Sat.Dec 23, 2023 - Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Exploding Sprayer Myths: Maverick’s mojo and spraying by drone

Real Agriculture

Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Tom Wolf, co-founder of Agrimetrix and both of Sprayers 101 are BACK for this episode of Exploding Sprayer Myths! If you’re cleared to fly a drone, spraying product with a drone is easy peasy, right? Actually, that’s a myth. Catch.

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays (courtesy of the BMJ)

Food Politics

I said I was taking this week off, but this item is too good not to share (thanks to Bill Nesheim for sending). Association of health benefits and harms of Christmas dessert ingredients in recipes from The Great British Bake Off: umbrella review of umbrella reviews of meta-analyses of observational studies. MJ 2023 ; 383 doi: [link] (Published 20 December 2023) Abstract Objective To determine the health benefits and harms of various ingredients in Christmas desserts from The Great Briti

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£1.1m UK Government grant for Fieldwork’s BerryBot Project

Food and Farming Technology

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd has been awarded a £515k grant from the UK Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to accelerate its £1.1m BerryBot Project.

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Emerging Economies Pursue Non-Dollar Commodity Trade Amid U.S. Sanctions

AgWeb Farm Journal

Several major emerging economies are increasingly trading commodities without using the U.S. dollar, aiming to reduce their reliance on the American currency, the Wall Street Journal reports.

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Era of Russian ownership ends, as Basak closes acquisition of Buhler Industries

Real Agriculture

The era of Russian ownership of Buhler Industries — the makers of high-horsepower Versatile tractors and Farm King equipment — is over. Turkish manufacturer Basak Traktör says it has formally closed its purchase of 96.7 per cent of the shares in Buhler Industries from Rostselmash on Dec. 28 — eight days after the deal was.

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Holiday best wishes to all

Food Politics

Food Politics is offline until January 2 (if you want to catch up with it, go to foodpolitics.com). Enjoy the break. Enjoy the holidays. May the new year bring you peace and joy (let’s hope). The post Holiday best wishes to all appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.

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El Nino expected to bring drought relief in '24

Western FarmPress

El Nino is expected to produce weather changes, including precipitation in drought-ridden regions of the U.S. See what a meteorologist has to say about the Southeast, Delta, Southwest, and Western regions.

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Saskatchewan set to stop collecting carbon tax on home heating as of January 1

Real Agriculture

The Saskatchewan government says it will stop charging the federal carbon tax on home heating as of January 1, 2024. Customers of SaskEnergy and SaskPower will still see a federal carbon tax charge on their January utility bills for natural gas or electricity used for heating that they used in the month of December, however.

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New Survey Shows Labor is Serious Challenge for Ag Industry

AgWeb Farm Journal

The availability of livestock workers was ranked as more limited than crop workers and finding long-term help seen as more difficult than temporary help due to the seasonal nature of the ag industry.

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Reflecting on Texas' 2023 agricultural law issues

Western FarmPress

Topics such as water ownership, drone privacy regulations, oil and mineral royalties, the "fake meat bill," the Right to Farm Act and drift cases make Tiffany Lashmet's top agriculture law issues list.

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Agriculture, Education, and Advocacy: Teens for Food Justice Offers a Recipe for Success

Food Tank

Teens for Food Justice (TFFJ) is a New York City based organization working to combat food insecurity and diet-related diseases through youth-led hydroponic farming in schools. TFFJ involves students in STEM education to cultivate sustainable fruits and vegetables on campus to help transform food landscapes and empower young leaders in their communities.

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Case IH Quadtrac 715 turns heads at Agritechnica

Real Agriculture

The Case IH 715 Quadtrac, the most powerful commercially-produced tractor in the world, attracted plenty of attention during its debut at Agritechnica 23 in Hanover, Germany. With a 715 horsepower-rated, 778 peak horsepower engine, the tractor delivers built-in power and speed to cover more ground in less time, but it’s also nimble, says CNH Industrial’s.

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Kansas Equine Rescue Celebrates the Joy with Christmas at the Stables

AgWeb Farm Journal

Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue started Christmas at the Stables three years ago as a way for visitors to see the work and rehabilitation that goes on all year. It's hosted every Saturday night leading up to Christmas.

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Southwest Farm Press: 12 favorite stories of 2023

Western FarmPress

Farm Press has conducted countless interviews and covered numerous topics, from drought to record sorghum yields to a U.S. military veteran and a trip through Ireland agriculture. Here are a few of our 2023 favorites.

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Year in Review: 5 Modern Farmer Stories to Revisit

Modern Farmer

The Modern Farmer team has been hard at work this year, bringing you great stories about farming and food systems, and we’ve covered a lot of ground. Now’s your chance to catch up on what you may have missed before the new year rolls around. Here are some of the stories that our editors—and readers—really enjoyed this year. As Chaga Keeps Trending, Mycologists Worry About Running Out Chaga, a fungus found in colder climates, is a trendy ingredient in supplements and functional foods.

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RealAg on the Weekend: 2024 plans, electric vehicles, and a lack of snow, Dec 23, 2023

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Saskatchewan farmers including: Keith Fournier of Lone Rock, Sask; Kris Mayerle of Tisdale, Sask; Scott Hepworth of Assiniboia, Sask; and, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel of Mossbank, Sask. Wishing everyone happy holidays and merry Christmas from.

