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• Pollinator Gardens And You | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - NC State CALS

  28-06-2023 23:33
  
  Pollinator Gardens And You | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences  NC State CALS
  
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• New vice president and dean of OSU agriculture appointed - Daily O'Collegian

  28-06-2023 22:48
  
  New vice president and dean of OSU agriculture appointed  Daily O'Collegian
  
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• Brandt to Acquire New Zealand's Wairarapa Machinery Services

  28-06-2023 21:53 via farms.com
  The Brandt Group of Companies announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Wairarapa Machinery Services, Masterton, New Zealand.According to Brandt, Wairarapa Machinery has provided new and used farm and lawn care equipment since 1983. The acquisition will bring New Zealand’s North Island under one dealer brand, the company says, adding Wairarapa Machinery will continue with its same staff.“Combining all of the Deere dealerships on the North Island under one ba
  
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• Ag Robot Company Burro Forms New Partnership with Pacific Ag Rentals

  28-06-2023 21:51 via farms.com
  Burro announced a new partnership with Pacific Ag Rentals (PAR). The partnership will add autonomous Burro robots to PAR’s pool of equipment. The autonomous agricultural robots will also remain available for sale directly through Burro or its network of distributors.Burro is one of the autonomous robots available for increased productivity in conventional production environments. It features patented Pop Up Autonomy, which means the technology is plug-and-play and works immediately out of
  
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• 4-H, community agriculture coming to Winton Hills - WVXU

  28-06-2023 21:49
  
  4-H, community agriculture coming to Winton Hills  WVXU
  
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• Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals

  28-06-2023 21:41 via farms.com
  Farm animals are vulnerable to natural disasters such as extreme heat and cold weather, and emergencies such as hazardous materials spills. In the event of an emergency, animals may need to be sheltered, cared for, or transported to safety. Plan ahead by speaking with your veterinarian and contact the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association at: www.canadianveterinarians.net for assistance.Know Your RisksUnderstand the likely disaster risks in your community and region. Identify the hazards to he
  
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• Crop Report – Week of June 26th, 2023

  28-06-2023 21:37 via farms.com
  Tar spot has now been established in the midwestern US for almost a decade and is an annual concern in many Midwestern states like Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin. While tar spot was not as yield-limiting in these areas in 2022, it continued to expand its range across the corn belt, as far west as Kansas and South Dakota, and as far east as New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Ontario joined the tar spot group in 2020 and is well established in the southwest and mid-central reg
  
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• Ontario Craft Cider Crafting a Crisp Future

  28-06-2023 21:31 via farms.com
  The Ontario Craft Cider Association (OCCA) is launching a new industry growth strategy that aims to significantly multiply its impact. OCCA has slated the aspiring but attainable goal of increasing production from six to 30 million liters per year by 2030."We believe that this strategic plan represents a major milestone in the growth and development of the craft cider industry," said Association chair, Matt Dixon. "Through sector and consumer research we are poised for innovative and transformat
  
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• CERES GLOBAL AG CORP. TRANSFERS WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF SEED BUSINESS

  28-06-2023 21:29 via farms.com
  Ceres Global Ag Corp. (TSX: CRP) ("Ceres" or the "Corporation") has announced that effective July 1, 2023, Ceres will transfer the distribution of Sevita branded soybeans in the western Canadian market to Sevita International ("Sevita") and will transfer the distribution of Horizon branded corn products to Horizon Seeds Canada Inc. ("Horizon")."Over the past several years, the soybean and corn seed distribution industry has experienced significant consolidation," said Carlos Paz, President and C
  
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• Agriculture values fall for second year - Point Reyes Light

  28-06-2023 21:16
  
  Agriculture values fall for second year  Point Reyes Light
  
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• Center for Profitable Agriculture Commemorating 25 Years - Morning Ag Clips -

  28-06-2023 20:57
  
  Center for Profitable Agriculture Commemorating 25 Years  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• Growing Diverse Leaders in Agriculture | Focus on Ag - Farm Bureau News

  28-06-2023 20:51
  
  Growing Diverse Leaders in Agriculture | Focus on Ag  Farm Bureau News
  
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• Department of Agriculture offers mosquito control advice - Pioneer Tribune

  28-06-2023 20:50
  
  Department of Agriculture offers mosquito control advice  Pioneer Tribune
  
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• State of Success: National Alaska Day | National Institute of Food ... - National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  28-06-2023 20:37
  
  State of Success: National Alaska Day | National Institute of Food ...  National Institute of Food and Agriculture
  
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• Ontario Increasing Investment in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership

