Real Agriculture
JULY 23, 2024
RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Johnson says there’s no better time to talk about soil health than during wheat harvest. Johnson says all things wheat, including the straw, give growers a tremendous opportunity to increase soil health. Ontario research shows that by adding wheat to the rotation, growers see a five percent increase in corn yield and.
Food Politics
JULY 24, 2024
I subscribe to Pet Food Industry and greatly admire the superb quality of its reporting. Here’s an example: Pet obesity 2023: owners oblivious, vets scared to talk : Pet owners may be largely unaware that there is a problem, especially with their own dogs and cats, despite years of warnings. Several items in this article got my attention. A. It is based on a survey by The Association for Pet Obesity (APOP).
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Civil Eats
JULY 24, 2024
More and more pesticides approved for use on U.S. farm fields qualify as “forever chemicals,” new research shows, raising questions around their long-term environmental and public health consequences. “Forever chemicals,” officially called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are incredibly persistent, widely used chemicals that are now present in soil , water , and human bodies.
Berkeley Blog
JULY 25, 2024
But thanks to UC Davis veterinarians and other helpers, his broken wing is mending. The post Hard knocks for Nox, UC Berkeley’s youngest peregrine falcon appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JULY 26, 2024
To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest. Taking the first step in planting cover crops or multi-species forage mixes are no exception and requires some careful analysis before deciding on what’s right. Soil type, soil biology, and rainfall for each farm, as well as goals and expectations of cover crops can. Read More To borrow a phrase, the first step is always the hardest.
Food Politics
JULY 25, 2024
I saw this on FoodNavigator–Asia, a newsletter to which I subscribe. Red yeast rice impact: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical records nearly US$25m losses in Q1: Kobayashi Pharmaceutical reported an “extraordinary loss” of nearly US$25m (JPY$3.86bn) in its Q1 results due to the recall of its contaminated red yeast rice products, raw materials, and compensation of medical expenses.
Civil Eats
JULY 23, 2024
East New York Farms is using its operations to build food security and provide jobs for its neighborhood, especially for young people.
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Real Agriculture
JULY 24, 2024
Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying. But, to date, only one herbicide has been approved for spraying in Canada, and it’s for non-crop applications. Drones have come a long way in the last decade and the potential for agricultural uses are. Read More Farmers are keen to use drones for several passes over the field, including using UAVs for scouting and even spraying.
Food Politics
JULY 23, 2024
I’m always interested in the latest updates on progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. 17 Goals to Transform Our World: The Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries – poor, rich and middle-income – to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth and address a range of social needs including education, health, social protection, and job opportunities, while
NASDA
JULY 25, 2024
It has truly been such a privilege to work as NASDA’s summer policy intern. Throughout my childhood and my current undergraduate career, I have maintained a deep interest in all aspects of the food system ranging from production to food security. NASDA’s outstanding policy team covers every aspect of the American food system through unwavering engagement with its membership to ensure their voices are heard in Washington, D.C.
Food Tank
JULY 22, 2024
Food & Society at the Aspen Institute recently released the 2024 Food is Medicine Action Plan. The Action Plan highlights the important role that nutrition plays in health and aims to provide a strategy to integrate Food is Medicine interventions into the United States healthcare system. Building on the 2022 version , the 2024 Action Plan creates a one-stop-shop for peer-reviewed Food is Medicine research, an overview of Food is Medicine interventions, and a set of recommendations for equ
Real Agriculture
JULY 25, 2024
AGCO Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) in an all-cash transaction valued at US$700 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments. The transaction includes the five primary Grain & Protein brands – GSI, Automated.
Food Politics
JULY 26, 2024
Jennifer Grayson. A Call to Farms: Reconnecting to Nature, Food, and Community in a Modern World. Countryman Press, 2024. What a great title! I did a blurb for Jennifer Grayson’s previous book, Unlatched: The Evolution of Breastfeeding and the Making of a Controversy , and was happy to have the chance to blurb this one too, not least because “A Call to Farms” is such a great title.
NASDA
JULY 25, 2024
Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Leader Jeffries, Chair Thompson, Ranking Member Scott, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Chair Stabenow, and Ranking Member Boozman: The undersigned organizations and companies represent a diverse array of farm bill stakeholders encompassing agriculture, nutrition, conservation, environmental, rural development and many other sectors.
USDA Blog
JULY 23, 2024
“It’s been great to have a team that’s not afraid to let me share my opinion, share my identity. I feel like in this space, I’ve been proud of who I am.
Real Agriculture
JULY 22, 2024
Syngenta has announced the integration of the Cool Farm Tool (CFT) into its Cropwise Sustainability (CWS) application. CFT is a globally-recognized carbon quantification tool that allows farmers to measure estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on their farms. By integrated with CWS, farmers can now pair with custom recommendations to reduce their environmental footprint, Syngenta says.
Food Politics
JULY 25, 2024
The latest outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella in raw milk means it’s time to talk about that again. To start: Raw Milk Is Booming. A Salmonella Outbreak Highlights Its Risks: At least 171 people have been sickened in an outbreak linked to Raw Farm milk. Experts say that number could be far higher. Sales of unpasteurized milk, which has not been heated to a temperature that would kill potentially harmful bacteria, are illegal or heavily restricted in nearly two dozen states.
