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Submitted by Lauren Comin, Seeds Canada and Tyler McCann, CAPI Canadian farmers increasing concerns about whether they will be able to continue to get the new varieties they need is warranted. Improved genetics, in the form of new varieties, are critical to boosting profitability and productivity on the farm, helping farmers manage disease pressures and Read More Submitted by Lauren Comin, Seeds Canada and Tyler McCann, CAPI Canadian farmers increasing concerns about whether they will be able to
If you have any doubts about the value of the concept of ultra-processed, the breadth and extent of industry pushback against the idea is excellent evidence. The concept is an existential threat to the processed food industry, and it is fighting back. The Italian food industry is especially concerned because it also has the Nutri-Score front-of-pack labeling system to contend with; the letter grades on ultra-processed products tend to be Cs, Ds, and Esas bad as they come.
I spent all last week at the 20th Session of the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources in Rome : “[t]he Commission is the only permanent intergovernmental body that specifically addresses all components of biological diversity for food and agriculture.” As ever, there’s a great summary of the session at Earth Negotiations Bulletin. Maybe the most significant milestone was the launch of the Third Report on the State of the Worlds Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture ,
Letter The undersigned organizations wish to emphasize the necessity for a trade policy that supports the growth of American agricultural production and the prosperity of our farmers, ranchers, growers and rural Americans at this time of economic stress in agriculture. We appreciate the Presidents focus on achieving fairer trade for United States producers, workers, and industry.
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JAKE PRICE A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. When thinking of Manhattans Chinatown, many vibrant places and events come to mindNew Year celebrations, bustling restaurants, and lively shops lining the streets.
The people side of agronomy doesnt always get the attention it deserves. Every three months, The Agronomists takes a look at this other side of agronomy. This week, were focused on navigating the busy growing season! On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Terry Aberhart with MNP AgIntellect and Joanna Read More The people side of agronomy doesnt always get the attention it deserves.
Nutritionist that I am, I was shocked to see this headline: Remedy Supported by Kennedy Leaves Some Measles Patients More Ill Physicians at Covenant Childrens Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, say theyve now treated a handful of unvaccinated children who were given so much vitamin A that they had signs of liver damage. Some of them had received unsafe doses of cod liver oil and other vitamin A supplements for several weeks in an attempt to prevent a measles infection.
Australias wildlife is regarded by many as some of the worlds most unique and deadly. But its in trouble. Here, Brodie Crouch, a PhD student at The University of Queensland, unpacks how biodiversity and production win-wins can help livestock graziers to be part of the solution in tackling Australias extinction crisis whilst continuing to produce important nutrition.
Australias wildlife is regarded by many as some of the worlds most unique and deadly. But its in trouble. Here, Brodie Crouch, a PhD student at The University of Queensland, unpacks how biodiversity and production win-wins can help livestock graziers to be part of the solution in tackling Australias extinction crisis whilst continuing to produce important nutrition.
The NASDA Foundation Food Safety team successfully hosted the Eighth Produce Safety Consortium in Fort Worth, Texas, from March 17-20, 2025. This years Produce Safety Consortium was attended by 46 state programs as well as their university extension partners. The consortiums purpose is to bring a wide array of presentations, resources and opportunities to share and collaborate with federal, state, university and organizational partners in produce safety.
If you look around a Senegalese village, you will see connection. Farmers under a mango tree drinking the afternoon pot of attaya (tea). A cluster of children from all corners of the community magnetically gathering around a soccer ball like Mecca and the idea that they could be the next Sadio Man. Or a group of women at the well staying a little longer than they need to, talking about everything under the hot Senegalese sun and pulling more than just water but also information, gossip, and ofte
The Manitoba government has announced provincial funding for a top-up to the AgriStability program that was proposed by federal Agriculture Minister Kody Blois prior to the federal election campaign. Premier Wab Kinew announced $10.7 million to match federal AgriStability funding during a visit to the Maple Leaf Foods hog processing plant at Brandon, Man. on Read More The Manitoba government has announced provincial funding for a top-up to the AgriStability program that was proposed by federal A
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Laura Zaks, Associate Director of Communications and Development Tel: 347.563.6408 Email: press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: New bill introduced in the US House and Senate proposes bipartisan solution to the farmland access crisis Washington, DC, April 1, 2025 Today, the bipartisan New Producer Economic Security Act was introduced in the U.S.
