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• Florida's upcoming Senate President Ben Albritton has a focus on ... - WFSU News

  17-10-2023 23:32
  
  Florida's upcoming Senate President Ben Albritton has a focus on ...  WFSU News
  
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• Iowa Department of Agriculture asks poultry farmers to be on lookout for signs of avian flu - KCRG

  17-10-2023 23:13
  Iowa Department of Agriculture asks poultry farmers to be on lookout for signs of avian flu  KCRG
  
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• Community Agriculture Alliance: Routt County ranchers find value in ... - Steamboat Pilot & Today

  17-10-2023 23:03
  
  Community Agriculture Alliance: Routt County ranchers find value in ...  Steamboat Pilot & Today
  
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• Growing Stronger: Spotlight on Indigenous Sustainable Agriculture ... - Climate Change Solutions

  17-10-2023 22:11
  
  Growing Stronger: Spotlight on Indigenous Sustainable Agriculture ...  Climate Change Solutions
  
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• Pilot launch: Driving adoption of regenerative agriculture with Web3 ... - Mercy Corps

  17-10-2023 21:51
  
  Pilot launch: Driving adoption of regenerative agriculture with Web3 ...  Mercy Corps
  
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• Cannabis farms in Newfoundland ineligible for agriculture funding - Marijuana Business Daily

  17-10-2023 21:51
  
  Cannabis farms in Newfoundland ineligible for agriculture funding  Marijuana Business Daily
  
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• Agriculture education is on the move this fall at Salem Upper ... - The Salem News

  17-10-2023 21:30
  
  Agriculture education is on the move this fall at Salem Upper ...  The Salem News
  
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• Winter Weather: Find Out What's in Store for Agriculture - Agweb Powered by Farm Journal

  17-10-2023 20:51
  
  Winter Weather: Find Out What's in Store for Agriculture  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
  
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• FBN, ADM regenerative agriculture program expansion taking root - Michigan Farm News

  17-10-2023 20:35
  
  FBN, ADM regenerative agriculture program expansion taking root  Michigan Farm News
  
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• Agriculture Must be Included in Updated Fish and Wildlife Planning ... - Farm Bureau News

  17-10-2023 20:35
  
  Agriculture Must be Included in Updated Fish and Wildlife Planning ...  Farm Bureau News
  
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• Local student earns recognition in Speak Out For Agriculture ... - Corsicana Daily Sun

  17-10-2023 19:36
  Local student earns recognition in Speak Out For Agriculture ...  Corsicana Daily Sun
  
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• Agriculture Roundup for Friday October 13, 2023

  17-10-2023 18:30 via farms.com
  Farmers in B-C are preparing for an influx of avian flu cases as wild birds begin migrating south.But a spokesperson for the B-C Poultry Association Emergency Operations Centre said he doesn’t expect as much devastation as last year.Ray Nickel said farmers are using the lessons they learned since the highly infectious H-5-N-1 strain began spreading in late 2021 to better prepare for potential outbreaks.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it believes migratory birds are responsible for
  
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• Dairy farmers ask for delay in milk price increase

  17-10-2023 18:28 via farms.com
  The Dairy Farmers of Canada are recommending that an upcoming adjustment to the farmgate price of milk be delayed amid ongoing food inflation and pressure on the food industry to stabilize prices.In a statement, Dairy Farmers of Canada president David Wiens said the organization recommends that the Canadian Dairy Commission delay any price adjustment on milk until further notice.The recommendation comes after the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) last week called for a pause on a
  
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• Wood Buffalo RCMP fatal officer-involved shooting

  17-10-2023 18:25 via farms.com
  At approximately 4:05 p.m., Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to multiple calls about a man with a firearm in the area of Beaconwood Place in Fort McMurray. A 33-year-old man approached a woman at her residence and shot her, causing serious injuries. The man fired several more shots at nearby vehicles and homes before driving a short distance away in his vehicle.RCMP officers arrived and contained the area. An interaction took place between officers and the man, resulting in officers firing their guns
  
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• Secretary Vilsack Shares Climate Smart Agriculture Creates ... - Dairy Herd Management

  17-10-2023 18:00
  
  Secretary Vilsack Shares Climate Smart Agriculture Creates ...  Dairy Herd Management
  
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• DJI Celebrates World Food Day and the Contributions of Drones in ... - DroneLife

  17-10-2023 17:49
  DJI Celebrates World Food Day and the Contributions of Drones in ...  DroneLife
  
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• Mastering corn hybrids - boosting yields with smart choices

  17-10-2023 16:45 via farms.com
  understanding the characteristics of corn hybrids can help you make informed decisions to maximize yields and manage weather risks effectively.
  
