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CANZA sets its sights on scaling-up carbon assessments on 15,000+ acres

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) views itself as an organization that sits somewhere in the matrix of quantifying soil carbon, working with farmers, and connecting supply chain players. Nick Betts, managing director of CANZA, says that the alliance emerged out of a need to connect different points in the value chain. It aims Read More The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) views itself as an organization that sits somewhere in the matrix of quantifying soil carb

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An Alaska Native Chef Builds Foodways for theĀ Future

Civil Eats

As Hurricane Helene made its way up the East Coast last October, Rob Kinneen tracked the storm from his home in Durham, North Carolina. When lashing winds and heavy rains began battering the state and reports started coming in of disastrous flooding throughout Appalachia, Kinneen knew he needed to act. I drove up to this small town, Swannanoa, with my apron and my knife, he says, and within minutes of arriving at the commissary kitchen that had been set up, I was cutting up vegetables.

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The future of food and Canada

Real Agriculture

On Tuesday, I headed to downtown Ottawa, just a stones throw from our Parliament buildings to take in Farm Credit Canadas Future of Food event. Held in conjunction with Canadas Ag Day, the conference is one I always look forward to. It brings together hundreds of people from within and from outside the farm and Read More On Tuesday, I headed to downtown Ottawa, just a stones throw from our Parliament buildings to take in Farm Credit Canadas Future of Food event.

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Weekend reading: the potato cartel

Food Politics

Happy Valentines Day! Since Im talking about potatoes, try these! I learned about this from a Tweet (X) from Dan Barber. I went right toThe Lever and signed on so I could read: The Rise Of Big Potato: Allegations of price collusions among the potato cartel reveal the new, sophisticated methods food corporations are using to keep prices high. The four companies now stand accused of operating as a cartel and conspiring to hike prices, jacking up the cost of french fries and Tater Tots around the

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NASA Satellite Technology Advances NASS Agricultural Data Collection

NASDA

News Article National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney and NASDA staff recently visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to learn how satellite technology supports agricultural monitoring and strengthens the need for agricultural data collection. NASAs Earth-observing satellites, including Landsat, MODIS and SMAP provide critical insights throughout the growing season.

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Brainfood: QMS, Seed viability, Genotyping, Taxonomy, FAIR data, Evaluation data, Lentil data, Indian cryobank, Home genebank, Dry chain, Botanical gardens, Environmental monitoring, Bending the curve

Agricultural Biodiversity

Quality management in a genebank environment: Principles and experiences at the Centre for Genetic Resources, The Netherlands (CGN). Do we need a certification system for genebanks? We do have the means to put one together. A pragmatic protocol for seed viability monitoring in ex situ plant genebanks. But will genebank certification allow much-needed flexibility?

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The GAO on food safety: a problem that still needs solving

Food Politics

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued: Food Safety: Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S. This one sounds much like GAO reports Ive been reading since the early 1990s. We have long reported that the fragmented nature of the federal food safety oversight system causes inconsistent oversight, ineffective coordination, and inefficient use of resources.

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NASDA congratulates Secretary Rollins on confirmation and stands ready to work on shared responsibilities

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. “The National Association of State Departments of Agriculturecongratulates the HonorableBrooke Rollins onher confirmationto lead USDA as the 33rdU.S. agriculture secretary.Rollins policy crafting experience and passion for opportunities for agriculture will contribute tangible impactsfor American farmers and ranchers and people around the globe who enjoy U.S. food products.

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Brooke Rollins ā€™94 to lead U.S. Department of Agriculture

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture The post Brooke Rollins 94 to lead U.S. Department of Agriculture appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Tariff talk adds to farm machinery sales woes

Real Agriculture

Farm machinery sales continued to struggle in January as tariff threats and uncertainty surrounding farm support programs brought more bad news for sales of tractors and combines. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), during the first month of 2025, U.S. sales of ag tractors dropped 15.8 per cent, while sales Read More Farm machinery sales continued to struggle in January as tariff threats and uncertainty surrounding farm support programs brought more bad n

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Brazil tax reform!

Food Politics

At the end of December, I received an email from Paula Johns, director of ACT Health Promotion in Brazil. Today we are celebrating the approval of the tax reform in Brazil. This Tuesday, Dec 17th, the text was approved by the National Congress!! The tax reform is a historic achievement for Brazil and we celebrate the fact that products harmful to health, such as tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks, are included in the selective tax.

