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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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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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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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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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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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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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

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

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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

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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Farming First

JUNE 18, 2024

Although the Malabo target has not been met, there has been significant funding from African states to improve the agricultural sector. The post How Much Do African States Spend on Agriculture? appeared first on Farming First.

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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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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

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

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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

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

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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

Easement program would promote active management of private lands.

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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

This harvest season, watch for signs of heat stress and be prepared to respond.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

Lemon pulp is the soft, fibrous part of the lemon fruit found within the segments.

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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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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

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

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

Lemon peel, also known as lemon zest when grated, refers to the outermost colored layer of the lemon fruit's rind.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Airbnb rental puts vacationers in the middle of the roundup action.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Beans Stamens, also known as bean flowers or bean blossoms, are the reproductive structures responsible for producing pollen.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

Farm Business: Recognizing your farm’s competitive advantage helps narrow your focus

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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

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

Ponding, flooding and saturated soils are leaving their marks in corn this season.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2024

The Beans Ovary, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, is a crucial reproductive structure responsible for seed production.

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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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