Jayson Lusk

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve written and been interviewed quite a bit about the spike in egg prices that we’ve been experiencing. Given the volume of interest in the subject and recent claims of price gouging , I thought I’d pull together some data and do a bit of a deep dive. First, what has been happening to egg prices? The figure below shows the retail price of a dozen large eggs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the wholesale egg price reported by USDA (these are nominal prices not adjusted for

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Share Food Program

JANUARY 31, 2023

Beginning in March 2023, Share Food Program—the leading food hunger-relief provider in Delaware County—is collecting food donations to help feed families in the region. The rate of hunger in Delaware County continues to rise, especially as the cost of food and overall inflation surges. That’s why Share Food Program is bolstering its efforts to feed as many vulnerable individuals as possible.

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Agribusiness Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Thanks to Blake Pollard, Agribusiness Manager in our St. Louis, MO office, who raised this issue and provided content for this post. We are fresh off a week at the Top Producer Summit where the rooms were full at all topics related to estate and succession planning. It was evident that the financial and tax aspects of succession are top of mind for producers.

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Caff

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Market Garden Institute, co-founded by Jean-Martin Fortier and Suleyka Montpetit. It’s mission is to educate and empower growers who change the world through the simple act of growing healthy, nourishing food for their communities. At The Market Gardener you will find an abundance of course offerings, resources, and inspiration for your small farm.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Editor’s Note: Get to know the amazing team at Agritecture! This interview features Luc Lalire , Business Development Consultant at Agritecture Consulting. Written by: Sarah Jordan January 30, 2023 Meet Agritecture’s newest team member: Luc Lalire! Luc Lalire recently joined Agritecture’s team as our Client Success Manager. “Agritecture is an information hub of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, and I am excited to expand my industry connections and knowledge as part of the t

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Thought Farmer

JANUARY 30, 2023

At ThoughtFarmer, we are fortunate to work with a lot of great clients across a range of industries. One type of project that we have a lot of experience with is building law firm intranets. On these projects, we work with our law firm customers to understand the goals for the intranet, and the types of information they have and want to store on their intranet.

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Jayson Lusk

JANUARY 20, 2023

That’s the title of a new article Sam Polzin and I wrote for The Conversation. Here’s an excerpt: “ Grocery prices soared by 11.8% in 2022 – the swiftest pace since the early 1980s. Rapid inflation is, naturally, leading to concerns that it’s getting harder for Americans to put food on the table. Indeed, Feeding America, a nonprofit that supports and connects roughly 60,000 food banks and pantries nationwide, has said that at least half of its members are seeing more demand for their servic

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

JANUARY 26, 2023

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact Broadcast on 477 radio stations Here & Now The Food and Environment Reporting Network · Why extreme weather is making it hard for California farmworkers to put food on their own tables On a brisk afternoon in mid-January, Eloy Ortiz is pacing the back alley behind a white house in Watsonville, California, in the heart of California’s strawberry industry.

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Caff

JANUARY 30, 2023

In the Fall of 2022 we embarked on our annual intensive farmer listening process, organizing over a dozen multilingual farmer gatherings, distributing our online survey to hundreds of growers, and holding numerous one-on-one conversations. This process is an essential opportunity to connect directly with farmers in the community and determine what must be addressed in our policy platform.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Editor’s Note: Get to know the amazing team at Agritecture! This interview features David Light , Business Development Consultant at Agritecture Consulting. Written by: Sarah Jordan January 30, 2023 Meet Agritecture’s newest team member: David Light! David Light joined the Agritecture team in late 2022 as a Business Development Consultant. As such, he will actively pursue new opportunities within the industry and expand Agritecture’s core business by strategizing for future growth.

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Fork Farms

JANUARY 24, 2023

Tawny Cowell Director of Nutrition and Facilities at Redding School District in California is focused on providing students with local, sustainable produce through the district’s farm to school program. In 2022, they set the goal of growing 50 percent of the district’s lettuce supply. To accomplish this goal, the district decided to purchase 12 Flex Farms and repurposed an unused space at Sequoia Middle School to house their indoor hydroponic farm.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resources. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017. With a four-year grant commitment from the MFA Foundation, University of Missouri Extension will have new avenues to support rural communities in need of mental health assistance.

