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• Tennessee Department of Agriculture Honors Veteran Farmers with Homegrown By Heroes Partnership - Hoodline

  04-07-2024 21:32
  
  Tennessee Department of Agriculture Honors Veteran Farmers with Homegrown By Heroes Partnership  Hoodline
  
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• The precision agriculture revolution is coming, just slowly - Marketplace

  04-07-2024 19:21
  
  The precision agriculture revolution is coming, just slowly  Marketplace
  
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• Market Movers to Watch for the Week of July 8th, 2024

  04-07-2024 19:18 via farms.com
  Key reports that farmers should watch which could have significant impacts on commodity markets the week of July 8, 2024.
  
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• Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports case of incurable equine virus - WOWT

  04-07-2024 19:15
  Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports case of incurable equine virus  WOWT
  
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• Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Idaho Preferred - KMVT

  04-07-2024 19:07
  
  Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Idaho Preferred  KMVT
  
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• Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production - CIMMYT

  04-07-2024 18:49
  
  Transforming agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa: a new dawn for millet production  CIMMYT
  
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• OK judge sets rules for Agriculture Department and large poultry farms - Oklahoman.com

  04-07-2024 18:37
  
  OK judge sets rules for Agriculture Department and large poultry farms  Oklahoman.com
  
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• A Tsunami of Bearish Headwinds

  04-07-2024 18:31 via farms.com
  the outlook for grain futures continues to be bearish, with no immediate catalysts for a price increase.
  
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• Young Farmers Cultivating Change

  04-07-2024 18:11 via farms.com
  In June, Modern Farmer asked our community to tag exciting or inspiring young farmers. We received so many suggestions and wanted to share a few of these farms and farmers with you. We asked each of them to tell us what makes their farm special, why they each chose farming, and what advice they would give to any future farmers out there.This story is part of our Future Farmers series, highlighting the joys and hurdles of a career in agriculture today. Tell us a bit about your farm:  My
  
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• FedDev Ontario invests $18.4M to help grow eight food processing companies

  04-07-2024 18:08 via farms.com
  Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturing sector generates more than $48 billion in annual revenues and provides jobs for more than 100,000 Ontarians. Investing in the expansion of businesses in this sector strengthens Canada’s economy. Therefore, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is investing $18.4 million to support eight food manufacturers across southern Ontario.By expanding production capabilities and adopting new cutting-edge equipmen
  
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• Agri-Food Pavilion will help northern Ontario business

  04-07-2024 18:06 via farms.com
  Northern Ontario businesses got Federal government help this week to participate in the world's largest indoor agri-food exhibition.MP Marc Serré announced FedNor will spend $716,800 to help operate the Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (the Royal) .The funding will allow Economic Partners Sudbury East/West Nipissing Inc. (EPSEWN) to host close to 50 Northern Ontario agri-food and services businesses at the annual global event. The Northern Ont
  
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• Six Ontario horses test positive for strangles

  04-07-2024 18:03 via farms.com
  Six horses in Ontario, including one in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, recently tested positive for strangles. According to EDCC Health Watch, in Prescott-Russell, a yearling Standardbred filly tested positive in June after arriving from another farm in Ontario in November. Two additional horses at the private facility are exposed. In Peterborough County, five horses at a private facility are positive. The farm owner is working with their veterinarian to implement movemen
  
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• U of G researchers receive award for livestock research

  04-07-2024 18:00 via farms.com
  Two University of Guelph researchers have been named winners of the 2024 Early Career Research Award.Ataharul Chowdhury was awarded $70,000 for his work in Getting Research into Practice (GRIP) and Sam Workenhe received $40,000 to further his work in discovering and developing antiviral treatments for highly pathogenic livestock and poultry viruses.The awards were announced at the Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) annual symposium on June 20 in Elora.Now in its third year, the awa
  
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• Nomination process open for ag excellence awards

  04-07-2024 17:58 via farms.com
  The province is seeking nominees for its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards.Given out annually, the awards recognize processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable and profitable industry..“The Excellence in Agriculture Awards honour those who set a high standard and lead by example to ensure Ontario’s agriculture and food industry can continue to grow and prosper,” said Ro
  
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• Bfo Statement: Government Taking Steps To Mitigate Current Market Challenges

  04-07-2024 17:45 via farms.com
  The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is pleased that the Government of Ontario, in cooperation with the Government of Canada, are taking steps to assist beef farmers with cashflow given the current market challenges:The Ontario government is moving up the 2024 Q1/Q2 Risk Management Program (RMP) payment for beef farmers to the end of August to provide cashflow earlier. To enable earlier payments, the deadline for sales reports will be brought forward to July 15th from July 31st. There will be a tem
  
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• Minister Vandal announces federal investments to support clean technology advancements across Alberta

