Food Politics
APRIL 10, 2024
The headline caught my eye: 5 dead and over 100 hospitalized from recalled Japanese health supplements The supplement is benikoji. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had been selling benikoji products for years, with a million packages sold over the past three fiscal years, but a problem crept up with the supplements produced in 2023. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said it produced 18.5 tons of benikoji last year.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 10, 2024
Once the snow is gone, it’s time to assess how the fall-seeded crops have fared. For much of Ontario, they not only did well, they’re already growing like weeds! For some areas of the province, the winter wheat crop is as much as five days ahead of the 10-year average. That’s where we start with. Read More Once the snow is gone, it’s time to assess how the fall-seeded crops have fared.
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AgriLife Today
APRIL 10, 2024
New study details long-sought mechanisms and structures Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise. In response, scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife Research are elucidating the ways that bacteria-infecting viruses disarm these pathogens and ushering in the possibility of novel treatment methods.
Modern Farmer
APRIL 10, 2024
What is the “right” approach to meat? There’s no doubt that industrial animal agriculture carries a laundry list of sins; greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water pollution and labor rights abuses are just a few examples. But there’s also evidence that some regenerative grazing practices can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health and—possibly—sequester carbon.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Bryce Driver, 29, of Americus, Ga., died from a heart attack the day before Easter. The community rallied to support his wife and newborn twins.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
In an effort to prevent domestic cattle from being exposed to Bovine Influenza A Virus (BIAV), 17 states have restricted cattle imports from states where the virus has infected dairy cows.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
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Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack implied that China may be favoring Brazilian corn and soybeans in retaliation.
Ohio State University
APRIL 10, 2024
COLUMBUS OH, A policy brief just released by The C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy attempts to answer the question of why some rural communities thrive and others might lag behind by examining two rural-Ohio success stories: Holmes and Mercer Counties. Both Holmes and Mercer Counties have fared better than the average rural Ohio or rural U.S., even though both counties faced structural disadvantages.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Family Farm Success: Family farms reap the benefit when the next generation builds skills and experience through off-farm work and development programs.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology student Skyler Nix shares passion for nature Skyler Nix, a sophomore in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, is a passionate advocate for conservation and biodiversity. Nix’s decision to study at the College was based on a deep-rooted love for nature established at.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Referencing Bovine Influenza A Virus will help distinguish disease between species.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
The law aims to increase reporting requirements and impose harsher penalties for violations related to foreign ownership of agricultural land.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Texas strawberry season started early. The first berries to come out of the field were large and sweet and in excellent condition. Learn more, plus the latest crop and weather report.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
Grains end mixed trading weather and gearing up for production numbers from USDA and Conab. Mark Schultz, Northstar Commodity says livestock set back with the equities, with a bearish key reversal in hogs.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Seven associations contributed to over 130 nonprofits and other entities.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
Along with too much moisture, high numbers of corn flea beetles are posing an early-season concern. Ferrie advises checking your Stewart’s wilt bacteria rating on hybrids. There's no treatment option for infected corn.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
The spring wildfire season is upon the Southwest. Learn ways to protect homes and neighborhoods ahead of the fire.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
Beyond a few marketing strategies or providing a unique product for a niche market, sustainable practices offer opportunity in what looks to be another low-priced period in the grain markets.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at the finalized emission regulations issued by the EPA in late March.
Agricultural Biodiversity
APRIL 10, 2024
A couple of quick announcements today that I don’t want to get lost in Nibbles. First, there’s an International Conference on Agrobiodiversity going on in Nepal. I just found out about it, but it’s hybrid, so you can still join. Second, if you’re an expert on potatoes or sweet potatoes, consider taking this survey from CIP.
West Texas Livestock
APRIL 10, 2024
There is one constant in the livestock industry: If you have animals, you will have to build a fence. Fencing is a barrier to keeping your animals where you want them and keeping predators out. It has been said that good fences make good neighbors, and that is undoubtedly true. As a responsible animal caretaker, […] The post How to choose a stunning fence the right way appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Sustainable Food Trust
APRIL 10, 2024
We now all well know how plastic is devastating our seas, but we’re only beginning to realise how damaging it is to our soils and how widely used and poorly disposed of it is in farming. In 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) published a major report on plastic use in farming. It opened the door on the global scale of farm plastics and pinpointed the root of the problem – currently, farm plastics have only a barely viable end-of-life plan, and the vast majority of these plastics ar
AgriLife Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Event will include ranch tour, producer panel, discussions and workshops The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s spring Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day will be held on April 26 in San Angelo from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Livestock Guardian Dogs, LGD, are utilized to protect livestock from predation. The event will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife. Read More → The post Livestock Guardian Dog Field Day is set for April 26 in San Angelo appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Sustainable Food Trust
APRIL 10, 2024
After taking part in last month’s Big Plastic Count, the SFT’s Isabel Eaton felt prompted to explore our over-reliance on plastic-wrapped produce. Here, Isabel explains how this material is ending up in our seas and soils as well as our bodies, and how and where to shop for plastic-free alternatives. Our food system has a big plastic problem. The material is present from field to fork, but it’s in supermarkets where – confronted by aisle after aisle of plastic-wrapped goods – the scale of the is
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
The Corporate Transparency act requires small business entities to file online reports disclosing information about their beneficial owners.
USDA Blog
APRIL 10, 2024
For many American farms, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. The Robison and Stennes family orchards combined equal more than 200 years of growing apples in Washington.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Kansas soybean farmers are inching their planting dates earlier and earlier.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism collaboration with Destination Bryan results in unique event While visitors from the local community, throughout Texas and beyond came to the Solar Eclipse Watch Party at Lake Walk in Bryan on April 8 to see a once-in-a-lifetime natural occurrence, what they didn’t see was the astronomical amount of.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Stop the spread of alfalfa weevils this spring with these tips for spraying or harvesting.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 10, 2024
Texas Master Wellness program appreciates volunteers for reaching and engaging their communities To celebrate National Volunteer Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is recognizing and celebrating the impact created every day by volunteers across the state. Andy Crocker, AgriLife Extension senior program specialist, gerontology and health, started his professional career with AgriLife Extension in.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Prairie Farmer Master Farmers advise the next generation to pay attention to margins, get involved, keep good records and find a mentor to navigate the year ahead.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
Grains are mixed Wednesday with a wheat rally supporting corn, but soybeans fall. Tomm Pfitzenmaier, Summit Commodity Brokerage, says its more than report positioning.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
When upgrading and expanding grain storage, take time to consider what end results you want.
Far Eastern Agriculture
APRIL 10, 2024
A new white paper from Berry Global outlines the solution to finding an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films for fresh food applications PVC has been the material of choice for many years for fresh food applications thanks to its many protective and presentation benefits. However, its complex composition makes it difficult to recycle and if even minute amounts of the material are processed with other polymers, it can render the other recyclates unusable.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 10, 2024
Increased yield potential exists, but so do perils such as late frosts.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 10, 2024
AgDay Market Now: Mark Schultz Says There's One Change USDA Could Make in Thursday's Report to Rally Corn and Beans apiuser Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:21
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