Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The bill that would remove the federal carbon levy from natural gas and propane used on farms would result in nearly a billion dollar reduction in carbon tax collected from farmers by 2030, according to a new report published by the Parliamentary Budget Officer. The PBO issued updated analysis on Friday of Bill C-234, which.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Farmers Weekly Defra remains committed to keeping glyphosate available for farmers and growers to use, environment secretary Therese Coffey has said. Ms Coffey was roundly applauded at the NFU’s Back British Farming Day event at Westminster on Wednesday (13 September) when she signalled her department’s continuing support for glyphosate use in UK agriculture.
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NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Press Release Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2023 Annual Meeting , NASDA members amended the organization’s policy to support increased investment in apprenticeships and educational programs and directed the organization to support federal funding for agricultural education and workforce development programs. “Across state departments of agriculture and industry-wide, there is a tremendous need for workers with training specializing in agricultural fields,”
Agricultural Biodiversity
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Why heirloom seeds matter. Why genebanks full of heirloom seeds matter. Even to kids. Why community seedbanks full of heirloom seeds matter. Just how much agrobiodiversity matters, according to FAO. Why heirloom seeds of neglected crops matter. Why heirloom seeds of sorghum matter in Kenya. No, really. Why heirloom grapes matter in Italy. Why seeds of wild tomatoes matter.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) has named Ashley Honsberger as its new executive director, effective October 9, 2023. Andrew Graham, the current ED, will retire after a celebrated career spanning 43 years, 33 of those with OSCIA. He served as executive director at Soil and Crop for more than eight years. Honsberger has.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Farmers Weekly Amazon bosses are in “positive talks” with Jeremy Clarkson over running a fourth series of Clarkson’s Farm, according to reports. A number of national media news outlets, including the Independent and Mail Online, are reporting that Amazon Prime Video is in discussions with Mr Clarkson over Clarkson’s Farm 4.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Today, at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s 2023 Annual Meeting , NASDA members advocated for standards that ensure clear and consistent labeling for cell-based meat products, also referred to as cultured meat. In an action item approved today, NASDA members urged the establishment of regulatory frameworks for distinguished labeling of cell-based meat, poultry and seafood products and encouraged the U.S.
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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
A wet growing season plus high humidity and moisture at tasseling has many Ontario corn producers asking about the potential for ear mould and gibberella when combines start to roll at harvest. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, host Bernard Tobin is joined by PRIDE Seeds product manager Matt Chapple for a look. Read More A wet growing season plus high humidity and moisture at tasseling has many Ontario corn producers asking about the potential for ear mould and gibberella when
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Farmers Weekly Defra is to create a £4m fund “by the end of 2023” to help the small abattoir sector invest for the future, and will ease the burden of regulation to help businesses stay competitive.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today at the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture annual meeting, NASDA members adopted policy to protect farmers’ right to farm. NASDA’s new policy supports laws that protect agricultural and forestry operations and facilities from nuisance lawsuits. “The purpose of this new policy is to lessen the loss of farmland caused by nuisance lawsuits which can arise when nonagricultural land uses expand into agricultural and forest areas,” N
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Picture yourself grocery shopping. In the bread aisle, you see two loaves identically wrapped; both are perfectly edible, but one is a day older and costs half the price. In the produce section, you see two baskets of avocados. The ones in the front are ready to eat today and cost 75 cents less than those in the back, which will be ripe in a week. Which do you choose?
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
National cattle and meat industry organizations find themselves in a strange predicament, calling on the Canadian government to delay its approval for a trade deal. The Canadian Cattle Association, Canadian Meat Council, and National Cattle Feeders’ Association — normally in favour of new trade agreements — launched a campaign called “Say No to A Bad.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Farmers Weekly The transition from multi-pass cultivations to a no-till system is all but complete at Gillshaw Farm, the final piece of the puzzle coming last summer with the switch from a 3m Mzuri Pro-Til to a 6m Horsch Avatar.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today, during the 2023 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting , NASDA members adopted two policy items to encourage the development of comprehensive and reliable disaster assistance programs for agriculture by creating individualized program timelines and adequate insurance programs. “Recent natural disasters and catastrophic events have highlighted the challenges farmers face in seeking disaster assistance.