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Dairy replacement heifers tumble to 47-year low

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: Prices for heifers hit record highs. CoBanks Corey Geiger explains why this is happening and what to expect going forward.

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Coalition Letter regarding hearing on ā€œImproving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Processesā€

NASDA

Letter Dear Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse: The Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) applauds your leadership in holding todays hearing on Improving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Processes. WAC represents a large and diverse cross-section of the nations broad business community, including the construction, transportation, real estate, recreation, mining, manufacturing, forestry, agriculture, energy, wildlife conservation, and public health and safety sectors.

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Objectives of Farm Management

Agric4profits

In this article, the objectives of farm management are discussed. The central issue in any economic analysis is the problem of limited resources, or resource scarcity. The ability of any society or producer to produce depends on the availability of resources.

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Edible Bean School: Record yields and 2025 market opportunities

Real Agriculture

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times that pretty much tells the tale of the 2024 edible bean season in the Ontario and Manitoba growing areas. With a cool, windy spring, Manitoba Ag pulse and soybean specialist Dennis Lange, says he never expected to see record edible crops in Read More It was the best of times, it was the worst of times that pretty much tells the tale of the 2024 edible bean season in the Ontario and Manitoba growing areas.

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Industry influence: PepsiCo counters nutrition misinformation

Food Politics

A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics forwarded this email sent to academy members. From: PepsiCo Health & Nutrition Sciences < pepsiconutritionscience@pepsico.com > Subject: Help combat nutrition misinformation Were sure youve seen this firsthand with your patients and clients: Nutrition research has become increasingly complex for the general public to understand and the volume of contradictory headlines and misinformation in the media doesnt help.

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Nibbles: Genebanks in the US, CIAT, Egypt, Cambridge Botanic Garden, Chilean wild tomato, Kenyan veggies, PNG diet, PGRFA course

Agricultural Biodiversity

The USDA genebank is in the news. But will that save it? The CIAT genebank in on a podcast. Can’t hurt, I guess. The Egyptian genebank is in the news. And on a new website, apparently. Good to see botanic gardens in the news too. I wonder which genebank or botanic gardens this apparently re-discovered endemic Chilean wild tomato will end up in.

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NASDA Seeks Export Readiness Coach for Key Trade Shows

NASDA

NASDA is seeking an Export Readiness Coach to support exhibitors in our A Taste of the States pavilions at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago and the Americas Food & Beverage Show in Miami. This role will help prepare U.S. agricultural businesses for export success and maximize global trade opportunities by providing expert guidance and fostering international connections.

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Meaning of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Entrepreneur or Enterprise or Organization describes the function of taking decisions about what to produce and combining the other factors of production to produce what has been decided on. The entrepreneur combines and organizes land, labour, and capital in such a way as to obtain maximum production of goods and services at minimum costs.

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Winter is a great time to level-up farm safety training, says AgSafe Alberta

Real Agriculture

Farm safety is often overlooked in the hectic pace of daily chores, making training and emergency plans critically important. Thats why winter can be a great time to focus on safety, says Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta. Courses such as FARMERS CARE, respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and confined space awareness are all available Read More Farm safety is often overlooked in the hectic pace of daily chores, making training and emergency plans critically important.

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The case for maximizing profits, not yields

Western FarmPress

Ag economist suggests shifting your cropping strategy toward becoming a low-cost producer.

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Time: How Climate Change Impacts Winter Weather

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

This time of year I get a lot of questions about how this year’s weather is affected by changes in the climate over time. Here is an interesting article from Time magazine that describes the kinds of changes we expect to see across the United States.

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Weā€™re Ignoring a Major Public Health Crisisā€”Farmer Mental Health

Food Tank

Farmers in the United States are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association.Research from South Dakota State University , the University of Nevada, Reno , University of Georgia , and more have found that farmers experience significantly higher stress levels than the general population.

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Meaning and Functions of Labour in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Labour refers to all human efforts of the body or mind, undertaken in the expectation of reward. This means any work, whether mental or manual, undertaken for monetary reward is labour. Labour may also be defined as all human effort, which may be physical or mental, skilled or unskilled, used in the production process.

