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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
Sustainable Food Trust
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
When Albania emerged from Communist rule in 1990, collective farms were dismantled, heralding a move to a market economy. In many regions farmers began planting modern, imported cultivars. However, a tradition of small-scale vegetable production still flourishes. Seed detective Adam Alexander travels to the Kor çë region to discover how regenerative horticulture is holding up.
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.
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.
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.
Caff
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Title: Water Policy & Organizing Manager Classification : Specialist II or Senior Manager Location: Sacramento Region preferred / hybrid FTE: 100% FTE Salary: $67,000 – 75,000 annually FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Policy Director Other details: Bilingual, non-required Bilingual Pay Differential: Eligible Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) is a 45-year-old California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other
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 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.
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.
Caff
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Please take a few moments (no more than 10 minutes) to complete this year’s survey. The results from this survey help us better understand what issues are most important to growers like you and will guide our advocacy efforts in the capitol. Participation is confidential, anoymous, and all identifying information will be blinded from public-facing publications.
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 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.
Agwired
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. This episode of the ZimmCast features what’s new with Syngenta Seeds, Golden Harvest, and NK Seeds – all from the 2023 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois. Listen to interviews with Kramer Farney, Golden Harvest head of marketing; NASCAR Driver Sammy Smith; Mary Kay Thatcher, senior lead for federal government relations at Syngenta; Eric Boeck, Regional Director North America for Syngenta Seeds; Sustainable Oils President Mike Karst; Matt Dolch,
AgWeb Farm Journal
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Some farmers in central Illinois are making yield estimates of 250 to 270 bushels per acre. Ken Ferrie says in many of those cases a more realistic estimate, though disappointing, would be in the 170 to 220 range.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
In the age of DoorDash and Instacart, the concept of getting groceries delivered to your doorstep is not unfamiliar. But for the Bickel family, which runs New Horizon Farm and Dairy in New Vienna, Ohio, it proved to be life-changing. Jackie and Donald Bickel inherited their dairy farm from Donald’s father, and they were raising their own kids in the dairy life.
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).
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Cotton farmers from the Southeast and Mid-South visited Texas farms and agribusinesses, where water and border issues weigh heavily on many of its producers.
AgWeb Farm Journal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Mizzou's Ben Brown says the 81.2 million bushels new crop export sale marks the largest week of sales for the 2023/24 marketing year to date and double the previous record weekly volume for the year set last week.
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 Farmers affiliated to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have picketed a meeting organised by agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue, in response to tougher rules on slurry spreading and delays to subsidy cheques.
AgriLife Today
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
AgriLife Extension’s September Gardening Guide offers tips to survive heat and dry spell For most Texas gardeners, the heat of summer has felt never-ending, and the rain has been far too sparse, creating a need to prioritize which plants to water, and which ones can wait. “Unfortunately, water remains the name of the game as. Read More → The post Waiting on rain: Texas gardeners to prioritize water first appeared on AgriLife Today.
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