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The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec. 19, informing the minister of the associations withdrawal from the governments SAS advisory committee.
Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture supported the draft of H.R. 10445, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 and sent a letter of support to the House of Representatives.
The NSAC staff retreat in West Virginia Theres no such thing as a quiet year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress we have made toward building a more resilient and equitable farm and food system. Amidst endless delays in Congress, a noisy election cycle, and major natural disasters that affected farmers nationwide, NSAC continued to do what we do best: advocate for better federal food an
Letter Dear Mr. President: Our members represent a broad collection of the agricultural and food supply chains that faced severe shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike that lasted from October 1 through October 3, 2024. While the strike duration was only 3 days, the impact was felt for a much longer period. Approximately a week in advance of the strike, most U.S. agricultural container shipments to the ports were embargoed to help prevent a backlog and it took weeks afte
Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Besides the sun, irrigation, and nutrients become the most basic requirements for plant growth and development. Implementing the following practices can increase the efficient use of nutrients in your farm or growing system. The higher the efficiency, the fewer nutrients lost and better environmental and economic outcomes.
Applications are due January 31, 2025. The Fruit Guys Community Fund is accepting applications from small U.S. farms for grants up to $5,000. For-profit operations less than 250 acres that have been in business at least two years are eligible to apply, as are agricultural nonprofits that have been in operation for at least three years. Projects that promote sustainable practices and community impact are prioritized.
Winter is upon us and that creates a special need for weather information for farmers, especially in high value crops like fruits, vegetables and nursery. To learn how the Agricultural Weather Information Service (AWIS) creates extra weather information and forecasting I spoke to Karl Harker, Vice-President for Operations for AWIS. I asked him about any information he’d like to share and what the company offers.
The capacity of bacteria to spread disease across the Plant Kingdom may be much more widespread than previously suspected, according to new analysis. John Innes Centre researchers took a comparative evolutionary approach, using the diversity of Pseudomonas syringae bacteria, to determine how this pathogen infects distantly related plants. In experiments, researchers in the team of Dr Phil Carella.
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The capacity of bacteria to spread disease across the Plant Kingdom may be much more widespread than previously suspected, according to new analysis. John Innes Centre researchers took a comparative evolutionary approach, using the diversity of Pseudomonas syringae bacteria, to determine how this pathogen infects distantly related plants. In experiments, researchers in the team of Dr Phil Carella.
As 2024 comes to a close, we’ve tallied the numbers to reveal the most read blogs on the PlantwisePlus Blog this yearplus a few firm favourites! Our most read blogs cover crop pest guides, digital tools, and biocontrols for invasive species, highlighting the impactful work we do with smallholder farmers, policymakers, and communities. Did any… The post Most read blogs of 2024 appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.
Registration is open now for the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE July 21-23, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. Connect with the ag tech and retailer community in Des Moines, the heart of agriculture, for 2.5 days of inspiration, innovation, and strategies to take your business to the next level. Register before December 31 to save over $150. AGCO Corporation , a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, celebrated the grand opening of the AGCO T
While many impacts of Debby, Helene, Milton, and other tropical systems have already been documented by extension agents, media, and insurers, more impacts are still being identified. Here are a couple of stories that describe some new impacts I have not seen before.
Biotechnology company, Qi Biodesign recently announced the completion of its million dollar Series A funding round to pioneer next-gen genome editing technologies The company has raised a total of US$75mn across its Seed, Series Pre-A , and Series A stages. Qi Biodesign has already achieved significant milestones in product development, including receiving two biosafety certificates for gene-edited plants (high oleic acid soybean and powdery mildew disease-resistant wheat) by the China Ministry
USDA announced that it is awarding Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) grants in Maine and California to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain and strengthen local and regional food systems. This awarded funding is part of the $420 million available nationwide through the RFSI grant program. In Maine, five funded projects will support buckwheat processing, grain extrusion, kelp processing, and shelf-stable products from Maine ingredients.
Ag Marketing IQ: Three factors could spark a run up in grain prices on the 2025 futures market: USDA lowers yield numbers, exports outpace expectations and dry weather damps down yields in South America.
The latest seasonal outlooks for temperature and precipitation were issued today. They still show the likely impact of the La Nina that is expected to be declared any time now.
Ag Marketing IQ: Futures prices are weighed down by global ending stocks bigger than U.S. production this year and record harvest expectations in Brazil.
The swath of rain that feel across parts of the region produced a significant decrease in drought conditions in the past week, with the coverage of area that are officially in drought decreasing from 52% to 26% of the area.
Washington State University Extension released Food Hub Adaptation: A Case Study of Local Inland Northwest CooperatiReve Foods , a free, 15-page publication on an established food hub in eastern Washington. In this case study, farmers and providers interested in starting or improving a food hub can learn about hub economics, facilities, policies, products, planning, and more.
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; Korey Peters of Randolph, Man.; Daryl Fransoo of Glaslyn, Sask.; and Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta. Then hear from eastern agronomist Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada!
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Washington, DC, December 19, 2024 On Thursday afternoon, reporting indicated that House Republicans had reached a partisan internal agreement on a deal to fund the government that includes disaster relief and a clean farm bill extension, but lacks other key priorities.
Down the Road: In our e-newsletter and through the pages of Nebraska Farmer, weve had some interesting stops and unique adventures to write about in 2024.
Letter Dear President-elect Trump: Congratulations on your election victory. Our members represent a broad collection of the agricultural and food supply chains that faced severe shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike that lasted from October 1 through October 3, 2024. While the strike duration was only 3 days, the impact was felt for a much longer period.
A federal judge has said no to the proposed $25 billion purchase of Albertsons by Kroger. This is a win for the Federal Trade Commission and for consumers faced with store closures and higher prices almost certainly expected as a result of the merger. U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson agreed in the ruling that the merger was likely to remove direct competition between the two grocers, which would make it unlawfulAlbertsons shares were down around 2.2% on Tuesday afternoon.
Agtech company Pivot Bio has announced a new strategic distribution partnership with Hefty Seed Company , one of the largest independent ag retailers in the U.S. with a network of 49 retail locations in 10 states. Beginning in 2025, PROVEN 40 , a microbial nitrogen source powered by Pivot Bios patented gene-edited technology, will be available at all Hefty Seed Co. locations.
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