  04-07-2024 17:22 via farms.com
  As global markets increasingly look for more sustainable ways of doing business, innovators across Alberta have new opportunities to create and commercialize technologies that offer benefits for both the economy and the environment. Alberta is already a national and global leader across key sectors that contribute to Canada's prosperity—from energy, environment and aerospace to digital technology, life sciences and value-added agriculture.Through improved coordination across federal depart
  
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• University of Saskatchewan Establishes New Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture

  04-07-2024 17:21 via farms.com
  Dr. Kate Congreves (PhD) has been appointed the Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to lead research in regenerative agriculture, supporting the wider-scale adoption of beneficial production and environmental practices necessary for food security."As the new chair, Dr. Congreves will strengthen Canada's agriculture sector by providing leadership in regenerative agriculture, working with producers to identify and evaluate best practices,
  
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• Agriculture Roundup for Thursday July 4, 2024

  04-07-2024 17:19 via farms.com
  United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) now owns a portion of Canterra Seeds.The $2.5 million deal is a 17 per cent stake in the Winnipeg-based company’s common shares.UFA president and CEO Scott Bolton has been appointed to Canterra’s board of directors.“Our investment in Canterra Seeds provides an opportunity for us to increase our focus on research and innovation to deliver added value to our members and customers,” Bolton said.UFA is an Alberta-based agricultural co-operative
  
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• Rainfall in south could bring billion-dollar boost to Saskatchewan’s crops

  04-07-2024 17:18 via farms.com
  “Million-dollar rain” is a phrase one might’ve heard from farmers over the years.It describes an ideal amount of rainfall that producers are looking for to help the growth of their crops.Economic Development Regina decided to put the idea of the sweet spot to the test, taking a look at the impact of a “good soak” like what much of the province experience in June.In partnership with Regina-based tech and agronomy company Crop Intelligence, Economic Development Regina
  
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• Permaculture found to be a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture - Phys.org

  04-07-2024 16:46
  
  Permaculture found to be a sustainable alternative to conventional agriculture  Phys.org
  
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• Coalition sees future of Iowa agriculture in food diversity, not ethanol and animal feed - WCF Courier

  04-07-2024 16:00
  
  Coalition sees future of Iowa agriculture in food diversity, not ethanol and animal feed  WCF Courier
  
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• Secretary Naig Presents the Brinegar Family with the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award

  04-07-2024 15:03 via farms.com
  Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Doug and Janet Brinegar Family of Wapello County today. The presentation was made during an event at the Wapello County Expo Grounds.Brinegar Cattle Company is a diverse crop and livestock family farm located near Ottumwa. Operated by Doug and Janet, the operation also includes their sons CD and Wyatt. Their daughter Rachel, her husband, Mitch, and their four children, Cale, Grayson, Harper and Kynsley a
  
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• Manitoba Crop Alliance Opens Nominations For Delegate Positions On Crop Committees

  04-07-2024 15:01 via farms.com
  Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) is now accepting nominations from farmer members to serve as delegates on its four crop committees.“Our unique governance structure ensures a strong voice for each crop type we represent,” says MCA CEO Pam de Rocquigny. “It also provides plenty of opportunities for a whole-farm, cross-commodity approach to decision-making, which is important because the majority of our farmer members grow several different crops.”MCA delegates work towards str
  
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• Dairy-cattle rules updated

  04-07-2024 14:57 via farms.com
  In an effort to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza – HPAI H5N1 – in dairy cattle, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is as of June 19 started requiring Influenza A testing prior to movement of lactating dairy cattle to fairs or exhibitions.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories has in the past 30 days confirmed the presence of HPAI H5N1 in 65 dairy herds in eight states including Io
  
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• Economic Summit: Inflation, interest challenge agriculture

  04-07-2024 14:56 via farms.com
  The economic pressures facing Iowa agriculture are strong, but experts said there are still reasons to be optimistic during the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual economic summit June 14.Farmers and ag stakeholders gathered in Ankeny to hear a forecast of the environment for the industry, which has been volatile in recent years as domestic inflation and global conditions have made costs and returns unpredictable.Don Vaske, a conference attendee who farms in north central Iowa, said he was intereste
  
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• Strip trials test optimum nitrogen rates on cornfields

  04-07-2024 14:54 via farms.com
  On-farm strip trials are an effective way for farmers to test their nitrogen fertilizer rate on corn.“A wet May has lots of farmers wondering about the nitrogen status of their corn crop,” John Lory, University of Missouri Extension nutrient management specialist, said in a news release. “Wet conditions and warm soils can lead to nitrogen loss of fertilizer.”Lory said MU research shows that it pays to side-dress nitrogen fertilizer on deficient corn past tasseling, with f
  
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• Learning Opportunity: Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability in Urban Agriculture - Greenhouse Grower

  04-07-2024 14:28
  Learning Opportunity: Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability in Urban Agriculture  Greenhouse Grower
  
