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Dairy Farmers of Ontario appoints three directors by acclamation

Real Agriculture

The Dairy Farmers of Ontario’s (DFO) held its regular board meeting on Sept. 25, 2024, approving the elections of three board members by acclamation. Bart Rijke, board member for Region 1; Don Gordon, board member for Region 5; and, Vicky Morrison, board member for Region 9 will each serve a four-year term beginning Jan.

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NASDA Foundation to Launch 2024-2025 Farm2Food Accelerator Cohorts

NASDA

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its 2024-2025 Farm2Food Accelerator program, with new cohorts planned for Nevada, Virginia and Colorado. This initiative builds on alumni success from previous years, supported by state Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds from the U.S.

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What is a Conspiracy of Awesomeness and why our country needs one

Real Agriculture

Guest post by Kristjan Hebert, president of Hebert Group. This post was originally posted here. I’m usually a pretty positive person, but I won’t lie, it’s been a challenging harvest so far. Mother Nature has thrown us some curve balls, with too much rain and humidity slowing things down. This has put us behind schedule.

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The brave new world of cell-cultured—not just meat

Food Politics

Cell-culture isn’t just for beef anymore. I’ve been collecting items… FOIE GRAS: ProVeg hails application for EU approval of cultivated foie gras: French company seeks approval for product made from cultivated duck cells. EEL: Cultivated eel that ‘melts in your mouth’? How Forsea mimics ‘tender, succulent’ texture of fish and seafood: Eel meat is unlike any other: it is fatty, tender, and ‘almost melts in your mouth’, explains Roee Nir, co-founder and CEO of Forsea Foods.

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RealAg Radio: Thoughts on the Port of Vancouver strike, below-average yields, and dealing with tar spot, Sept 26, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Steve Twynstra of Alisa Craig, Ont.; Aaron Hargreaves of Brandon, Man.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore, Sask.; and, Lee Markert of Vulcan Alta. Also hear from western agronomist. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!

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CAPAL Intern Drawn to Federal Employment Opportunities

USDA Blog

Ally Huang, a senior at Pomona College in California, just completed an internship through the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). As a public policy analysis major focusing on economics, she found that the experience enabled her to connect her educational background with a familiar cause: food security.

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IL Corn Growers sues U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT

Western FarmPress

ICGA says EPA’s multipollutant rule and DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule would devastate agriculture.

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Peanut panic and praise: My unforgettable key quest

Western FarmPress

I lost my key fobs in a peanut field this week after touring several fields. Learn more about the kindness of a farmer and what some patience, perseverance and prayer resolved.

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Can we ‘recharge’ our cells?

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M researchers use nanotechnology to recharge the "powerhouse of the cell" in fight against disease and aging. The post Can we ‘recharge’ our cells? appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farm losses mounting, projected to worsen

Western FarmPress

Agriculture's fly-in to Washington D.C. helped sound the alarm about the urgency for a new farm bill. now. Support levels are at a 42-year low and growers are facing the prospect of enormous losses.

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Advancing pest management in Grenada through PlantwisePlus biological control training

CABI

In a remarkable effort to enhance agricultural practices, Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture recently hosted a pivotal training course on biological control organized and co-funded by CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme in collaboration with Sandals Foundation*. The course provided participants with a comprehensive overview of biological control strategies tailored specifically to Grenada’s agricultural context.

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It wasn’t calm before the storm

Western FarmPress

By Thursday morning, the rainbands swept across the region. Not much more could be done for Southeast farmers to prepare. Hurricane Helene was coming.

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Watch a UC Berkeley digital forensics expert break down political deepfakes

Berkeley Blog

AI-generated political content has already wreaked havoc and tilted elections. Here's how to spot it. The post Watch a UC Berkeley digital forensics expert break down political deepfakes appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Port shutdown could cripple international trade

Western FarmPress

Ag groups ask feds to intervene in the dispute between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance.

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Part 2 Erosion: How Much is it Costing YOU?

UnderstandingAg

In part one, I outlined some of the societal challenges linked to soil erosion and poor soil function. Now let’s take a look at some of the economic costs and benefits of addressing erosion on farms and ranches. To determine the cost of erosion, first we must assign a value to soil. In truth, topsoil is priceless because it is what enables most life to exist on this planet.

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Repair or trade? Make the right call with your old combine

Western FarmPress

Profit Planners: Factors such as farm size, ability to make small repairs and the used equipment market will determine what you should do with your old combine.

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How Clinical Diagnostics Could Help the Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance

Farming First

Introducing clinical diagnostics in local veterinary clinics help farmers rationalise the use of antibiotics to reduce the risks of antimicrobial resistance in their livestock. The post How Clinical Diagnostics Could Help the Global Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance appeared first on Farming First.