  28-06-2023 20:36 via farms.com
  Additional $14 million will help further protect natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands and forests
  
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• Pea, Lentil Acres Down from Intentions

  28-06-2023 20:26 via farms.com
  Canadian producers planted fewer dry peas and lentils this year compared to original intentions but did ramp up chickpeas and dry beans. Wednesday’s Statistics Canada acreage report showed 2023 lentil planted area at 3.66 million acres, down from April intentions of 3.97 million. If accurate, that would be more than 15% below a year earlier and the lowest since 2014. Today’s estimate also falls well short of pre-report trade guesses that ranged from 3.8 million and 4 million acres. M
  
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• No Major Changes to Ontario Acreage Estimates from StatsCan.

  28-06-2023 20:24 via farms.com
  There were some minor tweaks, but a Statistics Canada acreage report on Wednesday contained no major changes for Ontario compared to the agency’s initial estimates released in April.Ontario winter wheat area for harvest this year was pegged at 1.1 million acres in today’s report. That is in line with the StatsCan estimate released in April and remains way up from 930,300 acres in 2022.For corn, the government said Ontario farmers planted 2.3 million acres this year. That was about st
  
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• Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector

  28-06-2023 20:06 via farms.com
  The Ontario government is investing up to $77 million in two projects to help Ontario companies adopt, develop and bring to market critical technologies, such as 5G, ethical artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity and robotics.
  
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• Robotics in agriculture: Solinftec robot that reduces up to 90% of ... - PR Newswire

  28-06-2023 20:00
  Robotics in agriculture: Solinftec robot that reduces up to 90% of ...  PR Newswire
  
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• NatWest, WWF Partner Toward Sustainable UK Food and Agriculture - Environment + Energy Leader

  28-06-2023 18:57
  
  NatWest, WWF Partner Toward Sustainable UK Food and Agriculture  Environment + Energy Leader
  
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• Know Commodity Markets To Inform Business Decisions

  28-06-2023 18:39 via farms.com
  Knowing how much a commodity is worth before selling is a necessary and obvious requirement for successful marketing. Having a good idea of medium- and longer-term market trends, however, can help farm operators develop more profitable marketing and production strategies before it comes time to sell.
  
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• Canadian wheat plantings reach recent high

  28-06-2023 18:32 via farms.com
  Area planted to wheat in Canada surged to its highest level in more than two decades, one of several crops to see an uptick in planting in 2023, according to the June 2023 field crop survey from Statistics Canada released June 28.
  
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• Principal field crop areas, June 2023

  28-06-2023 18:29 via farms.com
  Canadian farmers reported planting more wheat, canola, barley, corn for grain and soybeans, but fewer acres of oats, lentils, and dry peas, according to the June 2023 Field Crop Survey.
  
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• Kellee James’ Mercaris, A Leading Sustainable Agriculture Pricing Provider, Acquired By Argus - Yahoo Finance

  28-06-2023 18:22
  Kellee James’ Mercaris, A Leading Sustainable Agriculture Pricing Provider, Acquired By Argus  Yahoo Finance
  
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• NJC hosts engine fundamentals training for high school agriculture teachers - Journal Advocate

  28-06-2023 17:58
  NJC hosts engine fundamentals training for high school agriculture teachers  Journal Advocate
  
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• Fayette fair showcases agriculture | News | dailycourier.com - Front Page

  28-06-2023 17:50
  
  Fayette fair showcases agriculture | News | dailycourier.com  Front Page
  
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• Farm Bureau Federation®: Rettler receives 2023 National ... - Wisbusiness.com

  28-06-2023 17:35
  
  Farm Bureau Federation®: Rettler receives 2023 National ...  Wisbusiness.com
  
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• July Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs - alachuacounty.us

  28-06-2023 17:31
  
  July Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs  alachuacounty.us
  
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• Raven: Advancing Agriculture Through Innovation - globalagtechinitiative.com

  28-06-2023 16:32
  
  Raven: Advancing Agriculture Through Innovation  globalagtechinitiative.com
  
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• Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Production: Dunn County ... - WisPolitics.com

  28-06-2023 16:14
  
  Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Production: Dunn County ...  WisPolitics.com
  
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• USDA approves lab-grown chicken

  28-06-2023 15:40 via farms.com
  Lab-grown chicken received the green light from the USDA
  
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• A Florida agriculture land broker is 'puzzled and perplexed' at ... - wfit

  28-06-2023 15:13
  
  A Florida agriculture land broker is 'puzzled and perplexed' at ...  wfit
  
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• Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: July 2023 is ... - Wisbusiness.com

