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• Two productivity measures for cow-calf farmers | Agriculture ... - messenger-inquirer

  09-12-2023 07:15 via news.google.com
  Two productivity measures for cow-calf farmers | Agriculture ...  messenger-inquirer
  
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• Guardian Agriculture Becomes First eVTOL Manufacturer to Begin Commercial Operations

  06-12-2023 17:52 via farms.com
  Guardian Agriculture, a developer of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) systems for commercial-scale sustainable farming, today announced that it has become the first eVTOL manufacturer to begin commercial operations. Guardian recently began operating four of its aviation-grade eVTOL aircraft, spraying crops in the Salinas Valley region of California.A single Guardian eVTOL system can cover up to 60 acres per hour, can carry a 200-pound payload, and has a combined tank fill and super
  
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• Canadian ‘super pigs’ threaten to invade US

  04-12-2023 18:39 via farms.com
  Amass of Canadian ‘super pigs’ are threatening to breach the US border, but northern states are putting tactics in place to stop this wild hog invasion.Super pigs have appeared in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba in Canada after crossbreeding between different pig species created their super-swine form.The pigs have been destroying crops and degrading water quality, but there is no stopping these feral hogs as they also can breed excessively and continue to multiply in their masse
  
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• U.K. detects first human case of 'distinct' form of swine flu

  04-12-2023 18:37 via farms.com
  Officials are racing to track the contacts of the United Kingdom's first human case of a "distinct" form of swine flu.On Monday, the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced it had detected a single confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v as part of routine national flu surveillance.There have been dozens of human cases of that strain reported globally since 2005, but none of them are genetically related to the recently identified case, officials said."Based on early information, the inf
  
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• Secretary Naig Announces New Water Quality Partnership Project with Iowa Pork and INREC

  04-12-2023 18:32 via farms.com
  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Iowa Nutrient Research and Education Council (INREC) will partner with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on a “batch and build” water quality project in targeted Iowa watersheds. The first phase of the Pig Farmer Water Quality Partnership Program, which is in place through June 30, 2026, will initially focus within the priority watersheds of the Boone
  
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• New Legislation Could Protect Livestock Producers, Tackle Rising Costs

  04-12-2023 18:30 via farms.com
  Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act to protect farmers from costly regulations – made in other states – that will hurt their business and drive-up costs for consumers.“Missouri’s livestock producers keep food on the table across America and they shouldn’t be burdened by costly laws – made by other states – that disrupt interstate commerce, drive-up costs, and impose crippling regulations,&rd
  
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• Iowa Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Pork Producers

  04-12-2023 18:29 via farms.com
  A Rock Rapids, Iowa, man has pleaded guilty in federal court to manipulating weights of hogs in order to defraud pork producers.According to the Sioux City Journal, Robert Bickerstaff, 52, entered his plea on Dec. 1 in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids to one count of wire fraud. He could face up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $250,000 and 3 years of supervised release following any imprisonment. A sentencing date is yet to be set. During the plea hearing, the U.S. Attorney’s o
  
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• NPPC Applauds NSIS Line Speed Extension

  04-12-2023 17:21 via farms.com
  The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) applauded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for heeding its call to extend the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) line speed trial.
  
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• More U.S. pork, beef plants approved for export to China

  04-12-2023 14:37 via farms.com
  China’s General Administration of Customs recently approved 18 U.S. beef establishments and 12 U.S. pork establishments for export to China – the first new U.S. plants cleared for export to China in about 10 months.Erin Borror, U.S. Meat Export Federation vice president for economic analysis, says the plant approval process was streamlined by the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement and it has worked well since the agreement was implemented in early 2020. However, a rece
  
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• Good news is hard to come by

  04-12-2023 14:36 via farms.com
  The average retail price of pork during October was $5.043 per retail pound, the second highest ever and only 0.4 cents (0.1%) lower than the record set in October 2022. One might think that level of retail price would translate into some very high hog prices; but it hasn’t. The average live price for 51-52% lean hogs marketed in October was $58.08/cwt, down $9.70 from a year earlier. That is the lowest since May and roughly $11/cwt below the cost of production. Hog prices have b
  
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• Record pace for U.S. pork variety meat exports lifts per-head value

  04-12-2023 14:33 via farms.com
  The strong momentum U.S. pork exports have established this year has been bolstered by record-large shipments of edible pork variety meat. Demand for these products depends almost entirely on the international marketplace, and while China remains the leading destination for U.S. pork variety meat, several markets have contributed to this year’s export growth.Through September, pork variety meat exports totaled 438,190 metric tons, up 15% from the same period last year, while export value c
  
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• Iowa Pork Honors Top Offensive Linemen in HS Championship Games

  04-12-2023 14:30 via farms.com
  The Iowa Pork Producers Association paid tribute to seven players in the state high school football championships for their valuable, but often unheralded, contributions. The Hog of the Game Award goes to the outstanding offensive lineman in each of the seven state championship games. The awards are sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and awarded by the Iowa High School Sports Network (IHSSN).The seven players will receive a personalized trophy upon graduation from high schoo
  
