Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
Monday, U.S. ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” label requirements as it relates to several products, including beef and pork. Though voluntary, the rule is as restrictive — or more — than the mandatory country of origin labeling (mCOOL) requirements that spawned years and years of trade disputes.
Food Politics
MARCH 12, 2024
The FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes. FDA intends to consider exercising its enforcement discretion for the following qualified health claims: “Eating yogurt regularly, at least 2 cups (3 servings) per week, may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. FDA has concluded that there is limited information supporting this claim.
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Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
Clubroot is a persistent, destructive, soil-borne disease of canola that lurks in soil waiting to be carried by equipment, boots, wheels, or even wind to a new field. First found in an Alberta canola field over 20 years ago, clubroot is now found in each of the Prairie Provinces and some of the northern American. Read More Clubroot is a persistent, destructive, soil-borne disease of canola that lurks in soil waiting to be carried by equipment, boots, wheels, or even wind to a new field.
NASDA
MARCH 12, 2024
At NASDA’s Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., participants received a briefing on February 6 about our NASDA-NASS partnership, enumerator activities, the latest data releases, and accessing NASS data, reports, and tools. Notable attendees included Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse, New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture Shawn Jasper, NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer, and NASS Associate Administrator Joe Parsons.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
In agriculture, we love to hate on acronyms and buzzwords, but like many things that become a daily part of our lives, some words — and the topic they represent — are worth getting past the initial dislike and really diving in to what a particular idea or topic could mean for the farm business. Read More In agriculture, we love to hate on acronyms and buzzwords, but like many things that become a daily part of our lives, some words — and the topic they represent — are worth getting past the init
Daily Yonder
MARCH 12, 2024
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s lawsuit last month against a large dairy farm over alleged labor abuses, including millions of dollars in unpaid wages, was unusual in more than one way. It was his office’s first wage theft lawsuit against a dairy farm. And it put a spotlight on another issue that’s widespread but rarely addressed: substandard housing for immigrant dairy workers.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
What’s going on in your grain bin? That’s the question GSI intends to answer with its new GrainVue system — technology it says will take the guesswork out of managing grain. From inside the grain bin, the technology provides up-to-date moisture and temperature data, as well as inventory levels. It also gathers and analyzes site. Read More What’s going on in your grain bin?
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Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
It’s a frustrating problem farmers face when stacking bales — you need a few more inches of loader range to stack that bale but the loader is coming up just a little short. That’s a challenge Stoll is looking to solve, especially for farmers who work with 4-cylinder medium class tractors, a popular choice for. Read More It’s a frustrating problem farmers face when stacking bales — you need a few more inches of loader range to stack that bale but the loader is coming up just a l
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 12, 2024
If weather stresses have you looking for ways to give your crop a stronger start this spring, consider whether a plant growth regulator could be part of the solution, especially in high-yield environments.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 12, 2024
Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. On today’s show we will hear from: Steve Kenyon in a recent Farming Forward episode on the GRASS principles; Scott Gillespie with Plants Dig Soil on his new book “Practical Regeneration”; A spotlight interview with Dave Gallant with Canadian Canola Growers Association on the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 12, 2024
Being in control of your data means having full access. Do you receive a digital file of all field activity by a third party? Now’s the time to have a conversion with your ag retailer about data delivery back to you.
Organic Farming Research
MARCH 12, 2024
A breeding pipeline is developing improved pulse crops for organic farmers in the southeast Written by Brian Geier New cultivars of pulse crops (lentils, chickpeas, and field peas) may soon be available to organic farmers! These improved varieties, under development through a project led at Clemson State University (CSU), will: be suitable for [.] The post Organic Researcher Spotlight: Dr.
Civil Eats
MARCH 12, 2024
Civil Eats is thrilled to announce the hiring of Margo True as its new editorial director. True is a longtime, award-winning food writer and magazine editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Naomi Starkman, who founded the organization 15 years ago, and has since served as its editor-in-chief, has been appointed executive director. Former Managing Editor Matthew Wheeland was promoted to the role of operations director.
Agwired
MARCH 12, 2024
In an effort to make sure all farmers have the opportunity to adopt climate smart practices and be rewarded for it, Truterra is reaching out to historically under-served producers with information about USDA’s Climate Smart Commodities Partnership project. Truterra Outreach and Partnership Liaison John Porter says under-served producers include racial and ethnic minorities, veterans, beginning farmers, and limited resource farmers. “We also add in small farmers and women farmers for
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
The letters that pour into Prairie Farmer offices in support of Master Farmers make for the most uplifting reading the staff does all year. Here’s a slice of the stories they tell about the 2024 Master Farmers.