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Beef Market Update: Digesting data, lighter carcass weights, and enduring frigid temperatures

Real Agriculture

Markets in the United States faltered this week. While prices hit a high two weeks ago, this week they settled $7$8 lower than last week. Unsurprisingly for the time of year, packers have cut kills this week, but that wasnt enough to support the choice cutout, which dropped $6.50. While the U.S. experienced reduced prices, Read More Markets in the United States faltered this week.

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Never lose a hitch pin again

Western FarmPress

Corn Chatter: The simplest ideas are often the best ones. This farmer has a brilliant solution for the problem of disappearing hitch pins.

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Secretary of Agriculture Signals More Cuts to Come atĀ USDA

Civil Eats

In her first address to USDA staff as Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins shared a list of things the agency will be doing differently under this administration: First on the list was more fully participating in efforts she said DOGE had already started. We are proud to invite the Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] here into USDA, she said.

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Ask a Scientist: What Value Do Wetlands Provide?

The Equation

Wetlands exist in almost every corner of the United States, representing a total area larger than the state of California. While some have federal or state protection, many do not. And despite the proximity of wetlands to many communities in this country, few people truly understand either the value wetlands hold for our way of life or the threat they face from our industrialized system of agriculture.

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Three Rā€™s and Five Cā€™s of Credit in Farm Business

Agric4profits

When a farmer approaches an institutional agency with a loan proposal, the banker must be convinced of the economic viability of the proposed investment. Each investment activity differs in terms of productivity, making it essential for the banker to evaluate the proposal carefully.

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Simple steps can improve the farmā€™s online security

Real Agriculture

The advancement of technology has been a game changer when it comes to the ability to communicate, shop, pay for goods and services, and even farm. From internet access to GPS-equipped tractors and combines, online connectivity has made many tasks easier. There can be risks associated with being online, however simple steps can help enhance Read More The advancement of technology has been a game changer when it comes to the ability to communicate, shop, pay for goods and services, and even farm.

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Tips for preparing your farm for the unpredictable

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: Take important steps to prepare your farm and ranch for disasters and emergencies.

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Celebrating National FFA Week and the Future of Agricultural Education

Trimble Agriculture

National FFA Week celebrates the critical role this organization plays in agricultural education and leadership development. Agricultural education is important for a number of reasonsa primary one being to cultivate the next wave of young leaders who will keep our nation fed. A study conducted by AgAmerica in 2015, found that when asked about the transitioning process of a farming operation , 64 percent of respondents said their biggest concern was setting the next generation up for success.

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BIRD FLU: WHY?

The Lunatic Farmer

Why bird flu? Why now? Ever since the covid debacle, I've become dubious of ANYTHING the government says--er, way MORE dubious. The official narrative is wrong 90 percent of the time. So a bunch of things suddenly fell into place for me today when one of our staff, who just returned from visiting family in Michigan, came with stories of signs over vacant egg shelves in the supermarket saying: "Egg shortage due to cage free chicken production.

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Types of Risks and Strategies to Reduce Risks in Agricultural Lending

Agric4profits

Agricultural production faces numerous risks and uncertainties, and lending to such ventures inevitably leads to high transactional costs for financial institutions. This article examines the types of risks and strategies to reduce lending risks in agricultural lending.

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Rural areas are not cities-in-waiting

Real Agriculture

What does it look like when rural development is viewed as finding ways to better serve the people that call rural areas home versus developing rural areas into cities? Too often, says Dr. Ashleigh Weeden, rural development policy fails to really consider what rural areas need more of and how to best support these projects, Read More What does it look like when rural development is viewed as finding ways to better serve the people that call rural areas home versus developing rural areas into cit

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Do FFA contest teams really matter?

Western FarmPress

Show-Me Life: As a former member, heres what I wish I learned from studying and competing in FFA contests.

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Bayer & Microsoft Enhance the ā€˜Last Mileā€™ with E.L.Y. AI Model

Global Agtech Initiative

By tackling the last mile problem, consultant Rhishi Pethe says Bayer and Microsoft are setting a new standard for generative AI in agriculture. The post Bayer & Microsoft Enhance the ‘Last Mile’ with E.L.Y. AI Model appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.