Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Farmers Weekly More than half of farmers are not at all positive about their own future in farming when taking into account changes to existing payments and regulations, according to Defra’s latest farming opinion tracker.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Enjoy the holiday! The post Labor Day: an ever-timely food politics reminder appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle.
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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Are you ready for an agronomy Q&A? On this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, host Peter Johnson is ready with some timing questions on #plant24, comparing this year’s weather to 1993 (why, though?) answers several questions on cover crop management, taking out a hay stand, and starting off winter wheat. Have a question you’d.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
September 7, 2023 Press Release The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce 14 sub-awardees of the NASDA Foundation – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Historically Underserved Farmers Cooperative Agreement. Organizations selected to help underserved farmers steward natural resources and improve water quality and habitats to benefit the Gulf of Mexico Watershed ecosystems include: Cherokee Historical State Resort Park of Aurora (KY) Cow
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Farmers Weekly Whether it is agritourism, value-added products or renewable energy, diversification is a lifesaver for some who are facing the loss of BPS revenue.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
I’ve just watched this four-part series on Netflix for two reasons, (1) the concept is fascinating and Dan Buettner does a great job with it., and (2) I’m in it in episodes #1 and #4. Thanks to Martin Bruhn of Common Meadows Creamery for sending the screen shot. I won’t go into all the details about the episodes, because Gothamist did a great job of reporting and analysis.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The governments of New Zealand and Canada are both claiming victory in a dispute settlement ruling on the way Canada administers dairy market access under the CPTPP trade deal. The dispute panel sided with New Zealand on two of the country’s main complaints, agreeing that Canada’s pooling system for allocating dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs).
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Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Farmers Weekly This week, the Farmers Weekly Harvest gallery has been inundated with dog-themed photos as you shared your canines’ adventures during harvest this year. It seemed only fair to highlight this joyous shot of Snoopy the dog, who is pictured enthusiastically exploring the straw in a break from baling.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The idea of adding or substituting insects for other protein foods is a big deal these days, if you count the amount of venture capital going into insect food startups. Here are a few of the latest things I’ve seen on the topic. Enjoy! Edible Insects Crawl Into the Food Market Amid Growing Investment Based on Climate and Security Benefits: More governments, large companies and investors are joining start-ups in the quest to deliver edible insects to the world’s dining tables.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Clean power doesn’t mean less power, according to New Holland. With the launch of its T4 Electric Power tractor, New Holland says the industry’s first all-electric utility tractor with autonomous features can “completely match the outputs of power from its diesel equivalent tractor.” The T4 Electric Power tractor was unveiled last month at the Farm.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Blog The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comprises commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from all 50 states and four U.S. territories. The commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture are government officials responsible for the administration, regulation and promotion of agricultural activities in their state.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Farmers Weekly My best mate, Julian, had his Land Rover Discovery stolen recently, leaving the local police force baffled. They weren’t mystified by who took it so much as why on earth anyone would have wanted it. Julian shows no respect at all for a work vehicle. Most right-minded people would have refused to even drive it.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
I’m always surprised when the nutrition community opposes evidence for the association of ultra-processed foods with poor health outcomes. I read an article about such opposition from the British Nutrition Foundation. Bridget Benelam, a BNF spokesperson, explained: For many of us when we get home after a busy day, foods like baked beans, wholemeal toast, fish fingers or ready-made pasta sauces are an affordable way to get a balanced meal on the table quickly.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture to discuss a hint of dent, early harvest, broadcasting wheat into soybeans and much more! We will then hear a spotlight interview with Jamie Pegg for Honey Bee on the new. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio!
AgWeb Farm Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska have previously confirmed populations of dicamba-resistant waterhemp. Extension stresses the importance of not allowing any seed-bearing waterhemp to remain in the field at harvest.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers Weekly After spending several years adapting a 9m-wide, US-built John Deere 1890 drill for European conditions and UK roads, and extensive fettling thereafter to fine-tune its performance, Leicestershire farmer Steve Heard put the implement – and the rest of his fleet – up for sale in 2021.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Christopher Bosso. Why SNAP Works: A Political History—and Defense—of the Food Stamp Program. University of California Press, 2023. I did a blurb for this book: Why SNAP Works is a lively, up-to-the-minute account of the history of thie program formerly known as Food Stamps, and contested from its onset. Bosso’s compelling explanation of the reasons SNAP survived—and deserves to–in the face of so much opposition, makes his book a must read.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Bayer and Pairwise, a ag and food company that offers gene-editing for the U.S. market, have announced a five year deal to further develop short-stature corn. This deal will focus on gene-edited, short-stature corn for future use in Bayer’s Preceon Smart Corn System. Short-stature corn – with a targeted height of 30 to 40 percent.
