Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Corteva Agriscience has announced its intentions to take a bold step into the hybrid wheat market. After decades of tantalizing potential, many industry players have thrown in the towel on the promise of winter wheat, but Corteva says its new proprietary hybrid system marks a “crucial step-change” and is expected to deliver a “new floor… Read More Corteva Agriscience has announced its intentions to take a bold step into the hybrid wheat market.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) report is well underway. The committee either has submitted or is about to submit its report to HHS and USDA ; The report has not yet been posted, but presumably will be posted soon. But understand: the scientific advisory committee is just that: advisory. The agencies, HHS and USDA, are responsible for writing the actual guidelines.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

After graduating from Iowa State University in May with bachelor’s degrees in agriculture and rural policy and international agriculture, I was excited to join NASDA as a policy intern for the fall semester. When I assumed this role, I asked NASDA Public Policy Senior Director RJ Karney and Public Policy Director Becky Garrison Warfel to challenge me so I could attain new skills and further develop my agricultural policy knowledge.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Global dispersal and adaptive evolution of domestic cattle: a genomic perspective. The scope of adaptation is pretty amazing, and has been aided by introgression from wild relatives. The genomic natural history of the aurochs. Which is just as well because the initial diversity of the domesticate was probably rather limited, at least in Europe. The Population History of Domestic Sheep Revealed by Paleogenomes.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed was a troublesome chore for growers and agronomists. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness weed management specialist Mike Cowbrough says he hates to sound like a broken record but best… Read More Dandelion control in soybeans was a significant issue across Ontario in 2024 — large dandelions set roots in many fields and killing the weed wa

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

No food industry is too small or too obscure to fund research in its own interest. Try this one, for example. Effects of Supplementation with a Microalgae Extract from Phaeodactylum tricornutum Containing Fucoxanthin on Cognition and Markers of Health in Older Individuals with Perceptions of Cognitive Decline. Yoo C, Maury J, Gonzalez DE, Ko J, Xing D, Jenkins V, Dickerson B, Leonard M, Estes L, Johnson S, et al.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Photo credit: Matt Ryan/Sandra Wayman Editor’s Note: This blog post is a guest post authored by Gordon Merrick, Senior Policy and Programs Manager at the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Mark Schonbeck, Research Associate, also at OFRF, which is an NSAC member. The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headlands. In this report from Agri-Trade at Red Deer, Alta., Derek Molnar of Degelman Industries discusses the company’s new Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper (HDSR) that he says is built heavy but simplified, is easy-to-use and offers… Read More Compaction is a common concern with farmers throughout North America, especially in high traffic areas such as approaches and headla

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

'Your brain is not designed to be hit. It's as simple as that.' The post Watch a UC Berkeley neurologist explain how concussions really work appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a special newsletter series running daily during COP29. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Just imagine: If global leaders took food systems as seriously every day as they did yesterday here at COP29, how much closer would we be to solving the climate crisis?

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Corn Commentary: Tighter economics on the farm means looking for inputs to cut — but don’t eliminate inputs that are producing net profit.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Not all datasets are created equal. Without a check strip or variety to compare to, or if too complicated, or with too few replications, resulting trial numbers can be nearly meaningless when comparing one decision to another. Good data means that farmers and agronomists can choose a practice or change or hybrid with a level… Read More Not all datasets are created equal.

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Daily Yonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A poignant and repeated question from @NYFarmer on X is to ask why New York City does not have an annual agricultural show like Paris. For the last half century the Paris International Agricultural Show draws farmers, breeders, producers, and a heady mix of industry and institutional players from across France and its territories. They put on a nine-day spectacular that draws in hundreds of thousands of visitors.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

We are now entering the time of year when we start to get fronts moving through Georgia and other southern regions of the Southeast with more regularity. Ahead of a cold front our air gets warmer and moister and rain is likely to fall as the front approaches.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Wade Lowery is transparent about the pressures accompanying the blessing of having a rich ranching heritage. Coupled with his family legacy is the fear of failing and circumstances out of his control. Learn how he's managing his mental health and coping with the pressure.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Canada’s red meat industry is preparing to open an advocacy office in Beijing, with the goal of increasing the presence of Canadian pork and beef in the Chinese market. The Canadian Meat Advocacy Office will be a collaboration between the Canadian Meat Council, Canadian Pork Council, and Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Staff at the office, which… Read More Canada’s red meat industry is preparing to open an advocacy office in Beijing, with the goal of increasing the presence of Canadian pork an

