Food Politics

JUNE 23, 2023

The prolific International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has produced another must-see report: Here’s what it’s about: Corporate influence over food system governance has become the new normal: the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit exposed the ability of multinational agri-food corporations to influence food system decision-making and dominate seemingly inclusive ‘multi-stakeholder’ processes…corporations have succeeded in convincing governments that they must be central in any discussi

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Jayson Lusk

JUNE 20, 2023

I’m excited to announce that I will serve as the next Vice President and Dean of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, beginning early August. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the head of the Agricultural Economics Department at Purdue University, and I will miss my friends and colleagues in West Lafayette.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 23, 2023

Many agronomic and environmental factors can contribute to uneven soybean emergence. From variable planting depth to moisture availability at seeding depth or untimely rains that seal some seeds underground — every uneven soybean field has a story. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner has seen his fair share of.

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NASDA

JUNE 22, 2023

Letter Dear Chairs and Ranking Members, As organizations concerned about the future of food and agricultural science, the undersigned are writing to express our support for the America Grows Act of 2023 (S.1628), a bipartisan bill Senators Durbin and Moran have recently introduced that would significantly increase our nation’s investment in agricultural research and development.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2023

A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the professional association for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, sent me this emailed announcement from Pork & Partners, a program of the National Pork Board Checkoff. The accompanying message: A Friend To All Foods + CPEUs for You! Pork & Partners is an exciting new community for RDNs, tailored to help you meet your professional needs.

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The Equation

JUNE 20, 2023

Farmworkers face many hazards while performing the labor that props up the $1.264 trillion US food and farm economy, yet a new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found that federal agencies focused on agriculture and health invested an average of only $16.2 million dollars per year in farmworker health research projects between fiscal years 2019 and 2022.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 23, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, as well as Stuart Person of MNP for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss many topics, including: The renewable fuel industry and news out of the U.S.; Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Food Politics

JUNE 20, 2023

This has not been a good year for artificial sweeteners. The World Health Organization says don’t use them for weight control and don’t give them to children. The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Terramycin and Romet each has an important role in disease management of catfish. Table 1 is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each feed.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 22, 2023

EPA announced a final rule Wednesday to establish renewable volume obligations (RVO) and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2023–2025. The industry had been waiting for this final rule after a disappointing proposed rule months ago. Stakeholders’ reaction to the final rule was consistently negative, Read More EPA announced a final rule Wednesday to establish renewable volume obligations (RVO) an

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West Texas Livestock

JUNE 20, 2023

Water is an essential part of life. A certain amount is certainly needed for growth, fetal development, lactation, and overall production. But unfortunately, despite its importance, it is something that can be overlooked very easily by producers. If you were to ask any producer about which nutrients they are concerned with, they would tell you […] The post This is how to better provide the correct amount of water appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Food Politics

JUNE 21, 2023

I am not a big fan of the MyPlate food guide. It was created without doing consumer research to find out how well people understand it. Pie charts are harder to understand than pyramids (the old pyramid, despite its flaws, conveyed the what-you-should-eat messages much better). The Protein section makes no nutritional sense; grains and dairy are also excellent sources of protein, and beans, which are high in protein, are vegetables.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

The sunflower, scientifically known as Helianthus annuus, is a magnificent flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2023

The current political climate between Canada and China could be called chilly, however the strained diplomatic relationship seems to be having little impact on the real world economic and trade relationship. Carlo Dade, director of the trade and investment centre at Canada West Foundation, says that despite political tension, trade with China is increasing.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

co-authored with Ilona Sologoub (VoxUkraine) and Tetyana Deryugina (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has brought a sobering realization that, even 30 years after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia continues to be a brutal empire. At the same time, after expecting Kyiv to fall in.

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Food Politics

JUNE 22, 2023

Chocolate for breakfast? Kellogg’s + Hershey’s collab takes cereal to new heights in India The breakfast cereal giant has joined forces with one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world to launch Kellogg’s Hershey’s Chocos on the Indian market…. Read more When I saw this, I wondered what was new here. We already have plenty of chocolate breakfast cereals, organic and not, most of them aimed at kids.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Often, therapeutants are required to manage the disease and parasite problems which accompany or follow poor water quality periods.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to this “Tuesdays with Lyndsey” edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, we will hear a clip from last night’s episode of The Agronomists with Johanna Lindeboom and Bob Thirlwall on emergence emergencies on soybean and corn. Lyndsey Smith is then joined by Garner Deobald with the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this “Tuesdays with Lyndsey” edition of RealAg Radio!

