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Farmer Focus: Aiming for simplicity in next year’s crop plans

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Harvest has got off to a challenging start, with more days parked up than cutting so far. Yields have been variable, with winter barley slightly disappointing. Oilseed rape is not very exciting – just scraping the average, while the winter wheat has produced a mix of average and good.

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Bill C-282 would tie the hands of trade negotiators, says CCA

Real Agriculture

In the near term, navigating severe and prolonged drought is a key focus on the Canadian Cattle Association. But in the ongoing and longer-term, there is concern at the CCA regarding what’s happening on the trade and legislative fronts in Ottawa. General manager of the Canadian Cattle Association, Ryder Lee, points to the lack of. Read More In the near term, navigating severe and prolonged drought is a key focus on the Canadian Cattle Association.

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USDA’s latest chart on GMOs

Food Politics

I’ve been tracking what’s happening with GMO plantings for a long time, ever since writing Safe Food: The Politics of Food Safety. The USDA has published charts of GMO plantings for a long time, but this is the first one I’ve seen that incorporates sugar beets and alfalfa. Take a look. It’s titled, “ More than half of harvested U.S. cropland uses seed varieties with at least one genetically modified trait.

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Brainfood: Pre-Neolithic starch, Neolithic sheep, Maghreb Neolithic, Neolithic Europe, Neolithic transition, Macedonian Neolithic, Ancient Iranian crops, Early chickens, Pre-Columbian landscapes,

Agricultural Biodiversity

New evidence of plant food processing in Italy before 40ka. Did modern humans outcompete Neanderthals in Italy by grinding up and eating wild cereals? No, probably not, but still. Early Dalmatian farmers specialized in sheep husbandry. Did early Dalmatian farmers outcompete local hunter gatherers by eating sheep? No, probably not, but still. Northwest African Neolithic initiated by migrants from Iberia and Levant.

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Michelin expands yard-friendly CrossGrip tyre range

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Michelin has added two sizes to expand its already comprehensive range of CrossGrip tyres. Designed for compact wheeled loaders and telehandlers, CrossGrip tyres are also suited to tractor applications involving a lot of road travel or working on delicate surfaces.

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The Agronomists, Ep 121: Making hay and silage in challenging conditions with Dan Undersander and Christine O’Reilly

Real Agriculture

It’s that time of the week — time to catch up on the latest and greatest in agronomy. Host Lyndsey Smith looks forward to this topic every year, as she gets to talk forages! For this episode of The Agronomists, Smith is joined by Dan Undersander, professor emeritus from the University of Wisconsin, and Christine. Read More It’s that time of the week — time to catch up on the latest and greatest in agronomy.

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Weekend reading: USDA’s food assistance programs

Food Politics

I find it hard to keep up with everything USDA is doing in food assistance, because its programs go way beyond SNAP. Every now and then, the USDA sends an update via email. General Overview of Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs USDA’s domestic food and nutrition assistance programs affect the daily lives of millions of people, with about one in four U.S. residents participating in at least one food assistance program at some point during a typical year.

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Harvest 2023: Slow progress in snatch and grab harvest

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Northern Ireland reports a smooth harvest despite showers, something Irish farmers are used to during harvest, while wheat in England has lost its shine to the elements.

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Profitable Practices: Intercropping with Colin Rosengren

Real Agriculture

For more than 10 growing seasons, some fields around Midale, Saskatchewan, have looked just a little different. Instead of solid fields of yellow canola or green pea stands, those traveling through might think they’re seeing both. And that’s because they are. Intercropping — the practice of growing two or more crops at the same time. Read More For more than 10 growing seasons, some fields around Midale, Saskatchewan, have looked just a little different.

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Need a healthy snack? Try this!

Food Politics

My distant* but dearly loved cousin, Michael Kravit , sent this from Taiwan. Seems like a really good idea. I’m working on a book chapter on snack foods (for an updated edition of What to Eat ) and I counted the number of feet of shelf space devoted to snacks—chips, crackers, cookies, toaster pastries, candies, etc—in the Ithaca Walmart: 4,100 linear feet, or 0.8 mile.

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How to Permanently Control Bugs and Prevent Future Infestations

Agric4profits

Bugs belong to an order of insects called Hemiptera.

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Mixed-bag market with land and farms from Cornwall to Carlisle

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly One of the largest blocks of mixed English woodland to come to the market for some time is for sale in North Staffordshire. Maer Hills, which is close to Cannock Chase, is almost 478 acres and a rare offering of privately owned woodland.

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Wheat Growers’ young farmer mentorship program open for applications

Real Agriculture

The Wheat Growers Association (formerly known as the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association) has launched a young farmer mentorship program with the support of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail (CPKC). The focus of the mentorship is to encourage young farmers to get informed and involved within agriculture policy, the organization says. Saskatchewan director and treasurer.

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Industry-influenced study of the week: Kombucha

Food Politics

The study: Kombucha tea as an anti-hyperglycemic agent in humans with diabetes – a randomized controlled pilot investigation. Mendelson Chagai, Sparkes Sabrina, Merenstein Daniel J., Christensen Chloe, Sharma Varun, Desale Sameer, Auchtung Jennifer M., Kok Car Reen, Hallen-Adams Heather E., Hutkins Robert. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2023;10. DOI=10.3389/fnut.2023.1190248.

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She First Resented the Farm, But Her Husband Encouraged Her to Learn New Things, And She's Now Inspiring Others

AgWeb Farm Journal

Whitney Larson admits she didn't know where her food came from before she met her husband. But today, she's sharing her journey to farm life as a way to help other women in agriculture cultivate courage.

