Food Politics

JUNE 18, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Service’s Inspector General has reported on its investigation of the FDA’s mis-handling of infant formula shortages a couple of years ago: The Food and Drug Administration’s Inspection and Recall Process Should Be Improved To Ensure the Safety of the Infant Formula Supply. I see this as a direct result of Helena Bottemiller Evich’s reporting in Politico —the power of the press, indeed (she now writes Food Fix, to which I subscribe, and where she discusses this

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 18, 2024

A skilled agronomist is as much a detective as they are an agronomy expert. Recognizing signs and symptoms, asking the right background questions, and looking at a problem from all angles helps an agronomist sort out what’s going on when things go awry. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by. Read More A skilled agronomist is as much a detective as they are an agronomy expert.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 18, 2024

Diversifying the UK Agrifood System: A Role for Neglected and Underutilised Crops. It’s really hard to pick potential NUS winners. So why even try? Support them all! Can markets for nature conservation be successful? An integrated assessment of a product label for biodiversity practices in Germany. Labelling agricultural products can support biodiversity conservation, but probably not on its own.

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Food Tank

JUNE 18, 2024

School cafeterias are notorious for serving up chicken nuggets and pizza that resemble fast food more than nutrition, but millions of schoolchildren across the nation will soon have a better chance of eating healthy, sustainable meals. New nutrition standards for child nutrition programs just released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will help schools improve menus.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Four years ago, Jordan McMahon wasn’t sure if he would go to college. Today, he is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar and published researcher. He recently graduated from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and will be pursuing a master’s degree, eventual Ph.D., and a career in agriculture.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

My Generation: Despite millions of dollars invested in telling our farm stories, less than a quarter of Americans deeply trust what they hear about food production. Here’s what the gap looks like and how to bridge it.

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Daily Yonder

JUNE 18, 2024

As Mark and Tammy Copenhaver looked to the future, they saw nearly 3,000 acres and a family legacy on the vast Montana horizon in both literal and figurative ways. With two grown children, the family was in place, but the desire to build something greater – that could be their kids’ future, too, if they so choose – was also part of the picture. Those realities, combined with a dose of pandemic-induced social distancing and a chance to buy an extended family member’s farm, led the couple to ventu

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

The post U.S. News ranks Berkeley Engineering No. 3 grad program nationally appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Philabundance

JUNE 18, 2024

Summer brings cherished family vacations, colorful umbrellas planted in the sand, lively music festivals, and sizzling barbeques by the pool! Unfortunately, summer also means that children can no longer depend on receiving school meals. When schools close for summer, children don’t receive school breakfast and lunch, leaving countless children vulnerable to food insecurity.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Tasting and touring at R/Farm Distilling Co. brings thousands to the farm and the next generation into the family business.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 18, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. We ask a lot of food packaging. It needs to look good and keep perishable food safe, intact, and unblemished as it travels from the producer to grocery stores and then on to people’s homes, with minimal weight.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Jescey Thompson of the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau FFA chapter is named state FFA president. Learn about the rest of the officer team and highlights from the Wisconsin FFA Convention.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

UC Berkeley’s Omar Yaghi received a top sustainability prize on June 18 for his pioneering discoveries unlocking essential tools to combat the climate crisis.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Minnesota Minute: In this dairy version of the Minnesota Minute, 10 Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalists are named; Corey Scott named CEO of Midwest Dairy; dairy farms recognized for superior cow care.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Tomatoes, whether picked or purchased, can stay edible longer with proper storage. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert offers tips.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

A recent harvest market rally, plus the likelihood of a good wheat crop in Oklahoma and Texas, offer encouragement to Southwest producers.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report The post Heat makes for sweet watermelons, very good yields appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Ohio Bits: Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer initiative underway; Ohio pig farms help fight food insecurity; OFB Foundation awards $57,000 in scholarships.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Beans Sepals, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, are an integral part of the flower's structure and serve several important functions in the reprod

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

E-Corn-Omics: Budget constraints will eliminate important crop and livestock data for producers, creating more farm-level uncertainty.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

Lemon juice, derived from the fruit of the lemon tree (Citrus limon), is a highly acidic liquid with a distinct sour taste, largely due to its high concentratio

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Uncertainty in U.S. new-crop corn production pushes prices around the board. A robust marketing plan helps manage the inherent risk.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

Lemon seeds, found within the pulp of lemon fruits, are small, oval-shaped structures that vary in size and color from pale yellow to dark brown, depending on t

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Demand for new farm equipment plummets as production costs, interest rates rise

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

Lemon fruits, scientifically known as Citrus limon, are iconic citrus fruits prized for their vibrant yellow color, refreshing aroma, and tangy flavor.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Field demos, new crop protection, ride-and-drives will be big highlights at the Boone, Iowa, site this year.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Beans Peduncle, scientifically referred to as Phaseolus vulgaris, is a vital structure that supports the entire flower cluster or inflorescence.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

A Nebraska Extension specialist covers the economic categories of running a cow-calf operation.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JUNE 18, 2024

The summer solstice for the Northern Hemisphere this year occurs on June 20, just a couple of days from now. The summer solstice is the date on which the sun appears to be highest in the sky.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s visit overshadowed by H5N1 influenza in dairy announcement.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JUNE 18, 2024

The latest tropical outlook from the National Hurricane Center shows Potential Tropical Cyclone 1 strengthening in the SW Gulf of Mexico. It is expected to continue to strengthen into TS Alberto before it makes landfall on Mexico. It won’t affect us in the Southeast but could bring a lot of rain to southern Texas.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Numerous agricultural events are planned for this year’s Iowa State Fair, set for Aug. 8-18 in Des Moines.

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Share Food Program

JUNE 18, 2024

updated June 18, 2024 There are five more free food pop-ups this month hosted by Philly Food Rescue partners! We will continue to update this list if new events are scheduled or changes to existing events occur, so please save this link and check back frequently. June’s pop-up events are in addition to all of our pantries & partners’ regularly scheduled free food distributions.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Rain delays and variable crop stands have slowed the start of the Kansas wheat harvest.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Madalyn Richards earns all-around title, women’s team places third in nation The post Texas Aggie Rodeo Team members claim College National Finals Rodeo titles appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Field Snapshot: Matt Frostic is looking ahead to sidedress and fungicide applications.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

JUNE 18, 2024

John Deere recently debuted five new P-Tier Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models boasting a brand-new one-piece cab design with premium options, enhanced technology features and an overall increase in operating power These new models include the 330 and 334 P-Tier SSLs and the 331, 333 and 335 P-Tier CTLs , which come with the debut of three brand new attachments.

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