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Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
EU agricultural trade with rest of the world was €275bn in 2018 and has doubled since 2002

Agricultural trade between the European Union and the rest of the world has doubled since 2002, according to a new EuroStat report

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
How the humble Irish potoato is breaking the cycle of dependence on emergency relief Ethiopia

Irish potatoes have prevented another major humanitarian food crisis in one of the poorest and most remote parts of Ethiopia, Concern Worldwide has said.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
John Simpson: ‘Cross-border smuggling of cattle, milk and sheep is not a new feature on this island’

Farmers are now realising that Brexit will mean the Irish border will become an important new awkward dimension in planning farming businesses.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
Study to be carried out on the future use of the Curragh plains

The Department of Defence and Kildare Co Council are set to establish a study on the future of the Curragh plains, the Minister for Defence, Paul Kehoe has said.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
Strong demand from dairy sector for non-EU work permits

Just one work permit remains from the 50 issued to the dairy sector last year for non-EU workers.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
Meat-free diet author admits farmers’ fears not covered by researchers

ONE of the authors of a global report recommending meat consumption be reduced by 90pc admitted “we didn't go into the consumer side and farmer side”.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
Glanbia under fire over plans to hike executive pay

Glanbia directors are expected to come under fire tomorrow over plans to hike chief executive Siobhan Talbot's multimillion euro pay package by a further 22pc.

Posted by The Analyst | April 23, 2019 | Farming
Beef farmers reeling as UK beef sales slump

Beef sales in Britain have slumped to their lowest levels since 2016 and new figures from the Department of Agriculture reveal that beef prices here are now back by up...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
How to Calculate Pasture Dry Matter Intake on Your Organic Dairy Farm Webinar

This webinar was recorded on August 20, 2010 The slides from the Webinar are available here as a pdf file. Resources mentioned in the Webinar NOP website: DMD tables and...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | Science & Tech
Samsung delays launch of Galaxy Fold following display issues

Following display issues reported by some reviewers, Samsung is going to delay the launch of the Galaxy Fold hybrid device until at least next month

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Blueberry Production Webinar

Timeline Intro 0 - 2:35 Overview of Project 2:35 - 4:58 Objectives and treatments 4:58 - 10:45 Plant growth response 10:45 - 28:00 Irrigation 28:00 - 39:36 Weed management 39:36...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Farming Financial Benchmarks Webinar by eOrganic

Resources from the Webinar FINBIN: http://www.finbin.umn.edu/ Minnesota Department of Agriculture for Organic Farm Performance in Minnesota reports: https://www.cffm.umn.edu/publications/Pubs/FBMA/2010_Organic_Farm_Performance_MN.pdf Center for Farm Financial Management: http://www.cffm.umn.edu/ About the webinar While there is...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
CSA Farmer’s Guide to Accepting SNAP/EBT Payments Webinar

About the Webinar Trying to figure out how to accept SNAP/EBT payments (formerly food stamps) has been a challenge for trailblazing CSA farmers and their partner organizations because of a...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs: Invasion, Biology, Monitoring and Management Webinar

Find all of eOrganic's upcoming and archived webinars » About the Webinar Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a highly pervasive pest that can cause severe losses for both conventional and...

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | US Farming News
Construction of High Tunnels: Resources for Organic Farmers

eOrganic authors: Kristin Pool, Oregon State University Alex Stone, Oregon State University Introduction High tunnels, also called high hoops or hoop houses, are temporary structures that extend the growing season....

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | Science & Tech
Get off the screen and look up! The Lyrid meteor shower is coming to a sky near you Sunday and Monday nights

The Lyrid meteor shower will be coming to a sky near you both Sunday and Monday nights, though a bright moon may interfere with the skywatching fun.

Posted by The Analyst | April 22, 2019 | Science & Tech
Want a Google Pixel 3 for half off? Here's how you can get one

It's Google Fi's birthday. Here's how you can get a discount on Google smartphones.

Posted by The Analyst | April 21, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 8 best deals and sales you can get online this Sunday

What better way to relax and recharge than with some retail therapy?

Posted by The Analyst | April 20, 2019 | Science & Tech
Gaming Instagram for fun & profit in expose

Social media's credibility took another hit this week with Mueller report, latest Facebook apology and new expose on how easy it is to game Instagram

Posted by The Analyst | April 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
NASS Honors Former Employee in 2019 Hall of Fame

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) inducted into its Hall of Fame Frederic A. Vogel, an esteemed retired agency leader whose impact continues to resonate...

