Global Agtech Initiative
MARCH 16, 2025
The collaboration will expand the current integration of Planet's advanced satellite imagery into Syngenta's Cropwise platform. The post New Level of Precision Agriculture Thanks to Renewed Partnership Between Syngenta and Planet appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 18, 2025
While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for a meatless burger. Starting March 18, the fast food behemoth is testing a new sandwich, called the McVeggie, at select restaurants in British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The Read More While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for
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NASDA
MARCH 19, 2025
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. Today, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, alongside 20+ state agriculture departments , celebrates National Agriculture Trade Day. This day highlights the crucial role agricultural trade plays in boosting state economies and supporting farmers and ranchers while underscoring the need for policies that expand market opportunities and keep U.S. agriculture competitive. “Today, we recognize the vital role of international trade in bolst
Food Politics
MARCH 18, 2025
The White House posted this video last week. I cant figure out how to make it play on this site, but you can watch it at this link. Its worth watching: It comes straight from the White House. Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, does not recognize or know how to pronounce the vitamin riboflavin. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins appears in this as a self-identified MAHA mom.
Agricultural Biodiversity
MARCH 16, 2025
Conventional agriculture increases global warming while decreasing system sustainability. The global warming potential of conventional grain agriculture has increased x8 from 1961-2020, whereas sustainability index has decreased x3. Whatever are we to do? Adoption of improved crop varieties limited biodiversity losses, terrestrial carbon emissions, and cropland expansion in the tropics.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 19, 2025
Kody Blois is less than a week into his role as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, but already hes firing off missives and steering policy direction. Theres a reason for the quick pace an election call could come at any moment, or the government could fall on Monday, March 24, Read More Kody Blois is less than a week into his role as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, but already hes firing off missives and steering policy di
NASDA
MARCH 18, 2025
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. Today on National Ag Day, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates the significant contributions agriculture has made in strengthening our nation’s security and prosperity. NASDA is a proud partner of the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, a national study that highlights the economic impact of U.S. food and agriculture sectors.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
MARCH 20, 2025
Farmer Patrick Brown speaking at a recent NSAC virtual briefing On March 6, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a virtual briefing: Impact in the Field How the USDA Funding Freeze and Employee Layoffs are Impacting Farmers and Ranchers. Five farmers from around the country joined NSACs policy director, Mike Lavender, for a panel discussion to voice their concerns about the ongoing funding freeze severely impacting agricultural programs and farmers across the country.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 18, 2025
Making the most of every input dollar matters, especially when crop prices are in the doldrums, but cutting back on fertilizer can end up curtailing yield. Theres a better way to manage those nitrogen input dollars! For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by soil scientist John Heard and senior agronomist Read More Making the most of every input dollar matters, especially when crop prices are in the doldrums, but cutting back on fertilizer can end up curtailing yield.
Food Tank
MARCH 19, 2025
This spring, dig into the complexities of the modern food systemand dont be afraid to get your hands dirty! In Carbon: The Book of Life and White Light , Paul Hawken and Jack Lohmann draw our attention to the miniscule and the elements that are essential to our world. In How the World Eats and How to Feed The World , Julian Baggini and Vaclav Smil invite readers to zoom out and piece together larger puzzles of hunger and climate change.
CABI
MARCH 21, 2025
Even from afar, it’s easy to spot Florence Malemba. She’s wearing a white lab coat labelled “Plant Doctor”, and a banner hangs behind where she’s organizing her equipment, ready to assist her farmer-patients of the day. Florence is setting up her plant clinic in Njoro, an agricultural town southwest of Nakuru City, Kenya.
