Mon.Oct 28, 2024

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Pioneer ramping up Z-Series soybeans for 2025

Real Agriculture

2024 marked the launch of Pioneer seed brand’s new Z-Series soybeans across North America, the fifth series the company has introduced in its 50 years of soybean breeding. Canadian growers had limited access to the new genetics, which the company promised would deliver agronomic advantages, better disease defence, and higher yields. In this report from.

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Industry-funded study of the week: maple syrup

Food Politics

Thanks to Jim Krieger of Healthy Food America for this one. Substituting Refined Sugars With Maple Syrup Decreases Key Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Individuals With Mild Metabolic Alterations: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Crossover Trial. Arianne Morissette, Anne-Laure Agrinier, Théo Gignac, Lamia Ramadan, Khoudia Diop, Julie Marois, Thibault V Varin, Geneviève Pilon, Serge Simard, Éric Larose, Claudia Gagnon, Benoit J Arsenault, Jean-Pierre Després, Anne-Marie Carreau, Marie-Claude

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Poll: How many trick or treaters do you plan for?

Real Agriculture

There are a few things I remember clearly from my childhood spent in southern Manitoba. One, that my costume was always worn over top of winter gear, and, two, that we rarely bothered to pick up any candy to hand out — we were just too rural for anyone to bother stopping by to Trick.

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Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now.

Berkeley Blog

A UC Berkeley researcher pitted hundreds of humans against generative AI platforms. Humans wrote more creative stories, but AI is advancing — quickly. The post Don’t worry. Study shows you’re likely a more creative writer than ChatGPT. For now. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Ag Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Patience pays off in forage breeding and mentorship for Dr. Bruce Coulman

Real Agriculture

It takes years of dedication and whole lot of patience to develop a strong forage variety. For Dr. Bruce Coulman, his journey into plant breeding started when he was working in the Crop Science Department at the University of Saskatchewan back in high school. Coulman’s enjoyment in working the plots sparked a long career, leading. Read More It takes years of dedication and whole lot of patience to develop a strong forage variety.

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In some people, psychopathy goes undetected. A recent UC Berkeley study offers a solution

Berkeley Blog

By using a combination of methods tailored to the multidimensional nature of psychopathy, we could transform how we identify and understand this personality disorder, said Berkeley psychology professor and lead author Keanan Joyner. The post In some people, psychopathy goes undetected. A recent UC Berkeley study offers a solution appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Soil School: Think 4Rs when managing biologicals

Real Agriculture

Farmers have become quite familiar with the 4Rs of nutrient management — when it comes to fertilizer application they need to consider the right source, rate, time and placement of nutrients. As more farmers use biologicals to help meet crop nutrient needs, Mosaic regional agronomist Braydn Lingbeck feels it’s important to take a 4R approach. Read More Farmers have become quite familiar with the 4Rs of nutrient management — when it comes to fertilizer application they need to consider the

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Ag Policy Connection, Ep. 16 — Piecing together the elements of real change

Real Agriculture

Hot on the heels of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s conference on sustainability and agri-food, occasional Ag Policy Connection host, Shaun Haney, sat down with Tyler McCann, managing director of CAPI, Darlene McBain, of FCC, and Sara Kate Smith, of Clear Strategy, to unpack two days of policy panels, discussion, and insight. In this episode.

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Stop being the quarterback; be the farm coach

Western FarmPress

Business Basics: It’s time to redefine your success from individual achievement to mentorship for your farm’s survival.

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RealAg Radio: Fall compaction, profitability concerns, and hybrid varieties, Oct 28, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson, to discuss a number of topics including: Profitability concerns; Fall compaction in flooded rice; and Choosing hybrid varieties. Also, hear a spotlight interview with Patrick Langille for Helena Products Group as.

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Field hearing underscores need for collaboration

Western FarmPress

Water Lines: As federal water management is becoming increasingly inflexible, Central Oregon irrigators have taken matters into their own hands.

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A message from Chancellor Lyons: A call for community and compassion

Berkeley Blog

Chancellor Lyons shares a message about the impact of hateful rhetoric on our campus community. The post A message from Chancellor Lyons: A call for community and compassion appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Summer snowflake named newest Texas Superstar

AgriLife Today

Bulb plant easy to grow, blooms bring early spring color The post Summer snowflake named newest Texas Superstar appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farmers will gain valuable insights from organic conference

Western FarmPress

Nebraska Notebook: Applications are being accepted now for the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinary Scholarship program.

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On the Ground With Atlanta Schools Reducing Food Waste

Modern Farmer

In 2016, Carla Harward’s daughter, Sophie, came home from her middle school in Chattooga County and told her mother about two students who hadn’t eaten over the weekend. “I was stunned,” says Harward. “Sophie said the little boys were crying because their bellies hurt. We just had no idea there were kids in our community that were hungry.” Harward and some families gathered food for the family, but she knew more had to be done.

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The ‘Soft Path’ of Water for Farmers in the Western US

Civil Eats

When Peter Gleick moved to California in the 1970s, the state had more than a million acres of cotton in production and little control over the use of its rapidly depleting groundwater. Today, California grows a tenth the amount of cotton and groundwater use has been brought under control. For Gleick, an author and cofounder of the water-focused Pacific Institute , these are signs that change can happen.

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Follow these steps to avoid glufosinate resistance

Western FarmPress

Talkin Weeds: More weeds are becoming resistant to glufosinate, so be sure to follow proper guidelines.

