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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Daily Yonder

MAY 14, 2024

The hard hat is a minor inconvenience for Sweetland, but is emblematic of a broader question that researchers have been studying on this farm: How can agricultural lands support both crops and solar panels without hurting the other’s bottom line? Massachusetts offers qualifying agrivoltaics projects a base compensation rate of $0.14

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NASDA

JULY 25, 2024

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has published >Olive Production Manual for Oil , a first-of-its-kind manual for U.S. It addresses hand pruning, irrigation management, nitrogen management, harvest timing, site selection, and testing. The 273-page manual is available for purchase.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

If the pawpaw’s greatest admirers have their way, it will also show the way forward for a localized approach to agriculture that operates outside of the mass-produced mainstream. Photo credit: Andrew Leahy, Horn Farm Center) Pawpaw’s Agricultural and Ecological Benefits The pawpaw is not only a part of Appalachian heritage.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 21, 2023

She came across an opening for pruning and weeding school gardens and other green spaces across New York City’s five boroughs. “I believe that urban agriculture can be a driver of equity—racial equity, economic equity, and environmental equity.” How can urban agriculture bring justice to the food system?

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Yet with California’s agricultural hub dominated by large-scale farms and commodity crops, he’s found a comfortable niche at his local farmers market. But the constant repetition of bending down to plant, weed and set up irrigation and looking up to prune trees and harvest fruit became taxing, she says. Kaʻinapu Cavasso agrees.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The farm also teaches local students about agriculture and conservation—and donates much of the fruits and vegetables it grows to people in need. Happy Goat’s humans also assist by doing some pruning to ensure that clearance extends to six vertical feet.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

Host Plants Susceptible to Woolly Aphid Infestations Woolly aphids are known for their broad diet and can infest various plants in both garden and agricultural settings. In agricultural settings, severe infestations can significantly affect fruit and vegetable production, leading to economic losses for farmers.

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Caff

MAY 1, 2023

After a very wet winter, attendees enjoyed the nice weather as they gathered in the orchard to discuss a novel mower prototype, pruning, and nematode management. Farmer James Chinchiolo introduces his farm and mission to connect people with agriculture.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Scientists from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service have been working with vines from Italy to develop a more cold-hardy kiwifruit. USDA reports on a study that shows that both vines grow vigorously, and received little pruning before bearing fruit.

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Civil Eats

MAY 21, 2024

Most farms there still use open-field agriculture—but this approach may not work for much longer in the new climate reality. More recently, we’ve been fascinated by and experimenting with syntropic agriculture.” As they prune, workers pile leaves and branches on the ground. Mexico has nearly 1.5

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Learning the art of affinage (the process of aging cheese), herd management like Maffie, or how to properly prune plants to encourage stem growth are experiences that students will “never get by learning in a classroom,” she says. Those who enter farming-adjacent careers will also be better equipped to make change.

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ATTRA

MARCH 12, 2024

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist I find great joy in incorporating green vegetables into my meals. Although cutting leaves may slow fruit production, it’s often a necessary part of plant pruning. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Geospatial surveying: Certus Mini can augment drone solutions by providing accurate positioning and attitude without weighing the system down.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Vincola Guaspari , located in Esprito Santo do Pinhal, So Paulo, is a shining example of agricultural innovation, transforming an old coffee farm into a dynamic estate known for producing exceptional wines, olives, and coffee.

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CalCAN

AUGUST 10, 2023

Christine Gemperle, almond farmer and CalCAN advisor recently drove to Sacramento from her orchard in Ceres to testify in support of equipment sharing and sustainable agriculture investments alongside CalCAN staff. Christine operates 135 acres of almonds with her brother in Stanislaus and Merced counties.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

13, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the much-anticipated 2022 Census of Agriculture data at nass.usda.gov/AgCensus and in their online searchable database, Quick Stats. Dr. Lewis brings over 30 years of invaluable experience in agricultural systems from around the world to her new role at OSA.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

Host Plants Susceptible to Woolly Aphid Infestations Woolly aphids are known for their broad diet and can infest various plants in both garden and agricultural settings. In agricultural settings, severe infestations can significantly affect fruit and vegetable production, leading to economic losses for farmers.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

The city of Atlanta’s Urban Agriculture Team partners with neighborhood residents, volunteers, community groups and nonprofit partners to manage the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill. Hundreds of volunteers take part in community work days and educational workshops on topics such as pruning fruit trees in winter.