In a recent article for Speciality Food Magazine, our CEO and organic farmer, Patrick Holden, discusses the inaccessibility of good food often organic or sustainably produced compared to so-called normal food which is often cheaper to pay for at the checkout, but costly in other hidden ways. Why is it that speciality foods are confined to people who have privileges, who maybe have more income, who have more knowledge, and out of those privileges, want to source food with a better story behind
Farm animals play a significant role in providing essential food resources that benefit human health. Meat is one of the primary food benefits of farm animals, serving as a rich source of high-quality protein, which is crucial for body building and tissue repair.
By: Allen Williams, Ph.D. REPUBLIC, Mo. Research is like meatloaf, a wise man once opined. Before you consume it, you need to know whats in it and who cooked it. Those words came cascading through my mind as I read a recent research paper in the scientific journal PNAS titled U.S. grass-fed beef is as carbon intensive as industrial beef and 10-fold more intensive than common protein-dense alternatives.
It is the first warm day of spring and the smell of a good ribeye steak on the barbecue wafts in from an open window. That familiar scent might make your mouth water, but what truly defines the best-tasting beef? Is it the breedAngus, Hereford, or Charolais? The feeding systemgrass-fed, grain-fed, or grain-finished? Or does Read More It is the first warm day of spring and the smell of a good ribeye steak on the barbecue wafts in from an open window.
My post today originates form Edgewood, British Columbia, where Universal Ostrich Farms faces a Canadian government assault on their 300 healthy ostriches. Farm owner Katie Pasitney and her friend and sleuth Connie Shields have quite a tragic story. I've had two lengthy conversations with them and here is a synopsis of their plight. The 400-ostrich farm switched from meat and eggs three years ago to a research facility collaborating with a Japanese scientist trying to develop covid 19 antigens.
Fertilizer prices have been on a steady climb for decades, but the past few years have seen some of the sharpest increases yet. Take nitrogen fertilizer, for exampleit has doubled in price in just the last two years. Unfortunately, there’s no sign that things will get better anytime soon. With costs continuing to rise, ranchers […] The post Overcome fertilizer prices: here’s how to really stay profitable appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Oranges are tropical fruits of the citrus species that are grown worldwide, containing several phytochemicals and flavonoids. Oranges are a round, segmented citrus fruit with a pitted peel. The taste can vary from juicy and sweet to bitter, depending on the variety more common ones include Valencia, Seville and Hamlin.
By: Kyle Richardville, Understanding Ag, LLC About the Understanding series Agriculture isnt rocket science. Its much more complex than that. Farming and ranching involve the fields of biology, ecology, chemistry, botany, physics, geology, meteorology, politics, economics, psychology and mechanics, just to name a few. Companies make a fortune off many farmers and ranchers on such topics because its impossible to study everything and still have a life outside of work.
Growers will have access to a new configuration of Case IHs Early Riser planter for crop year 2026. The planter will be the 10th configuration of the Early Riser and feature a 90-foot wide frame, 24-rows, and 22-inch row spacing. In this interview from Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Case IH planter marketing manager Dave Read More Growers will have access to a new configuration of Case IHs Early Riser planter for crop year 2026.
April 3, 2025 A day after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began firing employees and eliminating entire departments as part of a massive reduction and reorganization of its workforce, Calley Means defended the cuts in a combative interview at a Politico Live healthcare event in Washington, D.C. Means, the co-founder of healthcare startup TrueMed, is working with Secretary Robert F.
Our food & farming reviews of 2025 are here what’s been cropping up this past year and worth watching? The Grab Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Where to watch: Available to rent or buy via select streaming services. The Grab is a must-see film for anyone interested in the shape of things to come as we face climate change and all that it will bring.
As advances in genetics have confirmed and illuminated the mechanisms underlying Mendel’s observations, the need to adapt and modify his principles has also been discovered. Gene interactions and exceptions to Mendel’s laws of inheritance are described in this article.
The word farm was once equated with images of sun-kissed green fields in rural areas. Thats quickly changing. Not only are farms moving closer to urban areas, but theyre also getting creative in how and where they grow produce. Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space.