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RPA extends Mid-Tier CS application deadline to 15 September

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The deadline for Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship applications has been extended from 18 August to 15 September. After much speculation from industry, a last-minute announcement was made by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). New Mid-Tier agreements are set to start in 2024 and last for five years, with multi-year management grants and capital grants.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 16: Hail, tar spot spores, removal rates, and incremental change

Real Agriculture

Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is back from a refreshing vacation full of family and fun, and he’s ready to share The Word once again. In this week’s episode, Johnson discusses tar spot risk, late white mould infection, aphid thresholds, and much more! Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to address or some field results. Read More Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson is back from a refreshing vacation full of family and fun, and he’s ready to share The Word once aga

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Revenue feels good, but profit is what counts

Western FarmPress

Doug's Market Intel: Getting a sudden influx of cash fuels the ego, but if you aren't watching your bottom line, you will miss the boat.

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Factors that Prevent Pullets from Laying Eggs at the Appropriate Time

Agric4profits

Sometimes you hear a poultry farmer complaining that he/she have raised some pullets that did not lay egg even at 22weeks of age or above.

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Driver’s view: Claas Trion 750 rated after two seasons’ work

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The launch of the Trion combines two years ago represented one of the biggest-ever shake-ups of the Claas range. Slotting between the high-output Lexions and late-of-this-parish Tucanos, they promised something for everyone.

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Wheat School: Glyphosate-resistant Canada fleabane on the radar for the West

Real Agriculture

Resistance to glyphosate has not officially been confirmed in Canada fleabane populations in Western Canada, but the weed, sometimes called horseweed or marestail, should be on the radar when it comes to herbicide resistance on the Prairies, according to Manitoba Agriculture’s weed specialist. Canada fleabane that’s resistant to glyphosate and other chemistries is already established.

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Farm Progress America, August 18, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Meat Demand Monitor and consumers' behavior.

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8 Medicinal Health Benefits of Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata)

Agric4profits

Saussurea obvallata, commonly known as Brahma Kamal, is a perennial flowering plant that holds both cultural and medicinal significance.

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RootWave demos new tractor-powered electric weeder

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly British e-weeding firm RootWave has launched its first tractor-powered machine for orchards and vineyards, with several machines already reserved by growers across the UK.

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Get real, get connected: Take control of what you see and read

Real Agriculture

You’ve probably noticed by now that news links are no longer showing up on Facebook and Instagram. If you haven’t or aren’t on these platforms, you may have noticed television ads for news sites urging you to download their app, complete with QR code on the screen to direct you where you need to go.

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Diversity key to Harvey’s 150 years of business successs

Western FarmPress

For over 150 years, Harvey’s has diversified to succeed in a tough business. They farm, sell supplies, provide gas, condition seeds and gin cotton.

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Rice Panicles: Economic Importance, Uses and By-Products

Agric4profits

Rice panicles, also known as rice inflorescences, are the flowering structures of the rice plant (Oryza sativa).

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Harvest 2023: Moisture contents are ridiculously variable

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Grain traders are reporting wide variations in grain qualities, with this harvest very much proving the luck of the draw, depending on local conditions. Even so, milling wheat and malting barley have had average to above-average yields this year.

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RealAg Radio: Equipment earnings, greenhushing, and the importance of being yourself, August 18, 2023

Real Agriculture

It’s Fri-yay! Fridays mean the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith. They discuss a number of topics, including: Minister MacAulay’s popularity and if he will move forward with the Sustainability Ag Strategy; Upcoming mandate letters; The cattle industry pushing back against Bill C-282; Read More It’s Fri-yay!

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Hilary could disrupt West Coast harvests

Western FarmPress

California farmers concerned about impacts to multiple crops; impact on desert lettuce unknown.

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8 Medicinal Health Benefits of Elder (Sambucus)

Agric4profits

Elder, scientifically known as Sambucus, is a genus of flowering plants that includes various species, with the most common being Sambucus nigra (European

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Pressure to destock Dartmoor ongoing as review takes place

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Pressure to cut stocking levels on Dartmoor is still ongoing, Farmers Weekly can reveal, even as a minister-ordered review into management of the site gets under way.

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RealAg Radio: VR mapping for lodging risk, low-stress weaning, and the importance of food systems, Aug 15, 2023

Real Agriculture

It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey! Smith that is. On today’s show, hear from: Rachelle Murrison, on how SWAT Maps can inform management of lodging; Dr. Joe Stookey, on why weaning is so stressful on calves and how to mange that stress; and, Peggy Brekveld, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, on the loss. Read More It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey!

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Husker Harvest Days farm manager hands reins to son

Western FarmPress

Roger Luebbe spent 37 years caring for the land at HHD.

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This Network of Regenerative Farmers Is Rethinking Chicken

Civil Eats

This article was produced in partnership with Edible Communities ; a version of this article will appear in future issues of local Edible magazines. When you approach the poultry paddocks at Salvatierra Farms outside Northfield, Minnesota, you might not notice how many chickens are hiding among the tall grasses and young hazelnut trees at first. And that’s by design.

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Brace of John Deere X9 combines gobble 170t of wheat an hour

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly In its quest to build the highest-output combine harvester on the market, John Deere came up with a machine that was also the most expensive.

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Can you take a day off? Battling burnout on the farm

Real Agriculture

During the height of Western Canada’s growing season, a steady hum of farm machinery fills the air as growers operate round-the-clock. In fact, it’s common for farmers across the Prairies to regularly work over 60 hours a week through the growing season. It is this enduring work ethic and commitment that has made ‘farmer’ synonymous.

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