  28-06-2023 14:51
  
  Dept. of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection: July 2023 is ...  Wisbusiness.com
  
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• Deadline approaching for Alta. Young Speakers for Agriculture competition

  28-06-2023 14:12 via farms.com
  The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition happens on July 10 at Olds College
  
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• Angel Yeast partners with research institute to boost R&D in ... - Nutrition Insight

  28-06-2023 14:12
  
  Angel Yeast partners with research institute to boost R&D in ...  Nutrition Insight
  
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• Addressing B.C.’s ag labour shortage

  28-06-2023 14:01 via farms.com
  The provincial government is investing $15 million to support recruitment and retention
  
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• Vilsack promotes Biden administration's urban agriculture effort ... - Michigan Advance

  28-06-2023 13:57
  
  Vilsack promotes Biden administration's urban agriculture effort ...  Michigan Advance
  
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• Vilsack promotes Biden administration's urban agriculture effort ... - Iosco County News Herald

  28-06-2023 13:52
  
  Vilsack promotes Biden administration's urban agriculture effort ...  Iosco County News Herald
  
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• Adoption of open-source tech into agriculture: What agritech players can make happen - Times of India

  28-06-2023 13:29
  Adoption of open-source tech into agriculture: What agritech players can make happen  Times of India
  
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• Now hiring: the next generation of B.C. agriculture, food workers

  28-06-2023 13:20 via farms.com
  A new workforce initiative will support British Columbia’s agriculture and food industry in recruiting and retaining the workers who will help provide a stable food supply for a growing population in B.C. and around the world.“The demand for B.C. food and beverage products continues to grow, and we need to address labour challenges now, so we can continue to rely on B.C.’s agriculture and food sector in the future,” said Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food. &ldqu
  
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• Water-management program turns on taps for more B.C. farms

  28-06-2023 13:19 via farms.com
  A new program will help B.C.’s agricultural producers improve water management and water supply for crops and livestock, resulting in more agricultural production and strengthened food security.“Access to water is crucial for food production and ensuring we have sustainable, resilient local food systems,” said Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food. “The Agricultural Water Infrastructure program will help B.C.’s agricultural communities adapt to climate-change
  
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• KNEB-AM 960 AM – 100.3 FM - Protecting Nebraska Agriculture - Rural Radio Network

  28-06-2023 13:15
  
  KNEB-AM 960 AM – 100.3 FM - Protecting Nebraska Agriculture  Rural Radio Network
  
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• From wastewater to more vigorous crops

  28-06-2023 13:13 via farms.com
  Scientists are helping close the loop on the sustainability cycle with research into nutrient-enhanced biochar.Scientists are helping close the loop on the sustainability cycle with research into nutrient-enhanced biochar — a charcoal-like material made by heating recycled biomass in the absence of oxygen (a process called pyrolysis). Biomass is any living or once-living material – including plants, trees, and animal waste — that can be used as a source of energy.Daniel Strawn,
  
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• $6.6M boost for USask’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence

  28-06-2023 13:12 via farms.com
  Saskatchewan’s minister of agriculture, the Honourable David Marit, announced funding today on behalf of the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan of $6.6 million over five years for the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).The investment demonstrates the federal and provincial governments’ strong commitment to advancing the livestock and forage industries across Saskatchewan and beyond, said centre director Dr. Scott Wright (Ph
  
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• Farm Family of the Week | The Suitses of rural Rantoul - News-Gazette

  28-06-2023 11:45
  
  Farm Family of the Week | The Suitses of rural Rantoul  News-Gazette
  
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• Top Panola County contributors to agriculture quality of life honored - panolawatchman.com

  28-06-2023 11:00
  Top Panola County contributors to agriculture quality of life honored  panolawatchman.com
  
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• McConnell, Boozman discuss agriculture priorities at meeting held ... - UKNow

  28-06-2023 10:00
  
  McConnell, Boozman discuss agriculture priorities at meeting held ...  UKNow
  
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• Central State receiving federal grant as part of $10 million agriculture award - WHIO

  28-06-2023 09:05
  Central State receiving federal grant as part of $10 million agriculture award  WHIO
  
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• Effort Sharing: reducing EU emissions in domestic transport ... - climate.ec.europa.eu

  28-06-2023 09:00
  Effort Sharing: reducing EU emissions in domestic transport ...  climate.ec.europa.eu
  
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• County receives $100K from state agriculture development fund - messenger-inquirer

  28-06-2023 07:15
  
  County receives $100K from state agriculture development fund  messenger-inquirer
  
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