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• Community Agriculture Alliance: CCALT doing good work for state - Steamboat Pilot & Today

  03-10-2023 22:51
  
  Community Agriculture Alliance: CCALT doing good work for state  Steamboat Pilot & Today
  
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• What is Kentucky Community Supported Agriculture, farm shares? - Fox 56 News

  03-10-2023 22:10
  What is Kentucky Community Supported Agriculture, farm shares?  Fox 56 News
  
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• Ontario Federation of Agriculture

  03-10-2023 21:57 via farms.com
  By Paul Vickers, Executive Member, Ontario Federation of AgricultureThis week marks Ontario Agriculture Week. Strategically selected to be just before Thanksgiving, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the abundance of locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers that we are lucky enough to have easy access to here in Ontario.Nowadays, less than two percent of Canada’s population is involved in farming and the closest many of us ever get to a farm is shopping at a local farmers’
  
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• New report highlights importance of digital transformation and connectivity to meeting Canada's sustainability goals and fighting climate change

  03-10-2023 21:55 via farms.com
  Connectivity-powered digital transformation of Canadian businesses can play a key role in Canada's effort to achieve its climate change commitments, according to a new Accenture report commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association.The report, Canada's next sustainability frontier: Powering digital transformation with connectivity, says that while Canada's current strategies for fighting climate change, which focus on renewables and clean tech solutions, are important, other approac
  
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• Column: Farmers support proposed Harvest Season Road Safety Week Act

  03-10-2023 21:52 via farms.com
  As harvest time in Ontario ramps up at this time of year, all of us are likely to see a lot more tractors, combines, and other farm-related vehicles on our roads and highways.My family and I farm in Oxford County. It’s where a lot of corn and soybeans are grown, so we know there will be plenty of tractors, wagons and trucks on the road hauling those crops to grain elevators and on-farm storages in the coming weeks.This makes traffic safety for both farmers and motorists absolutely essentia
  
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• Ontario’s potato harvest in full swing amid favorable weather conditions

  03-10-2023 21:36 via farms.com
  The potato fields of Ontario are alive with activity as the storage crop harvest reaches its peak. Recently, the region near Alliston was a hive of activity, with trucks loaded with freshly harvested potatoes making their way to storage facilities.
  
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• Department of Agriculture publishes Nitrates Derogation Map - Gov.ie

  03-10-2023 21:00
  
  Department of Agriculture publishes Nitrates Derogation Map  Gov.ie
  
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• ROI Introduces the 2023 Rural Change Makers

  03-10-2023 19:33 via farms.com
  The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce the thirty-two emerging rural leaders who have begun their leadership learning journey together through the Rural Change Makers (RCM) program this fall in the spirit of growth, discovery, respect, reconciliation and rural community development
  
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• XiteBio Hires Plant Pathology Extension Expert as Sales Agronomist

  03-10-2023 18:59 via farms.com
  WINNIPEG, Canada (Oct. 2, 2023): XiteBio is pleased to announce the joining of Dustin Burke as Sales Agronomist - Alberta to their sales team effective as of Oct. 2, 2023.Dustin will be based out of Lethbridge, AB.Dustin worked for Alberta Agriculture over 21 years as plant pathology technologist and knows virtually all the counties in Alberta region via his extension responsibilities. He also worked for BASF in their seed processing and seed treatment facility over two years. He was involved wi
  
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• Celebrate Saskatchewan Agriculture in October | News and Media - Government of Saskatchewan

  03-10-2023 18:03
  
  Celebrate Saskatchewan Agriculture in October | News and Media  Government of Saskatchewan
  
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• US agriculture spray drone service provider raises $6M in funding - DroneDJ

  03-10-2023 17:52
  
  US agriculture spray drone service provider raises $6M in funding  DroneDJ
  
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• Can agriculture come to the front of the class, please? - RFD-TV

  03-10-2023 17:23
  
  Can agriculture come to the front of the class, please?  RFD-TV
  
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• Groundbreaking research reveals women are making extraordinary contributions to farming in Canada, yet continue to face significant challenges

  03-10-2023 16:55 via farms.com
  National study replaces stereotypes with a foundation of facts
  
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• Canada’s investment in climate-smart agriculture lags global peers

  03-10-2023 16:51 via farms.com
  The world’s top food producers are on the move. Making sustainable agriculture a strategic priority, Canada’s peers are laying the foundations for formidable climate-smart food supply chains backed by sizeable funding and bold policy measures.
  
