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This announcement on X of his resignation from NIH comes from Kevin Hall , who did the study I admire so much on how ultra-processed foods induce people to eat more calories (500 more a day!). Unfortunately, recent events have made me question whether NIH continues to be a place where I can freely conduct unbiased science. Specifically, I experienced censorship in the reporting of our research because of agency concerns that it did not appear to fully support preconceived narratives of my agency
Bill Mollison, co-founder of permaculture, always said the solutions to the world's seemingly complex problems are amazingly simple. I've been thinking about food, farm chemicals, RFK Jr., and policy. The MAHA movement and spotlight on autism especially are putting a lot of attention on food additives, food quality, ultra-processed food (now 75 percent of Americans' diet), and chemicals used on farms, from fertilizers to herbicides.
Comment RE: Updated Mitigation Proposal for the Atrazine Interim Registration Review Decision (EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0266, Case Number 0062) Key Points: Support for Science-Based Regulation and EPA Improvements : NASDA supports the EPAs science-based regulatory process under FIFRA and appreciates improvements made to the atrazine review, particularly the revised CE-LOC and the expanded mitigation measures aligned with the final Herbicide Strategy.
Our minds usually focus on protein and energy when we think about cattle nutrition. Those are important, surebut minerals often get left out of the conversation. The truth is that using a mineral supplement is one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts of good cattle management. Minerals might not be needed in large […] The post How to find the right mineral for your ranch appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
The majority of Arabica coffee farms in Uganda are well over 50 years old and are producing coffee below their potential. Poor agricultural practices can lead to the deterioration of coffee trees to the point where they require total stumping to enable the rehabilitated tree to rejuvenate itself.
Stuart Gillespie. Food Fight: From Plunder and Profit to People and the Planet. Canongate, 2025. I wrote a blurb for this book: From his years of experience working in international nutrition, Gillespie has on-the-ground knowledge of why and how global food systems lead to widespread hunger, obesity, and environmental damage, and what needs to be done to make those systems healthier for all.
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is seeking a motivated veterinarian to join our team of passionate professionals as the Vermont Assistant State Veterinarian and Animal Health Section Chief. The Assistant State Veterinarian guides an experienced technical and administrative staff and collaborates with other program managers to fulfill the goals of the Animal Health section: maintain the ability of Vermont’s livestock, poultry, and livestock products to be sold locally, n
I've been in Iowa the last couple of days doing a farm consult and then a homestead summit. One of the other speakers was D. C. Savage whose book Agritopia tackles the crop insurance/farm subsidy program. In my Shenandoah Valley, we certainly have gullies from erosion, but even our worst ones are not as bad as the ones in Iowa. Blessed with 30 feet of loam soil, Iowa did not present me with a single rock the 70 miles from Des Moines to Lamoni.
I've been in Iowa the last couple of days doing a farm consult and then a homestead summit. One of the other speakers was D. C. Savage whose book Agritopia tackles the crop insurance/farm subsidy program. In my Shenandoah Valley, we certainly have gullies from erosion, but even our worst ones are not as bad as the ones in Iowa. Blessed with 30 feet of loam soil, Iowa did not present me with a single rock the 70 miles from Des Moines to Lamoni.
Susan Desmond joins Civil Eats as its new development director. Desmond most recently served as strategic partnership manager at The GroundTruth Project , a nonprofit news organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of journalists through Report for America and Report for the World. Joining Civil Eats feels like a full-circle momentcombining my love of journalism with my deep commitment to food justice.” In addition to her dedication to journalistic integrity, Desmond has a de
In crop production, different parts of crops can be used to replicate the crop. These parts may include seeds, leaves, stems, roots, etc. The success of crop establishment depends on the cultural practices used for production. This article will explore methods of propagation for horticultural crops.
Washington Post : As egg prices soared at the supermarket, so did producer profits : A USDA program doled out hundreds of millions in relief payments to big egg companies, even as the largest earned record profits. On Tuesday, the nations largest egg producer, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine, announced quarterly profits of $509 million, more than three times what it made in the same period a year ago.
Todd Banes and his son Trent farm together on Banes Family Farm in Tama County, Iowa. To help make ends meet, Todd drives a school bus part-time and Trent is a local agricultural cooperative manager. Trent dreams of farming without the need for an off-farm jobthe fourth generation in the family to farm that land. But when he proposed raising pigs to help diversify income, Todd said he was on his own.
Technological advancements are constantly changing sectors of the economy, and agriculture is no different. While innovations like the Haber-Bosch process and the cotton gin forever changed the process of growing and harvesting crops, the modern era continues to bring new breakthroughs. Although robots arent present in every farm field, theyre increasing in presence and implementing new technologies.
The U.S. farmland market has a history of strong stability and performance. Will that last in 2025? In 2024, farmland values increased by five percent for total farm real estate, with an increase of 4.7 percent for cropland and 5.2 percent for U.S. pastures. Historically, land values have shown resilience, but market volatility can cause temporary fluctuations and downturns.
There are several cat breeds that are known for having short legs and are referred to as short legged cats, including the Munchkin, the Scottish Fold, and the Dwelf. These cats are generally very friendly and affectionate, and they can make great companions.
