Agri-tech

JANUARY 15, 2025

Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. This discovery by John Innes Centre researchers paves the way for more environmentally-friendly farming practices, potentially allowing farmers to use less fertiliser. Production of most major crops relies on nitrate and phosphate fertilisers, but excessive fertiliser use harms the.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 12, 2025

Weeds are a constant challenge for farmers, but when they develop resistance to herbicides, the stakes get even higher. For years, the go-to advice was to rotate herbicide groups or mix different modes of action in a single application. While those can still be valuable strategies, this latest approach is making a difference: herbicide layering. Read More Weeds are a constant challenge for farmers, but when they develop resistance to herbicides, the stakes get even higher.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ive been interviewed a lot lately about ultraprocessed foods. See, for example: New York Times Well Challenge: Day 4: Grocery shop like a nutrition scientist New York Times 10 Ways to Eat Better The New Yorker: Why is the American Diet So Deadly? And Gary Ruskin of US Right to Know sent me this collection of fact sheets. Overview: Ultra-processed foods tied to cancer, diabetes, dementia, depression, early death, and more Ultra-processed foods and early death Ultra-processed foods: increased risk

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 17, 2025

Prof. KC Bansal , who used to run the Indian national genebank, gets a much-deserved UNESCO honour. Friend-of-the-blog Dr Mike Jackson on running a rice genebank. UNESCO honour for him too? Spain’s strawberry genebank gets its 15 minutes. University and Native American nation collaborate on regenerating heritage corn varieties. The pros and cons of heritage varieties , according to an American farmer.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 14, 2025

In 2007, fourth-generation farmer Luciano Alvarado Jr. and his family were looking for a fresh start. Their business had been booming in Florida, where they farmed citrus and vegetables. But after a family member died, they decided to pack up and head to land they owned just outside of Fayetteville, North Carolina, to process their loss in a new place.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cover crops are all the not-quite-so-new rage and the process of integrating them into current agricultural systems has been gaining ground (pun intended). Seeding multiple species in a field can do some fantastic things for the land, such as enhance water holding capacity, improve soil biodiversity, provide added resistance to pests and disease, and improve Read More Cover crops are all the not-quite-so-new rage and the process of integrating them into current agricultural systems has been gain

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Food Politics

JANUARY 13, 2025

In its scientific report , the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommends substituting plant proteins for animal proteins. The Committee recommends that the proposed Eat Healthy Your Way Dietary Pattern emphasizes dietary intakes of beans, peas, and lentils while reducing intakes of red and processed meats.The Committee also proposes reorganizing the order of the Protein Foods Group to list Beans, Peas, and Lentils first, followed by Nuts, Seeds, and Soy products, then Seafood, a

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Food Tank

JANUARY 15, 2025

Agrarian Trust, a national nonprofit in the United States, is taking a commons-based approach to help ensure that a new generation of farmers can access farm land. The organization is working within communities to facilitate local land access and support strong local food systems. According to Agrarian Trust, more than 40 percent of U.S. farmland will change hands over the next 15 years.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Grazing corn is becoming increasingly more common. So is grazing cover crops. But what happens when you put the two together? How wide should the corn rows be in order to make space for the cover crop? And is this a profitable way of farming? Byron Long of Long Family Farm at Barrhead County, Alberta Read More Grazing corn is becoming increasingly more common.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Winter weather with sub-freezing temperatures is forecasted throughout much of the state over the next week.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 14, 2025

China rehabilitates its grasslands. Not content with that, China breeds a new edible lily. Not sure what food group lilies are in, but farmers are growing more fruits and vegetables , it seems. Still not resting on its lilies, China breeds climate-smart potatoes. No doubt CIP and its genebank is helping with that. There’s a new book on Vavilov and his genebank.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 14, 2025

FP Next: Ep. 1. Kicking off season 2 with Josh Baethge and a deep dive into the farm bill, plus Weather 20/20 extended forecast.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

The new year is rocking and rolling in the best way the opportunities for learning just keep coming! In this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, host Peter Johnson shares and discusses some of the key questions discussed at the South West Ag Conference and more. From early sulphur decisions, to stressing wheat (on Read More The new year is rocking and rolling in the best way the opportunities for learning just keep coming!

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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

In addition to his work as a theorist, the Computer Science Division chair has also launched accessible, international coding programs and advocated for high quality public STEM education in California. The post Jelani Nelson uses computer science tools to replicate human thought appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Agri-tech

JANUARY 14, 2025

Senior representatives from CIMMYT visited the John Innes Centre on 6th January 2025 to discuss current and future collaboration opportunities. CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 17, 2025

An AI Agent could soon help you manage your farm, says one agtech CEO.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated significant buzz in agriculture, promising to transform the industry in so many ways. Whether you are talking equipment, agronomy, daily management tasks or livestock production, AI is a staple in any discussion. Even for the most optimistic of people like myself, I can see the dangers of AI promising too Read More Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated significant buzz in agriculture, promising to transform the industry in so many ways.