Modern Farmer
MARCH 12, 2024
As a teenager, I distinctly remember my father telling me to not follow in the family business. I now know he said this to shield me from the many hardships farmers continue to face. America’s farmers, especially beginning and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers face insurmountable challenges, yet 87 percent of young farmers are dedicated to regenerative, climate-smart farming practices.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Policy Report: New Census of Agriculture numbers and recent USDA farm income projections will affect debate on the new farm bill.
Agric4profits
MARCH 12, 2024
Ruminant farmers most times try to find out the recommended place where they can source their feeds. Well as for forages, they are readily available everywhere. However, for concentrates, feed-mills and already existing farmers should be contacted for link.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Third straight trading session with an export cancellation announcement marks the most since 1999.
Agric4profits
MARCH 12, 2024
Ruminant animals are usually allowed to graze between 10am and 6pm. This would have served them for the day. However, if feeds are served them in their ruminant housing, feeds should be made available ad libitum (i.e. As much as desired by the animals).
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 12, 2024
Soybeans up w/bean oil, on lower Brazil production. Can beans get above $12? Corn ends off highs hitting chart resistance, with farmer selling. Wheat mixed. Cattle rebound. Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, has more.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Part 3: 97-year-old Rudolph Rankin and his wife Lynda escape the Smokehouse Creek fire in a nearby field. “I’m just so thankful we got out alive.
Global Agtech Initiative
MARCH 12, 2024
The new Solix Sprayer robot from Solinftec provides autonomous and sustainable spot-spray applications on grower’s fields. The post Solix Sprayer Robot Is Now Commercially Available for Farmers, Retailers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
The SEC recently released final rules for climate disclosure for investors. While the final rule will be less stringent than feared, legal challenges have already began.
Agric4profits
MARCH 12, 2024
Ruminant animals like beef cattle and sheep are often raised on marginal lands that provide a highly variable feed supply and are prone to drought and climate c
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Crop insurance is a certainty as U.S. farmers start a new season operating under five-year-old farm bill provisions.
Agric4profits
MARCH 12, 2024
The number of different breeds of cats including the small cat breeds is less than that of dogs, however, some cat varieties do tend to stay small throughout th
AgriLife Today
MARCH 12, 2024
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 12, 2024 Although Texas crawfish farmers emerged from a challenging growing season slightly better off than producers in Louisiana, 2024 is shaping up to be a dismal crawfish season for producers and consumers alike, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension.
Agric4profits
MARCH 12, 2024
The best way to control ruminants from destroying grasses where they graze is to do what is called “Rotational grazing”. If you have a fenced paddock where your animals do graze, it is not good to allow them access to the whole of the grasses at the same time. Some portion should be reserved while the other is being grazed on by the animals.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
In the Total Ag Water Management site at the Tidewater research station, water can be either added or taken away to simulate drought or excess water conditions.
Global Agtech Initiative
MARCH 12, 2024
INNOVA gathers, models and visualizes ag data so businesses stay a step ahead. The post INTENT Unveils New Ag Data Modeling Tool appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 12, 2024
AgDay TV Markets Now: Alan Brugler, Brugler Marketing, says soybean rally with bean oil and Brazil crop cuts, but is $12 sustainable? Corn ends steady.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Multiple wildfires were ignited in central Nebraska on Feb. 26, scorching tens of thousands of acres of crop ground and rangeland.
AgriLife Today
MARCH 12, 2024
Texas Superstar plants among options to attract pollinators A delicate butterfly alighting on a garden bloom is a tangible sign for many that spring has indeed arrived. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist shared insights on how to draw these beautiful beneficial insects to your yard — not only in the spring but throughout. Read More → The post Eight great plants to bring butterflies to your garden appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Global Agtech Initiative
MARCH 12, 2024
Drone technology makes AI more affordable, easier to manage, and more accurate, thus giving farmers who use it significant returns. The post 5 Ways Drones Are Making AI More Accessible to Farmers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
USDA Blog
MARCH 12, 2024
Imagine investigators navigating city streets, collecting clues on a hidden health threat from the city’s furry inhabitants. Norway rats ( Rattus norvegicus) living in New York City are helping to uncover the secrets of zoonotic diseases – illnesses that move between animals and humans. This is critical because early detection and response to zoonotic and emerging diseases while still in animals is essential in limiting or preventing human outbreaks.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 12, 2024
Here’s how to make grazing sorghum part of a drought mitigation plan for your beef herd.
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