Agric4profits

MARCH 6, 2025

Agricultural development can be seen as an indicator of determining the extent of development of a country.

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Food Tank

APRIL 9, 2025

When land conversion is included, shrimp aquaculture emissions can surpass those of beef production. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), shrimp aquaculture is a leading cause of mangrove destruction, water pollution, and depletion of wild shrimp stocks. According to the U.N. Tran and his team seek to address these challenges.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its IFAD Research Series, released a report, Overweight and obesity in LMICs in rural development and food systems , along with a literature review.

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ATTRA

MARCH 17, 2025

This video presentation explores the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, demonstrating how AI can enhance farming practices at any scale. The video covers practical applications for everyday farmers and gardeners, as well as high-tech innovations like spectral drones for large-scale operations.

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NASDA

JANUARY 31, 2024

News Article The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to congratulate three staff members on their recent promotions. Stephanie joined the NASDA team in December 2022 as the associate director of public policy where she focused on issues related to agricultural labor, conservation, animal disease and climate.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Every day at COP29 here in Baku has a theme to spark discussion and guide action, and today’s is Food, Water and Agriculture. And food and agriculture systems must be part of any big-picture solution. 10:30AM–12:00PM @ the IICA Pavilion: “Food and Agriculture Day.” Today’s the big day! Register HERE.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The GRAS stamp is a long-overdue validation, he said, of kavas importance to Hawaiian agriculture and identity. The rise of plantation agriculture uprooted Native communities, replacing local food systems with sprawling sugarcane and pineapple fields. Yet by the 19th century, kava was headed toward obscurity. And in the U.S.,

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 8, 2024

On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. Photo credit: Reana Kovalcik.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera With spring on the horizon, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a number of funding opportunities for sustainable agriculture. The program supports local, state, and regional partnerships that create opportunities for beginning farmers to learn and develop business and farm production skills.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ETA-2023-0003 – Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States Administrator Pasternak: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Photo Credit: USDA The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $33.5 This latest announcement of funds for 113 projects across 43 states is a part of the Agricultural Marketing Service’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) and is funded by a combination of mandatory funds from the farm bill and annual appropriations.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 6, 2025

Agrarian reform and rural development should be strengthened and supported by further improvements in the current system of international economic relations. This will help overcome protectionist policies, market distortions in production inputs and technology, inadequate technical cooperation, and insufficient resource flows.

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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

NASDA represents the commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the state departments of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 U.S. State departments of agriculture are responsible for a wide range of programs, with agricultural trade promotion among our many priorities. agriculture. agriculture. territories.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to address emerging agricultural issues, instead requiring USDA to receive Congressional approval for any use of the CCC.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

agriculture- and natural resource-based commodity products. Checkoffs were established at the urging of the producers of their respective product. Department of Agriculture (USDA). agriculture and natural resources producers. Specifically, we wish to raise concerns with Amendment #1097 as submitted by Sen.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Turning a Concept into a Product A small local houseplant business contacted Soil Cycle because they wanted a soil amendment that could hold nutrients and water while having a fluffy texture for potted succulents. After doing some research, Lewis learned about biochar and found a partner in Bad Goat Forest Products. What is Biochar?

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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. For example, within the U.S.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Víctor Manuel Villalobos Arámbula, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development for Mexico, shared insight into the current landscape of agriculture in Mexico. Mexico is collaborating with the United States Department of Agriculture and U.S. Climate Change Conference, H.E

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Letter Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Jeffries: The undersigned agricultural organizations are deeply invested in the well-being of our rural and agricultural communities, and we write today to urge you to prioritize and support the swift passage of a bipartisan farm bill this year.

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Agwired

MARCH 12, 2025

campaign has returned for the 2025 planting and growing season to promote proper stewardship efforts around the safe usage of crop protection products. Since its 2019 inception, the campaign has educated growers and applicators about best management practices when using neonicotinoid products in both agricultural and urban settings.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2025

By Audrey Kolde , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist My experience in farming started at the hand-tool scale. However, mechanization and technology like tractors offer women the chance to broaden their opportunities in agriculture. This economic freedom allows women to become successful agricultural entrepreneurs.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

4368, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. Checkoffs were established at the urging of the producers of their respective product. Department of Agriculture (USDA). agriculture and natural resources producers.

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ATTRA

APRIL 8, 2024

Explore the incredible potential of mushrooms and discover additional streams of income that mushroom production can offer! This video was also produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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Food Tank

MARCH 20, 2024

New African Society (NAS), a youth-led Sierra Leone-based organization, is working for the development of self-sufficient communities to alleviate generations of poverty within the country. Bangura views seed banking as a multi-layered strategy that increases equitable opportunities within agriculture while retaining cultural integrity.

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ProAg

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

ethanol production is ramping up in tandem with falling stock prices. According to Iowa State’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development, lower corn prices and solid demand are driving the production frenzy. The post Ethanol Production Ramps Up After Labor Day Frenzy appeared first on ProAg.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

2740-23 – NPRM Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections Chief Nimick: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Tyler is joining the NCAT team as a Carbon Farm Planner and will be working on our “Building Soil, Building Equity” project, as well as contributing to the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program.

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ATTRA

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Luz Ballesteros Gonzalez, NCAT Agriculture Specialist When will it rain again? This blog is produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development. How much will it rain? ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Soil health, the restoration of local ecosystems, and the use of organic methods combine to create a healthy, productive farm. Sustainable farming leads to increased food production, and increased food production leads to sustainable agribusinesses. Family farmers are the backbone of rural communities.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2024

On February 27, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26 million available in competitive grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. Eastern Time via www.grants.gov.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, in the lead-up to COP27, the biggest global convening on climate change, many groups worked to call attention to the fact that governments and businesses were not doing nearly enough to address food and agriculture in their plans to tackle the crisis.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

By October 1, Congress will need to fund the government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and determine how to extend ( again ) the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The complicated and unique FY2024 appropriations process was a product of the times. Commonly referred to as the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA, P.L.

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ATTRA

APRIL 24, 2024

Michigan’s Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program , a partnership among Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, announced funding for four research and outreach projects. Each of the new projects is funded at roughly $1.25

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Beginning with the start of FY2024 on October 1, funding for the federal government will – absent a continuing resolution (CR) – expire, as will the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill. So what, exactly, would a government shutdown mean for agriculture?

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