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• How are the global conflicts affecting commodity markets

  17-10-2023 16:32 via farms.com
  The impact of global conflicts on fertilizer and commodity prices
  
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• New Syngenta herbicide for Prairie cereal producers

  17-10-2023 15:08 via farms.com
  Talinor helps control resistant biotypes of broadleaf weeds
  
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• DFC Statement on Farmgate Milk Pricing

  17-10-2023 14:37 via farms.com
  Each year, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) reviews the cost of production data using an established formula to assess whether there is a need for a price adjustment of milk at farmgate, the price allocated to dairy farmers.
  
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• Dairy Farmers of Canada Honoured at International Dairy Federation’s Dairy Innovation Awards

  17-10-2023 14:33 via farms.com
  Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) was honoured at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Dairy Innovation Awards, which were handed out as part of the World Dairy Summit in Chicago, Illinois.  
  
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• OFA latest to call for passage of Bill C-234

  17-10-2023 14:32 via farms.com
  Passing Bill C-234 will save farmers nearly $1 billion through 2030
  
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• AAFC announces a federal investment of $9.8 million to the Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture 4

  17-10-2023 14:27 via farms.com
  The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced a federal investment of $9.8 million to the Canadian AgriScience Cluster for Horticulture 4 in Abbotsford, BC yesterday.
  
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• Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Addresses Concerns Over Government’s Grocery Price Stabilization Measures

  17-10-2023 14:25 via farms.com
  The rising cost of groceries continues to be a pressing issue for Canadians, affecting consumers and the growers who constitute the backbone of our food supply.
  
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• Decarbonizing the Fertilizer Production Sector Requires Flexibility in Technology, Timelines and Government Collaboration, Says New Study from Fertilizer Canada

  17-10-2023 14:22 via farms.com
  Fertilizer Canada, with financial support from Natural Resources Canada, released a technology roadmap study, GHG Emission Reductions in the Canadian Fertilizer Production Sector, that looks at five promising technologies that would make meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ammonia and potash production
  
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• October Oil and Gas Public Offering Adds $11.05 Million to Provincial Revenues

  17-10-2023 13:23 via farms.com
  The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, has raised $11,049,882.97 for the province.Of the 157 parcels posted for this sale, 107 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 18,870.845 hectares.The Kindersley area generated the most cashflow, bringing in $5,811,151.08 for 20 leases and two exploration licenses totalling 7,591.560 hectares.Bids for leases and a license in the Lloydminster area brought in the next-h
  
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• Applications Now Open for the 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship

  17-10-2023 13:21 via farms.com
  Today, the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Agriculture Student Scholarship Program. The scholarship amounts have increased this year to $6,000 for the top recipient, as well as three runner-up scholarships of $3,000 each.“Jobs in agriculture and agri-food can include positions on farms, in processing, in research and much more,” said Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “I encour
  
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• Partner blog feature: Single-use plastic recovery

  17-10-2023 13:16 via farms.com
  Options for reducing the impact of agricultural plastics
  
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• With funding from Alberta’s government, the Mustard Seed will open 40 new year-round shelter spaces for women in Calgary.

  17-10-2023 13:14 via farms.com
  To meet the needs of women experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta’s government is investing in new year-round shelter spaces for women. The 40 new spaces will be available immediately, and are supported through $762,702 in funding, including $98,500 in one-time startup costs.“As the number of women experiencing homelessness in the province increases, it’s of the utmost importance for Alberta’s government to dedicate space to ensure vulnerable women have a safe plac
  
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• PIC opens new Expression of Interest call

  17-10-2023 13:14 via farms.com
  Protein Industries Canada has opened its first call for Expressions of Interest under their current Capacity Building Stream. 
  
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• Canada's horticulture sector gets a boost

  17-10-2023 13:12 via farms.com
  Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced a $9.8 million partnership with the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC).
  
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• Prairie producers dealing with Avian Influenza again

  17-10-2023 13:10 via farms.com
  Fall migration has once again brought the issue of avian influenza back to the prairies. 
  
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• How candidates in Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner election would approach the position - Lexington Herald Leader

  17-10-2023 13:00
  How candidates in Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner election would approach the position  Lexington Herald Leader
  
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• MOISD agriculture science trip teaches students natural resource use - The Pioneer

  17-10-2023 12:38
  
  MOISD agriculture science trip teaches students natural resource use  The Pioneer
  
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• Agriculture: reform the global food system - Nature.com

  17-10-2023 11:12
  
  Agriculture: reform the global food system  Nature.com
  
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• General Mills and Walmart Join Forces To Advance Regenerative ... - Walmart Corporate

  17-10-2023 09:00
  
  General Mills and Walmart Join Forces To Advance Regenerative ...  Walmart Corporate
  
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• Calif. agriculture is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience - The San Joaquin Valley Sun

  17-10-2023 05:06
  
  Calif. agriculture is pioneering a new era of innovation, resilience  The San Joaquin Valley Sun
  
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• Autonomous tractor gives Mizzou students chance to shape agriculture industry - KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

  17-10-2023 02:55
  Autonomous tractor gives Mizzou students chance to shape agriculture industry  KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis
  
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