Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Shenanigans in the Senate on Thursday have created a new cloud of uncertainty surrounding Bill C-234, the embattled private member’s bill that would remove the federal carbon tax from natural gas and propane used on farms for an eight-year period. Farm groups and farmers celebrated the Senate’s rejection of an amended version of the bill.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. It is being supported […] The post Survey: How far have women in farming come in past 10 years?
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USDA Blog
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), we understand the essential role that veterans, military spouses, and transitioning service members can play in revitalizing and strengthening our agricultural industry. This is one of the reasons we provide a range of training resources and support. USDA’s Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison, or MVAL, connects veterans to resources within and outside USDA to help them embark on successful careers in agriculture.
AgWeb Farm Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
USDA upped its corn yield estimate by nearly 2 bu. to a 174.9 bu. per acre national yield. The agency also increased its demand estimate, which softened the potential blow of such a big jump in production.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Aphanomyces is a destructive, persistent root disease of pulses that’s wreaking havoc on pea and lentil crops in Saskatchewan, Montana and North Dakota. In the last 20 years, pulses have become a very common rotation crop for these areas, as they do well in dry conditions. However, with the introduction of more pea and lentil. Read More Aphanomyces is a destructive, persistent root disease of pulses that’s wreaking havoc on pea and lentil crops in Saskatchewan, Montana and North Dako
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Farmers Weekly Farmers Weekly has launched a landmark survey to measure the progress which has been made for women in agriculture over the past ten years. The views of women and men are being sought as part of the research, which builds on a similar survey carried out by Farmers Weekly in 2014. The results from this […] The post Survey: How has farming changed for women in the past 10 years?
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The 2024 National STEM Challenge, announced by EXPLR, is calling on students in the United States to submit projects that will bring positive change to their communities or the planet. “I think we will look back at the 2024 National STEM Challenge and see it as a place where real world solutions for our existential food problems were addressed by the generation that is inheriting these hurdles from us,” Chef Andrew Zimmern, a Co-Founder of EXPLR and a “STEMbassador” for the Challenge tells Food
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Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
James Hammerton is looking for innovative ways to increase crop production efficiency. Hammerton, who farms with his family at Sweaburg, Ont., first appeared on The Sharp Edge in 2020 to share how he uses a stripper header to harvest and prepare wheat fields for double crop soybeans. In 2023, he returns to the program with. Read More James Hammerton is looking for innovative ways to increase crop production efficiency.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Farmers Weekly Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper rose to fame after appearing on Jeremy Clarkson’s hit TV show, which documented the highs and lows of running Diddly Squat – a 400ha farm in the Cotswolds.
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Harvard Law School and New York University recently released a report on Animal Markets and Zoonotic Disease in the United States. The report reveals how lack of transparency and regulation in animal and livestock markets have the potential to trigger the next global pandemic. “There are a wide range of animal industries that we rarely see or think about — and some that most Americans have never heard of,” Ann Linder, Associate Director of Policy and Research for the Brooks McCormick Jr.
AgWeb Farm Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Despite the weather extremes Indiana farmers faced during the season, USDA is estimating statewide yields will be above 2022 for both corn and soybeans. So far harvest results are confirming that trend.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The results of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index for October 2023 are in, which means, for the first time, we can compare year-over-year trends and changes in farmer sentiment on several topics. Over six hundred farmers weighed in on the survey to share their thoughts on current and future financial performance of the farm, their.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Farmers Weekly A mix of peas and mustard generated the highest gross margin in the first year of an extensive intercropping trial carried out by Oxfordshire farmer Ben Adams, where different crop mixes were assessed for yield, quality and ease of harvest.
Civil Eats
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
When bacteria develop resistance to front-line antibiotics, health care professionals lose their ability to treat deadly infections, leading to more than 35,000 deaths annually in the U.S. and more than 1.2 million worldwide. For that reason, antibiotic resistance has been held up by the World Health Organization as one of the most pressing threats to global health.
AgWeb Farm Journal
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Grains lower after a bearish WASDE Report, fading big soybean export sales but still respecting SA weather. Cattle see massive fund liquidation amid lower cash, hogs mixed. Don Roose, U.S. Commodities, has details.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Field Bindweed is a heavily-vined, troublesome weed that can cause growers headaches when it gains a foothold in soybean fields. On this edition of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs weed specialist Mike Cowbrough looks at control options for the perennial pest in both identity-preserved (IP) and conventional soybeans.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Farmers Weekly An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government, accusing it of axing its pledge to regulate microplastics and chemicals in sewage sludge spread over farmland.
American Farmland
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In November, American Farmland Trust again sponsored the Edible Institute, which Edible Communities hosted. Held in Santa Fe, NM, this year’s theme was The Hands that Feed Us. AFT’s Events team had the pleasure of attending this event and having the opportunity to speak with writers, regional Edible publishers, and thought leaders in the food and farming space.
