Agricultural Biodiversity

MAY 20, 2024

Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers’ Forum (ESAFF) launches SEED GIST , a quarterly repository of seed literature. A fun romp through potato history. A fun romp through coffee history. Hong Kong gets some rice seeds back from the IRRI genebank. No doubt Iraq will get some seeds back from the ICARDA genebank soon. Genebanks are only the beginning though.

Seeding 184

Seeding Livestock Marketing 184

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

One area includes specific portions of Benzie and Manistee counties, and the other includes portions of Crawford and Otsego counties.

Cattle 141

Cattle 141

Food Politics

MAY 20, 2024

I learned about this one from FoodNavigator-Europe. Ashwagandha has ‘tremendous potential’ for promoting healthy aging: Review : Ashwagandha could serve as a potent anti-aging ingredient by improving immune system function and acting as an antioxidant, according to a review published in Frontiers in Nutrition…. Read more This is the kind of headline that makes me ask: “Who paid for this?

Manufacturing 124

Manufacturing Food Processing Marketing 124

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Georgia survey reveals deer cost cotton farmers as much as $152 million in 2023 alone.

131

131

Civil Eats

MAY 20, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in the “Revitalizing Home Cooking” issue of The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. San Francisco’s Civic Kitchen buys enough fruits and vegetables every month to completely fill 10 shopping carts. More than 250 students take classes each month at the school, which is geared toward home cooks.

Food 117

Food Marketing Water Rights Grain 117

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Dairy Outlook: The milk price skyrocketed from $16.53 per cwt to $21.36. Here’s why, and what to expect through the summer.

126

126

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

With traditional water sources increasingly threatened by a number of risks, smart technologies are vital to safeguarding supplies. The post Smart Methods for Securing Sources of Clean Water in Sustainable Food Production appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Food 105

Food Production Technology 105

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward Washington, DC, May 20, 2024 – On Friday, May 17, the House Agriculture Committee released the long-awaited Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA ).

Agriculture 102

Agriculture Agriculture Farming Farming 102

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Corn Commentary: Warm temperatures and soils should help corn emerge normally — once you get it planted.

116

116

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

Agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas offers his take on the frequently asked question: Is agtech ignoring the needs of farmers? The post Is Agtech Ignoring Farmers? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Farming 99

Farming Farming 99

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Kansas tour pegs the estimated yield potential at 290.4 million bushels.

Yield 116

Yield 116

Food Tank

MAY 20, 2024

Five Black farmers recently received a combined US$72,000 in funding to enhance access to resources and health outcomes for people across Maryland. The funding was a part of the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator. The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator —a collaboration of the American Heart Association (AHA) and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield—is designed to support Black farmers in Maryland.

Food 92

Food Plantation Marketing Farming 92

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Soybean plantings move past the halfway mark in USDA’s latest crop progress report, out Monday afternoon and covering the week through May 19.

Crop 111

Crop 111

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

The 2024 accelerator will bring the number of companies supported by SparkLabs Cultiv8 to over 50. The post Australia: SparkLabs Cultiv8 Announces 2024 Accelerator appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Marketing 90

Marketing Farming Farming 90

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Being a mental health advocate helped this Ohio farmer through a hard time.

111

111

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

By focusing on farming insights and automation at the plant level, the world can not only farm better, but farm different. The post AgTech Advancements Powering Farming Innovations appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Farming 89

Farming Farming 89

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

COTTON SPIN: May milestone. Economist John Robinson estimates the planted acreage to be higher than WASDE's estimates. If so, will export demand be enough to balance out a larger crop in the U.S. and other countries?

Crop 111

Crop 111

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

The agreement enables high-value crop growers to purchase LectroBlast sprayers already equipped with Smart Apply systems. The post Smart Apply, Progressive Ag Sign Agreement to Install Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control Systems in LectroBlast Electrostatic Sprayers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Crop 88

Crop Marketing 88

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Corn volume jumps above all trade estimates, while soybeans and wheat fade lower than expected.

Grain 111

Grain 111

AgriLife Today

MAY 20, 2024

World’s largest beef cattle educational event expected to attract 2,000 attendees to Bryan-College Station The post Registration opens for 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Cattle 86

Cattle Ranching Farming Farming 86

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Manage risk in corn and soybean with pricing strategies that help farmers weather unpredictable grain markets.

Harvester 109

Harvester Harvest Harvesting Grain 109

West Texas Livestock

MAY 20, 2024

When it comes to mineral supplements, people tend to focus only on either spring or fall. During these times of the year, cattle go through their highest demands. But even though that is the case, you should still pay attention to your cows’ mineral needs during the rest of the year. Summer is the breeding […] The post 3 important tips to have the best summer mineral appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

Cattle 77

Cattle Livestock 77

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Protect your beneficials and know the thresholds for applying insecticides.

Farming 105

Farming Farming 105

Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 20, 2024

FieldNET Advisor now improves ROI with real-time data upgrades, whole farm management, and simplified subscriptions. The post Lindsay Upgrades FieldNET Advisor to Improve Irrigation Management appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

Farming 74

Farming Farming Marketing 74

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Major wildfires can cause changes in soil, water.

104

104

Sustainable Food Trust

MAY 20, 2024

The Sustainable Food Trust is delighted to announce that King Charles III is continuing his patronage of the SFT following the Royal Household’s review of Royal patronages. The King, then HRH The Prince of Wales, was first announced as Patron of the SFT in 2019. Commenting on the latest news, Patrick Holden, SFT’s founder and CEO, said, “It would be impossible to overstate the esteem in which we hold our Royal patronage and the gratitude we feel towards His Majesty for his lifelong champio

Food 59

Food Farming Farming Marketing 59

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Perry loses jobs and economic activity. Some farmers will need to haul hogs farther for slaughter. Other communities will gain jobs and economic activity.

98

98

Agric4profits

MAY 20, 2024

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a widely cultivated plant renowned for its culinary and medicinal properties.

Cultivation 59

Cultivation Production Crop 59

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Moth sprays began May 10; Spartina treatments to begin June 1.

98

98

Agric4profits

MAY 20, 2024

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a widely cultivated plant known for its distinctive flavor and medicinal properties.

Cultivation 59

Cultivation Production Crop 59

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Finance First: Get a broader view by measuring factors beyond financial metrics.

Finance 97

Finance Farming Farming 97

Agric4profits

MAY 20, 2024

One of the unique structures associated with garlic is the garlic bulbil, also known as a bulbil or bulbils.

Production 59

Production Crop 59

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

The cost study models a management scenario for 15 acres.

Acre 93

Acre 93

Farming First

MAY 20, 2024

Focusing on local standards can improve the adoption of Voluntary Sustainability Standards in developing countries, says UNCTAD's research. The post Sustainability Standards in Trade: How can Developing Countries Benefit? appeared first on Farming First.

Farming 59

Farming Farming Food Agriculture 59

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at how solar power generation sites are popping up on prime farmland across the USA. Arkansas farmers have learned about unintended consequences of the sites.

Farmland 91

Farmland Farming Farming 91

Berkeley Blog

MAY 20, 2024

By the end of this Wednesday, vote for your favorite set of four names; the winning set will be announced Thursday. The post Ready, set, vote! Here are your choices to name Berkeley’s new falcon quadruplets. appeared first on Berkeley News.

52

52

Western FarmPress

MAY 20, 2024

Federal Reserve Bank quarterly survey points to lower commodity prices and higher costs.

90

90