UnderstandingAg
MARCH 18, 2025
By: Allen Williams, pH.D., Understanding Ag, LLC Green Revolution The Green Revolution started in the 1940s following the end of World War II and expanded rapidly over the next three decades. It has been hailed as the savior of agriculture and has been credited with our ability to feed the world. The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, f
Real Agriculture
MARCH 17, 2025
Tar spot was first confirmed in Ontario at Ridgetown in the southwest corner of the province in 2020. Since then, the corn leaf disease has spread across Ontario, pushing east past Toronto and into Quebec. Many Ontario farmers experienced the yield robber in their fields for the first time in 2024 and the disease is Read More Tar spot was first confirmed in Ontario at Ridgetown in the southwest corner of the province in 2020.
Food Politics
MARCH 21, 2025
The United Nations has issued a digital Food Systems Thinking Guide for UN Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams with tools and information for working collectively towards food system transformation. It is intended as a working draft. It provides an easy mechanism for immediate feedback. You have to do a lot of scrolling. When you do, you will get to key questions: What is a food systems approach and why does it matter?
Food Tank
MARCH 19, 2025
Traditional or Indigenous foodsoften defined by locally grown ingredients, unique preparations, and centuries-old customshold a special place in the cultural fabric of societies across the globe, the Journal of Foods describes. But the climate crisis is altering the ecological conditions that define food flavor, threatening familiar tastes and culinary traditions.
Civil Eats
MARCH 20, 2025
Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA awarded a $280 million grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture to pay farmers affected by water shortages in her home state. Water scarcity has put Texas farmers crops at risk and shuttered the states last sugar mill , and Mexico is far behind on its obligations to share water from the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 20, 2025
While many of the acreage decisions are already made, recent trade turmoil and tariff threats will absolutely factor in to both commodity prices and cropping figures, saysBrian Comeault, co-founder of new market analyst firm Ireland Comeault Lafoy (ICL). Farmers and their advisors are grappling with a near-constant barrage of trade unknowns, including both Read More While many of the acreage decisions are already made, recent trade turmoil and tariff threats will absolutely factor in to both c
Food Politics
MARCH 17, 2025
Jim Krieger of Healthy Food America forwarded this email announcement sent to members of the American Society for Nutrition (I am a member, but somehow missed this). Its an example of how industry-funded research gets started. This is a sponsored message from the American Pistachio Growers , an ASN [American Society for Nutrition] Sustaining Partner.
Rodale Institute
MARCH 18, 2025
Joining the ranks of last years winners including Microsoft, OpenAI and YouTube, the annual list recognizes organizations shaping the future through bold ideas, groundbreaking research and measurable impact. This years […] The post Rodale Institute Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025 appeared first on Rodale Institute.
Agric4profits
MARCH 21, 2025
Retailing involves activities related to the selling of goods to ultimate consumers for personal or household consumption. It refers to the sale of merchandise from a single point of purchase directly to a customer who intends to use the product. In the current scenario, retail margins are very low.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 21, 2025
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch with Hill & Knowlton for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: A possible Federal election being called on March 23; New Agriculture Minster Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!
Food Politics
MARCH 19, 2025
USDA and HHS have announced an update on the dietary guidelines process. A quick recap: The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its report last year. The agencies are responsible for writing the actual guidelines, based on that report or not. The USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins, writes: Secretary [of HHS] Kennedy and I have a powerful, complementary role in this, and it starts with updating federal dietary guidance.
Civil Eats
MARCH 20, 2025
Last week, we welcomed Civil Eats members and the public to a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion on how to create and sustain food mutual aid. Our salons are usually for members only, but we felt that this inherently generous topic deserved to be shared with all interested listeners, particularly at a time when many of us might be supporting mutual aid in our communities.
Agric4profits
MARCH 20, 2025
Handling poultry involves capturing chickens and moving them to another area for activities like weighing or examination. Birds should be captured and handled only when necessary. The non-holding arm can assist in restraining the bird and preventing the wings from flapping. Chickens are fragile but can become fearful if not approached gently.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 19, 2025
In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Lisa Ashton, agriculture policy lead on RBCs Climate Action Institute Team, to dive into the big questions shaping Canadian agriculture. Ashton shares insights from RBCs latest reports, including the Food First Report, breaking down why RBC is investing Read More In this episode of The Truth About Ag, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Lisa Ashton, agriculture policy lead on RBCs Clima
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
MARCH 21, 2025
Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera. Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, insuring farms for losses from unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and other risks. Consequently, the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) is the costliest part of agriculture production spending , as taxpayers subsidize the program to the tune of billions of dollars each year.