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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

UC Berkeley professor Dylan Penningroth's book "Before the Movement" reveals the many ways Black Americans navigated the law by asserting their civil rights of property. The post How Black Americans worked to reform America’s legal system before the Civil Rights Movement appeared first on Berkeley News.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Federal grants to help wrangle vector-borne disease of tomatoes, peppers, thousands of other plants The post Texas A&M AgriLife Research aims for better control of widespread tomato spotted wilt virus appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 14, 2025

Sorghum Focus: Conserve water and meet the needs of growing dairies with forage sorghum.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

Without new demand for corn and soybeans, producers are facing a sideways market plateau that could last 10 years. Over the next decade, corn could be anchored in a $4.30 to $4.40 trading range and soybeans could be stuck in the same mud at $10.30 to $10.40, says University of Illinois farm management professor Gary Read More Without new demand for corn and soybeans, producers are facing a sideways market plateau that could last 10 years.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 13, 2025

Organic Almond farming focuses on cultivating almonds without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. It promotes a sustainable, eco-friendly approach to almond production, emphasizing soil health, biodiversity, and environmental stewardship. Organic Almond farming supports natural ecosystems by using practices that protect soil fertility and prevent contamination of water and air.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 13, 2025

Zero Foodprint, a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing resources for regenerative agriculture, is calling for a transformative shift in how the United States food system funds sustainable practices. In a recent paper , they argue for a new economic model of collective action to directly support regenerative farming and combat the climate crisis. I think our survival depends on the transition of at least 50 percent of agricultural lands for the sake of resilience and water and climate and biodiversi

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 16, 2025

Not all seed treatments are the same, so do your homework before choosing the treatments for your fields.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Strong and high prices across the board was the story in the cattle markets this week. In the southern U.S., trade remains steady at $2.01. Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange highlights that this is the first time she has reported prices at this level on the Beef Market Update. Nebraska markets are steady to Read More Strong and high prices across the board was the story in the cattle markets this week.

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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 14, 2025

UC Berkeley's Dave Jones, the former insurance commissioner of California, explains the stakes of the current wildfire emergency and what might happen next. The post What’s next for home insurance in California after the Los Angeles fires? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 13, 2025

For startups and innovators willing to navigate evolving dynamics, 2025 could mark the start of a new and transformative chapter for AgTech. The post The AgTech Outlook for 2025: Recovery, Reality Checks, and Opportunities appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 13, 2025

Hog Outlook: Pork Checkoff kicks off marketing campaign to understand consumer segments.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

People have been using handshakes to solidify deals since at least as far back as ancient Roman times. A handshake in those days would show that each person was unarmed, thereby establishing a relationship of honesty and trust. Fast forward to today with the progression of law and contracts, a need for more formalized agreements Read More People have been using handshakes to solidify deals since at least as far back as ancient Roman times.

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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Indigenous leaders, campus representatives and Albany's mayor honored steps taken to repair relationships between Berkeley and Indigenous people. The post Ceremony celebrates xuyun ruwway, UC Berkeley’s newest housing for graduate students appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 13, 2025

In 2024, startup funding mirrored the previous year, with $314B raised globally across industries a 3% increase from 2023, says market expert Kyle Welborn. The post 2024 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 17, 2025

For the Health of It: Here are some critical safety guidelines for storing chemicals properly on your farming operation.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

More than 220 certified crop advisors gathered this week at the annual Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) meeting in London, Ont. Thats one third of the provinces 660 CCAs, a number thats remained stable since 2019 with a few additions every year, says Ontario CCA executive director Susan Fitzgerald. In this interview with RealAgricultures Bernard Read More More than 220 certified crop advisors gathered this week at the annual Ontario Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) meeting in London, Ont.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

Organic Cinnamon farming focuses on growing cinnamon without synthetic chemicals, fostering sustainable practices. It aims to provide high-quality, eco-friendly products while maintaining soil health and biodiversity. Organic cinnamon is cultivated through natural methods, using organic fertilizers and crop rotation. This process ensures minimal environmental impact while enhancing the flavor and aroma of the cinnamon.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 13, 2025

Dutch Olympian Else Praasterink finds a new home in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences The post Diving into Aggieland appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 17, 2025

Study details five ways U.S. ag could become greenhouse gas negative and recommends farmers should be paid for the effort.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Canadian government is giving the green light to Bunges US$8.2 billion acquisition of Viterra. The two multi-national grain companies originally announced their plan to combine operations under the Bunge banner in the summer of 2023. Approval by the Canadian government, with some conditions, was communicated in an order-in-council published on January 14th, 2025.

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