Modern Farmer
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Within months of joining the U.S. Marine Corps, Colin Archipley was headed to war. “He went right from bootcamp to Iraq,” spending seven months on the front lines, says his wife Karen, referring to the 2003 US-led military invasion. After a half-year return to Camp Pendleton near San Diego, he repeated the cycle twice: a deployment to Fallujah followed by a brief reprieve back in California, and then a final tour in Haditha, just as Iraq’s western province became a hotspot.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Cover cropping is a rare practice for much of North America’s Great Plains, as a general lack of moisture has limited their use on a large scale. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t producers using cover crops successfully in rotation. In this episode of the Soil School, fellow Prairie dweller Kelvin Heppner tours the. Read More Cover cropping is a rare practice for much of North America’s Great Plains, as a general lack of moisture has limited their use on a large sc
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Farmers Weekly As many as two-thirds of farmland ponds in England and Wales have been lost though drainage and in-filling, while those that remain are often shaded and tree-covered and do very little to support wildlife.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Policy Report: While access to land and capital can be daunting for beginning farmers, there are also opportunities focused for new operators.
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is facing the looming threat of substantial budget reductions. A federal nutrition program, WIC provides vital food assistance to over 6 million low-income women, infants, and children, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To temporarily avoid a government shutdown, Congress passed a 45-day Funding Bill to allow maintain funding at current levels until November 17.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has named Mathieu Rouleau as executive director effective today, November 6. No stranger to the organization, Rouleau co-founded École-O-Champ, a non-profit organization dedicated to agricultural education and AITC-C’s member organization in Quebec. In his new role with AITC-C, Rouleau will focus on implementing a new three-year strategic plan and.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers Weekly A Herefordshire farmer says he has lost £39,000 after he was caught out by a fraudulent machinery scam. An advert purporting to be Braydestone Farms, which carried multiple used machines for sale, was featured in the farming press in October.
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Russell McGee grew up on a farm. A passion for flying led him to the U.S. Marine Corps and a career as an AH-1W Cobra helicopter pilot. Today, he's a professor, sharing his experiences and knowledge with his students.
Food Tank
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Sustainable, exceptional ingredients are the cornerstone of great food. And healthy, quality soil is the key to unlocking the finest ingredients. As a born and raised Nebraskan, I grew up understanding the impact that agriculture has on our state—and our stomachs. I started understanding the crucial impact of regenerative agriculture practices on the food I serve to my customers and the food served to the world once I became a chef and business owner.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
British cheese companies are ramping up pressure on the UK government to reach a deal with Canada before they lose preferential market access in the Canadian market on December 31. With the deadline looming, the cheese import issue has been linked with Canada’s long-standing quest for increased beef market access into the UK. According to.
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Farmers Weekly Our latest machinery shed rummage unearths a fleet of well-worked Valtras on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, one of which has clocked 32,000 hours. James Andrews puts the questions to William Hugh, Ann, Tomos and Wil Roberts. See also: How to keep a four-cylinder Valtra N-series running at its best How brand loyal are you? Back in […] The post What’s in Your Shed?
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Persisting drought and freezes in 2021 and 2022 have taken a toll on the state's pecan production. Better conditions this year have pecan growers hopeful.
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Texas A&M AgriLife professor, Borlaug Institute program director honored for career contributions Jack Elliot, Ph.D., who has spent a lifetime dedicated to agricultural education, was recognized for his service by the National FFA Organization at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis Nov. 1-4. Elliot said he is humbled to receive the FFA.
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
It’s the tale of two very different markets when it comes to red and green lentils, with both markets seeing early excitement to the upside earlier this year. But now, Chuck Penner says, red lentil prices have dropped off sharply from the highs, while green lentil prices are strong enough there are new-crop bids already. Read More It’s the tale of two very different markets when it comes to red and green lentils, with both markets seeing early excitement to the upside earlier this ye
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Farmers Weekly Who dropped the ball? Good old Red Tractor (RT) sells us short to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). As farmers, we have a voice on the board via representation from the NFU and AHDB, who must ultimately take responsibility for the unanimous vote on the “voluntary” Greener Farms Commitment. To have our union and our […] The post Farmer Focus: Does Red Tractor shambles reveal personal agendas?
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
While the detection of HPAI in Alabama is not a welcome development, Alabama’s commercial poultry growers can take this opportunity to hone preexisting biosecurity measures on their operations.
Agwired
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The 2023 AgGateway Annual Conference is coming up November 13-15 in Nashville, Tennessee. AgGateway President and CEO Brent Kemp says the conference is a benchmarking event, where the industry gathers to understand the state of interconnectivity in agriculture, what the association and its membership has accomplished over the past year, and the core initiatives on deck for the year ahead. “AgGateway’s annual meeting is a combination celebration of the work that’s been done and
Real Agriculture
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
It’s not every day that a country music star stops by RealAgriculture (though it does happen now and again, like when Corb Lund joined a LIVE!), so when Shaun Haney had the chance to speak with Brett Kissel, Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, he went for it. Kissel is in the middle of releasing four albums, all. Read More It’s not every day that a country music star stops by RealAgriculture (though it does happen now and again, like when Corb Lund joined a LIVE!
Farmers Weekly
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Farmers Weekly Cow-calf separation is “contentious” and a growing concern for consumers around the world. And while they do not understand what dairy farmers do, they will step in and regulate because they want to know that an animal has a “reasonably good life”.
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