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CNH’s Chad Biegler discusses how the company empowers its customers to overcome barriers through innovation and sustainability. The post Automation on the Rise: How AgTech is Tackling Labor Shortages and Transforming Global Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So you want to farm, but you’re not sure where to start. Farming at any scale – whether it’s a countertop herb garden or an acre of land – can be intimidating. But if you’re ready to get started, Modern Farmer has you covered. In these guides, you’ll learn how to raise animals like pigs, chickens, and sheep. You’ll find out how to grow hemp and other profitable crops.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Corn Success: Research findings show that popcorn reaches maximum yield with less nitrogen than dent corn nitrogen applications.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Canada’s agriculture minister appears to have received the cold shoulder from the Chinese government during his visit to Beijing last week. Lawrence MacAulay met with representatives from Chinese industry associations, but multiple industry sources report he was unable to get a formal bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart or government representatives.

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Trimble Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From hurricanes to other factors beyond their control, there’s no question it takes resilience to be a farmer. When hurricanes and other natural disasters strike, farmers face significant challenges to rebuild and recover. Access to effective hurricane relief and natural disaster resources is essential to helping agricultural operations bounce back and continue feeding our communities.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lyons joined Bonnie Hyun, the NYSE's head of U.S. capital markets, to ring the closing bell this week surrounded by Berkeley friends and colleagues. The post Chancellor Lyons rings closing bell at the NYSE appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Ag Water Stewardship: Together, Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and WCA have resulted in increased wetlands in Minnesota.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Trade-focused agri-food industries are hailing the successful conclusion of negotiations of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), announced by the Prime Minister’s Office November 15. “CAFTA has long supported Canada’s efforts to reach agreement on a CEPA with Indonesia, with its population of some 275 million people and growing middle class,” says Greg Northey,… Read More Trade-focused agri-food industries are hailing the successful conclusion of negotiations

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen. Pots and pans will be full of collard greens and gravy while a turkey cooks in the oven. With so many moving parts, it is key that the preparation and cooking areas get fully cleaned and sanitized to avoid the spread of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Orbia Netafim has developed irrigation insights to be available through HortiView's platform. The post Bayer, Orbia Netafim Expand Collaboration to Advance Digital Farming Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It was a dry year for the Field Snapshot farmers. Each had their own challenges and successes, but they agree it’s time to look ahead with optimism.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The North American renewable fuel industry is waiting for answers from both the outgoing and incoming administrations in the U.S. to big policy questions that will have a major impact on future demand for crops as feedstocks. President-elect Trump’s nominee for leading the Environmental Protection Agency — New York congressman Lee Zeldin — has a history… Read More The North American renewable fuel industry is waiting for answers from both the outgoing and incoming administrations in the U.S. to

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Acacia, scientifically known as Acacia spp., is a large genus of shrubs and trees belonging to the family Fabaceae. There are over 1,300 species of Acacia, primarily native to tropical and subtropical regions, with a concentration in Australia and Africa.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The system is designed to help farmers control water movement into, out of and within fields, promising impressive efficiency and crop yield benefits. The post PTx Trimble Announces Next Generation of Landforming Solutions With WM-FieldForm appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Border to border, Kansans told the Kansas Water Authority, “It’s time to act on the Kansas Water Plan.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Agricultural producers have a wide variety of needs and put a lot of demands on their tractors. Cattle producers working in corrals and growers working in tight spaces in the farm yard are an example of this. Fendt kept maneuverability and flexibility in mind when they designed the 600 Series tractors. These tractors in the… Read More Agricultural producers have a wide variety of needs and put a lot of demands on their tractors.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To ensure that veterans have opportunities to enter high-demand career fields, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leverages apprenticeship programs. USDA recently strengthened its Commodity Food Grader’s Apprenticeship Program by expanding its scope from regional to national. As a result, transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses from across the country can now participate.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The latest episode of the Goldman School of Public Policy podcast explores water justice and public policy in California's Central Valley and roadblocks on the state's path to achieving the human right to water. The post Talk Policy to Me: There’s something in the water appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The first step in mitigating SCN in your fields is to know if the pest is there in the first place.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, to discuss a critical topic: grain entrapment. This hidden hazard is ever-present in the grain industry and poses a high risk to anyone working in or around grain bins…. Read More In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Asparagus, scientifically known as Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family, cultivated primarily for its edible young shoots. Native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, asparagus has been a valued vegetable since ancient times, known for its delicate flavor and nutritional benefits.

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