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• Colorado FFA Foundation seeks nominees for 2024 Agriculture Hall of Fame - Journal Advocate

  23-08-2023 23:48
  Colorado FFA Foundation seeks nominees for 2024 Agriculture Hall of Fame  Journal Advocate
  
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• Brazil Senate agriculture committee passes bill to limit Indigenous ... - Reuters Canada

  23-08-2023 23:03
  
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• Brazil Senate agriculture committee passes bill to limit Indigenous ... - Reuters

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• CDFA Press Release #23-153 - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ... - California Department of Food and Agriculture

  23-08-2023 22:31
  
  CDFA Press Release #23-153 - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ...  California Department of Food and Agriculture
  
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• New Cross-College Major Bridges Agriculture and Human Health - Morning Ag Clips -

  23-08-2023 22:08
  
  New Cross-College Major Bridges Agriculture and Human Health  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• Brown announces introduction of additional agriculture bills to ... - Ironton Tribune

  23-08-2023 21:27
  
  Brown announces introduction of additional agriculture bills to ...  Ironton Tribune
  
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• Argentina's economic activity down 4.4% in June as agriculture ... - Reuters Canada

  23-08-2023 21:27
  
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• Argentina's economic activity down 4.4% in June as agriculture ... - Reuters

  23-08-2023 21:27
  
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• Rosie Nold Receives North American Colleges and Teachers of ... - Morning Ag Clips -

  23-08-2023 21:23
  
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• State secretary of agriculture and forestry to speak at summit in ... - GoDanRiver.com

  23-08-2023 20:56
  State secretary of agriculture and forestry to speak at summit in ...  GoDanRiver.com
  
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• Value-Added Agriculture Marketing Workshops Scheduled for Fall - Morning Ag Clips -

  23-08-2023 20:48
  
  Value-Added Agriculture Marketing Workshops Scheduled for Fall  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• The Evolution of Precision Agriculture and Policy Implications - Farm Bureau News

  23-08-2023 20:20
  
  The Evolution of Precision Agriculture and Policy Implications  Farm Bureau News
  
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• USDA Grows Private Sector Tech Innovation in Food and Agriculture - USDA.gov

  23-08-2023 20:10
  
  USDA Grows Private Sector Tech Innovation in Food and Agriculture  USDA.gov
  
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• Live trap set in attempt to capture fugitive hog

  23-08-2023 19:18 via farms.com
  A wily hog  has been on the loose in the west end of town here for a full week. Two pigs escaped while being unloaded by a Durham area farmer at Harriston Packers on Arthur Street on Aug. 14. 
  
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• More Canadian agricultural producers denounce 'mass' foreign worker application rejections

  23-08-2023 19:14 via farms.com
  Struggling to find workers, agricultural operators are sounding the alarm over problems with Canada’s immigration bureaucrac
  
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• Farmers Need Incentives To Overcome Risks Of Adopting Climate ... - AgFax

  23-08-2023 18:50
  
  Farmers Need Incentives To Overcome Risks Of Adopting Climate ...  AgFax
  
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• Czech Republic Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook 2023-2028 ... - Business Wire

  23-08-2023 18:06
  Czech Republic Agriculture Tractor Market Outlook 2023-2028 ...  Business Wire
  
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• Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research - Growing Produce

  23-08-2023 17:59
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• Climate-smart agriculture: How satellite technology can help - UNCTAD

  23-08-2023 17:24
  
  Climate-smart agriculture: How satellite technology can help  UNCTAD
  
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• From Precision Agriculture to Emerging Policy Issues - Morning Ag Clips -

  23-08-2023 17:22
  
  From Precision Agriculture to Emerging Policy Issues  Morning Ag Clips -
  
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• SIU cannabis symposium to focus on controlled environmental ... - SIU News

  23-08-2023 17:10
  
  SIU cannabis symposium to focus on controlled environmental ...  SIU News
  
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• Digital twinning: Emerging technology could revolutionize ... - Bryant University

  23-08-2023 17:08
  
  Digital twinning: Emerging technology could revolutionize ...  Bryant University
  
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• US Agriculture Is the Future of Cleaner Flight and Minnesota Is ... - DTN The Progressive Farmer

  23-08-2023 16:41
  
  US Agriculture Is the Future of Cleaner Flight and Minnesota Is ...  DTN The Progressive Farmer
  