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Two Takeaways On Nitrogen Stabilizer Research

AgWeb Farm Journal

“Nitrogen is a farmer's biggest investment in corn production, so we need to do everything we can to protect it,” said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University.

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Tax issues arise from death of farmer

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: Successors put inherited assets on a depreciation schedule to save income tax dollars for the farm in years to come.

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How To Grow, Use and Care For Thurber’s Fescue Grass (Festuca Thurberi)

Agric4profits

Festuca thurberi, commonly known as Thurber's fescue, is a type of grass native to North America, specifically found in the western United States and parts of M

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Year in Review: The Farmers and Food Folk We Met Along the Way

Modern Farmer

The “ Meet the Modern Farmer ” profile series has been a staple of Modern Farmer for nearly a decade, and it’s one of our favorite things to work on. Why? Because it gives us a chance to talk to a variety of farmers, yes, but also all sorts of other people involved in the food system, from backyard gardeners to fisherfolk to innovators trying to solve tough problems with sustainable solutions.

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Unverferth Adds High-Flotation, ISOBUS Boundary Control to Pro-Force Spreaders

AgWeb Farm Journal

Unverferth enhances its lineup of Pro-Force dry fertilizer spreaders with two high-flotation undercarriage options: a track system and in-line walking tandem dual wheels, and ISOBUS-enabled boundary control.

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Bayer, Microsoft collaboration leverages ag data

Western FarmPress

The farm and food industry compiles lots of data; this new program aims to help companies accelerate development of products and services.

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How To Grow, Use and Care For Threeway Sedge Grass (Dulichium Arundinaceum)

Agric4profits

Threeway sedge (Dulichium arundinaceum), also commonly known as three-way sedge or threeway rush, is a distinctive wetland plant native to North America.

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Blockchain Streamlines Agriculture in a Big Data World — New eBook Explains How

Global Agtech Initiative

The book explores agriculture next stage of transformation with the integration of blockchain and other digital technologies. The post Blockchain Streamlines Agriculture in a Big Data World — New eBook Explains How appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Ag Markets Mostly Lower in Risk Off Day with Crude Oil Sinking, Brazil Wx; Wheat Bucks the Trend on Black Sea News

AgWeb Farm Journal

Ag markets mostly lower with risk off in markets like crude oil. Wheat adds Black Sea risk premium. Cattle also fell with lower CH beef, despite So. cash up $1. Hogs lower. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures, has more.

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Could you cash-in on a commonly overlooked tax strategy?

Western FarmPress

More than Dirt: Downey discusses the first of five strategies to reduce your tax burden. First depreciation, one of the largest and most misunderstood deductions.

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Our Best Farming and Farm Bill Reporting of 2023

Civil Eats

Telling stories about the land is at the core of what we do at Civil Eats. And over the last year, we’ve covered farming from many angles, from threats to farms and farmworkers—including from the herbicide paraquat, PFAS forever chemicals, and drought-induced air pollution—to ways farmers are improving their soil health and reducing their carbon footprints.

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17 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

Agric4profits

Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris) not only has culinary and medicinal applications but also plays a role in ecological and environmental contexts.

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Corn and Wheat Consolidate, Soybean Bounce Late: Mixed Closes in Livestock

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn and wheat see profit taking. Soybeans rallied late with short covering in bean oil. Live cattle consolidated. Hogs saw follow through selling except Dec. John Payne, Hedge Point Global Markets, has details.

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What role will technology play on your farm?

Western FarmPress

Digital agriculture and precision equipment already impact the farm landscape. What does that look like on-farm today and tomorrow?

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Our Best Food Justice Stories of 2023

Civil Eats

Food justice reporting has been a cornerstone of Civil Eats’ coverage since we launched 15 years ago. The food system bears a disproportionate impact on communities of color, ranging from the farmworkers struggling to feed themselves even as they harvest the nation’s produce to the BIPOC farmers who are often shut out from crucial financing and other resources.

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EOS Data Analytics: Balancing Risk, Reward And Intuition When Establishing Strategic Partnerships

Global Agtech Initiative

Artiom Anisimov, CEO of EOS Data Analytics, recently provided insights into what makes a strategic partnership successful. The post EOS Data Analytics: Balancing Risk, Reward And Intuition When Establishing Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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4 Stories to Learn More About a Vertical Tillage System

AgWeb Farm Journal

Vertical tillage is not a single tool or a single pass — it's a comprehensive system, says Ken Ferrie. Here’s what you need to understand about a vertical tillage system and the first step of removing horizontal layers.

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Memorable moments and behind the scenes

Western FarmPress

This year was a blessed year for my family. I hope you feel the same around your place. Thank you for sharing your time and experience with Southeast Farm Press.

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17 Medicinal Health Benefits Of White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

Agric4profits

White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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Castro County Crops Conference set for Jan. 9 in Dimmitt

AgriLife Today

Cotton, wheat crop discussions on the agenda The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the Castro County Crops Conference on Jan. 9 in Dimmitt. The free conference will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at West Texas Coffee, 107 E. Bedford St. An RSVP is encouraged. To RSVP, contact the AgriLife Extension office in. Read More → The post Castro County Crops Conference set for Jan. 9 in Dimmitt first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Cattle Shake Off Bearish COF, Grains See EOY, Wx and Demand Pop: While Hogs Digest USDA Data

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle faded a bearish COF report twith strong cash and weather both supportive. Hogs reacted to a bearish USDA report. Grains up on EOY positioning, SA wx and demand. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

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