CABI

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CABI has worked in partnership to produce a training module on lower-risk plant protection products to help agro-input dealers in Uganda reduce the risks associated with highly hazardous pesticides to deal with a range of crop pests.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Organic Ginger Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing ginger without synthetic inputs. It relies on natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil management to promote healthy crop growth and protect the environment. Organic Ginger Farming helps preserve soil fertility and biodiversity.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 11, 2025

It also necessitates petroleum-based pesticides, from fungicides to herbicides, to ward off weeds and stop sprouting. Another 38 percent comes from retail consumption and waste; and the rest is from industrial inputs (like pesticides and fertilizer) and agriculture production.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 9, 2023

When looking at any pesticide label there should be three words that make you stop, think, and mark the calendar: pre-harvest interval. The pre-harvest interval — PHI — is the minimum time necessary between application of a product and cutting the crop, either by swathing or straight-cutting.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement. This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For the FY25 budget, NIFA is suggested a $3.5

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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 10, 2025

AgZen , a leader in agricultural technology, today announced the successful closing of a $10 million Series A funding round, led by DCVC Bio, alongside Material Impact, which led the previous $3.5 Maximizing yield at minimal input cost is an existential problem in agriculture. million seed round in 2022.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They grow a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, rye, wheat, sorghum, and peas; pasture-raise pigs for specialty meat company Niman Ranch; and care for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese, alpacas, and numerous cats—in addition to raising two young children and running a farm stay experience. In fact, now I am a regenerative farmer.”

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Letter Dear Administrator Regan: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, on behalf of 50 state departments of agriculture and 4 U.S. This court decision was issued days before the 2024 spring planting season, which means farmers have already developed farm plans and purchased seeds and pesticides.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 22, 2024

Its 2,800 acres—the first protected habitat for the wild relatives of crops in the United States—now shelter not just a single pepper but at least 45 different species. Forest Service to identify and collect other wild relatives of crops in this area. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 7, 2025

This year was a pretty hot and dry year, but still, some of the crops I raised did pretty well, he says with a satisfied smile. Kotutwa Johnson might build some protection for his crops with desert brush or cans to shield them from the wind, but his plants thrive without any fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, mulch, or irrigation.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Over six decades, intensive agricultural practices in India have reduced natural capital , including the stock of all-natural assets (land, air, water and biodiversity), from which ecosystem services flow. These are the benefits nature provides to support agriculture and the broader economy.

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

agricultural economy faced financial headwinds in 2024, but new USDA farm income projections indicate that net farm income will increase in 2025, largely due to the substantial rise in government payments. Commodity Prices Prices for grains, oilseeds, and cotton are expected to remain low, impacting crop farmers margins.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The term data-driven decisions is becoming increasingly common in agriculture, but how committed are farmers to using data in their everyday practices? Are they truly allowing data to influence their operations, or is it just a catchphrase thrown around by people who aren't in the agricultural industry?

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 11, 2025

Organic Turnip Farming focuses on cultivating turnips using sustainable methods, free from synthetic chemicals and pesticides. Farmers rely on natural inputs to maintain soil health and plant vigor, promoting a more eco-friendly approach to agriculture.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we hit 2025, the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for ag retailers. Weather, Weather, Weather One of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture in 2025 is the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns and impacts. And those changes can be overwhelming.

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The Equation

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

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. Environmental Protection Agency that stripped Clean Water Act protections from many inland wetlands.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

Organic beet farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing beets without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic beet farming uses crop rotation, composting, and natural pest control to maintain soil fertility.

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NASDA

MARCH 8, 2024

We note that while the Agricultural Marketing Service solicits these comments, the SCCI is an overarching assemblage of programs and activities involving multiple USDA mission areas and agencies. About NASDA NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pesticides are substances used to prevent, control, or eliminate pests that can damage crops, animals, or human health. They are commonly used in agriculture to

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Organic Farming Research

MARCH 18, 2025

Policy Fellow email: vinnieofrf.org Vinnie Trometter (he/him/his) joins the OFRF team after being involved in a number of agriculture policy campaigns on Capitol Hill relating to anti-trust, pesticide preemptions, climate-smart agriculture, country of origin labeling, the Commodity and Crop Insurance titles of the Farm Bill, and animal welfare laws (..)

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Over the last several years, agriculture has stormed onto the climate agenda. Specialty crop export and global food trade are still only a minor part of the worlds food story. Local manufacturing of bio-inputs including fertilizers, bio- pesticides, and inoculants is booming. And its about time.

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Agwired

MARCH 11, 2025

Over 300 agricultural and food organizations have signed on to a letter calling for sound science and data to be used by the Make America Healthy Again Commission in upcoming evaluations for products essential to food and agriculture. Pesticides are called out by the signatories as being essential to protect crops and ensure U.S.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Bartow: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments to the U.S. Pesticides; Review of Requirements Applicable to Treated Seed and Treated Paint Products; Request for Information and Comments, 88 Fed. 136 et seq. . § 136 et seq. 70,625 (Oct. territories.

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dear Secretary Vilsack and Director Young: As the Administration develops its budget proposal for FY 2025, we respectfully urge you to once again protect crop insurance from harmful cuts. The strength and predictability of the program is only more critical given the uncertainty that characterizes the production agriculture sector.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It turns out a system that relies less on row crops isn’t just good for a time- and resource-strapped young farmer. It works as both a cover crop and forage for the cattle, and it’s helping Bedtka build up organic matter in his soil. Any day you can graze is better,” says Bedka. That’s where the sorghum-sudangrass comes in.

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NASDA

JUNE 20, 2024

We support the efforts being undertaken by both career staff and the IWG to make progress on improving the process for Endangered Species Act (ESA) review for pesticide registration decisions. The IWG has made progress since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill and its work should continue.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 27, 2024

Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. Read More Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ants are a Swiss Army knife, said Jensen, a biologist who studies the symbiotic relationship between ants and agriculture at Aarhus University in Denmark. The social insects even wage war with one another and build complex agricultural systems. Kind of like a multitool for farmers. Photography via Shutterstock.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Using organic pesticides in agriculture means choosing natural and environmentally friendly solutions to protect crops from harmful pests. Unlike traditional

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Cropaia

JANUARY 13, 2025

In the fast-paced world of modern agriculture, adopting the right farm management software can be transformative. However, finding the right solution tailored to your agricultural needs requires careful evaluation. Future-Ready Features As agriculture evolves, so do consumer and regulatory expectations.

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 territories. agriculture. Agriculture Research a.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Powerful PR firms have worked overtime in recent years to craft a narrative that highlight farms’ potential role in mitigating climate change, but the truth is that agriculture consumes 6 percent of the world’s fossil fuel energy , and the oil and gas industries rely on industrial agriculture for one of its largest and most lucrative markets.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Their app, called Plantix, could near-instantaneously diagnose a crop pest or disease simply by looking at a photo of the plant. If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” A farmer uses the Plantix app to diagnose crop pests and disease.

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Civil Eats

MAY 6, 2024

But the crop-free plantings have had another effect, Farquhar explained. Strips of trees, bushes, grasses, or flowers around agricultural or pasture fields can house higher numbers of small mammals than cropland. The burgeoning human population, however, means agricultural impacts are only set to increase. Runoff from U.S.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 22, 2025

Pesticides are indispensable tools in agriculture, designed to protect crops from the adverse effects of pests, diseases, and weeds. Understanding MoA is crucial for several reasons: Resistance management: Rotating pesticides with different MoAs prevents pests, pathogens, or weeds from developing resistance.

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