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Animal Ag News 10/28

Agwired

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed concerns about the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s latest report, criticizing the lack of scientific basis for recommending plant proteins as a replacement for animal proteins. The Committee recommends moving beans, peas, and lentils from the vegetable group to the protein group. While this increases the amount of recommended protein intake, this would be deceiving to Americans, as there are essential nutrients in animal protein

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Waiting on exports

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Flash sales offer hope for corn exports, despite global leaders who decry GMO crops.

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From Chatbots to Digital Teammates: How AI Agents Fit Into Agribusiness

Global Agtech Initiative

As agents evolve, their potential to augment agribusiness professionals will become clear, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post From Chatbots to Digital Teammates: How AI Agents Fit Into Agribusiness appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Nominations open for 2025 Tom Oswald Legacy Award

Western FarmPress

The award honors the late Cleghorn, Iowa, farmer, who blazed a bright path as a farmer and soybean industry advocate.

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‘The Road to Casper’ celebrates the grit of two Texas A&M Rodeo Team stars

AgriLife Today

Three-part video series, created by Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications, premieres Oct. 28 The post ‘The Road to Casper’ celebrates the grit of two Texas A&M Rodeo Team stars appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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2024 Midouth crop progress: End of season recap

Western FarmPress

Part 4: Delta Farm Press checks in with four farmers as they close out harvest season.

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CALIFORNIA LIBERTY

The Lunatic Farmer

I know California and liberty don't normally go together, but once in awhile an anomaly comes along that defies all odds. According to an article in the New York Times last week, an explosion of home kitchen restaurants has following Riverside, California's adoption of the statewide Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) law in 2019. This new law enables home kitchens to legally sell take-out and offer backyard seating--essentially, turn your home into a restaurant--without all the costl

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Save the date for annual North Dakota Livestock Summit

Western FarmPress

North Dakota Livestock Alliance to share benefits of livestock development with farmers and communities.

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New Texas A&M AgriLife faculty member to support research on plant-fungal interactions

AgriLife Today

Baoye He joins Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology The post New Texas A&M AgriLife faculty member to support research on plant-fungal interactions appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Weather, prices, costs take toll on Texas corn

Western FarmPress

Corn yields are down this year due to drought, hurricanes, extreme temperatures, and a lack of available irrigation water.

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Beyond Traditional Mapping: Leveraging H3 for Accurate Agricultural Market Insights

Tillable

Beyond Traditional Mapping: Leveraging H3 for Accurate Agricultural Market Insights In the agricultural industry, where success is increasingly tied to data-driven decisions, innovative technologies like the H3 grid system offer a more accurate way to map and understand large farm operations. Originally developed by Uber, H3 applies a consistent, hexagonal grid over an area, eliminating the inconsistencies of county or region-based maps.

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Ag econ terms to keep top of mind

Western FarmPress

Profit Planners: Here are the most important ag econ concepts to focus on in your operation.

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OFRF Hosts Congressional Organic Research Field Day at USDA Salinas ARS Station

Organic Farming Research

OFRF recently hosted a Congressional Organic Research Field Day at the USDA’s ARS Salinas station, bringing together Representatives Lofgren (CA-18) and Panetta (CA-19) to highlight the importance of ongoing organic farming research. The post OFRF Hosts Congressional Organic Research Field Day at USDA Salinas ARS Station appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Does my seed corn need a cold germ test?

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: Skip the cold germ test if you are not pushing the envelope on early planting.

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AEDE Welcomes Research Assistant Professor Charity Troyer Moore

Ohio State University

The Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics (AEDE) is excited to welcome our newest faculty member, Research Assistant Professor Charity Troyer Moore. Dr. Troyer Moore earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics and M.A. in Economics from The Ohio State University, and a B.A. in Business Management from Asbury University (Wilmore, KY).

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Stewarding Success: CSP Renewals Suffered in the 2018 Farm Bill Period

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released “ Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill ”, a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The report offers an in-depth analysis of CSP’s enrollment trends, conservation practices supported, and funding impacts, including the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.

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Georgia Organics Farm to School Innovation Mini-Grant

ATTRA

The application deadline has been extended until November 7, 2024. Georgia Organics is offering mini-grant program for innovative farm to school projects in Georgia that create and share best practices. The Farm to School Innovation mini-grant program helps Georgia school district nutrition departments expand their farm to school efforts based on local needs and goals.

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Story County Supports Farmland Preservation Initiative

SILT

Story County Supports Farmland Preservation Initiative Story County Board of Supervisors Approves Resolution of Support for Circle Our Cities Initiative West Branch, IA — The Story County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution in support of the Circle Our Cities initiative from the nonprofit Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT). This initiative will help landowners permanently preserve working farms to provide local access to healthy foods, protect clean water, healthy soils, and wildlife,

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Fact Sheet Provides Resources for Dual-use Solar Ordinances

ATTRA

The Center for Rural Affairs published a new fact sheet, Best Practices for Adopting Dual-Use Solar Ordinances , that addresses ordinance development for using the same land for both solar energy generation and agricultural production, including livestock grazing, crop production, pollinator habitats, or beekeeping. “Dual use is a great solution to alleviate concerns about solar on agricultural land,” said Mallory Tope, policy associate with the Center for Rural Affairs.

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Farm Progress America, October 28, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the USDA dietary recommendations and who is not happy about them.

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