Food Tank

APRIL 6, 2024

El Valle de Guadalupe, one of Mexico’s most prolific wine and agricultural regions, has recently come under threat due to increasing urbanization and economic development in the area. The land has been subdivided and sold for the construction of private homes, businesses, and concert venues.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

As those paying attention to agriculture know, climate impacts have become increasingly apparent since the last assessment was published in 2018. The NCA5 covers a lot of ground, but this summary focuses on aspects most relevant to agriculture.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Here is the kicker: Adaptability directly translates to fertility, which are very important traits required in any profitable cattle operation. Most gates, corrals and fencing are constructed out of wood. Could it be possible that as an industry we have gone full steam ahead in the wrong direction regarding agriculture?

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Food Tank

MAY 1, 2024

Approximately 2 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from nitrogen fertilizers , according to a study in Nature. The prominent chemical ingredient in synthetic nitrogen fertilizers is ammonia, which comes from combining hydrogen and nitrogen gases through burning fossil fuels , including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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The Equation

MAY 13, 2024

I’m deeply committed to socioenvironmental justice and agricultural sustainability, and I want to help people who need it the most. NOx can come from vehicle pollution (Los Angeles, San Joaquin Valley, and the rest of California) and agricultural fertilizers (San Joaquin Valley). I became attached to the people and to the place.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s very fertile soil, especially in some areas that are called the ‘black lands.’ The storm rocked North Carolina’s agricultural industry to its core. Five of six top agricultural counties of the state were in the most storm-vulnerable areas. But infrastructure also comes with certain drawbacks.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 24, 2023

Some examples of fertilising plants organically are; Agricultural waste Manure from livestock Industrial waste However, inorganic fertilisers exist too which are responsible for directly affecting the soil through chemicals. Agricultural products are especially improved by this chemical.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2017, Larry Stone heard whispers about construction taking place near his home in Clayton County, Iowa. Many cancers are linked to nitrates , which are found in drinking water contaminated with manure or nitrogen fertilizer, and advocates are concerned about the link. Stone recalled recently.

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Agwired

MARCH 27, 2024

In a move to bolster safety by users of off-highway equipment in the agriculture, construction, utility, forestry and mining industries, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) introduces a free online safety toolkit tailored to promote safety awareness, education, and training for operators of the equipment. AgBiome, Inc. ,

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA) has seen record interest in the conservation and clean energy programs that received funding from the law. OpTIS is a remote sensing tool that gives the conservation and agriculture communities vital data to help farmers accelerate soil health and climate-smart practices.

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Agwired

JULY 31, 2024

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the Watersheds report, which provides data that supplement the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Volume 1. Watersheds is the first of six Subject Series reports to be released for this Census of Agriculture.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After years of philanthropic support for fisheries, water, and education, members of his generation (along with some of their elders) are not only accelerating that environmental focus, they’re applying it to food and agriculture in new ways. He also passed on a significant stake in Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, with $611.3

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Virtual fencing is gaining traction in American agriculture because it can save farmers time and money. He also had to construct pathways to move the goats back to the barn for milking. “He Other systems , including eShepherd and Corral Technologies, are also in development. He was having to put out posts, roll out four wires.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 27, 2024

Without consistent water, it’s difficult for plants to use the fertilizers you put into the soil. You can find information about disease, deer and pest-resistant varieties of plants on the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences website. Check out this guide from Water Use It Wisely to get started.

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Climate-Smart Solutions for Smallholders: Taking Stock of Progress and Future Opportunities in Agriculture, included a fireside chat about growing challenges in agriculture from climate change and how USDA and the U.S. New research published in Scientific Reports describes a breakthrough in nitrogen fertilizer technology.

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RR2CS

MARCH 29, 2022

Topic: Biochar, Compost, and Agroforestry – Three Keystones of Soil and Climate Resilience for Alberta Date: May 4th at 1:00PM Presenter: Rob Lavoie of AirTerra Cost: FREE Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that is made by burning organic material from agricultural and food wastes. But what exactly is biochar and what is it made of?

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF) is working to break down research silos among governments and across geographies in West and Central Africa. Most agricultural production in West and Central Africa is from smallholder farmers. This is a global village,” Tenkouano tells Food Tank.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Now, he’s changed his tune, speaking at conferences across the United States and Canada about climate change and the benefits of introducing beavers to agricultural lands. Landscape hydrology—how water moves over land— shifted: Wetlands were drained for agriculture and human habitation, and meandering rivers straightened.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

By Danielle Crocker, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Mowing lawns is a common activity in the United States due to factors like suburbanization, homeownership trends, and a cultural emphasis on well-maintained yards. I found a well-constructed woven wire fence with proper supports can and will hold goats. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Agwired

MARCH 14, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) honored the second annual National Biobased Products Day on March 8, a celebration to raise public awareness of biobased products, their benefits and their contributions to the U.S. AgroLiquid announces the upcoming construction of a new 48,355-square-foot production facility in Lake City, Florida.

