Farmers demand answers on funding freeze
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Producers attend House Agriculture Committee meeting to underscore the devastating impacts of sudden funding cuts, leaving many with mounting debts after broken contracts.
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CANZA announces $4 million effort to develop and scale up tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) soil carbon
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple Leaf Foods, and Nutrien, to develop and scale tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) soil carbon, potentially unlocking new sources of revenue for farmers. The development of a simple MRV system will allow farmers Read More The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple
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Weekend reading: the potato cartel
Food Politics
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Happy Valentines Day! Since Im talking about potatoes, try these! I learned about this from a Tweet (X) from Dan Barber. I went right toThe Lever and signed on so I could read: The Rise Of Big Potato: Allegations of price collusions among the potato cartel reveal the new, sophisticated methods food corporations are using to keep prices high. The four companies now stand accused of operating as a cartel and conspiring to hike prices, jacking up the cost of french fries and Tater Tots around the
NASDA Collects Key Farm Economic Data for USDA’s TOTAL/ARMS3 Survey
NASDA
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
News Article Starting in February, NASDA field enumerators headed to farms nationwide to conduct the TOTAL/ARMS3 survey part of USDAs Agricultural Resource Management Survey. This survey gathers important data on farm finances, including income, expenses, debt and family finances. In addition, the survey includes the Tenure, Ownership and Transition of Agricultural Land survey, which gathers detailed data on land tenure and records all land rented out for agricultural use.
Professor Uauy appointed as Director of the John Innes Centre
Agri-tech
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Following an international search, Professor Cristbal Uauy has been appointed as the next Director of the John Innes Centre. Professor Uauy is internationally recognised for his significant contribution to the development of resources and tools available to the wheat research community which allow for the rapid identification of genes for key traits.
Provincial canola groups select 11 agronomic research projects to receive $3.4 million
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Eleven canola research projects will receive a total of $3.4 million in funding as part of the 2025 intake of the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP). The three Prairie provincial canola grower associations Alberta Canola, SaskOilseeds, and Manitoba Canola Growers Association are contributing over $2.3 million. Another $764,000 is coming from the Western Read More Eleven canola research projects will receive a total of $3.4 million in funding as part of the 2025 intake of the Canola Agron
Avian flu explodes in Ohio
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
More than 10 million birds have been affected in the past 45 days.
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Brazil tax reform!
Food Politics
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
At the end of December, I received an email from Paula Johns, director of ACT Health Promotion in Brazil. Today we are celebrating the approval of the tax reform in Brazil. This Tuesday, Dec 17th, the text was approved by the National Congress!! The tax reform is a historic achievement for Brazil and we celebrate the fact that products harmful to health, such as tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks, are included in the selective tax.
AI counts flea beetles in real-time
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Understanding the prevalence of flea beetles in a canola field can make a big difference when it comes to management decisions in a field. This number-one insect pest of canola can quickly multiply in number and with the right environmental conditions move from below to well-above an economic threshold in a single day. Read More Understanding the prevalence of flea beetles in a canola field can make a big difference when it comes to management decisions in a field.
Which NFL players also play a role in agriculture?
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
FP Next, Ep.3: The NFL is home to farming and ranching contributions.
FOREIGN AID ISN'T
The Lunatic Farmer
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Here are two personal stories about foreign aid. Some 20 years ago when Slow Food asked me to be part of the U.S. delegation attending the International Slow Food Convivium in Turin, Italy hosted by Carlo Petrini, I went with Michael Pollan. Every time I wasn't speaking, I attended presentations by a delegation from an African country. Every single one started with something like this: "We have plenty of resources.
Brooke Rollins ’94 to lead U.S. Department of Agriculture
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture The post Brooke Rollins 94 to lead U.S. Department of Agriculture appeared first on AgriLife Today.
The Agronomists, Ep 185: Outsmarting weeds through herbicide layering with Rachel Evans and Dr. Joe Ikley
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Keeping fields clean is job one, especially with less competitive crops, such as pulses or even corn. But flushing weeds and herbicide-resistant weeds create headaches for growers every spring. Is there a better option than in-crop control? Ladies and gentleman, herbicide layering has entered the chat. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith Read More Keeping fields clean is job one, especially with less competitive crops, such as pulses or even corn.