Philabundance
MARCH 21, 2025
Theres something about this time of year that just puts people in a charitable mood. It could be the holidays, it could be the general spirit of the season, but for whatever reason, 30% of all annual giving happens in December and 50% of nonprofits receive the majority of their annual donations in the last quarter of the year, which includes the holidays.
Agric4profits
MARCH 20, 2025
Pigs can be handled on the farm with minimal stress if their behavior is well understood. However, improper handling causes considerable stress in the animals and can negatively affect many of their physiological functions.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 19, 2025
Whats the story on sulphur? Were glad you asked! This weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word tackles several agronomic questions regarding winter crop green-up, farm safety, going to the theatre, and insects overwintering. Plus, as promised, theres plenty to cover on sulphur applications: when, how, where, and most importantly, what form, and theres a caution Read More Whats the story on sulphur?
The Lunatic Farmer
MARCH 19, 2025
Those of you who dare to read unorthodox materials know that a healthy group of smart people question the existence of viruses, DNA, and even cells. At a recent conference where I was speaking, folks from this persuasion kept after me, not letting me off with "I'm not going to take a position on this." That non-endorsement wasn't good enough. They wanted commitment to agreement.
Philabundance
MARCH 21, 2025
Looking to make a positive impact in your community? Consider focusing on addressing food insecurity. With food insecurity affecting every single ZIP code in the United States, chances are you or someone you know has faced hunger in their lifetime. Its a close to home issue that needs your attention. No effort is too small to make an impact. At Philabundance, we rely on the generosity of individuals like you to further our mission to relieve hunger throughout our nine-county service area.
Agric4profits
MARCH 18, 2025
Vitamins are organic compounds that primarily function within enzyme systems to facilitate the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. These essential compounds are not synthesized by the body and must be obtained from external sources, mainly food.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 17, 2025
Knowing the nutrient status of a crop and the soil that it is grown in can give a producer vital information for making management decisions throughout the season. Where traditionally growers would take plant tissue and soil samples from their fields to send to a lab for testing, ATP Nutrition has developed a diagnostic tool Read More Knowing the nutrient status of a crop and the soil that it is grown in can give a producer vital information for making management decisions throughout the season.
West Texas Livestock
MARCH 18, 2025
Mineral supplementation is not just a routine task in a cattle operation but a crucial element that directly impacts the health and productivity of your herd. These minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance. Without them, your cattle won’t perform at their best. Even the highest quality forages can only provide […] The post How to really maximize profit with mineral power appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Organic Farming Research
MARCH 18, 2025
Explore the deep connection between Indigenous cultures and land stewardship, and how the Indigenous food sovereignty movement seeks to reclaim traditional ecological knowledge, promote sustainable agriculture, and challenge industrial food systems. The post How the Growth of Organic Farming and Indigenous Food Sovereignty Support Each Other appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Agric4profits
MARCH 20, 2025
Micro-livestock, also referred to as mini-livestock or unconventional livestock, includes species that live permanently or temporarily on the ground. These species can be considered mini-livestock if they provide potential nutritional or economic benefits for humans, are well-known in their natural habitats, and are not typically bred under controlled conditions.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 21, 2025
Biological inputs are becoming more mainstream among producers as they work to find solutions to abiotic stresses and to maximize yields. When talking with growers, Andrew Geerligs, national sales manager, plant health for FMC, says that there is a lot more talk around the solutions that biologicals can provide than what he experienced as a Read More Biological inputs are becoming more mainstream among producers as they work to find solutions to abiotic stresses and to maximize yields.
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