Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient. But plasticulture, or the use of plastic products in agriculture, also comes with a wide range of known problems.

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Smith and Wyden and Ranking Members Neal and Crapo: The undersigned organizations, representing a broad swath of the American agriculture supply chain, urge you to pass a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) as soon as possible this year. agriculture – from business to farmers and consumers.

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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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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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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” No longer did she speak about saving the environment or using fewer chemicals: Now, she said, “We want to start a revolution in the agri-supply chain.” Gone are the nervous laughs and apprehension.

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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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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The food traceability technology market is fundamental to improving food safety, providing a method of tracking, tracing, and documenting the journey of food items through the supply chain. Long and complex supply chains lead to a lack of visibility which presents more risks of food-borne illnesses, such as E.

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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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Food Tank

JULY 24, 2024

Advocacy organizations including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) worry that the ruling will limit the ability of federal agencies in the U.S. to effectively respond to challenges facing the country’s food and agriculture systems. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.

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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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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In some ways, those implications have been positive, raising the bar on renewable energy and making substantial gains in recycling , the accessibility of organic food and reduced dependence on pesticides. Many of those endeavors may have implications for Walmart and its supply chain.

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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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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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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Paradigms in Agriculture A paradigm can be described as the lens through which you see the world. Are you satisfied with the current situation in the agricultural industry? Taking the next step Todays agricultural system is very efficient but very unstable. It shapes how you think and how you respond to events around you.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Agriculture is inherently risky, with farmers and agribusinesses constantly facing uncertainties related to weather. Such risks include pests, diseases, fluctuating market prices, and supply chain disruptions and more. Similarly, digital agricultural insurance has become more accessible due to ICT advancements.

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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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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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Caff

DECEMBER 23, 2021

But while the world watched as engineers scrambled to remove this gargantuan threat to a multi-billion dollar supply chain, CAFF was back home planting seeds for local resilience. While the plight of that oversized boat and its 20,000 shipping containers did finally come to an end, our country’s supply chain woes have not.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As for Churchill’s plan to raise bacteria in caves, it’s back in the form of journalist George Monbiot’s plan for curing “agricultural sprawl” and feeding the billions: calories will once again be plucked out of the air, as Scandinavian labs use electricity and “precision fermentation” to transform bacteria into gray protein pancakes.

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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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Caff

MARCH 23, 2021

Agricultural Solutions to the Climate Crisis ($1.135 billion) — Sustainable agricultural solutions to slow the impacts of climate change and reduce pollution; strategies that reduce wildfire risk and invest in farmland conservation to keep our farms viable and resilient; compost infrastructure to build healthy soils; groundwater sustainability.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Fertile agricultural soils should be used to grow diverse, nutritious crops for humans.

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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. percent [of U.S.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small made her inaugural visit to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to see firsthand the ways the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is using the federal agency’s funding to advance programs, research and scholarships.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

And because they grow quickly with minimal resources—and without herbicides or pesticides—scientists point to their potential to help bolster nutritional security, hedge against disruptions in the food supply chain and even generate fresh produce on long-term space missions.

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The Equation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Laboring outdoors on the front lines of the climate crisis, farmworkers face disproportionate impacts from extreme weather: recent research from the National Institutes of Health found agricultural workers are 35 times more likely to die from heat than other workers. billion for research and education in 2022 alone.

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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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AGRIVI

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Although a processed product, e.g. pickled cucumbers, or tomato sauce, has labels that indicate the additives added during processing, or the nutritive levels of the products, they do not give information about how those cucumbers or tomatoes were treated, produced, and if there are residues of pesticides still contained in the product.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Since 2017, the company has embedded retail best practices to extend freshness and reduce waste in its operations, and Gotham Greens' planet-forward agricultural production methods support the grocer's mission to create a sustainable food system.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug. Ceres Imaging announced its rebranding to Ceres AI.

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Agwired

JUNE 28, 2024

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art USDA grape research facility on the Cornell AgriTech campus. View the full conference schedule here.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A recent report by McKinsey revealed that while Africa has large amounts of untapped agricultural land that could be used to increase production, much of this land is in unreachable areas. Yet, Egypt is not the only country leading in the race for controlled environment agriculture growth.

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Cold plasma technology has established uses in traditional outdoor agriculture, but its uses have not been explored in indoor agriculture until recently. One of the main pain points of indoor agriculture is the massive amount of energy it takes to run CEA operations. Two workers inspect plants in a vertical farm.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

With over 20 years of experience working in all facets of agriculture, Agritecture’s Lead Agronomist, David Ceaser , adds that “many people think that vertical farms are inherently safer than conventional farms regarding food safety - but this is not automatically the case. Learn more about Planted Detroit in this exclusive interview.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Urbanization brings with it a host of challenges, one of which is ensuring a sustainable food supply for growing populations. With limited available land and the increasing distance between rural farms and urban centers, traditional agricultural methods face constraints. So, what are the foremost farms currently growing in this region?

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 3, 2024

Mark Brooks, FMC VENTURES Mark Brooks, Managing Director, FMC VENTURES: “My supervillain is ScorchedFarm, who exposes the vulnerabilities of modern agriculture in the face of climate change. He manipulates weather patterns to bring on drought and extreme temperatures, summons pests that are resistant to pesticides, and degrades the soil.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 11, 2023

NSAC members had the opportunity to participate in plenary, breakout, and panel sessions around key campaign priorities including Climate and Agriculture, the Farm Safety Net, and Resilient Local and Regional Food Systems, engage in racial equity caucusing, and solidify commitments for grassroots action. They also have a farm stand.

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