DTN

JULY 24, 2023

As discussions around sustainably grown grain become more prominent, it raises the question, “What qualifies it as sustainably grown?” It’s a question that has multiple answers since the current sustainable grain market is segmented, with multiple programs initiating their own certification requirements.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Banners are hung, grain samples are on display, and a voice over a megaphone invites the crowd’s attention. Pearl millet is a small, round grain that feeds vast swaths of sub-Saharan Africa. The seedball caravan has arrived. They’re speaking to thousands of people about this unassuming little item.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Most folks and organizations are aligned on the need to protect and support soil health, which can in turn improve carbon sequestration, crop yield potential, water infiltration and retention and reduce erosion. The farm uses renewable energy for its water system and brooder, which keeps the baby ducks warm.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

These severe conditions have a tremendous impact on our food system, affecting everything from crop yields to working conditions on farms. An Ancient Grain Made New Again: How Sorghum Could Help U.S.

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Cropaia

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Crop rotation is a common agronomic practice that involves the systematic sequencing of different crops in a specific field over several seasons. This technique aims to enhance soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yield. The post Crop Rotation first appeared on Cropaia.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

ERW companies collect the rock powder, sometimes milling it further to reduce the grain size. Prevost talks about improved pH, micro-nutrients and crop yields in his work with farmers rather than saving the planet. Then they truck it to farms, where it is used in place of ag lime.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. This includes removing all treated seed left in containers and equipment used to handle harvested grain.

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DTN

JANUARY 29, 2024

Producers who invest in technology to prove credentials on this topic may beat their competition – the first grain growers to master this will be in high demand. The great news is sustainable agriculture is making its way into U.S. policy and regulations – with support available to encourage progress.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. If Walmart does that, it goes against every grain of their corporate culture.”

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

He planted wheat and other grains directly into the meadows and relied solely on rainfall for much of his acreage. While he claims most of the barley grew naturally from the seeds of last year’s crop, the adjusters questioned his intentions. Crabtree had a lower pea yield, which he attributes to the drought. “It

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 10, 2024

Previous research has shown that row covers can have a positive impact on cucurbit crop yields by providing a barrier to insect pests. Their project focused on using row covers and introduced pollinators to control cucurbit pests, optimize cucurbit flower pollination, and increase cucurbit crop yields.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A review from earlier this year found that only a third of published studies in which researchers compared fields that were cover-cropped with those that weren’t reported significant gains in soil carbon. And a study published last month illustrated one major reason why farmers may be reluctant to plant cover crops.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

GRAIN , International GRAIN partners with small-scale farmers and social movements across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to promote community-driven, biodiversity-focused food systems. Central to its mission is promoting gender equity, with women comprising more than half its membership and taking on increasing leadership roles.

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Evidence shows there are no significant yield losses from planting seeds without neonic coatings. After five years and a 95 percent drop in the use of neonic-coated seeds, there have been no reported impacts on crop yields. And they emphasize the need for seed coatings as insurance against crop loss.

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