NASDA
JUNE 9, 2023
Letter Dear Mr. Wise, The undersigned organizations are writing to provide comments on the implementation framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) as representatives of America’s farmers, ranchers, forest owners and foresters as well as supporting organizations that share an interest in fostering voluntary market incentives for climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States’ request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture. Canada’s trade and agriculture ministers, Mary Ng and Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced the decision on Friday, which was the deadline for joining the U.S. challenge under the rules.
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Agricultural Biodiversity
JUNE 6, 2023
NGOs call on USAID to stop supporting AGRA. And not for the first time either. Report calls for US to invest more in agricultural research in support of global food security. AGRA unavailable for comment. A pean to the fruit trees of the Philippines. I’ll second that. Scuba rice comes to Africa. What took it so long? Apparently there’s a “wild pea plant” in India in which the flavour gene is turned off , and that’s a good thing.
The Equation
JUNE 5, 2023
When I was an agricultural engineering student, I took a class called History of Agriculture. I loved that class, in part, because I love agriculture, but also because I love ancient history. I used to study ancient history just for fun, and when I had the opportunity to write a paper for that class, I decided to write about the origins of agriculture and civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Berkeley Blog
JUNE 8, 2023
Engaging with AI's unique form of creativity could help us and learn new things, combine and extend previous ideas, and design new molecules, new medicines, and new works of art.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
Most Canadians have noticed a serious run-up in grocery bills in the last 18 months. Inflation has hit consumers at checkout lines, even at the most discount of discount stores. Which begs the question, how do you save money on food? This week, the RealAg team had its regular Tuesday meeting where we kick off.
American Farmland
JUNE 9, 2023
Today, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Zach Nunn (R-IA), and Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced the Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act, a bill to remove barriers faced by young, beginning, and historically underserved farmers and ranchers.
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CABI
JUNE 8, 2023
We’ve selected a few of the latest new geographic, host and species records for plant pests and diseases from CAB Abstracts. Records this month include the first report of Dothiorella gregaria associated with fruit rot of walnuts in India, and the discovery of three new species of Botryosphaeriales isolated from diseased plant branches in China.… The post Update: New Pest & Disease Records (07 June 2023) appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
Reports of at least one hay shed fire in Ontario this week should serve as an alert to other farmers who took advantage of the dry, hot week in late May to put up dry hay.
Daily Yonder
JUNE 8, 2023
Cathy Topper stood at the door to her house looking over the field of solar panels visible from just about anywhere on her property. “I finally have gotten to the point where I don’t cry all the time,” she said, as we sat at her kitchen table. The shades were drawn throughout the house so she wouldn’t have to see the solar array while going about her day.
USDA Blog
JUNE 8, 2023
As the warm weather approaches, so do days spent outside firing up the grill with friends and family. The month of May kicked off grilling season and whether you are shopping in the grocery store, or doing an online pickup order, there is one easy way to be assured that you’re getting what you paid for: the USDA grade shield. The USDA shield is a symbol of quality and assures consumers that the products they buy have met rigorous quality standards applied by highly skilled USDA graders.
Agribusiness Blog
JUNE 8, 2023
The IRS has announced the maximum contribution for health savings accounts for 2024. The maximum contribution for those with eligible plans is $4,150 for self-only coverage ($300 increase over 2023) and $8,300 for those with family coverage. The family coverage increase is $550 compared to 2023 levels. In the past the HSA contribution limit has grown around $50/$100 per year, making these increases seem rather large.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
What we describe as new technology is continuously changing; however, the impact it has on our cropping systems remains strong. Dr. Terry Griffin, cropping systems economist at Kansas State University has written a report for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on technology adoption, entitled “Precision Ag in a Digital Era.” Although the word.
Cropin Blog
JUNE 8, 2023
Brand loyalty remains one of the biggest challenges for the retail sector across industries. Customers are willing to shift preferences faster than ever before in an increasingly digital world. This puts tremendous strain on brands to invest in tools that can help them drive brand loyalty, repeat sales, and increase the customer lifecycle value. In fact, as per the Loyalty Big Picture report , globally, brands spend close to USD 75 billion per year on loyalty management.
The Lunatic Farmer
JUNE 8, 2023
Last weekend I enjoyed speaking at the second Homestead Festival in Columbia, Tennessee, hosted at Rory Feek’s farm. The first year, last year, they had about 4,000 and 100 vendors. This year, they had nearly 5,000 and 160 vendors. Rory said he thought they could handle 7,000 at max. Maybe they’ll hit that next year. I did a chicken butchering demonstration with David Schafer of Featherman Plucker fame and he asked the crowd of 300-plus assembled to watch us: “How many of you wanted to be homest
West Texas Livestock
JUNE 8, 2023
Having to feed supplements is sometimes necessary for cattle operations. That being said, it is something other than what most ranchers like to do. Feed costs remain the single most considerable expense for any cattle producer. The amount really depends on different things, but it can easily be half of the total annual expenses. As […] The post Some simple ways to reducing your feed costs appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has named her new cabinet, and it includes a new agriculture minister. RJ Sigurdson, the MLA for Highwood, has been appointed Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, replacing Nate Horner, who was named Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board. Horner had served as the province’s ag minister since late.
Caff
JUNE 7, 2023
Title: Human Resources Manager Location: California, partially-remote // Hybrid with travel to Davis, CA FTE: 5 FTE – 1 FTE (depending on candidate) Salary: $57,000 – $62,000 for full time employment annually FLSA: Non-exempt Reports To: Operations Director Bilingual: Not required CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.
Trimble Agriculture
JUNE 7, 2023
The U.S. economy is entering a period of growth and persistent inflation, according to the USDA’s second quarter farm trade outlook report. Economic challenges are emerging among tightened monetary conditions, with the Consumer Price Index climbing five percent compared to a year prior. To combat inflation, the Federal Reserve continued their rate hikes by raising interest rates another 0.25 percent in May.