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• Crop-Monitoring Soil Probes for In-Season Precision Agriculture - DTN The Progressive Farmer

  23-08-2023 16:38
  
  Crop-Monitoring Soil Probes for In-Season Precision Agriculture  DTN The Progressive Farmer
  
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• USDA Grows Private Sector Tech Innovation in Food and Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  23-08-2023 16:02
  
  USDA Grows Private Sector Tech Innovation in Food and Agriculture  National Institute of Food and Agriculture
  
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• Saskatchewan Announces $70 Million for Drought-Hit Livestock Producers

  23-08-2023 15:59 via farms.com
  Up to $70 million is being made available by the Saskatchewan government to help farmers offset the extraordinary costs of feeding livestock in the wake of this year’s drought. Announced Monday, the funding will provide eligible producers with up to $80 per head to maintain breeding stock for beef cattle, bison, horse, elk, deer, sheep and goats.The program, to be administered by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC), will make funding available based on receipts or appropriate do
  
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• Sask. ag groups helping producers address drought

  23-08-2023 15:57 via farms.com
  Two producer groups in Sask. are helping livestock producers connect with people who have straw available
  
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• Manitoba Harvest Remains on Pace Amid Minimal Rainfall

  23-08-2023 15:57 via farms.com
  The Manitoba harvest is continuing to progress in line with the five-year average, with most of the province seeing just small amounts of precipitation over the past week. Tuesday’s crop report pegged the overall provincial harvest at 13% complete, up 10 points on the week. The Central Region continues to lead the way, with 22% of the crop off, followed by the Interlake at 12%, the Eastern Region at 10%, the Southwest at 8%, and the Northwest at 5%. The report showed the province’s s
  
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• U.S. ag groups voice priorities to presidential candidates

  23-08-2023 15:53 via farms.com
  About 20 industry organizations signed the letter to all presidential candidates
  
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• A closer look at engineering biology and accelerated breeding

  23-08-2023 15:52 via farms.com
  The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) hosted two events on July 19 exploring tools and strategies to advance agri-food research and development.The hybrid seminars, addressing applications for engineering biology and accelerated breeding, were attended by researchers, scientists and representatives of public and private agri-food organizations within and outside Canada.“At the Global Institute for Food Security we take pride in being a connector and innovation catalyst within the a
  
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• Province announces $70 million for livestock sector

  23-08-2023 15:32 via farms.com
  Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $70 million dollars for livestock producers dealing with the drought and the increasing cost of buying and transporting feed while trying to maintain their herd.Funding will be delivered through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation and allows eligible producers to receive up to $80 per head to maintain breeding stock.Marit says it's pretty well covered in this one they did all breeding stock including bulls and replacement heifers."Virtually the
  
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• DFO partners with Ridgetown campus on dairy herdsperson apprenticeship program

  23-08-2023 15:13 via farms.com
  Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) and the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, have partnered to enhance the Dairy Herdsperson Apprenticeship (DHA) program to reach more students interested in a professional career as a herdsperson.
  
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• CASE IH Expands line-up with tech for small and mid-size farms

  23-08-2023 15:00 via farms.com
  Narrow operating windows make maximizing productivity essential during planting and harvest, regardless of farm size. 
  
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• Ag Canada Raises National Corn Production to New Record High

  23-08-2023 14:49 via farms.com
  Agriculture Canada is now projecting record corn production this year. 
  
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• Ottawa Announces Designated Regions for Livestock Tax Deferral

  23-08-2023 14:46 via farms.com
  The federal government on Monday announced an initial list of designated regions in all three Prairie Provinces and British Columbia where Livestock Tax Deferral has been authorized for 2023 due to extreme weather conditions.
  
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• New STEMterprise Educational Program Brings Agriculture to Ontario Classrooms

  23-08-2023 14:26 via farms.com
  Good in Every Grain, the public outreach campaign from Grain Farmers of Ontario today launches an award-winning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program for Ontario Grade 3 classrooms.
  
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• Grains Innovation Fund Reaches its 15th Year, Open for Applications

  23-08-2023 14:24 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, is now accepting applications for the 2024 Grains Innovation Fund.
  
