Sat.Dec 14, 2024 - Fri.Dec 20, 2024

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9 trends affecting agriculture for 2025

Real Agriculture

Lagging productivity, the diving Canadian dollar, precarious U.S. trade, and volatile global news all make the list of the top nine trends impacting agriculture in 2025. Also on the list, saysAaron Goertzen, senior economist with BMO, are increased input costs, high crop carryover, lower interest rates, and a more loose labour market. Each of these Read More Lagging productivity, the diving Canadian dollar, precarious U.S. trade, and volatile global news all make the list of the top nine trends

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Letter to Congressional Leadership supporting Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025

NASDA

Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader Jeffries, Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture supported the draft of H.R. 10445, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 and sent a letter of support to the House of Representatives.

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The first lawsuit against ultra-processed foods

Food Politics

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee may not think there is much to ultra-processed foods (UPF), but companies making them have just been served with a lawuit. I learned about this from a tweet (x) from Carlos Monteiro , the Brazilian public health professor who coined the UPF term. CMonteiro_USP (@Carlos A. Monteiro) posted: A first-of-its-kind lawsuit against 11 UPF industries alleging they engineer their UPF products to be addictive with details on the actions taken to target children in

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2024 Year in Review: Key Wins, Challenges, and What’s Next for Sustainable Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The NSAC staff retreat in West Virginia Theres no such thing as a quiet year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress we have made toward building a more resilient and equitable farm and food system. Amidst endless delays in Congress, a noisy election cycle, and major natural disasters that affected farmers nationwide, NSAC continued to do what we do best: advocate for better federal food an

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Canadian Cattle Association withdraws from Sustainable Ag Strategy committee

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec. 19, informing the minister of the associations withdrawal from the governments SAS advisory committee.

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NASDA urges congressional leadership to provide economic aid and disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. Farmers and ranchers are encountering tremendous pressures under high input costs, elevated interest costs, deeply depressed commodity futures markets and poor local cash markets. Additionally, they have experienced powerful headwinds, ranging from extreme weather to uncertain global demand to supply chain disruptions.

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More good news: USDA is requiring testing of raw milk

Food Politics

Lets end Food Politics this year (this is the last post until January 6) with some more good news: USDA Builds on Actions to Protect Livestock and Public Health from H5N1 Avian Influenza The Agriculture Departments Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today announced a new National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) requiring that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing.

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Soybean School: Does 30-inch row spacing beat 7.5 on the farm?

Real Agriculture

Every field has a test plot. Thats the modus operandi at McBlain Farms. Tyler McBlains grandfather started no-tilling back in the 1980s and was a huge proponent of on-farm testing to determine what agronomic practices work best on the farm and its unique mix of heavy clay and lighter soils. Over the years, the farm, Read More Every field has a test plot.

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Letter supporting Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025

NASDA

Letter Dear Representative: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture urges Congress to pass H.R. 10445, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025. Americas farmers and ranchers are facing an increasingly perilous agricultural economy. Real incomes are being throttled by persistently high input costs and depressed commodity prices while opportunities to invest in the future are hampered by prohibitive interest rates.

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New culture project launched to support women in wheat research

Agri-tech

Empowering the UK wheat community to achieve gender parity, a progressive culture improvement initiative led by the John Innes Centre (JIC), The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) and Rothamsted Research, has secured funding from the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). This 12-month project builds on the success of the Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme.

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Now Hiring: Organic Project Contractor

Caff

Contract Position Title: Organic Project Contractor Location: Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Bernardino or Riverside Counties) Compensation: $50-80/hourly rate for up to $42,000-57,000 DOE and language skills Project Start Date: February 1, 2025 Project End Date: 12/31/25 with likelihood for extension until 12/31/26 pending a successful project review Other details: Bilingual in Spanish [not required] Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a 45-year-old Califo

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Beef Market Update: Exceptional demand is the beef story of 2024

Real Agriculture

2024 will go down as a year of market demand that was stronger than could have ever been anticipated. This exceptional demand helped to drive the smaller supply of beef to reach record prices. In this last episode of the Beef Market Update for 2024, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange reflects on the past Read More 2024 will go down as a year of market demand that was stronger than could have ever been anticipated.

