Food Politics

MARCH 13, 2024

A recent opinion piece in the Washington Post explains why the FDA should establish front-of-package nutrition labeling here and now: These countries are doing nutrition labels the right way Christina Roberto, Alyssa Moran, and Kelly Brownell contrast the “ stop signs you’ll see in Mexico, the Nutri-Score system used in France, or the Health Star Ratings in New Zealand” with the current lack of a system like those in the United States.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2024

Edible bean breeders have a lot of boxes to check when developing new varieties. From yield and maturity to quality and end use market considerations, breeders need to develop varieties that flourish in the field and also please palates when they appear on dinner plates. On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Edible Bean School, Hensall Co-op. Read More Edible bean breeders have a lot of boxes to check when developing new varieties.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2017, Larry Stone heard whispers about construction taking place near his home in Clayton County, Iowa. A retired photographer, Stone pulled up to the site, located around 20 miles away from where he lives, and began taking photos. “A guy came roaring up on his little ATV and said, ‘Hey, what are you doing?’” Stone recalled recently. His curiosity eventually landed Stone a tour of the project: Walz Energy, a joint venture between a cattle-feeding operation and an energy company.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2024

It won’t be long before planters and seeders are rolling for #plant24, but some areas will be well ahead of others, like southern Ontario. The mild winter has certainly got many thinking about field passes. From nitrogen and sulphur applications, to manure, and even maybe some early planting, wheels are turning. And with that comes. Read More It won’t be long before planters and seeders are rolling for #plant24, but some areas will be well ahead of others, like southern Ontario.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In the West, automation is geared toward smaller, driverless equipment. In the Midwest, major manufacturers have introduced their largest horsepower combines and tractors yet, all with autonomous capabilities.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife Research soil and crop scientists are exploring and discovering the possibilities for industrial hemp production in Texas.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In a year with razor-thin margins, at best, corn and soybean growers can use a variety of new technology and tried-and-true agronomic tools to score higher yields this season.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

LEAD Comment: A Nebraska LEAD graduate and Sandhills beef producer talks about his efforts to help the state find property tax relief for landowners.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 13, 2024

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory prepares for increased testing The post Livestock respiratory issues expected following Panhandle wildfires appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

Putting a fish net on a top of a concrete tank is necessary because it serves as a way of protecting the fish against predators like hawk, frog, toad etc in any

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

David Jordan and Rick Brandenburg, of North Carolina State University Extension researched foliar insecticides' impact on cucumber beetle.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Corn & soybeans end steady after hitting chart resistance. But Don Roose, U.S. Commodities, says they're adding risk premium. Wheat fell with China cancelling French wheat. Live cattle make new highs as hogs stall.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Large carryout weighs on prices, but watch weather, more weather and fund trades that could spark upside potential.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

While fishes are still in the concrete fish tanks (concrete fish pond), it is not advisable to drain the water completely in an attempt to change their water.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Vitamin A deficiency can have many symptoms in young calves. They can range from weakness to a dampened immune system.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

AgDay TV Markets Now: Don Roose, U.S. Commodities says grain markets have priced in the most bearish news and are adding risk premium. However, what will it take to get corn over $4.50 and soybeans over $12?

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

For Midsouth growers Hardwick Planting Co., applied technology can create big impacts on-farm.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

AgDay TV Markets Now: Don Roose, U.S. Commodities says grain markets have priced in the most bearish news and are adding risk premium. However, what will it take to get corn over $4.50 and soybeans over $12?

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association president talks herbicide regulations, tractor pulls and hard conversations.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 13, 2024

Providing a feed supplement to cattle that are grazing in certain areas is expected, and for good reason. Cattle often cannot get enough from just rangelands to meet their nutritional requirements. Producers have many choices when it comes to feeding supplements. However, it is best to be careful when deciding what supplements to use. Food […] The post How to make the best cattle feed supplement plan possible appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) of fish farming is such that water being used in the pond is recycled. For instance rather than flushing out dirty water, the water is passed through a system that will sieve out the dirt from the water and then the same water is returned back into the pond for use by the fish.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

The project looks to balance soil health with grapevine production and vineyard profitability.

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USDA Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Now that the 2022 Census of Agriculture data are available, we can take a closer look at updated agricultural statistics in U.S. regions, states and counties.

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Agriculture Agriculture 86

Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Take a look through the slideshow that includes exhibitors, puppies and award winners.

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Farming Farming 116

Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

Often times most fish farmers ask “ must I cover a concrete fish tank with something to provide shades on my fish farm?

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Farming Farming 98

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Phase 1 of the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy targets local and regional trucking operations, first- and last-mile delivery, and port drayage, gradually moving towards accommodating long-haul trucking.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

Pistol shrimp are blind and mostly inhabit oyster reefs, coral reefs, and seagrass belonging to the family Alpheidae.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Experts say ADM needs more than a nutritional revamp to fix the $8 billion wipeout.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 13, 2024

Well ideally, before they are weaned, young ruminant animals are supposed to be given enough milk by the mother.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 13, 2024

Lege plans to ramp up cotton evaluation trials from the High Plains to Central Texas Ken Lege, Ph.D., hit the ground running as the new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service cotton specialist at Lubbock. On his first and second day on the job, he spoke at producer meetings before he even had the keys to. Read More → The post New AgriLife Extension specialist tackles water issues in the nation’s cotton patch appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

SCO indemnities are determined by losses at the county level, not based on individual farm-level losses.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

Grains see early pressure with profit taking, farmer selling. Wheat sees pressure from lower Russian wheat prices. Cattle extend gains. Hogs see profit taking, hedge pressure. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures, has more.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Before you head to the field this spring, take a few minutes to check your tires.

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Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 13, 2024

As SFT’s policy director, you will usually find me focused on the latest government or corporate developments. This doesn’t leave much time to get my boots on the ground and hands in the soil. But, when I discovered the new Roots to Regeneration (R2R) programme, I knew I’d found the ultimate space to explore and deepen my understanding of regenerative transformation (in my spare time, not work!

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

Could the coming strong winds sweep away last vestiges of winter?

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Farming First

MARCH 13, 2024

A multi-generation family business in Brazil is adopting sustainable intensification to protect the lands against deforestation. The post Deforestation: A Brazilian Farm’s Success Story Protecting the Forest appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 13, 2024

25 years of improved cotton production: What has changed?

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