Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
When it comes to Canadian agriculture, criticism towards federal policies and their broader implications is not uncommon. Farmers’ list of grievances reflect legitimate concerns over how this federal government’s bent will shape the sector’s future. However, it’s crucial to differentiate between warranted critique and misplaced outrage.
Food Politics
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
I received this email from USDA’s MyPlate group: Hi Marion MyPlate National Strategic Partners, a group developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), just announced the launch of a new resource to help Americans build healthier sandwiches! The full press release is below, and I am happy to answer any questions or arrange any interviews!
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
When RealAgristudies surveyed farmers in January as part of the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index, some very interesting trends developed, with notable changes happening over the last few months. Today, we are going to look at the impact that age has on how farmers view their current farm financial performance: In aggregate, famers said that their.
Agri-tech
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A genetically modified purple tomato first produced by Norfolk scientists nearly two decades ago has been enthusiastically adopted by home gardeners after it was made available for purchase in the United States. Seeds of the high-anthocyanin purple tomato are in strong demand, with more than 1,200 packets selling within 48 hours of launch, and 9,600 sold in the first week.
Modern Farmer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Food gets wasted at every point in the system. It happens on farms, at factories, in grocery stores and at restaurants. But as we reported in our food waste explainer , the biggest wasters of food are households across the country. In 2022, food waste cost the US $428 billion. Nearly half— 48.2 percent —of the country’s uneaten or unused food occurs at the household level.
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
It’s important the friends, family, and business professionals close to farmers are prepared and able to effectively communicate in a mental health crisis.
Modern Farmer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Most people don’t set out to waste food. And yet, we’re pretty much all guilty of it. It happens everywhere in our food system. Tomatoes that don’t meet product specifications get left on the vine at farms. Byproducts of processed foods get tossed out on the manufacturing line. Ugly lemons get picked over at the supermarket. At home, we throw out the wilting spinach in our refrigerator that we bought when we had grand plans to cook, then ended up ordering takeout instead.
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Food Tank
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Philanthropic organizations are increasingly investing in systemic food and agriculture solutions, says Anna Lappé, Executive Director for the Global Alliance for the Future of Food. By leveraging their influence, the Global Alliance is working to close the gap in funding that is needed to drive the positive transformation of food systems. “It is possible to produce food in a way that’s good for our bodies, that doesn’t destroy the planet, that doesn’t contribute to the climate crisis,” Lappé te
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Are leaders made or born? “Some people are more naturally disposed to being leaders, but it doesn’t mean they’re good at it. To be a really good leader, you're made into one through intention and exposure," she says.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference will focus on conservation practices, nitrogen management, nutrient analysis and management and the soil and environment.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
My tropical meteorology scientist colleagues have been watching the sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean lately and have been stunned at how warm they are compared to normal. In some areas, the temperatures are at more than 4 standard deviations away from average conditions, which is just mind-blowing in how unusual this is.
American Farmland
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Witnessing a tornado in February is unsettling. Discover how farmland protection is our shield against the changing climate. Read our latest blog on the importance of conserving agricultural land.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
With the 2024 hurricane season coming up, here is an article and video from the Weather Channel describing the list of names for this year. The list is basically the same as the 2018 list (they repeat every 7 years) but with Francine replacing Florence and Milton replacing Michael.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
At some point, the cattle market will be strong enough, and weather will be cooperate and producers will reverse this trend of decreasing cow numbers.
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Corn & beans make more new lows and it's not just fund selling. Wheat erases early gains as well. Live cattle reverse off near term highs pre-COF, hogs close above resistance. DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, has more.
Far Eastern Agriculture
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Leading global manufacturer, Doosan Bobcat recently unveiled the industry's first autonomous and electric articulating tractor – the Bobcat AT450X enabled by leading software and services company, Agtonomy at CES 2024, which took place at the Las Vegas Convention Centre from 9-12 January this year The battery-powered AT450X combines Bobcat’s tough and versatile articulating tractor with Agtonomy’s software and embedded-computing technology to support emissions-free and autonomous operation, thus
Civil Eats
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Jim Embry sees tending to land as a sacred and spiritual responsibility. The food systems advocate, land steward, and beekeeper came of age during the civil rights movement in Kentucky and has spent five decades working for social and racial justice. In 1972, he founded the Good Foods Co-op in Lexington. Then, in 2001, at a pivotal point of his life, Embry moved to the heart of Detroit, assuming the role of director at the Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership , where he began integrating
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
El Niño persists, although a steady weakening trend is evident in the oceanic indicators, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Patrice Bailey brings a unique perspective to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
“We’re living in a world where it’s just a matter of time,” Harlan Asmus says referencing the development of resistance.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Lincoln County farmer, John Allen McGraw places in three categories – row rice, corn, and soybean.
West Texas Livestock
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Spring is almost around the corner. The temperatures will soon rise, and the grass will begin to grow again. For most people, pasture management comes to mind when temperatures rise, but that is not necessarily the case. It is vital to get a start on it now. It is never too early to develop a […] The post 5 simple ways to get your pasture spring ready appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
What would the U.S. cotton industry look like if grower prices had kept pace with new pickups?
Agwired
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
2024 has been a busy one for the ZimmComm Team. So far we’ve worked at six conferences and they each have a virtual ag newsroom available for all ag journalists out there. Just in case you have missed any of them and are looking for interviews and photos then look no further than these on a variety of different parts of the overall ag industry.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Lange photographed for the Resettlement Administration and Farm Security Administration during the Great Depression.
Agwired
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
During the recent CattleCon I visited with Martha Baker, Alltech. She is the AGOLIN Lead for Alltech. The company acquired a majority interest in AGOLIN last year. She says AGOLIN is “foundational to their sustainability and approach to carbon markets.” Martha describes that in more detail in our interview. AGOLIN products are blends of high-quality plant extracts from traditional herbs and spices.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Land Values: Recent interest rate spikes have not negatively impacted farmland values.
Farming First
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Juhudi women farmers from Tanzania established a community garden to grow tomatoes and green vegetables with help from Farm Africa. The post Women Farmers in Tanzania Work in Unity to Grow Vegetables appeared first on Farming First.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Test new products or practices thoroughly before applying them across the farm.
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
AgDay TV Markets Now: DuWayne Bosse Says Its Not Just the Funds That are Pushing Down Grain Prices apiuser Thu, 02/22/2024 - 17:07
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
More than Dirt: Downey discusses the fifth strategy to reduce retirement tax burden from the farm.
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Toxic plant identification, livestock poisoning symptoms and management strategies will be covered Integrated toxic plant management will be the subject of a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service webinar on March 7 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar is part of the ongoing Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, RWFM, Stewardship Series.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
What’s important for cotton growers to take from the EPA dicamba existing stock order?
AgWeb Farm Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Cattle hit new near-term highs on any pullback. Hogs higher pushed by cash. Corn bounces off contract lows following wheat. Soybeans struggle with better SA weather. Sott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Sunflower Extra: USDA projects global decrease, but U.S. production set to increase.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The sugarcane stamen is a crucial part of the plant's reproductive system, responsible for producing and dispersing pollen, which contains the male gametes nece
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Company examined the feasibility of building bioeconomy around Modesto, Calif.
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