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Agritecture Blog

MAY 16, 2023

Written by: Sarah Jordan May 16, 2023 Saltwater farming, also known as ocean farming or mariculture, is a revolutionary approach to sustainable agriculture that harnesses the power of the ocean to grow crops and produce seafood. Kleperis founded Tekmara , an innovative agricultural startup, in 2022. Credit: Patagonia/Ron Gautreau.

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Caff

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The event consisted of a tour through the biologically diverse farm and wrapped up with a discussion focused on the regenerative agriculture practices at Vitis and Ovis as well as issues and adaptations that farmer attendees have been dealing with on their own farms. Gisèle Herren of Vitis and Ovis Farm alongside their flock of grazing ducks.

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Sustainable Harvest International

MAY 4, 2022

As highly motivated partners with SHI-Panama since 2019, María and her family have eagerly dedicated themselves to raising animals and farming in a sustainable way, meeting their family’s food needs while lessening their dependence on external inputs like chemical fertilizers and insecticides.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Samad was perplexed and disappointed that things devolved to an antagonistic legal battle instead of respectful and constructive face-to-face communication with Cuyahoga Land Bank. The prospective buyers plan significant property investments, including the construction of a laboratory and co-working space. “We

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Regenerative Agriculture Alliance (RAA), the nonprofit he founded and now sits on the board of, also plays a key, ongoing role in developing the infrastructure behind the network and has plans to scale it up to extend across the upper portion of the corn belt. ” But the grand vision doesn’t end there. says Christofore.

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Civil Eats

JULY 31, 2024

To process their kelp, Barnacle has slowly constructed a 3,000-square-foot production floor and additional warehouse. Department of Agriculture. After receiving the state’s first commercial kelp farming lease for the 2023–2024 season, Wicks began construction on New York’s first processing center, a dehydrator.

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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Agricultural workers are notoriously undervalued, but none more so than women. In fact, the FAO estimates that women farmers could increase agricultural yields by 20-30%, lifting 100-150 million people out of poverty. “ For this reason, I think that agriculture has formed a vital part of my life and professional development.”

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Agwired

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data on February 13, 2024. NASS plans to release the data from the 2022 Puerto Rico Census of Agriculture in summer 2024. Virgin Islands. crops in the U.S.

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OECD: Environment

MAY 30, 2023

by Sho Yamasaki, OECD Environment Directorate Israel is one of the world’s most arid countries, but its small open economy is fertile ground for tech-driven innovation. Large-scale reuse of wastewater and drip irrigation technologies have promoted sustainable water usage for agriculture.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We’re not using recycled wood or construction waste that can contain contaminants.” Department of Agriculture and International Biochar Institute and is listed with the Organic Materials Review Institute. “We bring in the chips from the sawmill across the street and put it into our process,” Reese said.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The first holly to invade Stokes’ study area sprouted in 1966, during a residential construction boom north of the park, where ornamental holly still grows today. Washington’s Noxious Weed Control Board resembles most of its cohorts in that it sprang from agricultural interests. The resulting data covered almost half a century.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The free-flowing water is a welcome sight in southern Colorado, an agricultural region in the throes of a groundwater crisis. This patchwork of land marks the personal sacrifices that are keeping the region’s agricultural industry—its largest employer —alive. “If Many are not replenishable. more reliant on imports.

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DTN

MAY 22, 2024

The writers, designers, and content creators on the Progressive Farmer editorial team received 19 awards at the 2024 North American Agriculture Journalists competition (NAAJ). The NAAJ competition judges content produced by ag media, such as DTN, plus agriculture coverage from daily newspapers and general audience media.

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DTN

MAY 17, 2024

The writers, designers, and content creators on the DTN Progressive Farmer editorial team received 19 awards at the 2024 North American Agriculture Journalists competition (NAAJ). The ag newsroom has refocused its coverage on high interest, high value topics in agriculture, food production and rural issues.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Fertilizer, fuel, and labor costs increase every year, while prices hardly change. Tobacco built kingdoms and titans of industry, the story goes; tobacco is freedom, and in case you didn’t realize that, here in Durham sits a 250-pound replica of the Liberty Bell constructed of pressed tobacco leaves, a twin of the bell given by the R.J.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At Civil Eats, we immerse ourselves in food and agriculture books throughout the year to deepen our knowledge, stay up to date, and produce robust coverage of the books making an impact in the food and ag space. A condensed version of this gift guide was first sent to Civil Eats members in The Deep Dish newsletter.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One way to improve soil is through regenerative agriculture, an array of sustainable farming practices that, as of January, are gathered under an official definition in the state of California. Two years ago, in an effort to guide Californias farming policy and programs, the state launched a public process to define regenerative agriculture.

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