Seed treatments are a very useful kind of insurance policy that help to build the strong foundation of a plant stand to start the growing season. What seed treatments do within a plant can be compared to putting on a Saskatchewan bunny hug (thats a hoodie to the rest of us!) over a t-shirt in Read More Seed treatments are a very useful kind of insurance policy that help to build the strong foundation of a plant stand to start the growing season.
One of the most enjoyable parts of my life right now is getting information directly from sources in foreign countries. This friend, Tim Shell, was perhaps the first young person I mentored into farming more than 35 years ago. He developed a pastured livestock farm in China and then Mongolia and is now in South Korea. I think you'll find this interesting.
Applications are due by May 1, 2025. The Southeastern African American Farmers’ Organic Network (SAAFON) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) are accepting applications for the Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, in memory of Cynthia Hayes, co-founder and former director of SAAFON, is a $5,000 award that includes the opportunity to connect with sustainable food and farm advocates and practitioners.
Agricultural development in Nigeria is closely linked to the transformation of rural communities, which house the majority of the population. It involves improving agricultural productivity and fostering social, economic, and political progress. However, achieving this development has faced several challenges that require a deeper understanding of the rural setting, particularly as it relates to agriculture.
Regardless of what youre growing, spring is an exciting time of year. But it doesnt come without challenges. Compaction can lead to wet soil that makes it difficult to get in your fields on time for planting and for small plants to get a healthy start. If youre dealing with spring soil compaction this year, learning how to prevent and manage this issue will help you grow healthier crops in the current and future seasons.
CNH Industrial, the parent company of Case IH and New Holland, as well as other brands, has announced it is temporarily halting all shipments from North American plants and European plants as of April 1, 2025. A statement on the decision to ground shipments was made just ahead of the so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement Read More CNH Industrial, the parent company of Case IH and New Holland, as well as other brands, has announced it is temporarily halting all shipments from North America
Sulfur salt blocks have sparked plenty of debate among cattle producers. Some ranchers swear by them, believing they offer real benefits to their herd. In contrast, others argue they’re nothing more than an unnecessary expense. With so much conflicting information out there, it’s easy to see why the topic can be confusing. Do sulfur blocks […] The post The truth about sulfur blocks in cattle appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Since I've been on a bit of a streak with foreign information the last couple of days, I'll share another one from a former Polyface apprentice who lives in Austria. He was here some 20 years ago and now operates a Texas Longhorn breeding program near Vienna. And pastured poultry and other things. He just emailed me the following (I've taken the liberty to clean up some grammatical issues due to German-English idiomatic differences): I follow your blog and liked your blog article about the poult
Plantain can be eaten raw when ripe, processed into flour to make elubo, a local meal consumed in Nigeria and other parts of the world with soup, and also serves as industrial raw material in firms producing sanitary pads, fabrics and also for the food and beverage industry for making baby foods, biscuits, bread and… Read More » The Various Products you can make from Plantain and Banana
Alfa Laval has broadened its range and reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, high-performing solutions that ensure safe processing, protect product integrity, and safeguard consumers while addressing the evolving needs of the hygienic industries The company has introduced the Unique SSV Pressure Relief Valve and the Leakage Detection Butterfly Valve , alongside new smaller sizes of the Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process valves.
In this 26th episode of The Truth About Ag, Evan Shout sits down with Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, to talk about the journey that took him from small-town Alberta to becoming one of the most trusted voices in Canadian ag media. Shaun opens up about his early days growing up in Picture Butte, how Read More In this 26th episode of The Truth About Ag, Evan Shout sits down with Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, to talk about the journey that took him from small-town Alberta to bec
It’s almost time for the 2025 Agri-Marketing Conference. To get a preview of all the activities I spoke with Carrie Isaacson, Broadhead , Chair for this year’s conference. You can listen to my conversation with Carrie here: 2025 Agri-Marketing Conference Preview (11:06) FUEL YOUR FUTURE AT NAMAPALOOZA Get ready for the 2025 Agri-Marketing Conference your front-row seat to the future of agri-marketing!
The life of a plant scientist involves long hours in the lab, thinking up, designing, and monitoring experiments that might tell us something new about how life works. But sometimes it helps to log off the computer, hang up the lab coats, and seek inspiration in nature. Researchers at the John Innes Centre did just this, heading out into the greener parts of Norwich Research Park where the.
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