuts

AgWeb Farm Journal

Argentina’s corn production, already cut sharply due a stunt disease spread by leafhopper insects, was “likely” to be cut further, the Rosario Grain Exchange said.

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What others say about Elwynn

Western FarmPress

That’s Elwynn, as in Elwynn Taylor, winner of the 2024 Iowa Master Farmer Exceptional Service Award. Here’s what his nominator said about him, in addition to other supporters of this year’s Iowa Master Farmers.

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The Agronomists, Ep 150: Designing on-farm field trials with Elizabeth Hawkins and Laura Schmidt

Real Agriculture

There’s no data better suited to a farm than data derived FROM that farm. Designing and executing an on-farm field trial can be incredibly valuable for informing changes in production practices, but it’s key that the trial be designed to deliver solid data. To tackle what it takes to get the most out of on-farm. Read More There’s no data better suited to a farm than data derived FROM that farm.

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The harm caused by Brexit: a wee example

Food Politics

The headline reads: “ Brexit has cost the UK up to £100m in lost salmon sales, according to industry body Scotland Salmon.” Increased red tape and costs triggered by the UK’s departure from the EU in January 2020 has seen exports of Salmon to the trade bloc drop 16% to 44,000 tonnes in 2023. While export values to the EU were only down 3% to £ 356m, this was only because strong global demand had driven up prices.

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Growing a Crop This Year is Crucial for Drought-Stricken Texas Farmers, 2024 is Now Make or Break For Many

AgWeb Farm Journal

Two consecutive years of drought has been devastating for farmers in West Texas, and with forecasts of a transition to La Niña, economists and cotton leaders say it will force even more cotton farmers to call it quits.

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The Shrimp on Your Table Has a Dark History

Civil Eats

A few months ago, along the coast of Andhra Pradesh in eastern India, Josh Farinella drove 40 minutes out of his way to visit workers who peel shrimp for Choice Canning, where he worked as a shrimp factory manager. He didn’t travel to the rural area for any of his job responsibilities; he was there to document injustice. He observed a crew of local women quickly peeling shrimp along rusty tables in 90-degree heat, wearing street clothes and flip-flops.

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Farming Forward: Tips for terminating cover crops

Real Agriculture

Cover crops can do a number of things, such as hold soil in place, cycle nutrients, suppress weed growth, and fix nitrogen. They can also interfere with planting and seeding the next crop if not terminated properly. There are several options available for terminating cover crops: choosing species that will winterkill (most of the time!

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Exploring the Future of Agriculture: A Deep Dive Into Robots

Global Agtech Initiative

The global ag robotics market is projected to grow significantly, from $13.4 billion in 2023 to an estimated $86.5 billion by 2033. The post Exploring the Future of Agriculture: A Deep Dive Into Robots appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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$3 Corn? That Could be the New Reality Without a Weather Problem This Year

AgWeb Farm Journal

As drought deteriorates across the U.S., it's a positive signal for growing a big crop in 2024. And analysts say if weather continues to fuel this year's crop, December corn futures could fall into the $3 range by fall.

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Now Available: “Understanding the Science Behind Climate Smart Agriculture in California: A comprehensive literature review”

Caff

Photo Credit Bonnie Veblen As part of CAFF’s Ecological Farming Program , we collaborate with farmers to implement and better understand ecologically-based farming practices, which include climate smart farming and soil health practices. Climate smart farming practices are named for their potential to help farms mitigate and adapt to climate change through building soil carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conserving natural resources like water and topsoil.

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Frontlines: Tension escalates in the Middle East — what now?

Real Agriculture

Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments is back for another episode of Frontlines. Joining host Shaun Haney, Shapiro delves into the complex dynamics of current Middle Eastern geopolitics which continues to find increased escalation among a broader set of countries. When it comes to the Middle East it is difficult to gain a full understanding of. Read More Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments is back for another episode of Frontlines.

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Cotton farmers’ enthusiasm ranges from good to mixed

Western FarmPress

Three cotton farmers from across the U.S. Cotton Belt talk about the opportunities and challenges cotton offers as the 2024 planting season approaches.