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• Pesticide Products Included in PFAS Law - Minnesota Department of Agriculture

  03-10-2023 16:45
  
  Pesticide Products Included in PFAS Law  Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  
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• Keystone International Livestock Expo Brings America's Best ... - Pennsylvania Pressroom

  03-10-2023 16:34
  
  Keystone International Livestock Expo Brings America's Best ...  Pennsylvania Pressroom
  
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• Ontario Welcomes $9.6 Million Manufacturing Investment

  03-10-2023 16:17 via farms.com
  PWO Canada’s expansion will create good-paying jobs in Kitchener
  
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• Alta. farmer shares breast cancer story

  03-10-2023 15:38 via farms.com
  Jaclinn McNiven had Stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer
  
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• Emerging Groundwater Issues Likely to Affect U.S. Agriculture - Agweb Powered by Farm Journal

  03-10-2023 15:17
  
  Emerging Groundwater Issues Likely to Affect U.S. Agriculture  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
  
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• Canada puts French poultry import ban in place

  03-10-2023 13:36 via farms.com
  At least three countries are suspending French poultry imports
  
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• For Immediate Release

  03-10-2023 13:01 via farms.com
  Farm and industry leaders can now register for CrossRoads – Alberta’s Crop Conference and take advantage of early bird pricing. Brought to you by the FarmTech Foundation of Alberta, CrossRoads is excited to host 800 participants at the Westin Airport Hotel in Calgary, Alberta, from January 29-31, 2024. During the conference, producers and industry will gather to network and share ideas with their peers in the industry, including topics such as farm business management, economic and e
  
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• Atlantic Power & Infrastructure Corp's (AP&I) Next Generation Agriculture, Revolutionizes European Agriculture with Strategic Nature Soak Partnership - Yahoo Finance

  03-10-2023 13:00
  Atlantic Power & Infrastructure Corp's (AP&I) Next Generation Agriculture, Revolutionizes European Agriculture with Strategic Nature Soak Partnership  Yahoo Finance
  
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• APG Seeks Advisors in All Zones to Grow Pulse Industry

  03-10-2023 12:57 via farms.com
  Pulse producers who want to grow the province’s pulse industry while developing their own leadership skills are invited to let their names stand for election as an Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) Advisor at their zone meeting this fall.“I strongly encourage any interested pulse farmers to join the APG team,” APG Chair Shane Strydhorst said. “I started out as an Advisor like most APG Directors, and it has been a very rewarding experience. Becoming an Advisor is a great way to
  
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• Calhoun's Significant Rise in Canada's Top Companies List

  03-10-2023 12:56 via farms.com
  Calhoun Super Structure clinches the 347th spot on Canada's Top Growing Companies, showcasing an impressive 106% growth over three years and ambitious expansion plans.
  
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• What is Morning Wheaties?

  03-10-2023 12:55 via farms.com
  Producers spoke, and we listened. 'Morning Wheaties' is Sask Wheat's new way of getting information out to producers about what we do - faster. This weekly podcast is hosted by Carmen Prang, Agronomy Extension Specialist and Montana Getty, Communications and Events Coordinator with Sask Wheat. Prang brings forward her knowledge in agriculture, specifically agronomy, while Getty adds her previous experience with media and audio expertise. Discussions range anywhere from day-to-day topics in the o
  
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• Keeping grains safe in storage

  03-10-2023 12:51 via farms.com
  Producers can use the following charts to prevent spoilage of stored grain How to use the charts:Measure the moisture content and temperature of your crop as it goes into storage. Plot this initial moisture content and initial temperature on the chart. If the result falls in the no spoilage zone, then your crop should store safely for up to 5 months, 6 months in the case of wheat. If it falls in the spoilage zone, spoilage will occur. Cool or dry the crop in storage until the temperature or mois
  
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• Alberta Grains calls for farmer nominations: join the first Alberta Grains board of directors

  03-10-2023 12:48 via farms.com
  Alberta Grains, the newly named, amalgamated Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, is eager to announce the call for farmer nominations to be a part of the first Alberta Grains board of directors. Farmers from across all six growing regions in the province can be nominated to run for one of twelve open director positions, comprised of two from each region.Directors will be essential to leading Alberta Grains and advising on its priorities of research, agronomic extension, government relations an
  
