Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Farmers Weekly One of the UK’s biggest milk hauliers, Lloyd Fraser, is reported to be in administration and has had its operating licence revoked. This has resulted in an unknown number of tankers being locked up in dairies and unable to pick up milk on Friday 22 September.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Those within the agriculture industry often love to tell anyone who will listen that there are many amazing career opportunities in the sector. They are right, of course — there are thousands of jobs going unfilled and plenty of career advancement opportunities for those interested. But agriculture has too much of a good thing, and. Read More Those within the agriculture industry often love to tell anyone who will listen that there are many amazing career opportunities in the sector.
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Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
The Examination , a brand-new news outlet, and the Washington Post jointly published a jaw-dropping article last week about dietitians paid by food and supplement companies to defend and promote their products on Instagram and TikTok. Why jaw-dropping? Two reasons: the media—videos, posts—embedded in the article (these are amazing to see), and the non-disclosure of payment.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
For too long, the pork industry has been permitted to inflict what amounts to criminal animal cruelty—with the help of billions of dollars in public funding. Approximately two-thirds of mother pigs, weighing 525 to 790 lbs, are trapped within gestation crates for the entirety of their 114-day pregnancy. These stalls, measuring 2.5 feet by 7 feet, cruelly restrict their mobility, permitting only a few steps forward and backward—an experience similar to enduring months of confinement to an airline
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Farmers Weekly Government plans to consult on increasing imports of raw cane sugar have left farmers questioning the prime minister’s pledge to back them in trade talks. In December 2020, ministers announced that 260,000t of raw cane sugar a year would be allowed to enter the UK without a tariff under an autonomous tariff quota (ATQ).
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
There’s some trouble lurking in the Ontario corn crop by the name of gibberella. Farmers are also busy getting what wheat they can get in and are asking some really great questions of the host of Wheat Pete’s Word, Peter Johnson. Also in this week’s podcast, catch a conversation about straw losses by raking, lowering. Read More There’s some trouble lurking in the Ontario corn crop by the name of gibberella.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Martin Caraher, John Coveney, Mickey Chopra, editors. Handbook of Food Security and Society. Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023. I did a blurb for the back cover: This Handbook argues convincingly that ending hunger means far more than providing food to those in deed. It means transforming society to one that is more equitable, socially as well as economically.
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Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
Farmers Weekly Battery-powered electric tractors look set to enter mainstream agriculture following the commercial launch of 55kW (75hp) models at the Farm Progress Show in the US.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Current dynamics of the fertilizer market are quite different from where they were just one year ago. That said, there are still big demand questions, geopolitical pressures, and logistics issues yet to be hammered out — they’re just in different places this year. To unravel the complex trade flows of phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen fertilizer, Read More Current dynamics of the fertilizer market are quite different from where they were just one year ago.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
I was induced to watch all of this video because Chris MacAskill, whom I do not know personally but who quoted me a couple of times briefly in a previous show, starts out his investigations by displaying my book Food Politics. This is titled, “ How Food Myths SPREAD: Fact Checking Dr David Diamond ” I don’t know Dr. Diamond either, but he has some unusual and quite strong opinions about nutrition, which MacAskill, a historian, demolishes one after another.
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
In 2021, Josh Goddard came across some sobering news. That year’s United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report showed that globally, meat and dairy production is responsible for fueling nearly a third of human-caused methane gas emissions. The IPCC assessment “was pretty unforgiving,” says the director of nutrition services for Southern California’s Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), in making “strong connections between our food systems and climate change.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Farmers Weekly Food and farm leaders have sent an open letter to UK supermarkets urging fairer treatment for suppliers, as many farmers say they are “on their knees”.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Egg Farmers of Canada has announced the hiring of a new CEO. Drew Black will be joining the national egg producer organization as of November 6, 2023. “We are excited to welcome Mr. Black as our CEO. He brings a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience from working within the agriculture sector for many years.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
“Why can we only get lamb in the US, as opposed to mutton?” That’s what Bobbie Kramer, a veterinarian near Portland, Oregon, was wondering when she responded to our recent call for reader questions about where their food comes from. “As a meat eater, I enjoy the flavor and texture of lamb. But I’d love to try mutton. I know that in other parts of the world, lamb and mutton are more economical and popular to raise than cattle,” she writes.