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It's Scary Dry in the Western Corn Belt, But a Drastically Different Story in the East This Year

AgWeb Farm Journal

The U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought coverage is now at its lowest level since spring of 2020, but USDA's topsoil moisture map shows it's still extremely dry in areas of the west and too wet in the east.

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Scholarly squirrels: Exploring the dynamics of Texas A&M’s campus wildlife

AgriLife Today

Ongoing project will provide undergraduate wildlife students with hands-on field experiences The post Scholarly squirrels: Exploring the dynamics of Texas A&M’s campus wildlife appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction. After all, with some sprayer tanks now exceeding 2,000 gallons and booms extending upwards. Read More The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies

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Why NASS reports matter to farmers, ranchers

Western FarmPress

USDA NASS's recent proposal to eliminate some data reports. Livestock and meat economists would consider some of the affected reports to be particularly important to market efficiency.

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Ken Ferrie: 7 Tips To Overcome Moisture Concerns At Corn Planting

AgWeb Farm Journal

It's a tale of two extremes this year. Some farmers report they can't find soil moisture to plant into, while others are struggling just to get into their fields. Agronomist Ken Ferrie weighs in on both scenarios.

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Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife data included in global study

AgriLife Today

Research provides unprecedented insight into wildlife response during COVID-19 lockdown Camera trap data collected by a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher contributed to one of the largest international studies on wildlife response to changes in human activity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, involved more than 220.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, April 17: Nitrogen Q & A, resistant lamb’s quarters, and leadership in action

Real Agriculture

Calendar dates can be thrown out when it comes to scouting for weeds and early nitrogen application in Ontario, as growing degree accumulation is well ahead of normal. As part of this week’s edition of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson discusses the implications of crops being ahead of schedule, the confirmation of glyphosate-resistant lamb’s.

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Weather thwarts early corn planting hopes

Western FarmPress

Feedback from the Field: Corn growers have not made major progress on planting and uncooperative extended forecasts could keep sowing speeds slow.

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Biden Mulls Tripling Tariffs on Chinese Steel and Aluminum

AgWeb Farm Journal

In a move reminiscent of former President Donald Trump’s trade policies, Biden is considering tripling tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports under Section 301 of the Trade Expansion Act.

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Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not Consolidation 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm bill negotiations may be heating up once again after a standstill that has left members of Congress divided about what to prioritize. Now is the time to act.

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Bringing German cow comfort to Canadian farms

Real Agriculture

What makes a rubber cow mat unique? For German manufacturer Huber Technik it comes down to the fact that their rubber never meets the road. In this report from the 2024 Canadian Dairy XPO at Stratford, Ont., the company’s owner Veronika Kamm says Huber Technik’s stall mattresses are made from only new tire compounds. “Our. Read More What makes a rubber cow mat unique?

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Farm Progress America, April 18, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the USDA NASS has decided to discontinue the release of two reports in what is a consider a vital year in both beef and cotton.

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Soybeans Make Near Term Lows and Pull Down Corn, While Wheat Shakes Off China Cancellations

AgWeb Farm Journal

Soybeans make near term lows pulling down corn, wheat bounces on crop concerns. Cattle firm ahead of the COF, while outside markets continue to watch geopolitical developments. Arlan Suderman, with StoneX, has more.

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Tell state leaders: Don’t cut $27 million from local food & small farms!

Caff

Thank you for joining us to ensure small-scale farmers don’t get left out of this year’s State Budget and for pushing back against Governor Newsom’s proposed cuts to critical local food investments and emergency aid. Please help us get the word out about these requests through whatever channels you can. If you are social media inclined repost our call to action on instagram !

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Poll: Do you support a farm exemption for AZ/Class 1 driver licenses?

Real Agriculture

Effective April 1, 2024, Alberta changed the requirements to train for and receive a Class 1 (AZ-equivalent) license. Since introducing Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as a pre-licensing requirement for Class 1 commercial drivers in Alberta on March 1, 2019, the program has been identified by the trucking industry as one of the leading factors.

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Beef-on-dairy trend explodes

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: Last year, U.S. bull studs sold a record 9.4 million units of beef semen, and 84% went to dairy farmers.

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