Thu.Oct 24, 2024

article thumbnail

England’s attempt to reduce high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) in the food supply

Food Politics

Late in September, the British government ussued guidance about reducing intake of foods high in fat, salt, and sugar, collectively HFSS. The guidance is based on the provisions of the Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations of 2021. The regulations provide for restrictions on the promotions and placement in retail stores and their online equivalents of certain foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt or sugar ( HFSS ) or ‘less healthy’.

Food 284
article thumbnail

What’s driving farmers’ adoption of stewardship and conservation practices

Real Agriculture

Land, water and soil conservation and stewardship are high on farmers’ radar of things to consider, but adoption of specific practices is far less consistent depending on the practice.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Falcon fans mourn and remember Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine

Berkeley Blog

Nox's death on Wednesday is being met with tears and tributes, and with gratitude for the experts who tried to save him. The post Falcon fans mourn and remember Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine appeared first on Berkeley News.

120
120
article thumbnail

Commodity markets range-bound as headlines, big yields get digested

Real Agriculture

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola. Read More Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop pric

Marketing 278
article thumbnail

Anxious about the election? UC Berkeley psychologists explain how to cope

Berkeley Blog

Step away from the screens. Reconnect with your community. And think in the long term rather than in day-to-day headlines, UC Berkeley researchers said. The post Anxious about the election? UC Berkeley psychologists explain how to cope appeared first on Berkeley News.

117
117
article thumbnail

Commodity markets range-bound as headlines, big yields get digested

Real Agriculture

Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon Driedger, market analyst with LeftField Commodity Research. Markets are definitely a little ho-hum these days, he says, with most crops being range-bound. Canola… Read More Farmers have been slow to price crop and while that won’t drive prices higher, it could be playing a factor in providing a bit of a floor for crop prices, says Jon

Marketing 231
article thumbnail

Get the most out of forages

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Do you feed haylage, silage or baleage? Guessing at the nutritional value of these forages could prove costly. Take representative samples and get them accurately analyzed.

Forage 116

More Trending

article thumbnail

Don’t jump into biologicals without testing

Western FarmPress

Biological products are the new frontier in crop protection and fertility. And farmers are navigating their use on their farms.

article thumbnail

Growers Mash: A Nutritious Feed for Chicken Growth

Agric4profits

Growers mash is a specialized feed designed to support the critical growth phase of young pullets female chickens raised primarily for egg production.

article thumbnail

Cotton campaign targets teens

Western FarmPress

Cotton Incorporated is partnering with Aéropostale to market and promote cotton to teens in hopes of familiarizing them with the natural product today so they'll continue to purchase it in the future.

Marketing 105
article thumbnail

Texas A&M AgriLife renovates and reimagines Norman E. Borlaug Building 

AgriLife Today

Advanced facility to focus on improving lives through research, teaching The post Texas A&M AgriLife renovates and reimagines Norman E. Borlaug Building appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Food 128
article thumbnail

Why this farmer bucks conventional corn spacing with 60-inch twin rows

Western FarmPress

Corn planted in 60-inch twin rows spaced 6 inches apart boosts cover crops with no significant yield declines vs. corn planted in 30-inch spacings, Joe Breker says.

Yield 105
article thumbnail

Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences

AgriLife Today

Courtney Cares program serves families in need with healing through horses The post Equine assisted-services program finds new home at Institute for Equine Sciences appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Science 91
article thumbnail

Strange harvest season rolls on in a cloud of dust

Western FarmPress

It has been one of the driest harvest seasons in recent memory, causing dusty conditions in the field, and multiple combine and wildfires.

Harvest 96
article thumbnail

Optimize Farm Operations: Effectively Monitor Work Hours and Simplify Payroll Management for Farmers.

Farmbrite

Running a successful farm operation requires efficient management of the many parts of your farm, including tracking farmworker hours, handling payroll, and tracking tasks to name just a few. However, traditional methods of manual record-keeping and payroll management can be time-consuming, error-prone, and easily lost or misplaced. This article will dive into the crucial topic of efficiently tracking farmworker hours and simplifying farm payroll management.

Farming 79
article thumbnail

A farm office for Christmas

Western FarmPress

Hayhurst’s Hayloft: While a new farm office is just what we want and need this Christmas, worshipping our savior is the best gift.

Farming 98
article thumbnail

This app set out to fight pesticides. Once VC stepped in, the app helped sell them.

