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 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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Civil Eats

JANUARY 7, 2025

This story originally appeared on Reasons to Be Chee rful , and is reprinted here with permission. When Michael Kotutwa Johnson goes out to the acreage behind his stone house to harvest his corn, his fields look vastly different from the endless rows you see in much of rural North America. Bundled in groups of five or six, his corn stalks shoot out of the sandy desert in bunches, resembling bushels rather than tightly spaced rows.

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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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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a series of historic fires continue to burn in L.A., scholars offer insight into their causes and fallout. The post Health, housing and the path ahead: UC Berkeley researchers on the Los Angeles fires appeared first on Berkeley News.

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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 8, 2025

New technology is top of mind in this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson. Between Green Lightning, a plasma technology that essentially is trying to replicate what happens in the atmosphere as lightning strikes to create nitrogen to create N on-farm, and a biological process coming out of Australia Read More New technology is top of mind in this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson.

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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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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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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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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 7, 2025

Much of the focus of soil conservation practices emphasize decreasing the movement of soil by wind and water erosion. These forms of soil movement are costly from a soil health, farm productivity, and environmental standpoint, however they are not the largest erosion risk to a field. That honour belongs to tillage erosion the act Read More Much of the focus of soil conservation practices emphasize decreasing the movement of soil by wind and water erosion.

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NASDA

JANUARY 8, 2025

News Article The U.S. Department of Agricultures Economic Research Service recently released Americas Farms and Ranches at a Glance , based on the latest Agricultural Resource Management Survey data. The report provides an overview of U.S. farm and ranch diversity, including farm income, operators’ main jobs and farm ownership. It also introduces new sections on farmers unpriced inventory and the use of precision agriculture technologies.

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Agri-tech

JANUARY 9, 2025

With a changing climate and rising population, improvements to sustainable agriculture are vital to ensuring global food security for the future. Do you have the interest, ability and passion to be part of this pioneering work? AgriTech combines science, technology and engineering to generate innovative ideas to help solve agricultural problems. Find out more about the exciting world of AgriTech.

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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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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 17, 2025

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

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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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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Dwight Foster died, following a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was 58. Husband of Ruth Ann and father to Ron, Greg, Brian, Allison, and Delores, Dwight was the ever-smiling face behind North Gower Grains, an integrated grain handling and drying facility, beef feedlot, and grain farm south of Ottawa, Read More On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Dwight Foster died, following a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer.

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NASDA

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is seeking applicants for its Agriculture Director of Marketing. The Agriculture Director of Marketing is responsible for the agency’s overall marketing and strategic planning programs, corporate communication and facilitating client development through marketing and client service programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 3, 2025

Farmers hold the key to restoring the worlds soils, says Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science at the Ohio State University and a Goodwill Ambassador for the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). But their ability to fulfill this role requires food and agriculture systems stakeholders to economically support their efforts.

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Caff

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every year, our community honors individuals, farms, and businesses who are making a positive difference in California. Selected from nominations from all over the state, these inspirational change-makers are blazing trails for regenerative agriculture, strengthening our local food systems, and working tirelessly to grow a healthier and more just future for us all.

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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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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

The trend reflects an increase in Californian students enrolling across the UC system. The post New data show an increase in Californians enrolling as undergraduates at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 8, 2025

In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans decades of hands-on experience, consulting, and innovation. From starting his journey straight out of high school on the family farm to being considered for roles within the U.S. government, Kip brings a Read More In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans deca

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions The post Texas A&M AgriLife honors personnel with Vice Chancellors Awards in Excellence appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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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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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 13, 2025

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

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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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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 8, 2025

Farmers know where their combines struggle when it comes time to harvest, and concaves can contribute to these struggles through inefficiencies and grain damage. When Thunderstruck was designing their new Razors Edge Concave that launched at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., they wanted to create a concave with a bar spacing that allowed for maximum Read More Farmers know where their combines struggle when it comes time to harvest, and concaves can contribute to these struggles through inefficienci

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Food Politics

JANUARY 21, 2025

A reader, Maria Birman, alerted me to this new report in Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology from the 56-member Commission on the Definition and Diagnosis of Clinical Obesity. The commission recommended shifting the definition and diagnostic criteria for obesity away from the BMI and instead defining obesity in two categories based on health status.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

Awards recognize exceptional agency contributions The post AgriLife Research directors awards honor faculty, staff, projects appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 4, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported a 71 percent decline in U.S. sales of antimicrobial drugs for use in chicken production over the last seven years. As farmers explore alternative means of supporting chicken health and growth, Phytoflock is pioneering a poultry feed additive derived from upcycled grape pomace. The company hopes their product can replace antibiotics while helping to reduce local food waste.

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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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Berkeley Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

UC Berkeley researchers have created a new manufacturing technique that could revolutionize how antennas are made and open new design possibilities. The post Engineers 3D print tiny, intricate antennas appeared first on Berkeley News.

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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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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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