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Variable rate strategies can make a big difference when it comes to optimizing inputs and maximizing yield potential, but any VR strategy needs good data to draw from. To know how much of a difference a variable rate strategy is making requires counting plant stands and comparing those to pre-set targets, says Derek Rude, vice-president Read More Variable rate strategies can make a big difference when it comes to optimizing inputs and maximizing yield potential, but any VR strategy needs good da
The Mexican government has amended its constitution to prohibit the use of genetically modified (GM) corn seeds. It is only the second country to do so. After signing the reform into law, President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated in a press conference that its primary objectives are to guarantee biodiversity, food sovereignty, and the health of Mexicans.
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
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.
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.
Thanks again to Jim Krieger of Healthy Food America for sending this one. The study: Sievenpiper JL, Purkayastha S, Grotz VL, Mora M, Zhou J, Hennings K, Goody CM, Germana K. Dietary Guidance, Sensory, Health and Safety Considerations When Choosing Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners [LNCSs]. Nutrients. 2025 Feb 25;17(5):793. doi: 10.3390/nu17050793. The greater sweetness intensity of LNCSs compared to sucrose allows for the use of lesser amounts to achieve a similar level of sweetness, facilitating a
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
As well as the 3rd State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the 2nd State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was also launched at FAO Commission meeting the week before last. Some headline numbers? There are about 58,000 tree species worldwide, about 30% of whch are threatened and 1,400 and 1,100 species are included in in situ and ex situ conservation programs, respectively.
As well as the 3rd State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the 2nd State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was also launched at FAO Commission meeting the week before last. Some headline numbers? There are about 58,000 tree species worldwide, about 30% of whch are threatened and 1,400 and 1,100 species are included in in situ and ex situ conservation programs, respectively.
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. Environmental activist and author Robin Greenfield is known for his fully committed experiments in ecological living. His most recent book, Food Freedom: A Year of Growing and Foraging 100% of My Food , covers his efforts to live entirely independently from the industrial food system.
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.
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.
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.
Grains of Wisdom: Insights into the Minds of Top ChefsA Synthesis of Expert Interviews and Literature. A good chef can make even quinoa palatable. Citizen science informs demand-driven breeding of opportunity crops. I wonder if tricot can make quinoa palatable. Never mind, it’s good for a lot of other things. Recurrent evolution of cryptic triploids in cultivated enset increases yield.
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.
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
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.
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.
A bit of a roundup of data stuff today. Things have been piling up in my to-blog folder, and the time has come to tidy up. First up, and most relevant here, is the webinar on how to use Genesys. It’s long, admittedly, but well worth it if you have anything to do with genebanks. Genesys can accommodate phenomic data, of course, and coincidentally here’s a set of training materials on how to do characterization and evaluation of plant genetic resources.
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.
In the previous article, the origin and domestication of goats were discussed. This article focuses on the classification and breeds of goats, with particular emphasis on Nigerian goat breeds. A brief mention of some goat breeds found in other parts of the world will also be made.
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
Farms come in all shapes and sizes, from a thousand-acre field planted in corn to a quarter-acre parcel supporting thirty different types of vegetables. One of the key differences between these two examples is the amount of crop diversity present. Increasing the types of crops present in an area can provide numerous ecological and economic benefits.
Les Beck, Past President of the Board of Directors for the Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), has devoted his life to building strong communities. In 2021, he retired from a 38-year career which included roles such as Planning and Zoning Director for Story County, IA and the Planning and Development Director for Linn County, IA. Hes been involved with SILT since 2014, and views responsible land management as key to not only environmental wellbeing, but individual wellbeing too.
I've had some wonderful conversations over the last couple of days with folks trying to organize the proper requests in this new MAHA awareness moment. I think all of us who have championed better food and farming realize we have a momentum moment. But like church denominations, it's like herding cats to get an agenda consensus. While RFK Jr. seems committed to addressing toxins, many of us realize it's not enough to just get the bad stuff out.
The success of swine production depends on the ability to reproduce good quality traits, which form the basis for selection and breeding to achieve production objectives. Both the male and female are important, as each provides half of the inherited characteristics of the offspring.
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.
Didnt want you to miss this. I was profiled in the New York Times yesterday. The post In the New York Times: Me! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
Bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) have a smooth outer skin, which protects a fresh, crunchy flesh inside. The fruit is hollow, with countless seeds clustering in the center and clinging to the white membrane along the walls.
Planning for the growing season isnt just about seed choices and fertilizer rates penciling in and choosing crop protection products is crucial to protecting yield and quality. That said, just because a product is approved for use doesnt automatically mean farmers have the all-clear to use it, depending on the crops destination. Greg Bartley, Read More Planning for the growing season isnt just about seed choices and fertilizer rates penciling in and choosing crop protection products is crucial
Pinkeye, a highly contagious disease in cattle, can spread rapidly if not promptly addressed. This bacterial infection, which primarily affects the eyes, can lead to irritation, excessive tearing, and in severe cases, blindness. Given its mode of transmission through direct contact and flies, an outbreak can swiftly engulf an entire herd. Therefore, early detection and […] The post How to actually protect your herd from cattle pinkeye appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
When Tim ONeil walks into the Philabundance Produce Hub before 8:15 a.m., he knows exactly what to expect: hard work, early mornings, and a community that never stops showing up. Since October 2023, Tim has been part of a loyal group of volunteers who help keep the hub running smoothly greeting partners, loading produce, and making sure fresh, healthy food makes it to the organizations that serve thousands across our region.
In this article, feeding and breeding management of small ruminants is discussed. Poor nutrition remains a major factor limiting the productivity of indigenous ruminants in Nigeria. For a viable ruminant industry to be developed, animals must be properly fed. Though sheep and goats, being ruminants, feed mainly on roughages (grasses, legumes, browse, etc.
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
Researchers have made an important breakthrough in unlocking the power of epigenetic variation in crop breeding. Epigenetic variation, like genetic variation, can be inherited and influence traits across generations. However, epigenetic variation does not involve changes to the genetic sequence that makes up DNA, Instead, like punctuation and highlights in a text, these epigenetic markers and.
My Generation: I wound up on a plane next to a man who really wanted to touch me. Heres how one word stopped it all, plus what to do if it happens to you.
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