Call it ‘climate smart’ or ‘sustainable,’ the end goal is the same
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Sorghum Focus: No matter the catchphrase, doing more with less is in farmers best interests.
Farm Income Outlook for 2025Â
Trimble Agriculture
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Farm income is expected to take a turn in 2025, after two years of consecutive decline. Its no secret that the U.S. agricultural economy faced financial headwinds in 2024, but new USDA farm income projections indicate that net farm income will increase in 2025, largely due to the substantial rise in government payments. While encouraging, farmers should remain focused on strategic risk management rather than counting on these subsidiesespecially with so much still in the air.
Beekeepers Reporting Severe, Nationwide Honey Bee Losses
ATTRA
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The Honey Bee Health Coalition reports that beekeepers nationwide have discovered sudden and significant colony losses over the winter. Information gathered from 234 beekeepers found average recent losses well over 50%. When these losses are combined with colony losses over the past 12 months, many beekeepers at a loss rate of 70% to 100%, according to the coalition.
SDF to build utility tractors for Massey Ferguson brand
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Agricultural machinery giant AGCO has entered into a supply agreement to have Massey Ferguson tractors built by SDF, the Italian tractor company that makes SAME and Deutz-Fahr machines. The partnership will see SDF produce low to mid-horsepower Massey Ferguson tractors up to 85 horsepower for most global markets beginning in mid-2025. AGCO says Read More Agricultural machinery giant AGCO has entered into a supply agreement to have Massey Ferguson tractors built by SDF, the Italian tractor comp
Are we burning through corn inventory?
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
U.S. export strength may lie in the reliability of grain supply. Iowa farmer sees February WASDE report in positive light.
Three R’s and Five C’s of Credit in Farm Business
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
When a farmer approaches an institutional agency with a loan proposal, the banker must be convinced of the economic viability of the proposed investment. Each investment activity differs in terms of productivity, making it essential for the banker to evaluate the proposal carefully.
Elevating gender awareness and inclusivity in the wheat research community
Agri-tech
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In late January, twelve research leaders and senior staff from seven separate UK based institute and university organisations gathered at the John Innes Centre to undertake leadership training specifically tailored for enhancing gender awareness as part of the Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme. Over three days the participants received practical training on inclusive leadership.
The future of food and Canada
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
On Tuesday, I headed to downtown Ottawa, just a stones throw from our Parliament buildings to take in Farm Credit Canadas Future of Food event. Held in conjunction with Canadas Ag Day, the conference is one I always look forward to. It brings together hundreds of people from within and from outside the farm and Read More On Tuesday, I headed to downtown Ottawa, just a stones throw from our Parliament buildings to take in Farm Credit Canadas Future of Food event.
The good, the bad and the ugly debt
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Road warrior: A quick glance at the balance sheet can expose bad debt or practices.
Types of Risks and Strategies to Reduce Risks in Agricultural Lending
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Agricultural production faces numerous risks and uncertainties, and lending to such ventures inevitably leads to high transactional costs for financial institutions. This article examines the types of risks and strategies to reduce lending risks in agricultural lending.
What have improved crop varieties ever done for us?
Agricultural Biodiversity
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
I seem to be doing little more these days that quoting Jeremy’s latest Eat This Newsletter. I was going to include the paper Adoption of improved crop varieties limited biodiversity losses, terrestrial carbon emissions, and cropland expansion in the tropics in a forthcoming Brainfood, and I may still do so, if I can think of a pithy way to summarize its import in a sentence.
Wheat Pete’s Word, Feb 12: Celebrating 500 episodes of The Word!
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In 10 years of answering your questions, observing farm changes, and navigating agronomy, what has changed for Peter Wheat Pete Johnson? Well, hes got a few more grey hairs and perhaps an extra wrinkle or two, but the fundamentals of growing high-yielding crops havent changed much from episode 1 to 500 of The Word, says Read More In 10 years of answering your questions, observing farm changes, and navigating agronomy, what has changed for Peter Wheat Pete Johnson?