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New specialist focuses on better soybean planting decisions

Western FarmPress

Carrie Ortel is based out of the Virginia Tech Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk.

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Grassland Management Practices

Agric4profits

Grassland management involves maintaining and improving grassland ecosystems for various purposes, such as supporting wildlife, providing grazing for livestock, preventing

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Check for ‘green carpet’ under harvested crops

Western FarmPress

Asian copperleaf has been discovered in Iowa. If you find a weed that you don’t recognize, have it identified.

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Different Types Of Grasses And Their Uses

Agric4profits

Grasses are an essential part of the earth’s ecosystem and cover large areas of the planet’s surface.

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Get your calves sale barn ready

Western FarmPress

Here's a checklist to make sure you’re optimizing your calf crop’s auction market potential.

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AI hardware hub awarded $16.3 million to advance energy efficient computing

Berkeley Blog

Co-led by UC Berkeley and Stanford University, the California-Pacific-Northwest AI Hardware Hub is one of eight hubs funded in 2023 under the national CHIPS and Science Act. The post AI hardware hub awarded $16.3 million to advance energy efficient computing appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Proven steps to get your barn ready for winter

Western FarmPress

Cold temperatures and snow are on their way. Is your barn ready to handle it?

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Importance Of Grasses For Soil Health And Erosion Control

Agric4profits

Grasses are one of the most widespread plant types on Earth, and they play a vital role in maintaining soil health.

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Do you plant ‘royal vegetables’ in your garden?

Western FarmPress

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: Our beloved holiday staple gained popularity with help from a king.

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Types of Grasses

Agric4profits

Grasses are one of the most common types of plants on Earth. They belong to the family Poaceae and are vital for various ecosystems and human activities.

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Export Report: Corn and wheat miss the mark

Western FarmPress

Soybean volume posted relatively strong results last week.

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Student opportunities abound in food science

AgriLife Today

Heather Struchen ’12 turns technical expertise into national account manager sales career The post Student opportunities abound in food science appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Who’s next leader for your operation?

Western FarmPress

Take it from DAD: It’s past time to choose your farm successor.

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Singing Spring Farm: A Soil for Water Case Study

ATTRA

Singing Spring Farm: A Soil for Water Case Study Adam Taylor and Elizabeth Spellman-Taylor Craig County, Virginia Adam Taylor and Elizabeth Spellman-Taylor co-operate Singing Spring Farm, which is in the Sinking Creek Valley in Craig County, Virginia. Adam’s and Elizabeth’s goal is to be a whole, complete-diet farm that offers heirloom fruits and vegetables; goat milk, kefir, and cheese; culinary and medicinal herbs; eggs; and pastured, lamb, goat, and poultry.

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Pumpkin yields, quality up despite Texas heat

Western FarmPress

Texas pumpkin yields remain below average but above last season's. Consumers are encouraged to look for the "Texas Grown" sticker before purchasing. Learn more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

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Heaven’s Hollow Farm: A Soil for Water Case Study

ATTRA

Heaven’s Hollow Farm: A Soil for Water Case Study Jacob Gilley Madison County, Virginia Heaven’s Hollow Farm is a fourth-generation family farm that has been in operation since 1951. Jacob, his wife Jennifer, and their children operate the farm in Orange, Virginia. Jacob, a first-generation farmer, is thankful for the support of his parents and credits his involvement showing cattle in 4-H as a teenager for his career in farming and conservation.

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Grasses in Landscaping: A Comprehensive Guide

Agric4profits

Grasses are essential elements in landscaping that provide beauty, texture, and function.

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Holsinger Homeplace Farms: A Soil for Water Case Study

ATTRA

Holsinger Homeplace Farms: A Soil for Water Case Study Buck and AJ Holsinger Rockingham County, Virginia Holsinger Homeplace Farms is a family farm in Rockingham County in the central Shenandoah Valley. Buck and Amanda (AJ) Holsinger and their children are the tenth and eleventh generations to live on the farm. Buck and AJ started farming with the goal of feeding their family the healthiest food possible.

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Farm Progress America, September 26, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how export markets could be impacted by the potential strike on the ports along the Gulf and East Coast.

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Ember Cattle Company: A Soil for Water Case Study

ATTRA

Ember Cattle Company: A Soil for Water Case Study Becky Szarzynski Rockbridge County, Virginia Becky Szarzynski is the owner and operator of Ember Cattle Company in Fairfield in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Becky as a grazier has honed her grazing management skills over the past 15 years by working with her father, attending conferences, being mentored by other farmers, and serving in a coordinator role of the farmer-to-farmer mentoring network with the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council.

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