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OECD: Environment

JANUARY 23, 2023

2022 has been a year of environmental milestones, in a world faced with climate change and biodiversity loss. Rediscover our top 5 blogs from 2022 to learn more on a range of topics including ‘green water’, pandemic recovery, Norway’s environmental performance, and the environmental impact of expired medicine. Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water By Aude Farnault and Xavier Leflaive, Water Team, OECD Environment Directorate Although extreme heat, droughts, and floods have been

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Agribusiness Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Prior to 2022, not much thought was given to the treatment of research and experimental (R&E) expenditures under IRC 174 and the companies usually will deduct these costs as incurred. There was an option to capitalize these costs and amortize over 5-year period but none of the clients I had worked for capitalized R&E expenditures under this provision.

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Caff

JANUARY 25, 2023

Every year, we honor change-makers, trailblazers and those giving back to their local food and agricultural communities. From innovative farmers to grassroots organizers, these are the people who give us hope for the future. Selected from nominations that pour in from every corner of California by people like you, this year’s honorees represent the changing face of California farming and a commitment to equity, access and long-term sustainability.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 23, 2023

Editor’s Note: Agritecture (AGR) spoke with Emiliano Gutierrez (EG), Founder & CEO of Raiz , a vertical farm located in Lisbon, Portugal. An early adopter of Agritecture Designer , Gutierrez successfully opened his farm after using the resources provided to him through the platform. We wanted to learn more about what that journey looked like for him, what advice he has for other entrepreneurs, and what keeps him excited and motivated in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) space.

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Thought Farmer

JANUARY 19, 2023

It’s time to get festive! It’s the year of the Rabbit (兔) , the fourth year in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The rabbit is the luckiest of all the zodiac animals—but maybe don’t spend all your money on lottery tickets just yet! To help celebrate the Lunar New Year (also Chinese New Year) that begins on January 22, we’ve put together a few ways to learn about traditions.

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Rodale Institute

JANUARY 18, 2023

Rodale Institute and Kutztown University have an agreement of academic cooperation, to provide Kutztown University students and faculty access to Rodale Institute’s research facility, field laboratories, in-house laboratories, cropping, and […] The post Rodale Institute and Kutztown University Collaborate on Regenerative Agriculture Track appeared first on Rodale Institute.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 14, 2023

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to controlling pests in agriculture. Rather than relying on chemical pesticides, IPM utilizes a combination of techniques to prevent and mitigate pest infestations. This includes biological control, habitat modification, and cultural practices. One of the key principles of IPM is to identify and understand the pest’s biology and behavior.

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Agribusiness Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act signed on December 29, 2022 contained more than a spending bill. It also contained the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE 2.0) which was a follow up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act which was signed in 2019. SECURE 2.0 has been a long time coming and updates several provisions related to retirement plans and retirement plan distributions.

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Caff

JANUARY 23, 2023

Hoy en día, el cambio climático, la propagación de plantas invasivas y la actualización de prácticas agrícolas están aumentando constantemente la frecuencia de los incendios forestales. Como resultado, es importante seguir pasos para mantenerse bien informado y preparado antes de un desastre que ponga en peligro su familia y finca/propiedad. De esa manera, usted mejorará la oportunidad de proteger y salvar su familia y hogar durante un incendio forestal.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

A new initiative would bring more urban farms to Dallas, like Bonton Farms. Credit: Taylor Adams. Editor’s Note: Over the last 16 months, Agritecture has been leading the development of the City of Dallas’s Comprehensive Urban Ag Plan. This plan readily addresses the regulatory barriers and land access challenges many stakeholders have voiced through community engagement.