Posted by The Analyst | April 18, 2019 | US Farming News
NMPAN Webinars

Next NMPAN Webinars: In planning. To be announced soon. All NMPAN webinars are open to the public and free of charge. NMPAN webinars are recorded and archived below, by topic.A...

Posted by The Analyst | April 18, 2019 | Science & Tech
T-Mobile gets into banking, offering 4% interest and no fees on its free checking account

T-Mobile is jumping into the banking business with a checking account that offers no fees, no minimums and up to 4% in interest.

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | US Farming News
NRCS EQIP: What You Need to Know About the Organic Initiative

eOrganic authors: Sarah Brown, Oregon Tilth Ed Zaborski, University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences David Lamm, NRCS East National Technology Support Center Jim Riddle, University of...

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
Mush! Watch a team of Boston Dynamics' SpotMini robot dogs pull a truck down the street

Boston Dynamics' four-legged SpotMini weighs 66 pounds, can carry up to 31 pounds and run for 90 minutes. A team of the robot dogs can pull a truck.

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | Science & Tech
PlayStation 5: First details point to 8K graphics, faster performance, no release in 2019

The first official details on Sony's highly anticipated next-generation PlayStation are finally coming out. But there's no official release date yet.

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | US Farming News
Simple Methods for Market Growers to Assess Culinary Quality with Consumers

eOrganic authors: Kitt Healy, University of Wisconsin-Madison Lane Selman, Oregon State University Alex Stone, Oregon State University Julie Dawson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Introduction Consumers expect superior flavor, texture, and appearance...

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | US Farming News
A Primer on Plant Breeding and Intellectual Property Rights in Organic Seed Systems

eOrganic authors: Claire Luby, Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison A. Bryan Endres, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Economics, University of Illinois Michelle Wander, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental...

Posted by The Analyst | April 17, 2019 | US Farming News
Growing the eOrganic Community: Annual Report 2018

ontents eOrganic in 2018: Bringing organic research to farmers and agricultural information providers Outreach Webinars and Conference Broadcasts Online Courses eOrganic Articles Videos Organic Farming Research Websites Ask an Expert...

Posted by The Analyst | April 16, 2019 | Science & Tech
The best fitness gear of 2019

New year, new resolutions, new gear.

Posted by The Analyst | April 10, 2019 | US Farming News
Corn Breeding for Organic Markets

Join us for an eOrganic webinar on breeding corn for organic markets! The webinar takes place on April 10, 2019 at 11AM Pacific, 12 Mountain, 1 Central, 2 Eastern Time....

Posted by The Analyst | April 4, 2019 | US Farming News
Partnering with eOrganic in a Research Project

What is eOrganic? eOrganic (at eXtension.org/organic_production) is the eXtension Resource Area for Organic Agriculture You can find eOrganic's resources for farmers, ranchers, agricultural professionals, certifiers, researchers and educators seeking reliable...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Vegetable Production Systems, Certification of Organic Farming Systems

ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar Can I Use This Input on My Organic Farm? Can I Use this Product for Disease Management on my Organic Farm? Current and Future Prospects...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Vegetable Production Systems

Organic Seed Resource Guide: Introduction and Table of Contents Twelve Steps Toward Ecological Weed Management in Organic Vegetables Webinars by eOrganic Late Blight of Tomato and Potato: Recent Occurrences and...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Dairy Production Systems

Grass-Fed Dairy: Opportunities and Challenges in this Rapidly Growing Market Unique Fly Control Methods for Organic Dairy Production Webinar by eOrganic A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Certification of Organic Farming Systems

A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule Webinar ABCs of Organic Certification Webinar An Introduction to Organic Certification Requirements Approved Health Care and Medication Regulations for Organic Dairy...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Organic Dairy Certification

An Overview of the Access to Pasture Rule on Organic Dairy Farms Approved Health Care and Medication Regulations for Organic Dairy and Livestock in the United States Breeder Stock Regulations...

Posted by The Analyst | April 1, 2019 | US Farming News
Grazing Management on Organic Farms

A Look at the Newly Released Organic Pasture Rule Webinar Access to Pasture Rule New and Revised Definitions An Introduction to Grazing Management on Organic Dairy Farms An Overview of...

Posted by The Analyst | March 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
United States Hog Inventory Up 2 Percent

As of March 1, there were 74.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 2 percent from March 2018, but down slightly from December 1, 2018, according to the...

Posted by The Analyst | March 25, 2019 | Science & Tech
Stars of Apple: Company goes big for launch of Apple TV+

Stars of Apple: Company goes big for launch of Apple TV+.