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Northeast Regional Food Business Center announces first technical assistance sub-award recipients

NASDA

ARLINGTON, Va. The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is pleased to award $2 million in sub-award funding to 17 technical assistance provider organizations across the Northeast. Thirteen awardees will receive grants of up to $100,000 to support small- and mid-sized food and agricultural businesses with projects that include: Business technical assistance Value and supply chain coordination Market development Financial guidance services Production expansion and new product development The C

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Successful business transformation: How one family revamped sweet potato production

Western FarmPress

What happens when sweet potatoes are under the influence? From the farm to the distillery, read how this family transformed their business model to deliver premium spirits, with raw ingredients grown in the Delta.

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Southern Black Farmers Sow Rice and Reconciliation

Civil Eats

In the heart of Louisiana, about 100 miles north of Baton Rouge, lies the rain-soaked farm that lured Konda Mason away from California in 2020. Reflecting on her journey to the South, the entrepreneur and spiritual teacher has no regrets about relocating from Oakland to the small city of Alexandria to start growing rice. She chuckles while explaining how she got there: in an RV with two loved ones and two dogs.

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The Agronomists, Ep 178: Pulse production with Dr. Michelle Hubbard and Laura Schmidt

Real Agriculture

Pulses, such as peas, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans, can be an excellent addition to a crop rotation as they fix their own nitrogen and even leave some for the next crop. The crops do have serious challenges, however, including aggressive root rots and diseases that can decimate yields, especially in wetter years. To unpack Read More Pulses, such as peas, lentils, chickpeas, and faba beans, can be an excellent addition to a crop rotation as they fix their own nitrogen and even leave some fo

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Letter to the President on shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike

NASDA

Letter Dear Mr. President: Our members represent a broad collection of the agricultural and food supply chains that faced severe shipping disruptions due to the East and Gulf Coast port strike that lasted from October 1 through October 3, 2024. While the strike duration was only 3 days, the impact was felt for a much longer period. Approximately a week in advance of the strike, most U.S. agricultural container shipments to the ports were embargoed to help prevent a backlog and it took weeks afte

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Replace that old gas can on the farm

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: Fuel-handling safety may include replacing your old gas cans and taking great care when transferring or filling up with fuel.

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Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant

AgriLife Today

Adam R. Scripps Foundations $700,000 grant will help develop, educate and empower Texas youth The post Texas 4-H Foundation receives largest single grant appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 101: Keeping the farm safe in the digital age

Real Agriculture

From identify theft, to phishing scams, to data breaches and ransom wear, cyber threats are just as real to individual farmers and farm businesses as they are to the general public. Understanding where online and digital threats come from is key to building a solid risk management plan, says Eugene Ng cyber security expert with Read More From identify theft, to phishing scams, to data breaches and ransom wear, cyber threats are just as real to individual farmers and farm businesses as they are t

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No. 1 book of the century, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, is subject of UC Berkeley research, courses

Berkeley Blog

Three instructors discuss why Italian author Elena Ferrantes work is so captivating worldwide, including at Berkeley. The post No. 1 book of the century, ‘My Brilliant Friend’, is subject of UC Berkeley research, courses appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Take tillage to next level with these tools

Western FarmPress

Whats New From the Shows: Tillage equipment can help make fieldwork go faster.

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Transforming the Delta

Food Environment and Reporting Network

This article was produced in collaboration with Switchyard Magazine. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. South of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the valley of the Mississippi River fans out into a broad plain known as the Delta. The name is misleading: The region lies hundreds of miles north of the true river delta at the Gulf of Mexico.