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ATTRA

MAY 7, 2024

By Audrey Kolde, NCAT Agriculture Specialist Tea, a beverage enjoyed worldwide, is a subject of growing interest among specialty crop farmers in the Gulf South. Once you have your plants in the field, you’ll need to give them regular pruning and fertilization to ensure they grow well and produce optimal yields. the Camellia bush.

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Sustainable Food Trust

JUNE 5, 2024

At the beginning of the 21 st century, nomadic pastoralist cultures throughout the world are under siege, regarded as backward, and losing their ancestral pasture grounds to ‘development’, from mining and irrigated agriculture to green energy projects. While weeding the fields, the camels also fertilise them with their manure.

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Sustainable Food Trust

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It is still not fully open, but some agricultural permits have been granted and Atsas has obtained one. With landmines an ongoing threat in many parts of Cyprus, agriculture has only been allowed to return in pockets over the past decade or so. We are not breaking our backs – it’s not the Middle Ages. We have technology we can use.

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Caff

MAY 2, 2024

The compost created from ground-up walnut prunings and cover crop mowings. Photo by Miguel Alvarez) Franz elaborated that Heartwood is currently transitioning all their orchards to Organic, with a dedicated focus on soil health through experiments with cover cropping, composting, mowing practices, and livestock integration. [And]

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Farmbrite

JUNE 19, 2023

They also require regular watering, pruning and fertilizing throughout their lifespans so they don't die prematurely. your state land grant university likely has an agricultural extension program. You also want to prune them regularly so they stay healthy and productive throughout their life span. prepared for the long haul.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In January 2011, fresh off harvest season, Bajema traveled north to Olympia, walked past the grand columns of Washington’s neoclassical Capitol, and took a seat before the state House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Trying to advance ecological goals through regulations that favored agricultural systems proved ineffective.

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Modern Farmer

JULY 13, 2023

They’re well pruned. This story is part of ‘State of Abundance,’ a five-part series about California agriculture and climate change. Grapevines are very resilient,” he says. “I I can say from experience, they do not burn easily in most cases. There’s no dead wood, and the green leaves hold a certain amount of moisture.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 12, 2025

Elizabeth Henderson , farmer and co-chair, Interstate Council policy committee of the Northeast Organic Farming Association I came to know Joan through my work as an organic farmer and as one of the first to organize a CSA [community supported agriculture system]. Sharing the Harvest is a great place to start.

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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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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 28, 2025

Though black-tailed prairie dogs have a long-standing reputation as pests, their ingenious tunnel systems and industrious prairie pruning make them one of the Wests primary ecosystem engineers. Bison like to wallow in the dirt exposed by prairie dogs, and graze on the nutritious grass and plants that resprout after a prairie dog pruning.

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NASDA

JANUARY 16, 2025

Letter Dear Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar: We write in support of Brooke Leslie Rollins nomination to be the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rollins has been engaged in American agriculture since an early age, baling hay and raising livestock in Glen Rose, Texas.

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NASDA

MARCH 10, 2025

Letter Dear Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar: We write you today in support of Luke Lindbergs nomination to be the next Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture. agriculture. Lindberg has been a proponent of using trade to strengthen U.S.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 5, 2025

Its a community-supported agriculture program that furthers a larger purpose: its a training ground for refugee and immigrant women. As the women plant, prune and prep vegetable boxes for subscribers, they ease into the many skills needed to enter the workforce. But MAKE Projects isnt just a farm or cafe.

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