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The transition from military to civilian life can be challenging, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison (MVAL) offers assistance to veterans that can lead to permanent employment or help in starting an agriculture-related business.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Farmers Weekly Splurging £50,000 on an ex-demo wholecrop header might have put an end to time-consuming breakdowns, but it’s been a difficult expense for Graham Hayllar to justify.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Small farmers are struggling. For decades, they’ve been told to “get big or get out,” an imperative levied against them by both public and private forces. Recent statistics on American agriculture reveal a decline of 200,000 farms between 2007 and 2022. Since 1935, we’ve seen a decrease of 4.8 million farms —to 2 million from 6.8 million. As agriculture has industrialized and become more capital-intensive, leading to dominance by wealthy, large-scale producers, much of the decline has come at t
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
We often hear that farming is a risky game, due to a massive amount of variables. When you have risk, you need to do what you can to make sure that you’re limiting the potential downside. It’s not realistic to make a farm business risk-neutral, but we can limit the exposure to losses through risk. Read More We often hear that farming is a risky game, due to a massive amount of variables.
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
The first of September marks the start of Hunger Action Month. More than 13 million households in the United States were uncertain or unable to acquire food at some time during 2021. Through the Feds Feed Families program, we are taking action against hunger by donating canned food, fresh fruits, and vegetables to food banks and pantries.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Farmers Weekly Defra plans to consult on reserving the right to targeted badger culling to tackle bovine TB where epidemiological assessment points to a reservoir of disease in wildlife, according to reports.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Letter Submitted via regulations.gov Re: Docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365; Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides. Herbicide Strategy Framework Document Dear Ms. Matuszko: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) respectfully requests a 60-day extension to the public comment period on the U.S.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Welcome to the first of three episodes of the Corteva Seed Treatment podcast, brought to you by Corteva! For this episode of the podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Kirsten Ratzlaff, Portfolio Marketing Manager, Seed Applied Technology & Biologicals for Corteva, to talk about Lumiderm seed treatment for canola. “When we look at all. Read More Welcome to the first of three episodes of the Corteva Seed Treatment podcast, brought to you by Corteva!
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
In 2019, Jeff Siewicki was a pharmacist who never planned to become a farmer. His plan was to create a 25’ x 25’ garden for personal use near his home outside of Charleston, South Carolina. He hunted hogs, ducks, crabs and fish. The only protein he was buying at the grocery store was chicken, so he decided to raise some birds, too. His first batch of livestock included 25 chickens he processed for his family.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Farmers Weekly Farmers are seriously considering sowing more crops for pollinators and wild birds under the Sustainable Farming Incentive, rather than arable crops, as way of reducing their risks and future-proofing their businesses.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) , employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers haven’t significantly changed loan makeup on farms, and are sticking with variable rate loans this year compared to sixteen months ago. The number of farmers with all fixed-rate loans has held steady in the same time frame. That’s according to the latest survey from the RealAgristudies Insights Panel, that ran late last month with.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
On a drizzly November day, Masra Clamoungou, the farm manager for Small Axe Farm, was getting ready for winter. Small Axe is part of a patchwork of farms east of Seattle, between the pine-filled Cascade foothills and the maple-lined banks of the Sammamish River. During the growing season, the area feels like an enormous produce aisle, striped with neat rows of kale, carrots, cabbage, peonies, blueberries, tomatoes and more.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers Weekly Dairy cow fertility is at the heart of herd profitability, driving milk yields, cutting interventions and improving cow lifespans. Evidence supporting the role of genetics in improving fertility has accumulated every year, and new data from AHDB are now strengthening this link (see graph below).
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Press Release WHO: U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small will provide perspective on administration priorities and issues important to the agriculture and food industry during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting on Sept. 10-13, 2023. This event will represent the Deputy Secretary’s first public address to NASDA in her new position.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
After months of growing your crop, it’s time to focus on marketing your harvest. But do you have the right tools in place to give you the flexibility that you need?
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Dole incorporates Pelican Spray to advance smart farming and sustainability goals. The post Pyka and Dole Successfully Complete Trial Phase of Autonomous Spray Aircraft appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Farmers Weekly Cattle keepers in England can now apply for their share of £10m to upgrade or build new calf house buildings to improve health and welfare for calves. Defra grants of between £15,000 and £500,000 are now available for cattle keepers to co-fund calf housing infrastructure improvements.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Comment Re: Comments on CDC’s Proposed Rule to Amend Foreign Quarantine Regulation (Docket #CDC-2023-0051) The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) appreciates the opportunity to submit the following comments on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule to amend foreign quarantine regulation to provide additional clarity and safeguards to address the public health risk of dog-maintained rabi
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