NASDA
JULY 25, 2024
Comment Re: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks (Docket No. USDA-2024-0003) Dear Director Hohenstein, NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) request for comments on “Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agric
Food Tank
JULY 26, 2024
Have you ever heard of wild Alaska pollock? Didn’t think so. In fact, I didn’t give it much thought during my 18-year career in fisheries and ocean conservation, either. But after listening to Food Tank’s interview with Mark Zimring about the challenges and opportunities in international fisheries , it made me realize how good we have it here in Alaska.
Real Agriculture
JULY 25, 2024
Farmers are looking for two things during harvest: efficiency and a clean sample. When time to combine is limited, ground speed increases and minimizing grain loss while maximizing sample quality can make a large difference on a farmer’s bottom line. As Tyson Sanderson of Bushel Plus says in this interview from Ag in Motion, all. Read More Farmers are looking for two things during harvest: efficiency and a clean sample.
Modern Farmer
JULY 26, 2024
The day that I met Alanna Kieffer was spectacularly sunny with a gentle saline breeze—a rarity on the rainy Oregon coast. It was my first visit to Cannon Beach, but Kieffer appeared to be perfectly at home as she led me across the pale, soft sand to a cluster of craggy, dark rocks at the edge of the sea. As a coastal forager and educator, this stretch of the Pacific Coast is her office, her classroom, her kitchen, and the inspiration for founding her own company, Shifting Tides.
NASDA
JULY 22, 2024
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Northeast Regional Food Business Center today announced the launch of the first round of funding to support direct business technical assistance and the development of regional technical assistance provider networks. Subsequent rounds of funding will offer direct investment in farm and food businesses and additional opportunities for technical assistance provider grants.
Berkeley Blog
JULY 23, 2024
For Coach Mohamad "Mo" Saatara, who’s joining four throwers at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, it's about tapping into his athletes' individual strengths to unlock their potential greatness. The post Behind Cal’s Olympic throwers, a fiercely dedicated coach appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JULY 22, 2024
Canola growers on the Prairies are always looking to save time and money especially as combines roll at harvest. Straight-cutting instead of swathing canola can provide some time savings, but is best suited to use with a shatter resistant variety. At Ag in Motion at Saskatoon last week, Nutrien Ag Solutions announced their latest variety, Read More Canola growers on the Prairies are always looking to save time and money especially as combines roll at harvest.
AgriLife Today
JULY 26, 2024
Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders The post Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Food Tank
JULY 25, 2024
The Rural Studies Institute (RSI) at Georgia College is working to support the sustainable development of rural communities in the southern United States. Veronica Womack, who serves as RSI’s inaugural Executive Director, was asked to launch the Institute to help address the challenges that rural Georgia and communities like hers face. “For me, the academy serves as technical assistance,” Womack tells Food Tank.
Berkeley Blog
JULY 23, 2024
In April, the Olympic torch passed through Ancient Nemea, where Berkeley since 1974 has been unearthing a site of the Panhellenic Games. The post As the Olympics begin, Berkeley marks 50 years of excavating the Games’ origins in Greece appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
JULY 22, 2024
With a 90-foot boom for fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed, the Salford Group’s new AB640 applicator has the capability to cover 22 per cent more ground per pass compared to traditional 70-foot applicators. In this report from Ag In Motion at Saskatoon, SK., Salford application equipment product manager Gavin Held notes that the new.
Global Agtech Initiative
JULY 22, 2024
With this latest raise, the company behind the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor cements its position as a leader in the space. The post Monarch Tractor Receives Largest-Ever Funding Round in Agricultural Robotics appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
American Farmland
JULY 26, 2024
Planning Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems: From Soil to Soil, a book which informs planning practices and follow-up actions to strengthen America’s food and farming systems, published today.
Food Tank
JULY 25, 2024
A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, typically released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report (SOFI) was just released. It is an annual analysis of our progress toward achieving food and nutrition security for all people in the world.
Real Agriculture
JULY 23, 2024
The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer license of grain company LSM Grain Ltd. at Saskatoon, Sask., as of July 23, 2024. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries. When a licensed grain company fails to pay grain farmers, the CGC Safeguards for.
USDA Blog
JULY 26, 2024
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are underway and athletes from around the world are competing for medals in individual events ranging from archery to wrestling and team events from artistic swimming to water polo. Becoming an Olympian requires more than natural ability, it takes proper coaching, endless practice, perseverance, and, of course, good nutrition.
Modern Farmer
JULY 25, 2024
Every morning, Amish farmer Amos Miller, who lives on 75 acres of land in Lancaster County, PA., gets up early to milk 43 Jersey cows. He also raises beef cattle and 150 pigs that dine on whey and organic oats, as well as chickens that peck for insects among the greenery. His sons are the horsemen of the family, raising standardbreds for transportation and brawny Belgians for mowing and harvesting hay.
Food Tank
JULY 24, 2024
The United States Supreme Court recently overturned the longstanding doctrine known as Chevron deference. Advocacy organizations including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) worry that the ruling will limit the ability of federal agencies in the U.S. to effectively respond to challenges facing the country’s food and agriculture systems.
Real Agriculture
JULY 26, 2024
Product or service claims should be accurate, on that most people would agree. But changes to the Competition Act passed in parliament in late June encased in Bill C-59 will make it incredibly difficult — and possibly very expensive — for even the most basic claims a producer group or farm makes about environmental actions. Margot. Read More Product or service claims should be accurate, on that most people would agree.
Food Politics
JULY 22, 2024
A reader who wishes to remain anonymous forwarded this email she received from Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND , Director of Human Nutrition ·National Pork Board. Growing Strong: Animal-Source Foods’ Role in Childhood Development and Sustainable Food Systems Childhood and adolescence are critically important periods for growth and development.
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