Food Politics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Heres the announcement: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its 2024 Statistical Yearbook , offering an in-depth overview of the most significant trends shaping global agrifood systems. This years edition highlights critical challenges, including increased temperatures over land, the ongoing global struggle with food insecurity alongside increasing obesity rates, and the environmental pressures faced by agricultural production.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Christmas holidays are almost upon us and while Christmas markets may be busy with shoppers looking for the perfect gift in the coming weeks, the cattle markets have started to slow down in the U.S., as a lot of the buying has been done for the season. Now that we have hit December its Read More The Christmas holidays are almost upon us and while Christmas markets may be busy with shoppers looking for the perfect gift in the coming weeks, the cattle markets have started to slow down in the U

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Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For more than 60 years, UC Berkeley forestry students have traveled to the Sierra Nevada to cut Christmas trees for the community to enjoy. The post Forest fresh: Cal Forestry Club’s tree sale starts Sunday appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The grain market doldrums arent a demand problem, but a production problem but that production success is cold comfort for farmers looking for a bump in crop prices to reward those extra bushels, says Jody Lawrence, founder of Strategic Trading Advisors. Farmers are and should be very proud of the great work theyve done Read More The grain market doldrums arent a demand problem, but a production problem but that production success is cold comfort for farmers looking for a bump in crop prices t

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As winter sets in, the role of hay in keeping our livestock well-fed and healthy becomes paramount. Hay, a staple and cost-effective feed, steps in to provide the necessary nutrients when pasture grass is not an option. This year, however, the hay supply is tight across the country, prompting us to think strategically about how […] The post Surviving hay shortages: Ways for a successful winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University is undergoing a strategic transformation. Centered around the principles of equity and impact, the changes aim to make nutrition education more accessible, further research addressing current global issues, and broaden the schools reach. High-quality, evidence-based, equitable nutrition information is more critical now than ever, Christina Economos, Dean of the Friedman School, tells Food Tank.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As part of the acquisition, Muddy Machines will rebrand Fox Robotics' logistics robot platform to Squirrel. The post Muddy Machines Acquires Key Assets and IP from Fox Robotics appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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DTN

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The DTN Forecast System delivers unparalleled weather forecast accuracy through advanced modeling, machine learning, and blending techniques. It provides real-time updates and customizable alerts to help businesses stay ahead of changing conditions. With industry-specific insights across over 280 parameters, DTN transforms raw weather data into actionable intelligence tailored to operational needs.

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Agri-tech

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On a late, bright autumn afternoon Chris Allen takes a break from drilling next years wheat to reflect on a major part of his working life spent in support of the science of the John Innes Centre. There have been very few days over the years when Ive not been looking forward to coming in, he says, It’s a great place to work. This will be one of the last tasks carried out by Chris at.

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DTN

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Still a milder outlook Over the next two weeks temperature fluctuations are likely to continue as shown on the DTN temperature anomaly forecast charts below. Nevertheless, December may still end up mostly milder than average. See, too, the latest DTN temperature forecast chart below. Temperature anomalies could be less positive in parts of northwestern, northern, and larger parts of western-southwestern and central-southern Europe.

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Farming First

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Collaborating withPartners in Food Solutions, Cte dIvoire-based poultry producerMarkegest has set a strong example for the industry. The post Enhancing Poultry Packaging Standards for Consumer Safety appeared first on Farming First.

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Agri-tech

DECEMBER 6, 2024

On a late, bright autumn afternoon Chris Allen takes a break from drilling next years wheat to reflect on a major part of his working life spent in support of the science of the John Innes Centre. There have been very few days over the years when Ive not been looking forward to coming in, he says, It’s a great place to work. This will be one of the last tasks carried out by Chris at.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Accelerating Appalachia has reopened applications for the Building Soil Building Equity (BSBE) program to grazing and row crop producers across Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Northern Georgia. This initiative offers $12 million in direct cash incentives and $6 million in technical assistance to support the adoption of regenerative farming practices.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Hear from Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Host Shaun Haney is then joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner both of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of issues including: Canadas unemployment rate Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Wallace Center’s Food Systems Leadership Network (FLSN) released a new report, Farm to Food Assistance: A Model for Values-Based, Equity Centered Approaches to Transforming the Food System. This report is the culmination of four years of research, peer learning, and field building. The 47-page report makes the case for how farm to food assistance can contribute to the transformation of a food system from one that produces less nutritious food designed to produce wealth for a few, to on

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

There has been a lot of buzz on social media recently regarding Canada allowing the use of 3-NOP in cattle feed. 3-NOP is an additive that is used in cattle to reduce methane emissions and has been approved for use in Europe, Australia, the United States, and most recently in Canada in January of this Read More There has been a lot of buzz on social media recently regarding Canada allowing the use of 3-NOP in cattle feed.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments and practice implementation for Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), and Tree Assistance Program (TAP) applicants impacted by these three named storms in 2024.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When 2024 started, the RealAg Issues panel referred to some big political decisions that would be made prior to the next review or negotiation of the CUSMA/USMCA trade deal. On the horizon was Mexicos national election; the U.S. was set to head to the polls in early November, and it was anyones guess if Justin Read More When 2024 started, the RealAg Issues panel referred to some big political decisions that would be made prior to the next review or negotiation of the CUSMA/USMCA trade deal.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Food is personal. It’s more than just what you eat. It ties you to a community, to a culture. It can be history. It can be innovation. It can be an act of service to prepare it for someone else. And because food is such an intimate and important part of our lives, we know there are lots of questions surrounding it. Like why we primarily eat chicken eggs, for instance, but never see turkey benedict on the menu?

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