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• Combined pig microbiome datasets show patterns & accurately predict age

  04-12-2023 14:26 via farms.com
  An analysis combining the results of 14 studies from around the globe has uncovered some common patterns in how the piglet microbiome, specifically the gut bacteria, changes over time.“There are exceptions, but overall, we found general trends between all those animals,” said Tim Johnson, associate professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University. “We think these patterns are widely applicable because our dataset came from multi
  
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• Morehead University receives USDA grant for swine facilities

  04-12-2023 14:24 via farms.com
  Morehead State’s Department of Agricultural Sciences is the recipient of a grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to upgrade equipment in its swine production facility at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex, according to a press release from the university. “I believe that these upgrades can be a game changer for helping our students be more prepared for their careers after graduation,” said Flint Harrelson, associate professor of animal science. “I also belie
  
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• Leman Swine Conference – New S. suis research shows pathogen reduction in sows and her piglets

  04-12-2023 14:23 via farms.com
  Samantha Hernandez, product development scientist with Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production, recently spoke to The Pig Site’s Sarah Mikesell at the Leman Swine Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.“We did a commercial study last year and looked at Streptococcus suis (S. suis) levels within sow herds and also within her piglets,” said Hernandez.The purpose of the study was to determine the level of S. suis in sow herds before and after the implementation of Certillus, a
  
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• Ag in the House: Nov. 27 – Dec. 1

  04-12-2023 13:50 via farms.com
  Conservatives pressured the government about Bill C-234 all week
  
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• Agmatix revolutionizes plant protection trials with innovative management solution

  04-12-2023 13:48 via farms.com
  Agmatix's digital solution enhances efficiency in agronomy trials
  
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• GFO Legacy Scholarships revealed

  04-12-2023 12:52 via farms.com
  Nine post-secondary students from across the province will receive a Legacy scholarship from the association.
  
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• USDA Inaction on New Swine Inspection System Fails U.S. Farmers and Pork Processors

  04-12-2023 12:35 via farms.com
  USDA’s self-imposed November 30 deadline on the Time-Limited Trial for New Swine Inspection System plants is rapidly approaching and the department has yet to establish a permanent solution or issue an extension of the current Time-Limited Trial that allows certain pork processing plants to operate at increased line speeds to facilitate greater efficiency and output while protecting and improving worker safety and food safety.
  
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• Tough harvest wrapped up for some P.E.I. farmers but others still working against the weather

  04-12-2023 12:26 via farms.com
  Shortage of trucks slowed down harvest on top of wet weather this fall
  
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• Agricultural Disinfection in Freezing Conditions: Strategies for Winter Success

  04-12-2023 12:18 via farms.com
  As winter approaches the Canadian landscape, agricultural operations face unique challenges when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
  
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• Global warming a double edged sword for northern Ontario says Hajdu

  04-12-2023 11:52 via farms.com
  Global warming is such a huge topic nowadays, and crops that could only be growing down south are now starting to be grown in the north.
  
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• ESS RELEASE Fall Harvest 2023: Canadian fresh produce industry engages with Parliamentarians

  01-12-2023 16:33 via farms.com
  The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) successfully concluded their annual joint advocacy event, Fall Harvest, which took place in Ottawa from November 20-22. This year's event centered on several key focus areas:
  
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• CONTEST OFFERS MILLIONS: If you can cut methane emissions

  01-12-2023 16:05 via farms.com
  The Liberal government has launched a multi-million-dollar contest to entice farmers into cutting the natural methane emissions from cattle, whose bodies are already fuelled entirely by a renewable form of energy known as plant matter.
  
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• AT THE ROYAL: Top beef bull sells for $15,000

  01-12-2023 15:59 via farms.com
  Among all the beef bulls judged at the 2023 Royal Winter Fair, the best of them all was entered by Baker Farms of Madoc.
  
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• Perth County sheep farmer loses leg in auger accident

  01-12-2023 15:58 via farms.com
  A 34-year-old Perth County sheep farmer suffered life-altering injuries in what a family member said was an auger accident. One leg was lost in the accident and the farmer’s other leg was broken.
  
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• Farms vulnerable to cyber security threats, new research shows

  01-12-2023 15:14 via farms.com
  As Canada’s farms become more connected and more digital, there is a consensus among experts that it’s a matter of when and not if a farm business will experience a cyber security problem. 
  
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• Alternative proteins’ impact on the livestock sector

  01-12-2023 15:13 via farms.com
  As far as alternate proteins go, the future is here. When considering livestock products such as meat, milk and eggs, consumers have many plant-based options and the expectation of cellularly produced products in the near future.
  
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• Farm Credit Canada customers who are working with Ducks Unlimited Canada may be eligible for additional funding

  01-12-2023 13:44 via farms.com
  Farm Credit Canada is partnering up with Ducks Unlimited Canada on a new Sustainability Incentive Program for customers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. 
  
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• Producer voices are needed at the table when talking about changes for agriculture

  01-12-2023 13:42 via farms.com
  Producers are being encouraged to give their input into the discussions around sustainability and agriculture.
  
