Food Politics

JUNE 18, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Service’s Inspector General has reported on its investigation of the FDA’s mis-handling of infant formula shortages a couple of years ago: The Food and Drug Administration’s Inspection and Recall Process Should Be Improved To Ensure the Safety of the Infant Formula Supply. I see this as a direct result of Helena Bottemiller Evich’s reporting in Politico —the power of the press, indeed (she now writes Food Fix, to which I subscribe, and where she discusses this

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is already underway in some winter barley fields in southwestern portions of the province. Embro, Ont., farmer Ian Matheson and his family have been double cropping soybeans for two decades. He. Read More As cereal crops race to the finish line across Ontario, many growers are weighing the option of planting soybeans after a first harvest, which is alread

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 18, 2024

Diversifying the UK Agrifood System: A Role for Neglected and Underutilised Crops. It’s really hard to pick potential NUS winners. So why even try? Support them all! Can markets for nature conservation be successful? An integrated assessment of a product label for biodiversity practices in Germany. Labelling agricultural products can support biodiversity conservation, but probably not on its own.

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NASDA

JUNE 20, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Stabenow and Thompson and Ranking Members Boozman and Scott: On behalf of the diverse undersigned organizations, representing pesticide manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and environmental non-governmental organizations, we are writing to express our support for the continuation of the role of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Interagency Work Group (IWG).

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The FDA has issued its boringly titled Southwest Agricultural Region Environmental Microbiology Study (2019 – 2024). The report seems designed to be boring. Its subject, however, is anything but. Let me do some translating ( in Italics ).

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2024

After years of dry to extremely dry conditions in the pulse growing regions of Saskatchewan, it’s unlikely anyone is going to complain about a wet spring. The shift from dry to more average or even wet conditions creates some fantastic yield potential for growers, but it also creates a perfect environment for root rots, including. Read More After years of dry to extremely dry conditions in the pulse growing regions of Saskatchewan, it’s unlikely anyone is going to complain about a we

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Agri-tech

JUNE 17, 2024

A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties. The international study which appears in Nature reveals that at least 60% of the genetic diversity found in a historic collection of wheat is unused providing an unprecedented opportunity to improve modern wheat and sustainably feed a growing global population.

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Food Politics

JUNE 17, 2024

To stay in good standing as Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists, members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics must complete a certain number of continuing education credits. Here’s one way to get them (sent to me by a member who wishes to remain anonymous). Here’s what they need to learn to earn them: Comment Did participants learn about the cons of Splenda (and artificial sweeteners in general) as well as the pros?

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

As the mercury rises and the growing season kicks into high gear, it’s time to dive into another hot topic in farm safety — literally. High heat, humidity, and direct sun are key to crop production, but can be potentially deadly to farmers and farm workers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, Read More As the mercury rises and the growing season kicks into high gear, it’s time to dive into another hot topic in farm safety — literally.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Osagie K. Obasogie, a professor of law and bioethics, has teamed up with the Los Angeles Review of Books to launch a two-year, national conversation on the history of eugenics and the ways it still shapes science, medicine and technology. The post The legacy of eugenics appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Food Tank

JUNE 18, 2024

School cafeterias are notorious for serving up chicken nuggets and pizza that resemble fast food more than nutrition, but millions of schoolchildren across the nation will soon have a better chance of eating healthy, sustainable meals. New nutrition standards for child nutrition programs just released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will help schools improve menus.

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Food Politics

JUNE 20, 2024

This is a report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe: Commercial determinants of noncommunicable diseases in the WHO European Region. This report describes how i”7500 deaths per day in the Region are attributed to commercial determinants, such as tobacco, alcohol, processed food, fossil fuels and occupational practices. These commercial products and practices contribute to 25% of all deaths in the Region.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2024

A mid-week U.S. holiday this week didn’t affect beef kill but closed futures and packers wanting to dial markets back from last week’s new cash high combined for slower trade for beef markets. In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Exchange, says cattle feeders want to keep the momentum rolling. Read More A mid-week U.S. holiday this week didn’t affect beef kill but closed futures and packers wanting to dial markets back from last week’s

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 17, 2024

New award named in honor of Cathy Ross recognizes her impactful career in experimental nutrition The post Journal of Nutrition recognizes distinguished Texas A&M nutrition scientist appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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USDA Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

Four years ago, Jordan McMahon wasn’t sure if he would go to college. Today, he is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar and published researcher. He recently graduated from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio and will be pursuing a master’s degree, eventual Ph.D., and a career in agriculture.

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Food Politics

JUNE 19, 2024

The current bird flu pandemic is a huge worry, because the current strain, H5N1, is highly pathogenic. Although there have only been 4 reported cases in humans since 2022, the strain has infected: Nearly 100 million chickens have been affected. 101 herds of dairy cattle. The CDC says: “Mammals can be infected with H5N1 bird flu viruses when they eat infected birds, poultry, or other animals and/or if they are exposed to environments contaminated with virus.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2024

Seeding technology has come a long way in a short time, but the same general principles apply: deliver seed in a uniform rate, at the desired depth with very little seed damage, with good furrow closure and pressure, all while rolling over changing terrain. Figuring out how to achieve all those goals is a daunting. Read More Seeding technology has come a long way in a short time, but the same general principles apply: deliver seed in a uniform rate, at the desired depth with very little seed dam

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Diamide seed treatments provide increased control of billbug pressure in furrow-irrigated rice. But what if you did not treat the seed and you notice billbug populations mid-season?