Civil Eats
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Most of America’s farms are dependent on prodigious amounts of fossil fuels at every stage of production. Powerful PR firms have worked overtime in recent years to craft a narrative that highlight farms’ potential role in mitigating climate change, but the truth is that agriculture consumes 6 percent of the world’s fossil fuel energy , and the oil and gas industries rely on industrial agriculture for one of its largest and most lucrative markets.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
John Jamieson has announced his departure from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), effective the end of September, after serving as president and CEO since 2019. The organization says that Jamieson’s extensive network and expertise within the industry have been instrumental in driving positive change. In the four years with CCFI, Jamieson helped.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Farmers Weekly Due to the significant change in weather that happened around the summer solstice, we could refer to this summer, as the “summer of two halves” Considering the drastically dry conditions we experienced towards the end of June, the damp conditions would have been the best thing that could have happened to us.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 12, 2023 CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) are celebrating 40 years of working together to support small-to-medium sized food and beverage businesses and increasing exports of U.S. agricultural products. The partnership anniversary is being recognized at the 2023 NASDA Annual Meeting this week in Cheyenne, Wyoming, with a newly produced video featuring remarks from NAS
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Alcorn State University graduate Christopher Epps learned firsthand how a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investment in a student’s educational career can have a lifetime impact.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
How come the corn plants are so tall this year? It’s all about early season temperatures, says Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word podcast. Plus, listen on or download for later to learn about maximum nutrient impacts, root issues in disguise, cool weather impacts and more! Have a question you’d like.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Farmers Weekly At 94, Basil George is almost certainly one of the UK’s oldest ploughmen, turning over the soil on Sunday (10 September) at the ploughing match he co-founded in South Wales.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Press Release CHEYENNE, Wyo. – At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Annual Meeting today, NASDA members elected the next cohort of officers for 2023-2024. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur will serve as NASDA’s 2023-2024 President and will host the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting on Sept. 22-25, 2024. “The opportunity to serve NASDA as President is incredibly humbling and certainly an honor, and I appreciate the support of my fellow ag Commissioners in
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
For this one I thank Jerry Hagstrom, who writes The Hagstrom Report (Ag news as it happens) to which I subscribe. This too begins with a press release: “ REDISCOVER FIGS: THE ANCIENT FRUIT WITH MODERN APPEAL: Newly Published Literature Review Suggests the Intake of Figs Regularly in the Diet, Alone or with Other Dried Fruits, Increases Select Micronutrient Intake and is Associated with Higher Diet Quality.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
New regulations aimed at reducing gases known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in household and commercial products have resulted in some confusion about the future availability of WD-40 in Canada. The company that makes the popular penetrating oil spray issued a statement late last week clarifying that WD-40 will still be available in Canadian stores.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Farmers Weekly It’s been a difficult stop-start harvest across the country, but how have our regular featured Arable Insights farmer panel fared? See also: Harvest 2023: The 5 top-yielding spring barley varieties map Scotland: Amy Geddes For the first time, the team at Wester Braikie Farms in Angus have cut all their wheat before starting on any […] The post How did harvest go for our Arable Insights farmers?
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2023 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2023 Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, exemplary employees of state departments of agriculture will be honored for their service, communication and administration on behalf of their state. “We are proud to recognize public servants in our state agriculture departments each year through the NASDA Honor Awards,” NASDA President Doug Miyamoto said.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Animal ag leaders fear EATS Act would undermine progress on animal welfare issues.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Peter Johnson to discuss a number of agronomic topics, including: Bent wheat in Alberta; Ontario harvest yields; and, Night time temperatures and development. We will also hear a spotlight interview with Tom Ernst, with Corteva, about clubroot. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio!
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Farmers Weekly A free-trade deal with India threatens to undermine the high food and farming standards of UK agriculture and expose British farmers and consumers to cheap food imports, warn farm leaders.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Enrique Balcazar remembers the disillusionment he felt the day he arrived in Vermont from Mexico to work on a dairy farm for the first time. He was excited to begin a promising new life in America, with opportunities and comforts he could never have imagined back home. But this fantasy was quickly shattered by the harsh reality of dairy farming. “When I got there, I saw that I was going to be living in an old trailer all by myself,” he says.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Letter Dear Leader Schumer and Leader McConnell: The undersigned trade associations, which collectively represent millions of hardworking American farmers, ranchers, and foresters; commodity producers, processors, users, and consumers; and state agencies, write today regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Rural Development appropriations bill.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Markets came under pressure following the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s September supply/demand report on Tuesday. The USDA boosted its harvested area for corn by 774 thousand acres to 87.1 million acres, resulting in a U.S. corn production estimate of 15.1 billion bushels — slightly above trade expectations. The average corn yield for.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Farmers Weekly The Creeds are meticulous when it comes to calf rearing, so when animals suddenly started to get sick, it was a mystery as to why – until they discovered their dry cow minerals were out of date.
Modern Farmer
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Less than one percent of the US is covered in pavement. Although it may feel like roadways, highways, back lanes and city streets are omnipresent—inevitable, in some ways—they actually cover a shockingly small portion of the country. But the impacts of roads? Those go on for miles. As Ben Goldfarb writes in his new book, Crossings , the “road effect zone” covers about 20 percent of the country.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Letter Rural Veterinary Workforce Act Statement of Support (118 th Congress) Congress is urged to pass the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement Act , to bolster access to veterinary care for livestock and poultry (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, chickens, turkeys, meat goats, dairy goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, aquaculture, farmed deer and elk, etc.).
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Do you mark weather events such as fog or hoar frost on the calendar as predictors of what’s to come? Do you track down caterpillars to measure their stripes as an indication of the winter ahead? Does a fall full moon bring frost? Unlike most people, the weather has a profound impact on the livelihoods.
Farmers Weekly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Farmers Weekly One Yorkshire business has been so content with the performance of its 2013 Amazone Cayena that it plumped for a like-for-like replacement when trading it in three seasons ago.
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