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• BCRC Webinar helps cattle producers tackle drought challenges

  01-12-2023 13:40 via farms.com
  Many long-term herd health implications associated with drought extend far past the challenging grazing season. 
  
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• StatsCan Farm Income Reports a Mixed Bag

  01-12-2023 13:39 via farms.com
  Farm income reports released earlier this week by Statistics Canada offer a mixed bag of results for the national agricultural sector. While initial figures for the first three quarters of 2023 appear positive, underlying financial strains remain. 
  
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• New Program to Offer Incentive for Coverting Land to More Biodiverse State

  01-12-2023 13:38 via farms.com
  Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and Ducks Unlimited Canada have combined on a new partnership that will offer producers a further financial incentive for converting unproductive cropland into a more biodiverse state. 
  
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• CULT Food Science Launches Sales of Bmeaty™, a Proprietary Ingredient for Pet Food Brands

  01-12-2023 13:34 via farms.com
  a pioneer in the investment, development, and commercialization of cellular agriculture technologies and products, is pleased to announce details and commercialization plans for its third proprietary ingredient, a blend of yeasts called Bmeaty™.
  
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• SSC Security Services Corp. Announces Launch of New Cyber Security Partnership Strategy

  01-12-2023 13:33 via farms.com
  a national provider of cyber, physical and electronic security services to commercial, industrial and public sector clients across Canada, is pleased to announce the launch of a formal "Partnering Strategy" with strong national Managed Service Provider's (MSP's) to specifically market and deliver SSC's Cyber Security services.
  
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• U.S. farms getting into holiday spirit

  01-12-2023 12:36 via farms.com
  Multiple farms are donating money, food and Christmas trees to their communities
  
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• Harvest brushes and lifters

  01-12-2023 12:31 via farms.com
  Learn about header attachments to help farm soybeans, canola, lentils, beans, chickpeas, light barley, wheat, durum, radish, and sunflowers.
  
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• Kentucky Agriculture Navigating 2024 Economic Headwinds and ... - Morning Ag Clips -

  01-12-2023 11:18 via news.google.com
  Kentucky Agriculture Navigating 2024 Economic Headwinds and ...  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Viterra - 8 years against hunger

  01-12-2023 10:42 via farms.com
  Canadian Foodgrains Bank, together with Viterra and its volunteer farmers, marks the eighth year of their joint efforts to tackle global hunger, utilizing farmland across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
  
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• Innovative InnerSoy Project Launched by GROWMARK and InnerPlant

  01-12-2023 10:40 via farms.com
  GROWMARK's collaboration with InnerPlant on InnerSoy promises a technological leap in soybean farming, focusing on early fungal detection for better crop health.
  
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• USDA forecasts decreased farm income in 2023

  01-12-2023 10:35 via farms.com
  Latest USDA income forecast indicates economic downturn
  
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• New bill to shield cattle from Black Vulture predation

  01-12-2023 10:33 via farms.com
  Senate bill targets Black Vulture menace in cattle industry
  
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• A Mixed Origin Made Maize Successful

  01-12-2023 07:37 via farms.com
  Maize is one of the world’s most widely grown crops.
  
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• 9-8-8 going online

  29-11-2023 14:01 via farms.com
  Beginning Nov. 30, Canadians can dial 9-8-8 to receive mental health support
  
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• Workbench for those tricky farm projects

  24-11-2023 17:15 via farms.com
  This amazing workbench is great for a bunch of farm chores, such as working on fences or farm machinery.
  
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• Manure Application Guidelines for Minimizing Environmental P Loss

  24-11-2023 15:56 via farms.com
  guidelines outline manure application strategies to minimize environmental phosphorus loss and promote sustainable agriculture.
  
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• AGRICULTURE WEATHER WATCH: Dry weather drives crop ... - S&P Global

  23-11-2023 06:03 via news.google.com
  AGRICULTURE WEATHER WATCH: Dry weather drives crop ...  S&P Global
  
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• China’s Not Buying Canadian Canola (But the US is Mopping Up Canola Oil)

  22-11-2023 17:02 via farms.com
  Canadian canola exports are lacklustre, due in large part to China's absence from the market. However, domestic crush is robust and the US is scooping up lots of Canadian canola oil.Canada was able to ship 255,536 tonnes of canola in September. This was up from last year but well below the five-year average. Perhaps the most interesting aspect is that Chinese statistics indicate that China imported zero from Canada in September. It is very rare, politics notwithstanding, for Canada to be blanked
  
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• Grain Farmers of Ontario Acknowledges Legislative Recognition for Feedstocks in Clean Fuel Regulations

  17-11-2023 21:54 via farms.com
  Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean and wheat farmers, welcomes the recent news that Canadian agricultural feedstocks have been approved for legislative recognition for the land use and biodiversity (LUB) criteria under the Clean Fuel Regulations.
  
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• This utility jug is no jerry can

  17-11-2023 21:13 via farms.com
  New utility jug a great alternative to jerry can
  
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