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Agribusiness Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

The House Ways & Means Committee has passed and submitted HR 3938 for consideration by the full House. There are several taxpayer favorable provisions in this bill…several we’ve been waiting a long while to see. The item of greatest interest to producers is the proposed extension of the provisions of bonus depreciation. Prior to January 1, 2023, taxpayers could expense 100% of farm equipment, farm buildings and tiling additions in the year of purchase.

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Tillable

JUNE 23, 2023

June Feature Spotlight CamoAg’s product team member, Lily, walks us through two new feature releases in our June Feature Spotlight. How to Create a Comparative Market Analysis Lily explains the two methods for creating a CMA: for a farm already added to the account and for a farm not yet added. Watch how to select parcels on the map and add a farm to the account, followed by researching comparable farms.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

The Stargazer Lily with its radiant beauty and stunning colors, this exquisite flower has charmed admirers all over the world.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2023

Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney features Jeremy Boychyn, agronomist and research lead for the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions on fungicide decisions. Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson also drops in to discuss cover crops, stressed winter wheat and much more! Thoughts on something we talked about.

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AgriEpiCenter

JUNE 23, 2023

This Women in Engineering day we are celebrating the work and achievements of women engineers around the world. At Agri-EPI, we celebrate our CTO Trisha Toop and Agri-Tech Sustainability Analyst, […] The post Women in Engineering Day 2023 appeared first on Agri-EPI Centre.

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Agri-tech

JUNE 23, 2023

Our Friday Seminar on 30th June at 11:30am is Licensed to kill: Post-translational activation of a toxic antibacterial effector with Professor Christopher Hayes, UC Santa Barbara Location: Merton Auditorium and Zoom (No registration is required to attend in person.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Passion flowers, with their enchanting allure and captivating symbolism, have long held a special place in the hearts of nature enthusiasts and horticultural af

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2023

The pea crop may not be a perfect 10, but that’s because its actually aiming for 13. What’s that now? Nodulation is key to pulse crops’ biggest super power: nitrogen fixation. But nodulation doesn’t always go as planned, and assessing a crop’s nodulation score can help determine yield potential and highlight where inoculation management may.

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Caff

JUNE 22, 2023

For 45 years, CAFF has been the voice of family-scale agriculture in California. As we celebrate our 45th anniversary , we are thrilled to share with you—the farmers, food system advocates, and lovers of local foods who make our organization possible—our 5-year strategic plan. We have big ambitions to bring positive change to our food and farming systems in the coming years.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

United States veterans have endured extreme hardships to protect our country and its values, often by putting their lives on the line. But when their service is complete, many find reentering civilian life to be challenging.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Paper flowers have captured the hearts of many with their delicate beauty and ability to brighten up any space.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2023

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On this episode, host Shaun Haney will discuss a number of topics including: The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results for May; Viterra and Bunge merger; and, The battle over interswitching. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney via email shaney@realagriculture.com, Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!

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Agri-tech

JUNE 22, 2023

An obscure aquatic plant has helped to explain how plants avoid cracking up under the stresses and strains of growth. The finding by researchers Dr Robert Kelly-Bellow and Karen Lee in the group of Professor Enrico Coen at the John Innes Centre, started with a curious observation in a dwarf mutant of the carnivorous plant Utricularia gibba. The stems of this floating plant are filled with.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

In recognition of Homeownership Month this June, USDA Rural Development (RD) New York’s State Office had the privilege of celebrating the newest homeowner on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. Randa Martin and her four children welcomed the RD team and staff from the Akwesasne Housing Authority to their newly constructed home in Hogansburg, N.Y., a community on St.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Petals, scientifically known as Petalium blossominum, are the modified leaves of a flower.

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Rachel Laudan

JUNE 22, 2023

Trout amandine. Duck in orange sauce. When I was coming of age in 1960s England, these were the prestige restaurant dishes. I’m not sure how I knew that. Such restaurants… The post Trout: From Elite Sport Fish to Global Aquaculture appeared first on Rachel Laudan.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JUNE 22, 2023

As the House and Senate Agriculture Committees are busy working on their respective first drafts of the 2023 Farm Bill, farmers and advocates took an important opportunity to speak to Members of Congress about improved agriculture policy needs. Last week, NSAC hosted farmers, ranchers, and food system advocates from six states, who collectively attended nearly 20 meetings with Congressional offices and USDA officials, to share their stories and call for stronger, better-funded sustainable agricu

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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2023

Knowing when to buy or lease farm equipment is a tough call. Many farmers who are looking to upgrade their operation have trouble deciding if farm equipment leasing is the best financial move. Leasing farm equipment or infrastructure gives landowners access to upgrades that can make them more profitable without high upfront costs. But some choose the path of ownership to have more flexibility of use.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 23, 2023

Bell flowers, also known as campanulas, are nature's delicate symphony of elegance.

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