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Finding the right forage seed mix is a journey not an event

Real Agriculture

To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest. Taking the first step in planting cover crops or multi-species forage mixes are no exception and requires some careful analysis before deciding on what’s right. Soil type, soil biology, and rainfall for each farm, as well as goals and expectations of cover crops can. Read More To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest.

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Pet obesity: Like it or not, it’s not going away

Food Politics

I subscribe to Pet Food Industry and greatly admire the superb quality of its reporting. Here’s an example: Pet obesity 2023: owners oblivious, vets scared to talk : Pet owners may be largely unaware that there is a problem, especially with their own dogs and cats, despite years of warnings. Several items in this article got my attention. A. It is based on a survey by The Association for Pet Obesity (APOP).

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Intern reflection: Ben Lindgren

NASDA

It has truly been such a privilege to work as NASDA’s summer policy intern. Throughout my childhood and my current undergraduate career, I have maintained a deep interest in all aspects of the food system ranging from production to food security. NASDA’s outstanding policy team covers every aspect of the American food system through unwavering engagement with its membership to ensure their voices are heard in Washington, D.C.

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Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon

Berkeley Blog

But thanks to UC Davis veterinarians and other helpers, his broken wing is mending. The post Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research

AgriLife Today

Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders The post Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Soil School: What’s the value of wheat straw?

Real Agriculture

RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says there’s no better time to talk about soil health than during wheat harvest. Johnson says all things wheat, including the straw, give growers a tremendous opportunity to increase soil health. Ontario research shows that by adding wheat to the rotation, growers see a five percent increase in corn yield and.

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Weekend reading: A Call to Farms

Food Politics

Jennifer Grayson. A Call to Farms: Reconnecting to Nature, Food, and Community in a Modern World. Countryman Press, 2024. What a great title! I did a blurb for Jennifer Grayson’s previous book, Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy , and was happy to have the chance to blurb this one too, not least because “A Call to Farms” is such a great title.

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Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach

Berkeley Blog

For Coach Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, who’s joining four throwers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, it's about tapping into his athletes' individual strengths to unlock their potential greatness. The post Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach appeared first on Berkeley News.

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AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum

AgriLife Today

Aquaculture stock improvement program will be the first for the species The post AgriLife Extension launches genetic improvement program for Texas red drum appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Spraying by drone is still illegal in Canada. Here’s why

Real Agriculture

Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying. But, to date, only one herbicide has been approved for spraying in Canada, and it’s for non-crop applications. Drones have come a long way in the last decade and the potential for agricultural uses are. Read More Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying.

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Report on the Sustainable Development Goals’ progress: Not much, alas.

Food Politics

I’m always interested in the latest updates on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. 17 Goals to Transform Our World: The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while

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Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Comments

NASDA

Comment Re: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks (Docket No. USDA-2024-0003) Dear Director Hohenstein, NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for comments on “Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agric

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It’s Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouth Is—Literally

Food Tank

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, typically released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report (SOFI) was just released. It is an annual analysis of our progress toward achieving food and nutrition security for all people in the world.

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Parasitic Diseases of Livestock and Control Measures

Agric4profits

Parasitic diseases are those diseases caused by parasites and a parasite is a small organism that lives on or in and at the expense of a larger organism called

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AGCO sells off grain and protein business, including Cimbria and GSI brands

Real Agriculture

AGCO Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) in an all-cash transaction valued at US$700 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments. The transaction includes the five primary Grain & Protein brands – GSI, Automated.

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Red Yeast Rice supplements: oops

Food Politics

I saw this on FoodNavigator–Asia, a newsletter to which I subscribe. Red yeast rice impact: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical records nearly US$25m losses in Q1: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported an “extraordinary loss” of nearly US$25m (JPY$3.86bn) in its Q1 results due to the recall of its contaminated red yeast rice products, raw materials, and compensation of medical expenses.

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Northeast Regional Food Business Center Announces Technical Assistance Provider Funding Opportunity

NASDA

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Northeast Regional Food Business Center today announced the launch of the first round of funding to support direct business technical assistance and the development of regional technical assistance provider networks. Subsequent rounds of funding will offer direct investment in farm and food businesses and additional opportunities for technical assistance provider grants.

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The Aspen Institute Releases 2024 Strategy to Integrate Food is Medicine into U.S. Healthcare System

Food Tank

Food & Society at the Aspen Institute recently released the 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan. The Action Plan highlights the important role that nutrition plays in health and aims to provide a strategy to integrate Food is Medicine interventions into the United States healthcare system. Building on the 2022 version , the 2024 Action Plan creates a one-stop-shop for peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research, an overview of Food is Medicine interventions, and a set of recommendations for equ

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Fadamiro announced as Entomological Society of America Fellow Award recipient

AgriLife Today

Internationally acclaimed entomologist among four honored The post Fadamiro announced as Entomological Society of America Fellow Award recipient appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Syngenta integrates Cool Farm carbon tool into its Cropwise platform

Real Agriculture

Syngenta has announced the integration of the Cool Farm Tool (CFT) into its Cropwise Sustainability (CWS) application. CFT is a globally-recognized carbon quantification tool that allows farmers to measure estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their farms. By integrated with CWS, farmers can now pair with custom recommendations to reduce their environmental footprint, Syngenta says.