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share this This Story’s Impact monthly audience of 30 million across platforms WIRED This article was produced in collaboration with WIRED. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. It’s 2016 and Simone Strey looks giddy. In the video, a clip from a series titled Innovators Under 35: Germany , the agritech entrepreneur awkwardly explains the challenge of jumping into the b

article thumbnail

Why waterhemp is winning (so far)

Western FarmPress

As Things Look to Me: Prolific seed production has keyed the spread of herbicide resistance with this pigweed.

Seeding 98
article thumbnail

Plant pathologists develop new method to study plant defense against viruses

AgriLife Today

Landmark study caps off career of Texas A&M AgriLife researcher and professor The post Plant pathologists develop new method to study plant defense against viruses appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Science 64
article thumbnail

Where are land values headed in 2025?

Western FarmPress

Purdue survey shows farmland prices continuing to climb. Here’s what the experts have to say.

Farmland 105
article thumbnail

Bulbs to blooms: Tips for fall bulb planting

AgriLife Today

Prepare now for gorgeous spring displays The post Bulbs to blooms: Tips for fall bulb planting appeared first on AgriLife Today.

77
article thumbnail

How to farm entire field — even between corn rows

Western FarmPress

By allowing more sunlight into the canopy, wide corn rows tap the potential for a companion crop.

Farming 98
article thumbnail

Benefits of Nunum leaves

Agric4profits

Nunum leaves, commonly known as African basil or clove basil, are a highly aromatic herb widely used in various parts of Africa for their medicinal, culinary, a

59
article thumbnail

Harvesting sunshine: Can solar panels co-exist in orchards?

Western FarmPress

A study in New York is looking at solar panel installation in high-density apple orchards.

Orchard 98
article thumbnail

Health Benefit of Awolowo Leaf

Agric4profits

Awolowo leaf, known scientifically as Vernonia amygdalina, is a versatile and nutritious leafy vegetable commonly found in various parts of Africa, particularly

59
article thumbnail

A soybean pricing alternative at harvest

Western FarmPress

Farmers need to evaluate the risk of holding soybeans after harvest.

Harvest 105
article thumbnail

Nutritional and Health Benefits of Independent Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

Agric4profits

Independent leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a remarkable plant that has gained attention for its numerous health benefits and versatility

59
article thumbnail

From 4-H to Olympics: A medalist’s path

Western FarmPress

Lessons in discipline, respect formed foundation for success in sports, career.

98
article thumbnail

Benefits Of Independent Leaf

Agric4profits

Independent leaf, scientifically known as Vernonia amygdalina, is a remarkable plant that has gained attention for its numerous health benefits and versatility

59
article thumbnail

Measure water vapor rising from crop fields

Western FarmPress

CropX’s Actual ET sensor offers real-time monitoring for optimal water use.

Crop 98
article thumbnail

Health Benefits Of Oha Leaf

Agric4profits

Oha leaf, also known as “African Rosewood” or “Pterocarpus mildbraedii,” is a popular leafy vegetable commonly used in West African

59
article thumbnail

Work toward mental health with gratitude

Western FarmPress

Prairie Post: Everyone handles stress differently; find what works for you.

98
article thumbnail

Starting a Farmer-Led Watershed Council

Wisconsin Farmers Union

A farmer-led watershed council is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a group of farmers, landowners, and partners who get together to learn about and implement changes on their farmland that can improve the local watershed, with decisions made by the farmers. What do councils do? They hold field events, host farmer meetings, conduct field trials, and manage incentive programs for practices they deem effective in improving farm health and reducing pollution.

article thumbnail

Export Report: Corn sales dominate

Western FarmPress

Soybean and wheat volume also posted solid results last week.

105
105
article thumbnail

Nox the falcon has died, UC Davis wildlife specialists report

Berkeley Blog

UC Berkeley's youngest falcon and a favorite of fans of the campus's falcon family, died last night after a rocky start to life on his own. The post Nox the falcon has died, UC Davis wildlife specialists report appeared first on Berkeley News.

52
article thumbnail

Court decision affects life insurance strategy for family farm business buyouts

Western FarmPress

Country Counsel: Here are five key action items for those impacted.

article thumbnail

Nutritional Value and Benefits of Nunum leaves

Agric4profits

Nunum leaves, commonly known as African basil or clove basil, are a highly aromatic herb widely used in various parts of Africa for their medicinal, culinary, a

52