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• Brunswick Farms to Families Luncheon spotlights agriculture | News ... - Brunswicktimes Gazette

  23-08-2023 14:00
  
  Brunswick Farms to Families Luncheon spotlights agriculture | News ...  Brunswicktimes Gazette
  
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• What makes a good food & agriculture leader? 6 questions with ... - AgFunderNews

  23-08-2023 13:19
  
  What makes a good food & agriculture leader? 6 questions with ...  AgFunderNews
  
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• Clean up underway after fertilizer explosion

  23-08-2023 13:11 via farms.com
  Manitoba agri-retailer Shur-gro Farm Services says it expects minimal product loss after a fertilizer explosion at its MacGregor location.General manager Dale McKay said Aug. 9 that damage assessment is ongoing after the Aug. 8 incident.Why it matters: Local first responders were called to a fire following an explosion at a fertilizer facility in the second week of August.Several homes near the business were evacuated as a precaution in the afternoon of Aug. 8. There were no injuries from the ex
  
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• How Sarah Foster is Advancing Seed Analysis Through Innovation

  23-08-2023 13:00 via farms.com
  In the vast expanse of Canada’s agricultural landscape, the significance of the seed industry and its contributions to the nation’s economy cannot be overstated. As a proud participant in this realm, staying informed about key developments in the industry is of paramount importance to Sarah Foster, president of 20/20 Seed Labs. She sat down last month in St. John’s, Nfld., to talk about her attendance at both the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) and Seeds Canada
  
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• RM of P.A. declares an agricultural disaster

  23-08-2023 12:57 via farms.com
  The Rural Municipality (RM) of Prince Albert is joining the growing list of areas in Saskatchewan that are struggling with drought-like conditions.Earlier this week, the region’s council declared an agricultural disaster.“We had to issue one across the entire RM in order to issue the emergency but it’s for specific areas in the RM, primarily in the southern portion,” said Eric Schmalz, the Reeve of the RM of Prince Albert.Along with poor precipitation, farmers have also b
  
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• Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for cuts to gas and carbon taxes

  23-08-2023 12:55 via farms.com
  As people in Saskatchewan try to squeeze as much as they can into the rest of summer, they’re also having to stretch their wallets ever wider to pay for gas.That’s why Gage Haubrich, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s (CTF) prairie director, believes both the provincial and federal governments should cut their taxes on gasoline.“Families are trying to take that once-a-year vacation, they’re trying to take their kids to baseball and football practice or they’r
  
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• SaskPower stresses safety after 187 farm incidents this year

  23-08-2023 12:53 via farms.com
  SaskPower is urging farmers to stay safe during the harvest season.In a news release sent out Thursday, the Crown corporation said it has observed 187 incidents involving farm equipment this year as of Aug. 8.That’s more than the total of 169 from the same day the previous year.“Anyone close to agriculture knows that everything has happened a bit earlier this year,” said Scott McGregor of SaskPower. “Timelines have been adjusted; the season in many parts of the province h
  
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• Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award promotes youth leadership in the beef industry

  23-08-2023 12:50 via farms.com
  The Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award was announced this week during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference.Reg Schellenberg, a rancher from Beechy, Saskatchewan was President of the Canadian Cattle Association when he passed away suddenly in December of 2022.In lieu of flowers, the family asked for donations to be made through the Canadian Cattle Foundation to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program.In addition, the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference has generously
  
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• The state of agriculture 2023: Easing inflation helps give the agriculture industry a boost - FXStreet

  23-08-2023 12:25
  The state of agriculture 2023: Easing inflation helps give the agriculture industry a boost  FXStreet
  
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• BRICS in action: Bringing Brazilian agriculture to Africa - African Business

  23-08-2023 11:00
  
  BRICS in action: Bringing Brazilian agriculture to Africa  African Business
  
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• Digital twinning: Emerging technology could revolutionize ... - news.bryant.edu

  23-08-2023 09:00
  
  Digital twinning: Emerging technology could revolutionize ...  news.bryant.edu
  
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• Agriculture, energy and spending dominate discussion at Hinson ... - Marshalltown Times Republican

  23-08-2023 07:35
  
  Agriculture, energy and spending dominate discussion at Hinson ...  Marshalltown Times Republican
  
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• History of agriculture told by barns | News | eagletribune.com - Eagle-Tribune

  23-08-2023 07:00
  
  History of agriculture told by barns | News | eagletribune.com  Eagle-Tribune
  
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