Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 18, 2023
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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Food Politics
AUGUST 16, 2023
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.
Agricultural Biodiversity
AUGUST 17, 2023
Spanish-language article about the effort to save Ukraine’s genebank. Report on “ Reducing inequalities for food security and nutrition ” from the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). They don’t say so explicitly, but genebanks can help with that. They can certainly help with breeding new olive varieties , which are much needed.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 17, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2023
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.
Food Politics
AUGUST 18, 2023
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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Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 17, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2023
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.
Food Politics
AUGUST 17, 2023
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.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 18, 2023
Bugs belong to an order of insects called Hemiptera.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 17, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2023
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.
Food Politics
AUGUST 14, 2023
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.
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 16, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2023
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
Food Tank
AUGUST 18, 2023
In the state of Massachusetts, we’re celebrating an incredible victory as kids head back to school in September. This month, the state legislature and Governor Maura Healey passed a fiscal year 2024 budget that ensures permanent, free school meals for all K-12 students, joining seven other states (California, Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Vermont) in taking a firm stance to end child hunger.
AgWeb Farm Journal
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 15, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 16, 2023
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.
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Global Agtech Initiative
AUGUST 18, 2023
With the world's largest taxonomic database of microorganisms, Biome Maker's BeCrop Technology provides soil health intelligence and recommendations. The post Biome Makers Wins ‘AgTech Data Analytics Solution Of The Year’ appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 16, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 18, 2023
The University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences once again has a large exhibit planned for the Farm Progress Show.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 18, 2023
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.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 14, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 18, 2023
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!
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 18, 2023
Peanut specialists offer mitigation tips for late-season southern blight and leafspot.
Agric4profits
AUGUST 17, 2023
Saussurea obvallata, commonly known as Brahma Kamal, is a perennial flowering plant that holds both cultural and medicinal significance.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 13, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 15, 2023
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!
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 18, 2023
Learn a lesson from drought: Plant warm-season grasses and stop chasing livestock feed in the future.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 17, 2023
Variety selection key to managing potential growing-season risks As producers try to put the weather-plagued 2022-2023 wheat crop behind them and prepare for the next season, Texas A&M AgriLife agronomists from the High Plains and Rolling Plains are releasing their annual list of top-performing wheat varieties. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M AgriLife.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 14, 2023
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.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 13, 2023
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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