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Share Food Program

JANUARY 13, 2023

Contact: Jess Bautista | jbautista@sharefoodprogram.org WHO: 150 Share Food Program volunteers and staff WHAT: 2023 MLK Day of Service WHEN: Jan. 16, 2023, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (warehouse packing line from 9 – 1 p.m. only) WHERE: 2901 W.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

JANUARY 12, 2023

Marshfield Medical Center project an example of using telehealth to reach rural residents By Julian Emerson, WFU Rural Voices Correspondent NEILLSVILLE – Dr. Swetha Gudibanda moved toward a room at Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville, headed to address a patient about a healthcare concern. A moment later Gudibanda smiled and said pleasantly “Hello.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

JANUARY 11, 2023

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact 170 MILLION MONTHLY UNIQUE VIEWERS GLOBALLY bioGraphic This article is part of FERN’s series The Biodiversity Crisis /.slide-intro --> A remote Alaska village depended on the snow crab harvest for survival. Then billions of crabs died. By Julia O'Malley , July 5, 2023 A chilling effect: How farms can help pollinators survive the stress of climate change By Lela Nargi , February 23, 2023 The future of wild rice may depend on an unlikely alliance By

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Agribusiness Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’re looking for a few days away from the farm this month, consider attending Farm Journal’s Top Producer Summit. The event returns to the great city of Nashville, TN this year and runs from January 23-25. Top Producer is filled with great speakers and opportunities for networking with other producers. It also provides a chance to get away from the day-to-day operations of your farm to discover new insights and consider what you want your operation to look like in the future.

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Caff

JANUARY 17, 2023

Title: Small Farm Technology Advisor Location: Fresno County (Parlier, CA) FTE: 100% FTE Salary: $58,000-70,000 DOE FLSA: To be determined (Exempt/Non-e xempt) Reports To: Small Farm Tech Hub Specialist Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Students harvesting greens with Teens for Food Justice. Credit: Jessica DiMento. Editor’s Note: Increasingly around the USA, middle and high schools are creating opportunities for their students to learn about hydroponic farming. These farms offer food security to students but also offer insights into business. As the students tend to their vegetables, they gain valuable skills they can use in the future and forge a deeper connection with the natural world.

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Sustainable Harvest International

JANUARY 9, 2023

With only four ingredients, you likely have everything you need for this easy pineapple jam recipe in your cupboard already (besides the pineapple, that is). Sintia Mattu in her organic garden in Patchakan, Belize Smiling from ear to ear, Montiel displays recently-harvested pineapples and plantains An example of pineapple growing under the shade of plantains in the agroforestry system of Sintia and Montiel's neighbor, Jorge Yam.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 6, 2023

Over the last 12 years, the world's population has grown by one billion, which means increased competition for land, water, food, and other resources. Agricultural productivity will be challenged to meet those needs.

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Netled

JANUARY 31, 2023

Netled returns to Indoor Ag-Con 2023 on February 27-28 in Las Vegas as an exhibitor, with CEO, Niko Kivioja, joining as a panelist. Netled will be exhibiting at booth #517.

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Agribusiness Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

The IRS issued guidance on December 29, 2022 regarding the upcoming standard mileage rates used to calculate deductible vehicle expense. As expected, due to inflation, mileage rates are up again from the mid-year increase that was issued in June 2022. For 2023, rates are as follows: • 65.5 cents for business miles (This is an increase of 3 cents from the midyear increase for the second half of 2022) • 22 cents for medical miles (No change from the mid-year 2022 increase) • 14 cents for charitabl

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Caff

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sacramento , CA -— Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget proposal which maintains essential drought relief but threatens cuts to infrastructure investments for California’s small-scale and underserved farmers. While acknowledging the limitations of this year’s budget deficit, the $168.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the vertical farming industry has been going through a correction period. We have seen high-profile farm closures and significant layoffs , leading many to wonder if there is truly a future for vertical farming. In December of 2021, Agritecture’s Founder and CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith, predicted that the industry would experience a dip in hype or profitability, which he identified as th

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Agritech NZ

JANUARY 31, 2023

Biosecurity is one of the biggest concerns in the New Zealand primary industries. Tech company Onside have developed an app to protect our farms from incursions.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 9, 2023

Land Values: A recent sale in central Illinois stipulated the current tenant could continue his 50-50 share lease for his lifetime. Here’s how that affected the price.

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Farm QA

JANUARY 1, 2023

To give the grapes the best opportunity to reach their highest quality and full yield potential, Decker scouts fields to stay on top of field conditions, catch problems early, and take corrective actions. As a viticulturist, Decker oversee everything that has to do with the quality of the fruit.

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