Real Agriculture
MAY 31, 2024
The term “agricultural extension” generally refers to the process of applying new research and knowledge to help farmers improve farming methods and techniques. While this concept has existed for thousands of years, the word “extension” itself dates back to the 1860s in England when universities made an attempt to extend practical information through lectures outside.
Food Politics
MAY 27, 2024
This is Memorial Day, and it seems appropriate to use this time and space to mourn the death of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock last week. He was only 53. I had brief appearances as a talking head in Super Size Me ! (2004) and also Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken! (2017)—although so briefly that I did not get mentioned in the credits. Super Size Me! was the first time I was interviewed for a major documentary and I wish I could remember more about its filming, which took place a year or so before the f
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Agricultural Biodiversity
MAY 28, 2024
There’s a new international treaty on the block. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) members have just approved the Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge. What does it do? It’s basically about disclosing where genetic resources came from when claiming a patent. Broadly, where a claimed invention in a patent application is based on genetic resources, each contracting party shall require applicants to disclose the country of
Civil Eats
MAY 28, 2024
A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. At Johnny’s Luncheonette, a family-style diner in the greater Boston area serving sandwiches and breakfast all day, customers can take their meal to go in a lime-green, durable plastic container that is borrowed like a library book and designed to be reused hundreds, if not thousands, of times by other restaurant patrons.
Real Agriculture
MAY 29, 2024
There are plenty of weedy corn fields across Ontario as a planting season with weather-induced stops and starts has some growers struggling to get crop in the ground and also stay ahead of the weeds. Getting the jump on those weeds, especially in fields relying on post-emergent herbicide programs is critical, says University of Guelph.
USDA Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Just outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina, veteran farmer Jim Hartman embodies the resilience and resourcefulness of the honeybees he tends to. His success in building his honey business stems from his proactive approach of seeking out government funds, a trait that has been instrumental in his journey.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 29, 2024
New research suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society. The post Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find appeared first on Berkeley News.
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Real Agriculture
MAY 30, 2024
Wheat markets have rallied this spring, creating some selling opportunities for both old and new crop amidst the busyness of seeding and planting. In this episode of RealAg Markets, host Shaun Haney sits down with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net to delve into the complexities of the global commodity markets, focusing on wheat and soybean dynamics. Read More Wheat markets have rallied this spring, creating some selling opportunities for both old and new crop amidst the busyness of seeding and plant
NASDA
MAY 29, 2024
The National Agricultural Statistics Service International Programs Office recently hosted a delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina for a knowledge exchange on agricultural survey and census methodologies. This visit, part of the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Cochran Fellowship Program, included eight delegates from various Bosnia and Herzegovina government agencies, institutes, ministries and industries related to agriculture.
Berkeley Blog
MAY 28, 2024
In an interview before her retirement, the UC Berkeley chancellor reflected on the social turmoil of her years in office, the values that have guided her — and the essential lesson she learned from students. The post Carol Christ: Years of challenge, years of historic progress appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
MAY 29, 2024
Corn Illustrated: Don’t write off late-planted corn. More than planting date influences yield.
Real Agriculture
MAY 31, 2024
New survey data shows around half of farms that have farmland rental agreements up for renewal this year are expecting rental rates to increase, with some anticipating a significant jump in the land rent component of their cost of production. Rising land rent costs are coinciding with the increasing cost of owning land, as borrowing. Read More New survey data shows around half of farms that have farmland rental agreements up for renewal this year are expecting rental rates to increase, with some
Modern Farmer
MAY 28, 2024
“Of 400 farms in our county, only five are organic,” says Matt Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Organics in Hutchinson, Minnesota. His 2,500-acre family farm is patchwork across 40 miles of land the family owns and leases, and grows organic corn, soy, wheat and specialty crops such as beans and peas. Getting funding to transition to regenerative organic practices can be a challenge for farms of all sizes, but it’s a necessity if we want to have abundant harvests for generations to come.
Food Politics
MAY 31, 2024
If you are still confused about ultra-processed foods and the current status of this truly important dietary concept, here is a great place to start: The Financial Times of all things: “Deny, denounce, delay”: The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods. Why important? The message is clear: eat less of them. Hence, the article’s subtitle: “Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the effects of industrially formulated substances.
