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Ag Policy Connection, Ep. 11 — The future of ag extension

Real Agriculture

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.

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Rest in peace, Morgan Spurlock

Food Politics

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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A new treaty on genetic resources

Agricultural Biodiversity

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

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Veteran Finds Healing and Prosperity Through Beekeeping With USDA Grants

USDA Blog

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.

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Delaying post-emerge weed control in corn can be costly

Real Agriculture

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.

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What’s new in food tech? A few that caught my fancy

Food Politics

I’m a food technology skeptic but I do enjoy keeping an eye on what food scientists and innovators are coming up with. Just what we need! ‘We made the first female arousal drink’: How G Spot leans into functionality for women: Award winning actor Gillian Anderson is harnessing the power of botanicals to cater to an underserved market. We ask which ingredients align to which need state….

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Seeds find a way

Agricultural Biodiversity

Jeremy’s latest newsletter is out, and has a nice piece on disobedience of the rules of the EU’s Common Catalogue. Little seed has its say The motto of the European Union on agricultural diversity, especially with regard to seeds, has long been Everything Not Permitted Is Forbidden. That is to say, only varieties registered in the Common Catalogue are permitted to be placed on the market, all others cannot be sold.

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RealAg Markets: Navigating this spring rally in the wheat market

Real Agriculture

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

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Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find

Berkeley Blog

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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FP Next: How to get paid for carbon on your farm

Western FarmPress

Episode 15 has the answers to your carbon questions from Mitchell Hora, from choosing the right program to turning carbon into profit on your operation. Listen now!

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International Delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina Visit with NASS and NASDA

NASDA

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.

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Farmland rental rates climbing in conjunction with ownership costs

Real Agriculture

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

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Carol Christ: Years of challenge, years of historic progress

Berkeley Blog

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.

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Why late-planted corn can still yield well

Western FarmPress

Corn Illustrated: Don’t write off late-planted corn. More than planting date influences yield.

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Weekend reading: The Financial Times (!) on ultra-processed foods

Food Politics

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.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 29: Turning signals, the value of weed control, stripe rust and sticking with corn

Real Agriculture

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.

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Campus remembers alumnus and donor Jim Simons, brilliant mathematician and investor

Berkeley Blog

The post Campus remembers alumnus and donor Jim Simons, brilliant mathematician and investor appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Helping veterans heal, one beehive at a time

Western FarmPress

Teaching beekeeping is one sweet way to help veterans transition to civilian life.

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DTN Meteorologists are Key Players on the LPGA Tour

DTN

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.

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RealAg Radio: Confidence in marketing plans, marketing risks, and a new AAFC deputy minister, May 29, 2024

Real Agriculture

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.

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Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise

USDA Blog

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.

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Farming through the eyes of a college student

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Coming back to the family farm requires tough conversations and complex considerations.

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The EPA Just Passed the First-Ever Federal Regulations for ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water. Here are the Top Five Things You Need to Know.

Modern Farmer

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.

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RealAg Radio: Land rental agreements, MacAulay at ag committee, and the Bank of Canada’s big decision, May 31, 2024

Real Agriculture

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.

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Unveiling how German cockroaches came to live with humans

AgriLife Today

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.

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Small-town suicide highlights teen mental health issues

Western FarmPress

Show-Me Life: Here are 10 questions to ask your teen, plus a download to take their mental health temperature.

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John Deere’s Plan to Bring Thousands of Growers to Precision Agriculture

Global Agtech Initiative

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.

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Reflections from the Road: USDA Engages the Southeast with Regional Equity Convening in Georgia

USDA Blog

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.

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Sea levels are starting to rise faster: Here’s how much South Florida is expecting

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

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.

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3 keys to staying the grain marketing course in-season

Western FarmPress

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.

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We Need Regenerative Agriculture, But How Can Farmers Fund the Transition?

Modern Farmer

“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.

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The Carrot leaflets: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Carrot leaflets are an integral component of the carrot plant (Daucus carota) and play a crucial role in the plant's growth and development.

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Florida faces hectic hurricane season. Can science say who will get hit in coming months?

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

One question I get asked every hurricane season is where we expect the storms to move this year.

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A new golden rule: ‘He who controls the land controls our food’

Western FarmPress

More Than Dirt: Threats to food supply include Wall Street and foreign ownership of farmland, green energy and yield growth in grain crops.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi celebrates 50 years serving Coastal Bend

AgriLife Today

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.

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The Carrot Roots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Carrot roots, scientifically known as Daucus carota subsp. sativus, are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed root vegetables globally.

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AgriTechNZ News: Opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn

Agritech NZ

The post AgriTechNZ News: Opportunities to connect, collaborate and learn appeared first on AgriTech New Zealand.

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