AGRIVI
JUNE 7, 2023
We may have washed our hands, used clean kitchenware, and cooked our meals to the correct temperature, but is that enough to be sure that the food we’re eating is safe? Keeping food safe is a complex process that starts on the farm and ends with the consumer. According to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), one in ten people falls ill from eating unsafe food yearly.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
A soil nitrate test is an excellent way to measure nitrogen mineralized from the soil over the spring. The test offers a window into the temperature and moisture mix of a particular season to-date and helps inform the critical side-dress N amount on corn. Dale Cowan, senior agronomists with AGRIS Co-op, pulled nitrate tests from. Read More A soil nitrate test is an excellent way to measure nitrogen mineralized from the soil over the spring.
Netled
JUNE 7, 2023
Due to its rapid growth, Netled has been awarded "Best Growth Company" in the Western Finland province. Netled’s revenue raised by 1070 percent from 2019 to 2022.* The award was granted by Kauppalehti, the largest financial media company in Finland, at a gala event on June 7th 2023.
Organic Farming Research
JUNE 7, 2023
Dr. Ash Sial is an Entomologist at the University of Georgia, whose research on organic controls of insect pests of organic fruit crops was awarded OREI (Organic Agriculture Research Extension Initiative) support. OFRF sat down with Dr. Sial to get updates on the research and learn more about the collaborations between researchers and organic farmers currently being supported by OREI.
Agri-tech
JUNE 7, 2023
Development of our exciting, ground-breaking plant and microbial science and innovation hub can go ahead with confirmation of funding announced today. The transformational investment will fund new cutting-edge, world-class facilities for the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) at the heart of the Norwich Research Park. This will deliver a step change in our capability to.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
What does a wizard have to do with cattle prices? Nothing really, but it would seem that there are some zany factors at play in cattle production where somehow cattle prices are climbing even as feed costs are dropping. Is it magic? Not quite, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, but prices are. Read More What does a wizard have to do with cattle prices?
Agritecture Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Urban Greens is a vertical farming facility located in Sydney, Australia. Credit: The Farmer Magazine. Written by: Niko Simos June 7, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of Oceania, characterized by rapid urbanization , a new wave of innovation is poised to revolutionize the way we cultivate and access fresh produce. Some of the most populous cities in the region, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, and Adelaide, are experiencing unprecedented growth, attracting millions of individuals
The Farmers Daughter USA
JUNE 7, 2023
It’s National Dairy Month! There’s certainly a lot to celebrate when it comes to our modern dairy farms, including all the farm families that work so hard to bring us safe, healthy, and sustainable dairy products. We can all trust the quality of dairy products produced in the U.S. The post Dairy: Trusted Quality appeared first on The Farmer's Daughter USA.
Caff
JUNE 6, 2023
CAFF’s Biointensive No-Till Project is an on-farm demonstration project partnering with small, diversified vegetable farms in Northern California who are committed to minimizing tillage and interested in learning about how it affects soil health. In our last project update linked here , we shared the underlying principles that guide no-till farming systems and discussed some of the results of our soil testing such as total carbon concentrations.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
Farm groups are urging members of the Senate to avoid stalling on Bill C-234, with limited time left on the calendar before Parliament’s summer break. The proposed legislation, which was approved by the House of Commons earlier this year, would remove the federal carbon tax from propane and natural gas used for grain drying, barn. Read More Farm groups are urging members of the Senate to avoid stalling on Bill C-234, with limited time left on the calendar before Parliament’s summer b
American Farmland
JUNE 6, 2023
Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Alma Adams (D-NC), and Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced new legislation to increase support for farmers, ranchers, and foresters with small-acreage operations across the country.
Farmbrite
JUNE 6, 2023
We all want flocks of healthy, happy chickens producing lots of delicious eggs. We have found that the key to a flocks' health, is monitoring. If you are monitoring your flock, as soon as you see a problem, you can work to fix it. In this article we will highlight some key aspects of your flock to watch. Keeping a close eye on these metrics will keep your flock in optimal health as well as in optimal egg production mode.
Cropin Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
Need for agri-insurance among smallholder farmers About 84% of the 570 million farms globally belong to smallholder farmers, who cater to anywhere between 70%-80% of the world’s food needs. Smallholder farmers are constantly threatened by financial uncertainties caused by natural calamities that are beyond their control. Climate change is the biggest cause for this uncertainty.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Andrew Campbell, dairy farmer from Strathroy, Ont., for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: Bill C-234 being stalled out; The new AAFC office in Manila; The. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!
Agritecture Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
The EFUA team gathering to discuss current issues facing the agricultural sector in the EU. Written by: Niko Simos June 6, 2023 EFUA, the European Forum on Agriculture , recently held its “NEXT” conference in the distinctive setting of the Military Academy in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. The event attracted a diverse array of participants from all over Europe and further afield, including a healthy contingent from North America.
American Farmland
JUNE 5, 2023
Jennifer Perkins joins American Farmland Trust today as Mid-Atlantic Farmland Programs Manager, where she will develop and lead new holistic projects that seek to catalyze a new wave of innovative agricultural land protection, access, and transfer; promote the widespread adoption of regenerative farm practices and systems on protected land; support farmland transfer and succession to a new generation of farmers; and strengthen farm viability.
Farming First
JUNE 5, 2023
Agricultural data has the potential to drive change in the sector. The post Building Global Food Security through Data Coordination appeared first on Farming First.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 8, 2023
Update, June 9: The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States’ request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture. The U.S. government’s challenge of Mexico’s ban of genetically-modified (GM) corn for common food uses is being closely monitored in Canada, specifically in the.
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