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raw milk

Food Politics

The latest outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella in raw milk means it’s time to talk about that again. To start: Raw Milk Is Booming. A Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Its Risks: At least 171 people have been sickened in an outbreak linked to Raw Farm milk. Experts say that number could be far higher. Sales of unpasteurized milk, which has not been heated to a temperature that would kill potentially harmful bacteria, are illegal or heavily restricted in nearly two dozen states.

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Diversifying the Policy Space: Tribal Policy Intern Celeste Lucero

USDA Blog

“It’s been great to have a team that’s not afraid to let me share my opinion, share my identity. I feel like in this space, I’ve been proud of who I am.

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Top 10 States with the Most Land Ownership in the U.S.

Tillable

Rankings: Top 10 States with the Most Land Ownership in 2024 The average acres owned by a landowner varies dramatically across states in America, reflecting the unique characteristics and historical factors which influence land ownership among individuals and families. This diversity highlights distinct patterns present in different regions. We have used the CamoAg platform to compile data on the average land owned in America.

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Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success

AgriLife Today

Horticultural research and outreach spur economic, environmental sustainability in South Texas and beyond The post Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Nutrien Ag Solutions unveils a new shatter resistant canola variety for 2025

Real Agriculture

Canola growers on the Prairies are always looking to save time and money especially as combines roll at harvest. Straight-cutting instead of swathing canola can provide some time savings, but is best suited to use with a shatter resistant variety. At Ag in Motion at Saskatoon last week, Nutrien Ag Solutions announced their latest variety, Read More Canola growers on the Prairies are always looking to save time and money especially as combines roll at harvest.

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The Mustard Flowers: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Mustard flowers, produced by plants in the Brassica genus, are notable for their distinctive appearance and role in the plant's reproductive process.

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Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Increasingly Common in Pesticides

Civil Eats

More and more pesticides approved for use on U.S. farm fields qualify as “forever chemicals,” new research shows, raising questions around their long-term environmental and public health consequences. “Forever chemicals,” officially called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are incredibly persistent, widely used chemicals that are now present in soil , water , and human bodies.

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How a Strategic Partnership Is Empowering Farmers With Data-Driven Irrigation solutions

Global Agtech Initiative

Rivulis subsidiary Manna is merging with Phytech to advance data-driven approaches to more sustainable agriculture. The post How a Strategic Partnership Is Empowering Farmers With Data-Driven Irrigation solutions appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7

AgriLife Today

More than 50 educational hours, 20 courses aimed at helping producers bring operations back to full speed. The post ‘Rebuilding the Cow Herd’ theme of Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7 appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Simple solution or false hope? Denmark livestock emissions tax signals caution for Canada

Real Agriculture

By Elisabeta Like, research associate, the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute The widely publicized livestock carbon tax in Denmark, touted as a proactive step towards cutting methane emissions from cattle, is not as straightforward as it may seem. Beneath the surface, lies a web of complexities that should give pause to those considering similar policies.

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The Millet Rachis: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The millet rachis is a central axis in the millet plant's inflorescence that plays a pivotal role in the structure and function of the millet panicle.

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Large eucalyptus tree in West Circle is removed

Berkeley Blog

Campus planners plan to replace the large eucalyptus with cherry trees later this year. The post Large eucalyptus tree in West Circle is removed appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Monarch Tractor Receives Largest-Ever Funding Round in Agricultural Robotics

Global Agtech Initiative

With this latest raise, the company behind the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor cements its position as a leader in the space. The post Monarch Tractor Receives Largest-Ever Funding Round in Agricultural Robotics appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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USDA Nutrition Research Fuels Olympians’ Engines

USDA Blog

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming to water polo. Becoming an Olympian requires more than natural ability, it takes proper coaching, endless practice, perseverance, and, of course, good nutrition.

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The evolution of managing N losses, with Rigas Karamanos

Real Agriculture

When it comes to our collective understanding of nitrogen fertilizer losses in Western Canada, much of what we know is due to the decades of work of a few researchers and members of the fertilizer community, including Rigas Karamanos. Karamanos, now retired, says that the process of understanding loss is tied to first recognizing the. Read More When it comes to our collective understanding of nitrogen fertilizer losses in Western Canada, much of what we know is due to the decades of work of a fe

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The Millet Pedicels: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Millet pedicels are slender stalks that support individual spikelets within the inflorescence, connecting them to the main axis or rachis of the panicle.

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As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games’ origins in Greece

Berkeley Blog

In April, the Olympic torch passed through Ancient Nemea, where Berkeley since 1974 has been unearthing a site of the Panhellenic Games. The post As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games’ origins in Greece appeared first on Berkeley News.

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