Real Agriculture
APRIL 16, 2024
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.
Food Politics
APRIL 19, 2024
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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AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 19, 2024
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.
Civil Eats
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 19, 2024
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
Food Politics
APRIL 18, 2024
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
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 17, 2024
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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Real Agriculture
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Food Politics
APRIL 16, 2024
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
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 16, 2024
Hogzilla or Jaws?
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2024
Ep. 12: What are the best health care insurance options, and how can farmers find plans without leaving the farm?
Real Agriculture
APRIL 16, 2024
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.
Food Politics
APRIL 15, 2024
The study: Mixed nut consumption improves brain insulin sensitivity: a randomized, single-blinded, controlled, crossover trial in older adults with overweight or obesity. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. [link] Objective: “This study aimed to investigate longer-term effects of mixed nuts on brain insulin sensitivity in older individuals with overweight/obesity.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 15, 2024
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!
Food Tank
APRIL 18, 2024
In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Food Tank are hosting a webinar on April 22 to shed light on methane mitigation efforts in the food systems. Speakers will also explore the effects of reduction strategies on nutrition security and the importance of relationship building to create a sustainable path forward. “Mitigating emissions while ensuring nutrition security is vital to promote both human and planetary health.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 19, 2024
Pastures scorched by the Smokehouse Creek Fire are beginning to recover. Funds are available to assist Texas and Oklahoma producers impacted. Preparations continue for next week's beef conference.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 19, 2024
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.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 19, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 18, 2024
Raising crops with limited irrigation water takes planning and a change of thinking.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 19, 2024
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
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 19, 2024
Precision Conservation Management data can help farmers manage risk and profitability.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 16, 2024
TrueFootprint incorporates Varda’s Global FieldID to support 10 million smallholder farmers with field data mapping and EUDR compliance. The post Varda and TrueFootprint Partner to Support Smallholder Farmers with Field Data and EUDR Compliance appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 19, 2024
For the Health of It: By following some simple, low-cost prevention measures, you can head off back pain.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 15, 2024
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?
AgriLife Today
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 16, 2024
Row crops fall on weather and planting progress. Funds are still short ahead of the growing season. When will that change? Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, has the answer on that and if the cattle market is bottoming.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 15, 2024
Dairy Outlook: Last year, U.S. bull studs sold a record 9.4 million units of beef semen, and 84% went to dairy farmers.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 17, 2024
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.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 19, 2024
The program connects agritech and bioeconomy startups and growth companies with end users, investors and corporations. The post BioBoosters Accelerator Program Boosts Innovation for Agtech and Bioeconomy Startups appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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