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Accelerated expensing, FCC legislation promised in Liberal mini-budget that faces uncertain future

Real Agriculture

Amidst the chaos of Finance Minister Chrystia Freelands shocking resignation and the headlines highlighting the deficit ballooning to nearly $62 billion, there were a few notable measures for the agriculture sector in the Fall Economic Statement tabled by House Leader Karina Gould on Monday afternoon. Theres a huge caveat surrounding much of whats in the Read More Amidst the chaos of Finance Minister Chrystia Freelands shocking resignation and the headlines highlighting the deficit ballooning to

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La Nina impacts still expected in latest seasonal outlook

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest seasonal outlooks for temperature and precipitation were issued today. They still show the likely impact of the La Nina that is expected to be declared any time now.

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How to navigate the agriculture economy in 2025

Western FarmPress

Next-Gen Agribusiness: Pay attention to critical areas of farm finance to bring success.

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Meet CAFF’s new Groundwater Community Engagement Team

Caff

To support our outreach to family farmers about changes in Californias groundwater, CAFF is excited to be working with seven Groundwater Community Engagement Contractors around the state. Each contractor has deep ties to the communities in which they work, many as small-scale farmers themselves. This is part of a state-wide effort to support farmer outreach and education on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and regional changes to groundwater access.

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Saskatchewan cow tests positive for bovine TB

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating a case of bovine tuberculosis in a six-year old cow from Saskatchewan that was slaughtered at a federally-inspected facility in Alberta. The case was confirmed on Nov. 29, 2024 at the CFIAs Ottawa Laboratory (Fallowfield.) Through the Canadian Livestock Traceability System, the agency says it identified a Read More The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating a case of bovine tuberculosis in a six-year old cow from Saskat

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A Few of Our Favorite Things from the Midwest

American Farmland

During this time of year many send greetings to friends and family. Recap the year with our Midwest Team at American Farmland Trust.

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Methane and cattle: More questions than answers

Western FarmPress

Will cutting down on cattle burps really help? Researchers take a close look at the connection between grazing cattle and methane emissions.

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Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory experts describe testing rules The post Livestock export testing safeguards against infectious diseases appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Dec 18: Winter road safety, slugs and covers, ROI on N, and lethal temps for wheat

Real Agriculture

Whats the difference between a natural system and a farming system? The harvest, of course! Does that mean we can go back to nature? Oh, what a great question, and one that Peter Wheat Pete Johnson tackles on this final episode of the 2024 calendar year. In this weeks podcast also hear about using cover Read More Whats the difference between a natural system and a farming system?

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Ken Ribet awarded math prize for influential proof

Berkeley Blog

The Steele Prize of the American Mathematical Society honors work that has had a lasting impact. The post Ken Ribet awarded math prize for influential proof appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Let the bulls loose

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Three factors could spark a run up in grain prices on the 2025 futures market: USDA lowers yield numbers, exports outpace expectations and dry weather damps down yields in South America.

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House Speaker Says CR Will Have Aid for Farmers

Agwired

During a press conference Tuesday morning, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said the continuing resolution (CR) to be considered this week in Congress will have funding in it for struggling farmers and ranchers. “We can’t do all of it right now but I think what you’ll see reflected in this final package is 10 billion, to start with,” said Johnson. “So help is on the way and I’ve talked in the last 24-48 hours to a number of the leaders in the community who sa

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Wheat School: Winter wheat packs potential for 2025

Real Agriculture

Despite an extremely dry September that played havoc with plant establishment, the winter wheat crop across Ontario appears to be packing plenty of yield potential as it heads into the dormant winter months. RealAgriculture agronomist Peter Wheat Pete Johnson says the crop is not as big as he had hoped estimates peg it between Read More Despite an extremely dry September that played havoc with plant establishment, the winter wheat crop across Ontario appears to be packing plenty of yield potent

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Zero Waste Strategies Tackles Liability Fears in Food Donation

Food Tank

Zero Waste Strategies (ZWS), a Texas-based environmental consultancy, is working to clarify legal misconceptions surrounding food donation laws and ensure potential donors are informed of the incentives theyre entitled to. Through this work, they hope to ease fear of liability for food donors and mitigate food waste by redirecting safe and surplus foods to food insecure community members.

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