Western FarmPress
MAY 29, 2024
Teaching beekeeping is one sweet way to help veterans transition to civilian life.
Real Agriculture
MAY 29, 2024
It’s a long one! Peter Johnson has lots to say on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. It starts with road safety. Be careful out there, especially when turning with traffic behind you. Planting is finishing up for many in Ontario, but some growers just can’t seem to catch a break and miss the rain; Read More It’s a long one! Peter Johnson has lots to say on this episode of Wheat Pete’s Word.
AgriLife Today
MAY 28, 2024
Maureen Spill appointed as center’s inaugural associate director The post Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center names first associate director appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Modern Farmer
MAY 29, 2024
Last month, the EPA passed its first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standards on a handful of PFAS —a group of chemicals used to make non-stick coatings and products that resist heat, oil, water and more. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are toxic chemicals and are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to not break down.
Western FarmPress
MAY 28, 2024
Slideshow: Coming back to the family farm requires tough conversations and complex considerations.
Real Agriculture
MAY 29, 2024
Thanks for tuning into this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Join Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net for a market update; Hear some Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index data on market direction and confidence in marketing plans; Plus, don’t miss the top agriculture news stories! Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host Shaun.
AgriLife Today
MAY 27, 2024
Anniversary event highlights past, present, future regional impacts The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi celebrates 50 years serving Coastal Bend appeared first on AgriLife Today.
DTN
MAY 31, 2024
Every year, the world’s best female golfers compete for record-setting purse levels worldwide on the LPGA Tour. And as with any sport, weather can be a central factor in an athlete’s game strategy and performance. With dozens of athletes competing at each event, hundreds of staff members and volunteers making it happen, and thousands of spectators in attendance, public safety is also top of mind.
Western FarmPress
MAY 31, 2024
Show-Me Life: Here are 10 questions to ask your teen, plus a download to take their mental health temperature.
Real Agriculture
MAY 31, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Stuart Person of MNP, and RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay’s appearance at the House of Commons’ ag.
AgriLife Today
MAY 29, 2024
AgriLife Research study suggests this pest has humans to thank for its evolution The post Unveiling how German cockroaches came to live with humans appeared first on AgriLife Today.
USDA Blog
MAY 31, 2024
For basketball great Ralph Sampson, farming is his new game of choice. The new and beginning farmer is looking to resurrect his family’s farm and spur new economic growth on the ancestral land.
Western FarmPress
MAY 30, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Know your numbers – yield, crop cost and break-even price – and adjust accordingly in-season to harvest a profit from your crops in 2024.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 31, 2024
Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators can calculate the financial benefits of precision fruit growing thanks to student Luuk Tijssen's calculation model. The post Precision Fruit Growing: How a Dutch Ag Tech Company Is Using an ROI Calculation Model from a Student appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
MAY 31, 2024
Texas A&M’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit leader asking Texans to get ready The post Expert tips to prepare for hurricane season appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
MAY 27, 2024
Sea levels across the United States are increasing, especially in the Southeast. In fact, they are rising at an accelerating rate, which is leading to concerns about how coastal communities will deal with the higher water levels in the future.
Western FarmPress
MAY 29, 2024
More Than Dirt: Threats to food supply include Wall Street and foreign ownership of farmland, green energy and yield growth in grain crops.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 27, 2024
John Deere created a new business unit in the Americas with the mission of including thousands of producers in agriculture 4.0. The post John Deere’s Plan to Bring Thousands of Growers to Precision Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
MAY 29, 2024
Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 29, 2024 The post Rangeland conditions vary across state based on moisture, precipitation outlook appeared first on AgriLife Today.
USDA Blog
MAY 29, 2024
On May 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held its Southeastern Regional Equity Convening on the grounds of The Sherrod Institute in Albany, Georgia in conjunction with the Institute’s Annual Farm Field Day, focused this year on advancing equity at USDA and ensuring equitable access for farmers to climate-smart practices.
Western FarmPress
MAY 25, 2024
Farmers can expect lower auction prices in the coming months.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
MAY 29, 2024
One question I get asked every hurricane season is where we expect the storms to move this year.
AgriLife Today
MAY 29, 2024
Six Texas A&M students will compete at the highest level of collegiate rodeo in Casper The post Texas Aggie Rodeo Team headed to College National Finals Rodeo appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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