The Study: Whole cranberry fruit powder supplement reduces the incidence of culture-confirmed urinary tract infections in females with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection: A 6-month multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Stonehouse, Welma et al. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 121, Issue 4, 932 941 Methods: This multicenter, 6-mo, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study enrolled 150 healthy females [1865 y, body mass index (BMI
By Tracy Turner COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohios agricultural producers could soon be feeling the sting of escalating global trade tensions, as U.S. tariff policies evolve and foreign retaliation ramps up. Ian Sheldon, a professor in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and holder of The Andersons Endowed Chair in Agricultural Marketing, Trade, and Policy in the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, is closely moni
Using hay bales as a supplement for your cattle is a time-tested approach that many producers rely on. It’s often more affordable than other feed options, making it an attractive choice for keeping costs down. However, not all hay is created equalfactors like how it was harvested and stored and even the type of forage […] The post Hay quality matters: get more nutrition for your dollar appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
In this article, the circulatory system will be studied, using the human cardiovascular system and other vertebrates, as well as a few other living things lacking a circulatory system as cases under study.
A far-reaching study has cast doubt on statistical methods used to identify long distance signalling networks in plants. The surprising findings by a John Innes Centre-led collaboration mean we may need to reevaluate a vital area of the life sciences. The movement of messenger RNAs (mobile mRNAs) between cells and tissues has been reported to play a significant role in long-distance signalling in.
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Email: press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Responds to USDA Announcement on Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program Widespread Farmer Support Informs USDA Decision to Rebrand Program and Restart Payments, but Overhaul Nonetheless Disregards Lawful Agreements with Farmer-Serving Organizations Washington, DC, April 14, 2025 Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalit
Ag Marketing IQ: Since we can predict the likelihood of a 1-3 seed becoming the NBA champions, can we also forecast when farmers can clinch $5 corn? Not likely. But you can play into a grain market rally with the potential to increase your score.
For Amy Titus, showing up at the Philabundance Community Kitchen (PCK) wasnt just about giving back. It was about finding a way to channel her concern for others into something real, something hands-on. And from her very first volunteer shift, she knew she was in the right place. I wanted to become involved with a program that had an impact on the community, she says.
Vaccination plays an important part in the health management of the poultry flock. Numerous diseases are prevented by vaccinating the chickens against them. A vaccine helps to prevent a particular disease by triggering or boosting the birds immune system to produce antibodies that in turn fight the invading causal organisms.
Washington State University reports that scientists have developed a food block for honey bees that can sustain a colony without access to pollen. They compare the product to a livestock feed and say it can help reduce bees’ vulnerability to colony collapse by addressing the problem of feed shortages in their environment. The bee feed combines isofucosterol, a molecule found naturally in pollen, with other nutrients necessary for honey bees.
Laboratory-based research is essential for advancing society but it is also extremely energy and resource intensive. Its estimated that laboratories are responsible for around 2% of global plastic waste and use 3-10 times more energy per metre squared than a typical office. This year marks the end of the third, and most successful, year that the John Innes Centre (JIC) and partners have taken.
Ag Marketing IQ: Corn and soybean exports are picking up the pace as the U.S. dollar weakens. Weather risks could quickly bring the funds back to the game. Get ready for rapid moves in the grain market.
A version of this piece was featured in Food Tanks newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. All the work we do at Food Tank, from highlighting success stories in online articles to bringing food system leaders together in conversation at Summits, is rooted in optimism.
Horticultural crops are considered specialised crops due to the unique methods used in their production. These crops require specific practices such as pruning and staking, along with conventional farming operations like land preparation, watering, and fertiliser application. This article explains both conventional and specialised practices involved in the production of horticultural crops.
A study led by NatureServe and published in the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) revealed that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction. The wide-ranging study evaluated nearly 1,600 pollinator species, including bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, flower flies, bats, and hummingbirds.
The Southern Peanut Farmers Federation (SPFF) has expanded to include another state, proudly welcoming the South Carolina Peanut Board to join Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. The South Carolina Peanut Board is excited to join the Southern Peanut Farmers Federation to offer the South Carolina peanut industry so many opportunities, says Richard Rentz, chairman of the South Carolina Peanut Board.
A coalition of food systems actors in Dane County, Wisconsin recently launched a county-wide food action plan. The food plan seeks to institutionalize regional food system planning, and provide policy recommendations to fill in local food systems gaps. The U.S. Department of Agricultures National Institute of Food and Agriculture cites numerous benefits of a strong local and regional food system, from reducing food waste to improving the health of both people and the environment.
Plant species are naturally endowed with the ability to regenerate themselves through self- or cross-pollination of their flowers to produce seeds. When physiologically mature, seeds germinate under optimal environments and generate new individual plants to perpetuate the parent plant. Similarly, plant species whose seeds are not adequately viable to produce new plants and/or sterile (e.g.
A study published in Global Change Biology by researchers from Science and Technology Centers of the National Science Foundation asserts that the future of farming lies at the intersection of scientific disciplines. The research focused on five case studies that demonstrate how collaboration between the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, and data science can transform key agricultural activities such as crop monitoring, fertilizer use, and water management.
Texas A&M AgriLife wildlife data supports global research of wildlife diel activity patterns The post Study shows mammals daily schedules more varied than thought appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Cotton farmers face economic challenges. Plains Cotton Growers CEO urges resilience, citing recent assistance and advocacy efforts. Hope for better conditions and a new farm bill persists.
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