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Daily Yonder

JUNE 18, 2024

As Mark and Tammy Copenhaver looked to the future, they saw nearly 3,000 acres and a family legacy on the vast Montana horizon in both literal and figurative ways. With two grown children, the family was in place, but the desire to build something greater – that could be their kids’ future, too, if they so choose – was also part of the picture. Those realities, combined with a dose of pandemic-induced social distancing and a chance to buy an extended family member’s farm, led the couple to ventu

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 21, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist’s work improves cotton sustainability The post Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame has named four inductees for 2024, including a forage breeder, a canola believer, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader. “This year’s inductees have made tremendous and lasting contributions to their segment of Canada’s agricultural landscape, improving the opportunities for Canadian farmers, the larger agricultural industry as well as.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 18, 2024

My Generation: Despite millions of dollars invested in telling our farm stories, less than a quarter of Americans deeply trust what they hear about food production. Here’s what the gap looks like and how to bridge it.

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Agri-tech

JUNE 19, 2024

An innovative project to re-purpose existing drugs for their potential as antibiotics has uncovered a highly promising candidate with a potent and unique way of killing drug resistant bacteria. A research collaboration between the University of Leiden, the Netherlands and the John Innes Centre, UK screened a chemical library of 352 small molecules for antimicrobial activity.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 17, 2024

Graduate and transfer student Mason Marshall ’26 shares his journey to studying ornamental plant production. The post Student blooms in horticulture field, from an Odessa plant nursery to doctoral research appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 18, 2024

A skilled agronomist is as much a detective as they are an agronomy expert. Recognizing signs and symptoms, asking the right background questions, and looking at a problem from all angles helps an agronomist sort out what’s going on when things go awry. For this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by. Read More A skilled agronomist is as much a detective as they are an agronomy expert.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 21, 2024

Entomologist shares data investigating product effectiveness from rice stinkbug trials. Plus, will a Section-18 exemption be justified for Endigo ZCX in the 2024 Midsouth rice crop?

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Food Tank

JUNE 16, 2024

inKind is an investment company, based in Austin, Texas, working to aid small independent restaurants. Founded by Johann Moonesinghe, the company has helped to finance and support over 1,500 restaurants and plan to finance hundreds more this year. Moonesinghe, a restaurant owner and investor, launched inKind when he recognized a lack of accessible funding in the hospitality industry.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

A new study finds that trees and other plants emit volatile organic compounds that react with anthropogenic pollutants, leading to formation of summertime air pollution. The post Plants: The hidden culprits behind Los Angeles’ smog appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Lance Zimmerman of Rabobank with a Q2 cattle industry update; Nathan Phinney with Canadian Cattle Association on Capital Gains and other lobbying issues; Hear a clip from the Farm Safety Roundup on avoiding and managing heat stress with. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 21, 2024

Matt and Tanner Hogue are a father-son team. They are both concerned about moisture management but approach it differently. Learn more about their production strategies.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 20, 2024

Center helps inform legislators, advance policy to benefit farmers, ranchers, others The post Texas A&M’s Agricultural and Food Policy Center key in farm bill development appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Berkeley Blog

JUNE 18, 2024

The post U.S. News ranks Berkeley Engineering No. 3 grad program nationally appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2024

As the calendar turns to the back half of June in Ontario, growers typically sharpen their focus on nitrogen management as the crop pushes into its rapid growth phases. But what’s happening in the field in mid June 2024 is really dependent on where in the province you farm and whether you’ve been able to. Read More As the calendar turns to the back half of June in Ontario, growers typically sharpen their focus on nitrogen management as the crop pushes into its rapid growth phases.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 20, 2024

Whether they're managing their individual farms or their joint acres, Matt and Tanner Hogue work together. 'It’s a ‘Where did it rain? What needs to be done today?’ partnership.

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Farming First

JUNE 18, 2024

Although the Malabo target has not been met, there has been significant funding from African states to improve the agricultural sector. The post How Much Do African States Spend on Agriculture? appeared first on Farming First.

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UnderstandingAg

JUNE 20, 2024

I pulled this image up on GoogleEarth yesterday. The photo below shows an area 12.5 miles wide, by 6.5 miles vertically, much of it in Rock Dell Township, Minnesota where our farm is. Hayfield is in the upper left-hand corner. The green area in the middle is along Hwy 30, and at the top is the Oslo subdivision. This satellite image reveals that nearly every foot of this area has been tilled and "turned black," which is typical of "ag country.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 21, 2024

It’s late June and growers are still planting soybeans in Ontario. It’s been that kind of year, says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness soybean specialist Horst Bohner as growers in rain-soaked areas of the province make a final dash to plant soybean acres. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, Bohner looks.

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