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• Online agriculture platform to open new offices in Spain - hortidaily.com

  04-07-2024 14:26
  
  Online agriculture platform to open new offices in Spain  hortidaily.com
  
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• Nokia pairs with Solis to provide private network boost for Brazil's agriculture industry - DatacenterDynamics

  04-07-2024 13:00
  
  Nokia pairs with Solis to provide private network boost for Brazil's agriculture industry  DatacenterDynamics
  
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• Agriculture decree: from the moratorium on mortgages to Granaio Italia, here are the main innovations approved by the Senate - Agenzia Nova

  04-07-2024 12:46
  Agriculture decree: from the moratorium on mortgages to Granaio Italia, here are the main innovations approved by the Senate  Agenzia Nova
  
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• Optiemus Infracom stock zooms 15% as subsidiary launches drones for agriculture, mapping - Moneycontrol

  04-07-2024 12:12
  Optiemus Infracom stock zooms 15% as subsidiary launches drones for agriculture, mapping  Moneycontrol
  
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• Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii agriculture bills into law - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  04-07-2024 12:07
  
  Gov. Josh Green signs Hawaii agriculture bills into law  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  
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• Groundswell 2024 hinted at the common ground regenerative agriculture sorely needs - AgFunderNews

  04-07-2024 11:39
  
  Groundswell 2024 hinted at the common ground regenerative agriculture sorely needs  AgFunderNews
  
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• Groundswell 2024 hinted at the common ground regenerative agriculture needs - AgFunderNews

  04-07-2024 11:39
  
  Groundswell 2024 hinted at the common ground regenerative agriculture needs  AgFunderNews
  
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• Does the EU need an Emissions Trading System for agriculture? - Carbon Market Watch

  04-07-2024 11:14
  
  Does the EU need an Emissions Trading System for agriculture?  Carbon Market Watch
  
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• Don Wyse remembered as early champion of sustainable agriculture research in Minnesota - MPR News

  04-07-2024 11:10
  
  Don Wyse remembered as early champion of sustainable agriculture research in Minnesota  MPR News
  
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• Human H5N1 case detected in Colorado dairy

  04-07-2024 10:58 via farms.com
  A Colorado farmworker is the fourth in the U.S. to contract H5 bird flu during a dairy cow outbreak, with CDC monitoring.
  
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• New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes - Agriculture - Blackchronicle

  04-07-2024 10:30
  
  New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes - Agriculture  Blackchronicle
  
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• Good sh*t: how human poo transforms agriculture and preserves the environment - Smart Water Magazine

  04-07-2024 10:18
  Good sh*t: how human poo transforms agriculture and preserves the environment  Smart Water Magazine
  
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• July 16 meeting will address absent Fair Hill Races - Cecil Daily

  04-07-2024 08:40
  
  July 16 meeting will address absent Fair Hill Races  Cecil Daily
  
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• Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan to cooperate in agriculture, transport and logistics sectors - AKIpress

  04-07-2024 07:16
  
  Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan to cooperate in agriculture, transport and logistics sectors  AKIpress
  
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• Food: The benefits of organic agriculture - Davie County Enterprise Record - Davie Enterprise Record

  04-07-2024 06:06
  
  Food: The benefits of organic agriculture - Davie County Enterprise Record  Davie Enterprise Record
  
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• South-South cooperation yields fruits on agriculture - Xinhua

  04-07-2024 03:47
  
  South-South cooperation yields fruits on agriculture  Xinhua
  
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• Seeds of change: Women's role in greening European agriculture - ScienceBlog.com

  04-07-2024 03:37
  
  Seeds of change: Women's role in greening European agriculture  ScienceBlog.com
  
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• New wireless towers for Yuma agriculture - KYMA

  04-07-2024 02:51
  
  New wireless towers for Yuma agriculture  KYMA
  
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• Five honored during Agriculture Recognition Awards ceremony, Santa Barbara County Fair kickoff - Santa Ynez Valley News

  04-07-2024 01:09
  Five honored during Agriculture Recognition Awards ceremony, Santa Barbara County Fair kickoff  Santa Ynez Valley News
  
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• Five honored during Agriculture Recognition Awards ceremony, Santa Barbara County Fair kickoff - Santa Maria Times

  04-07-2024 01:09
  Five honored during Agriculture Recognition Awards ceremony, Santa Barbara County Fair kickoff  Santa Maria Times
  
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• Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department • Oklahoma Voice - Oklahoma Voice

  04-07-2024 00:42
  
  Oklahoma judge creates new large poultry farm requirements for Agriculture Department • Oklahoma Voice  Oklahoma Voice
  
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• "Art Farm Iowa" blends agriculture with art - ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com - ABC 6 News KAAL TV

  04-07-2024 00:13
  
  "Art Farm Iowa" blends agriculture with art - ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com  ABC 6 News KAAL TV
  
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