Food Politics

APRIL 18, 2024

The USDA has made some changes to food packages for participants in the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In a Q and A, the USDA explains the changes and why it made them. What are the WIC food packages? The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutrition

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

Soybeans make near term lows pulling down corn, wheat bounces on crop concerns. Cattle firm ahead of the COF, while outside markets continue to watch geopolitical developments. Arlan Suderman, with StoneX, has more.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Feedback from the Field: Corn growers have not made major progress on planting and uncooperative extended forecasts could keep sowing speeds slow.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

An International Harvester 856 diesel tractor, a Peterbilt 389 Glider kit day cab semi and a collection of John Deere 55 series tractors are just a few pieces of equipment that have caught Machinery Pete's eye lately.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the USDA NASS has decided to discontinue the release of two reports in what is a consider a vital year in both beef and cotton.

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Food Tank

APRIL 18, 2024

In honor of Earth Day, Food Systems for the Future, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Food Tank are hosting a webinar on April 22 to shed light on methane mitigation efforts in the food systems. Speakers will also explore the effects of reduction strategies on nutrition security and the importance of relationship building to create a sustainable path forward. “Mitigating emissions while ensuring nutrition security is vital to promote both human and planetary health.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

After years of drought, the moisture from recent rains combined with warm winter temperatures has created conditions for widespread stripe rust development. Learn more, plus the latest crop and weather report.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Slideshow: Here is how one farmer reached his goals of increasing storage capacity and unloading efficiency.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Climate-smart agricultural practices, tomato grafting and hydroponics featured Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the Vegetable Spring Field Day on May 2 in Uvalde. The free event will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde, 1619 Garner Field Road. Registration is required by April 24.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Recent Iowa State University research indicates uncertainty and limited familiarity with the risks and rewards of edge-of-field practices.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 18, 2024

American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes excellence in research and innovation Three faculty members in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, AAAS, for exceptional contributions to their respective fields of research. Each year, the AAAS Council elects members.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Raising crops with limited irrigation water takes planning and a change of thinking.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 18, 2024

Using a mineral supplement is one of cattle management’s most important yet overlooked parts. Sure, we all are concerned with the amount of protein or energy we are getting, but what about meeting their mineral needs? Though cattle need minimal mineral supplements, this can significantly affect their overall production and well-being. Selecting the correct mineral […] The post How to choose the best mineral supplement possible appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

What USDA had forecasted to be a record sugar crop dropped drastically because of warm weather and severe draught.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expert to focus on integrated pest management approaches Integrated pest management approaches to feral hog control will be the focus of a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on May 2. The webinar is part of the ongoing Texas A&M Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. Read More → The post Feral hog management the topic of May 2 webinar appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Three experienced farmers share how they’re building custom transition plans for their operations.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 18, 2024

With courage and leadership, Ty ’21 and Taylor Sutton ’21 challenge the status quo As the fifth generation on their family’s ranch in McCulloch County, Ty ’21 and Taylor Sutton ’21 learned the value of hard work, facing challenges and never letting physical disability limit their life goals. The siblings were born with spinal muscular. Read More → The post Determination, achievement and a relentless pursuit of service appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Get ready to clean out the bins and start selling ’24 crop when a summer rally pops.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

You can save time and headache by calibrating seed meters well ahead of planting time.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Agronomist warns of more losses as corn growers suffer yield losses on ‘unprecedented’ leafhopper outbreak in Argentina.

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Coalition Against Hunger

APRIL 18, 2024

Advocating for Anti-Hunger Priorities in Harrisburg Last week, we joined the Pennsylvania Hunger Action Coalition (PHAC) in Harrisburg to bring attention to the issue of food insecurity and underscore the importance of adequate state funding for programs that support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We joined anti-hunger advocates for a rally in the main rotunda before spreading out through the Capitol to meet with legislators and introduce our End Hunger Checklist.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

An Ohio farmer is part of a U.S. soy group seeing the impact of soy checkoff dollars.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

Corn and beans fall on slow exports and weather. Wheat sees short covering with frost concerns in the extended forecast. How are geopolitical concerns impacting markets? Darin Newsom, Barchart, has details.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Research shows that application issues, not glyphosate resistance, is a big issue at burndown.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

AgDay Markets Now: Arlan Suderman says Soybeans Fall on South American Hedge Pressure and Could Take Out Contract Lows apiuser Thu, 04/18/2024 - 17:31

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat all post rangebound results.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

APRIL 18, 2024

The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows a small decrease in drought conditions in Puerto Rico this week from timely rain. In the mainland, abnormally dry conditions expanded in eastern North Carolina and were added to the Florida peninsula, but were removed in southern Alabama.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Commentary: Here’s how we built a better calving barn.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

APRIL 18, 2024

While I’ve been on the road quite a bit in the last few weeks, I have seen a few stories you might be interested in. Washington Post: Cherry blossoms have bloomed longer than usual and aren’t done yet National Geographic: Did you enjoy the cherry blossoms’ early peak bloom? It was a warning sign.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Indigenous Knowledge, western science braided into recommendations.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

APRIL 18, 2024

We’re sure you’ve seen our values published in many locations over the past several months, but what do they really mean? Let us explain our FIRST Values at Farm Credit of Southern Colorado and define each letter so YOU, our customer owners and organization members, fully understand the meaning of FIRST. The word FIRST not only immediately illustrates that we put YOU FIRST, but it also breaks down into five specific team values we encourage everyone to live by daily.

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Share Food Program

APRIL 18, 2024

Philly Food Rescue partner sites are hosting the following pop-up free food distributions in April! These events are in addition to all of our pantries & partners’ regularly scheduled distributions, which you can find more info about using our Find Food Map. April Philly Food Rescue Partner Distributions These distributions are open to anyone—there are no income or other eligibility requirements to receive free food.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

CAFNR recognizes MFA leader’s commitment to ag education with prestigious Mumford Award Described by nominators as a “true servant-leader,” MFA Incorporated CEO Ernie Verslues received the 2024 Frederick B. Mumford Award for Distinguished Service April 16 during the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Celebration of Excellence ceremony.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 18, 2024

Education aimed at keeping home septic systems safely and properly maintained A free clinic on how to maintain home septic systems safely and properly will be held virtually from noon-1:30 p.m. on May 2. Offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Lampasas River Watershed Partnership, the class will.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 18, 2024

Water Lines: Colorado River is a favorite topic of environmental journalists.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 18, 2024

The International Grains Council (IGC) cut its forecast for 2024-25 global corn production by 7 MMT.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 18, 2024

If there’s one thing freshly-planted soybeans don’t like, it’s a cold drink of water. Soybeans are quite resilient to early season weather and cool soil, but a cold rain in the first 12-hours after planting can spell death to newly-planted soybeans. How does corn fare? Well, not much better, says RealAgriculture’s resident agronomist Peter “Wheat.

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