Don’t buy into USDA’s farm income numbers
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Ag Marketing IQ: Corn and soybean profit prospects challenged by low prices, high input costs and weak basis thats before considering retaliatory tariff threats, risk of inflation, unfavorable interest rates and additional potential federal policy changes. Profit opportunity lies in the livestock sector even if South Americas grain crop production drops.
Seven Ps’ of Credit in Farm Business
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
The role of financial institutions in light of technological advancements in agriculture lies in evolving principles of farm finance that aim to bring both commercial gains to bankers and social benefits. These principles, developed by institutional agencies, are widely recognized as the Seven Ps of Credit and hold universal validity.
Brainfood: Micronutrients, Healthy Diet Basket, Meat alternatives, Chickpea polyphenols, African yam bean breeding, CC and nutrition, Biofortification, Mali diet diversity, Myanmar & Malawi agroforestry, African indigenous vegetables, Indian fruits
Agricultural Biodiversity
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Global estimation of dietary micronutrient inadequacies: a modelling analysis. Maybe 5 billion people don’t get enough micronutrients from their diets, absent fortification and supplementation. Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences in availability of foods needed for health. There’s enough food in the world, but not enough healthy food.
Tariff talk adds to farm machinery sales woes
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Farm machinery sales continued to struggle in January as tariff threats and uncertainty surrounding farm support programs brought more bad news for sales of tractors and combines. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), during the first month of 2025, U.S. sales of ag tractors dropped 15.8 per cent, while sales Read More Farm machinery sales continued to struggle in January as tariff threats and uncertainty surrounding farm support programs brought more bad n
Tips for preparing your farm for the unpredictable
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
For the Health of It: Take important steps to prepare your farm and ranch for disasters and emergencies.
Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers  Â
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Annual rose pruning helps prevent disease, promotes growth and encourages blooms The post Rose pruning tips for stronger, more vibrant flowers appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Industry-funded study of the week: grape extract and cognition
Food Politics
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The study: Amone F, Spina A, Perri A, Lofaro D, Zaccaria V, Insolia V, Lirangi C, Puoci F, Nobile V. Standardized Grape ( Vitis vinifera L.) Extract Improves Short- and Long-Term Cognitive Performances in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial. Foods. 2024; 13(18):2999. [link] Background: Cognitive decline, a common consequence of aging, detrimentally affects independence, physical activity, and social interactions.
Farmer sentiment slips into the negative in the face of low margins, tariff uncertainty
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In late January, we asked the RealAgristudies Insights Panel how they were feeling about current and future farm financial performance, their outlook on investment timing, and what they thought about impending tariffs being levied against Canadian goods moving into the U.S. Over 600 farmers responded to this survey, weighing in on on these topics, and Read More In late January, we asked the RealAgristudies Insights Panel how they were feeling about current and future farm financial performance,
Stress management strategies for farmers
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Connect to your community, be aware of feelings and access free resources to strengthen your mental health.
Planning and Budgeting in Farm Business
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Every farm financial manager has to assess the performance of his business, in order to act suitably. Various tools of financial analysis, viz., farm planning and budgeting, the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, break-even analysis, etc., are available to him in this regard. These tools are presented in five segments.
Worley Family Farms: A Legacy of Hard Work and Innovation
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
At Farm Credit of Southern Colorado, we take great pride in supporting the families who shape agriculture in our region. The Mattive family of Worley Family Farms has spent generations cultivating success in the San Luis Valley, and their story is one of resilience, dedication, and innovation. From Vision to Generational Success Bob and Gail Mattives journey in farming began with a visionto build a thriving operation that could be passed down for generations.
High pH levels key to spotting micronutrient deficiency
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Ontarios relatively youthful soils are less prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but there are situations where soil characteristics can lead to low levels of key micros in farm fields, says University of Guelph associate professor Dr. John Lauzon. Speaking at the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Associations MicroSmart Deep Dive meeting in Kingston, Ont., Lauzon noted Read More Ontarios relatively youthful soils are less prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but there are situations where soil
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