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Every morning, Janet McDurly, a 60-year-old resident in South Seattle, Washington, walks half a mile to catch her bus to work. On her way, she routinely passes Jimi Hendrix Park, a 2.3-acre community park located in Seattle’s Central District. McDurly and other volunteers in this primarily African American community have spent many weekends planting seeds and tending crops in the park’s community garden, established in 2020 by Black Star Farmers , a local activist group fighting for land and foo
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly More than 80% of farmers believe that higher input costs have not been reflected in better farmgate prices, with a quarter warning that they are “very likely” to cut production if processors and retailers do not pay fairer prices in future.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Pre-harvest is an excellent time to scout soybean and canola for various disease levels and to assess how the season has gone. There’s also plenty to be learned at harvest and even after harvest, depending on what you’re looking for. To tackle the stories stems tell and what to do about it, host Lyndsey Smith. Read More Pre-harvest is an excellent time to scout soybean and canola for various disease levels and to assess how the season has gone.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
When I am talking to folks about wasps, I usually have to stop a couple of times and explain that when I say I love wasps, I truly do mean wasps. Yes, the stinging ones. Yes, the ones that stung you/your brother/your great-uncle Patrick and that you hate/despise/abhor. Yes, I promise. Wasps are an incredibly diverse species, spanning from yellowjackets to bullet ants (despite the name, they are wasps), which provide countless ecological services—including protection for agriculture via pest prev
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
In the Brave New World we now live in, food technology has scored a big win. Food Navigator has the story: How does a cultivated chicken cell line meet kosher standards? In a world first, OU Kosher [The kosher certification division of the Orthodox Union] has determined that the chicken cell line of Israeli start-up SuperMeat meets kosher standards.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Farmers Weekly Breed, environment, production level and liveweight all influence which minerals – and how much – a beef animal needs to support health and performance. The list is extensive and likely to include 15 or more different types: from macro-minerals such as calcium, phosphorous and magnesium, to trace elements including cobalt, iodine and selenium.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The Liberal government has decided to adjust course on its messaging, as evidenced by the trotting out of grocers during the first week of this Parliament sitting. At issue: food cost inflation and what to do about it. One of the potential targets is retail grocery store companies themselves, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Read More The Liberal government has decided to adjust course on its messaging, as evidenced by the trotting out of grocers during the first week of this Parliament si
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
You can grow your own nitrogen and improve soil health at the same time.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
I missed posting these last week (oops). Blueberries set the standard for industry-funded studies (I discussed the origins of blueberry-industry funding in my book, Unsavory Truth ). Blueberry producers are still at it. Here are two examples. I. This one started with a press release sent to my email: From: Blueberries < updates@blueberrycouncil.org > Date: August 29, 2023 at 11:59:59 AM EDT Subject: Study Alert: New Research Links Blueberries to Gut Health Benefits A new study publish
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly Upland farmers in the Lake District say their traditional sheep farming communities face an uncertain future due to reductions in stock numbers to comply with environmental policy.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Canada Beef and the Canadian Beef Check-off Agency have announced that Eric Bienvenue will join the team as incoming president effective Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Bienvenue brings 30 years of experience in the pork and poultry industries to Canada Beef. Current president Michael Young will mentor Bienvenue for a six-month transition period, at which time.
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. USDA recognizes and celebrates the many contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the education of more than 1.3 million Hispanic students every year.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
On the last Tuesday of August, a vehicle pulled into Providence Farm in McLeansville, North Carolina. Joy Combs had been expecting these guests—they were from the Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue (CGPR), and they were there to drop off a five-year-old Anatolian Shepherd named Max. Combs planned to work with the rescue to evaluate his behavior with farm animals and help place him in an appropriate home.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly Plant breeders have welcomed proposals by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for a new streamlined, science-led approach to regulating gene-edited crops in England. An FSA board meeting on Wednesday 20 September discussed plans for the regulation of precision bred food and feed products under the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Happy Friday! Thanks for tuning into the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is be joined by RealAgriculture’s Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith! They are also joined by Jeff Nielsen to discuss a number of topics, including: Trade to India; Affordability, inflation, and interest rates; Doug Ford’s apology and reversal on the. Read More Happy Friday!
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
As we observe September as National Preparedness Month, it is important to remember that being prepared is the most important thing you can do to assist in dealing with any disaster or emergency. Unfortunately, no amount of preparation will stop a natural disaster or emergency from occurring, but how you react to them can be just as critical. This is why the U.S.
Food and Farming Technology
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Verdant Robotics, is a pioneering force in sustainable farming automation, its advanced robotic technology digitises the farm at sub-millimetre scale, enabling weeds to be targeted with precision.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly Staffordshire young farmer Edward Johnson has made use of an Oxbury Bank “New Gen” business loan to expand operations on his dairy farm. Targeted at younger farmers and industry new entrants, the loan offers up to 100% funding for farming business projects and seeks to break down barriers to obtaining finance.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Clubroot is a costly disease of canola, and one that requires an integrated approach to prevent its spread and the potential yield loss that comes with an infected field. Tom Ernst, Senior Research Associate with Corteva Agriscience, explains that a collection of best management practices combine to create an overall strategy for minimizing clubroot’s impact.
Food Tank
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As world leaders from the public and private sectors gathered in New York City for the SDG Summit and the U.N. General Assembly, the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, The Rockefeller Foundation, and WWF, in collaboration with media partner Food Tank, hosted Pre-COP Food Day @ UNGA. During the event, food systems leaders gathered to raise the ambition on food systems transformation by amplifying and accelerating implementation across all levels.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Last week, both the House and Senate were back in session after more than a month of Congressional recess. As of posting, Congress has one week – just 4 session days – until the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 on September 30. Beginning with the start of FY2024 on October 1, funding for the federal government will – absent a continuing resolution (CR) – expire, as will the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the 2018 Farm Bill.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
Farmers Weekly Creating an autonomous vehicle for farm fieldwork is a relatively straightforward task from a mechanical engineering perspective. Choose a powertrain suited to the vehicle’s intended applications, decide between tracks and wheels, and build a chassis to accommodate it all. No need to worry about creating a fancy cab with neatly laid-out controls, air conditioning, lots […] The post Driverless tractors: Which manufacturer is leading the race?
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio. Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Jennifer Wright with Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council on finding new people to work in ag; K.C. Garratt with Garratt Industries on intercropping equipment; An interview Kara Oosterhuis had with David Westwood on the St Mary’s Irrigation District water.
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