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• Increased sales growth for Canada’s food and beverage sector: FCC report

  03-10-2023 12:45 via farms.com
  Sales for Canada’s food and beverage sector are forecast to surpass $164 billion, exceeding initial projections by 3.2 per cent, according to the 2023 Food and Beverage Report: Mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada. While positive news, a number of considerations continue to weigh on the sector.Both food and beverage manufacturers saw a strong increase in nominal sales in the first half of 2023, with an increase of 8.4 per cent for food manufacturing and 7.3 per cent for beverage manufac
  
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• The Relationship Between Strategic Management and Farm Success

  03-10-2023 12:44 via farms.com
  In today’s dynamic landscape, where conventional industries evolve at a relentless pace, most professionals, across sectors, mandate business degrees as a prerequisite for managerial roles. Yet, within agriculture, a stark contrast emerges. Many dedicated farm operators initially embark on this journey driven by a passion for agriculture, not the intricacies of business management. Consequently, a wide spectrum of attitudes and varying levels of knowledge pertaining to the benefits of stra
  
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• OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS – ACCELERATING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS 2.0

  03-10-2023 12:43 via farms.com
  RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) invites eligible applicants to submit Letters of Intent to the Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (AAI) 2.0.AAI 2.0 Program Is Now Open to Receive ApplicationsRDAR is delivering the AAI 2.0 under a Program Administrator Agreement with the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI).Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial, and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food
  
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• Mecosta-Osceola ISD adds new agriculture science program - The Pioneer

  03-10-2023 11:37
  
  Mecosta-Osceola ISD adds new agriculture science program  The Pioneer
  
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• Keystone International Livestock Expo Brings America's Best Livestock, Aspiring Agriculture Leaders, Unique Family ... - Pennsylvania Pressroom

  03-10-2023 09:00
  
  Keystone International Livestock Expo Brings America's Best Livestock, Aspiring Agriculture Leaders, Unique Family ...  Pennsylvania Pressroom
  
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• Is regenerative agriculture oversold in corporate sustainability ... - Economist Impact

  03-10-2023 09:00
  
  Is regenerative agriculture oversold in corporate sustainability ...  Economist Impact
  
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• Berlin sends new agriculture envoy to help Western Balkans with EU ... - EURACTIV

  03-10-2023 09:00
  
  Berlin sends new agriculture envoy to help Western Balkans with EU ...  EURACTIV
  
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• Lingering Drought and Wildfires Plague Texas, Threatening Water ... - Insurance Journal

  03-10-2023 07:04
  
  Lingering Drought and Wildfires Plague Texas, Threatening Water ...  Insurance Journal
  
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• A New Ag Deal: A 9-Point Plan For Climate-Smart Agriculture - RBC Thought Leadership -

  03-10-2023 06:12
  
  A New Ag Deal: A 9-Point Plan For Climate-Smart Agriculture  RBC Thought Leadership -
  
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• Regenerative Agriculture Market Current Scenario with Forecast to ... - Digital Journal

  03-10-2023 04:58
  
  Regenerative Agriculture Market Current Scenario with Forecast to ...  Digital Journal
  
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• Agriculture sector achieves trade surplus of $8b in nine months - Viet Nam News

  03-10-2023 02:37
  
  Agriculture sector achieves trade surplus of $8b in nine months  Viet Nam News
  
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• These are the newly arriving invasive species Minnesota's agriculture dept. is worried about - CBS News

  03-10-2023 00:09
  These are the newly arriving invasive species Minnesota's agriculture dept. is worried about  CBS News
  
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• These are the newly arriving invasive species Minnesota's agriculture dept. is worried about - CBS Minnesota

  03-10-2023 00:09
  These are the newly arriving invasive species Minnesota's agriculture dept. is worried about  CBS Minnesota
  
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• Revolutionizing Agriculture - AVerMedia's Advanced D115WOXB ... - Embedded Computing Design

  03-10-2023 00:04
  
  Revolutionizing Agriculture - AVerMedia's Advanced D115WOXB ...  Embedded Computing Design
  
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• Newcomers with agriculture expertise sought for immigration program - TimminsToday

  03-10-2023 00:00
  
  Newcomers with agriculture expertise sought for immigration program  TimminsToday
  
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