NASDA

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Blog State agriculture commissioners, secretaries and directors each lead departments and programs unique to their state. Yet, they all play a role in advocating for farmers and agricultural businesses while protecting the people of their state. A lot of the day is just talking with folks, doing a lot of listening,” Arthur said. “We

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Sturcken has been working with Walmart since 2006, and her team continues to work with the company on its Project Gigaton initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chains. And this is key for the food and ag space: there’s supply chain risk reduction. There can be cost savings. We jumped in and.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 19, 2024

President: Our members represent a broad collection of the agricultural and food supply chains that faced severe shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike that lasted from October 1 through October 3, 2024. agriculture sector, and the businesses, workers, and communities who support trade in U.S.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 15, 2024

In the not so distant past, the interconnectivity of supply chain logistics was made all too clear through parts availability shortages, back-ordered equipment, and stranded container traffic.

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Agricultural Economics Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When pricing and budgeting for the 2024 growing season begins, producers will notice fertilizer prices are significantly lower and returning to more normal levels. Budgeted Fertilizer Expenses Figure 1 shows the expense of a 180-70-70 corn fertilizer blend. Corn Fertilizer Expense, 180-70-70. calculations. calculations.

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DTN

AUGUST 1, 2023

DTN ® , continues to deliver market-leading data and intelligence to the agriculture sector with the introduction of EcoField data specifically engineered to support the rapidly growing sustainable agriculture space. The initial data set offers an instant view into field-level sustainable agriculture practices and inputs across 35 U.S.

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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

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At the same time, agriculture is a major contributor to the climate crisis, producing one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Seeds From Wild Crop Relatives Could Help Agriculture Weather Climate Change The hardy wild cousins of domesticated crops can teach us how to adapt to a hotter, more unpredictable future.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

With painful disruptions caused by fluctuating demand, shipping bottlenecks, and labor shortages, supply chains are becoming a new topic of conversation at dinner tables across the country. In the US, large-scale agriculture is dominated by a small handful of companies, which are consolidating even further due to recent mega-mergers.

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NASDA

JUNE 9, 2023

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. The main differentiators we typically see are “pesticide-free,” “locally grown,” “uses less water,” and “uses less fertilizer.” Competitive advantage also extends beyond yield rates.

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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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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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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Optimized use of agri-input resources via constant monitoring of precision agriculture using crop monitoring systems and smart agriculture practices can result in higher yields at a reduced cost of production. It can result in better visibility and traceability in agriculture supply chain from farm to fork.

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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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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. She draws a comparison to a similar occurrence during the pandemic.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. agriculture is projected to be down $55.61 Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA forecasts the U.S.

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Modern Farmer

JUNE 27, 2024

Sam Rudman, one of the first-year farmers of Friends Farm in Lafayette, Colorado, says covering a field with fertilizer shortly before 60-miles-per-hour winds started up was definitely one of his many “rookie mistakes” as a new farmer. Friends Farm is not technically located on agricultural land.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 25, 2023

So, what is the grain deal, and why is it so important to the global food supply chain? Anna Nagurney is an expert on supply chains, including those involving perishable products like food, and is co-chair of the board of directors overseeing the Kyiv School of Economics in Ukraine.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 28, 2023

Anticipated to impact over 50,000 companies , the new regulation will particularly affect the food and beverage industry , which heavily relies on agriculture — an industry known to be a major source of GHG emissions. Scope 1, 2, and 3 E missions – Why the Latter Matter to Food and Beverage Industry ?

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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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AGRIVI

JUNE 2, 2023

In recent years, sustainability has taken center stage, capturing the attention of all stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain. From food and beverage companies to agricultural supply chain companies and even farmers themselves, everyone is feeling the impact.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces. The societal cost, meaning the hidden costs associated with poor labor conditions such as child labor or unlivable wages, of our food supply chains is estimated at around $100 billion.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 21, 2023

Under the CSRD, companies will be held accountable for the social and environmental impacts resulting in a ctivities througho ut their supply chain and will be required to report on metrics such as resource use, GHG emissions, pollution, and working conditions for both upstream and downstream activities, wherever they may be in the world.

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AGRIVI

JULY 21, 2023

Real-time Insights into Crop Production Practices AGRIVI Farm Management Software (FMS) enables primarily agribusiness stakeholders to track various aspects of their agricultural operations, providing a comprehensive solution for managing and validating sustainable practices in alignment with upcoming ESG standards.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Catastrophe loomed everywhere I looked: in the dust bowls on the once-fertile plains of central Turkey, in the vanishing lakes of Mexico City, in the fetid cesspools outside the factory farms of North Carolina, in the disease-ravaged olive trees of Puglia, in the rapid wiping away of diverse food webs in every biome.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainable agriculture company Pivot Bio today announced that its sustainability program, N-OVATOR , has paid over $6 million to growers for implementing better nitrogen management practices since its launch in 2022. In total, the growers in this insetting partnership replaced over 10 million pounds of synthetic fertilizer.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The experience led him to start learning about regenerative agriculture and the benefits raising chickens could have for the soil fertility and sustainability of his nine acres. “I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 7, 2023

According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), one in ten people falls ill from eating unsafe food yearly. This includes aspects such as resource usage, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, labor conditions, and supply chain transparency.

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AGRIVI

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the fast-evolving landscape of agriculture, 2023 marked a pivotal year for AGRIVI as we continued to revolutionize the industry with our cutting-edge digital solutions. The post 2023 AGRIVI Product Recap: Digital Agriculture Solutions for the Entire Value Chain appeared first on AGRIVI.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The farmer] could be spraying with every insecticide, pesticide, fertilizer, and drive a big, stinky diesel truck into my city and sit outside idling for 20 minutes while he unloads all his plastic containers into my restaurant, right?” agriculture. says Rubba. percent [of U.S.

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Agwired

JANUARY 31, 2024

Agriculture technology innovator Terra Vera announced the launch of Brawndo TS, a portable system that utilizes the company’s proprietary biomimicry solutions for protecting crops and delivering nutrients – without harmful chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Don Beyer (D-Va.),

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Patrick Brown, who was named North Carolinas Small Farmer of the Year by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University this year, grows almost 200 acres of industrial hemp for both oil and fiber, and 11 acres and several greenhouses of vegetablesbeets, kale, radishes, peppers, okra, and bok choy.

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DTN

JANUARY 25, 2024

Calculating carbon emissions from agricultural practices is a topic that has been garnering a lot of attention recently, especially as end-users of ag products start examining the sustainability of their entire supply chain. Consumers would also see supply chain transparency. farmland.

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CalCAN

APRIL 6, 2023

This blog originally appeared here on the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) website, and is re-posted here with permission. CalCAN is a member of NSAC and played a part in developing the original version of the Agriculture Resilience Act. Farmers across the country are experiencing climate impacts as a crisis.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In Europe, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)—similar to the Farm Bill in the United States—governs most facets of the continent’s agricultural system, including financial assistance, environmental policy and the regulation of exports and imports. The drop in production is coupled with declining rates of farmers themselves.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

In addition, sustainability and regenerative agriculture also play an important role. This can include training in sustainable farming techniques, such as regenerative agriculture. They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. Access to credit.

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