Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In the months before Patrick Brown was born in November 1982, his father, Arthur, lay down on a road near the familys farm to prevent a caravan of yellow dump trucks from depositing toxic soil in his community. Patrick currently operates Brown Family Farms on the land that Byron worked as a sharecropper once he was freed.

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NASDA

JANUARY 30, 2024

Letter Dear Chairs Smith and Wyden and Ranking Members Neal and Crapo: The undersigned organizations, representing a broad swath of the American agriculture supply chain, urge you to pass a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) as soon as possible this year. Choosing not to renew the MTB will lead to economic challenges for U.S.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This radically seasonal, regional restaurant sources its ingredients exclusively from the ocean, climate-adapted farms, and wild plants of the Mid-Atlantic. Come February, we have this very short farm list. They source sunflower and canola oil from Pennsylvania farms. Toward the end of winter, it gets a little. agriculture.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” No longer did she speak about saving the environment or using fewer chemicals: Now, she said, “We want to start a revolution in the agri-supply chain.” Gone are the nervous laughs and apprehension.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

That got me ruminating about who is really in the drivers seat on a typical farm or ranch business. And who was really in charge when I was co-owner of our family dairy farm? Looking at historical farm data, I could see that I wasnt alone. Below is a graph showing the number of farms and ranches in the U.S.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The food traceability technology market is fundamental to improving food safety, providing a method of tracking, tracing, and documenting the journey of food items through the supply chain. Long and complex supply chains lead to a lack of visibility which presents more risks of food-borne illnesses, such as E.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Flat, sprawling farm fields fill the screen. Consider Lukas Walton, Tom’s cousin, who is using a $2 billion venture capital fund to invest in organic chicken, grass-fed dairy, plant-based supply chains, and ag-tech, while supporting food access and fisheries innovations with his philanthropy.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient. Mitigation requires slashing production and consumption, he adds, and increasing recycling and reuse all along the supply chain. Simply put, “there are no magic solutions,” says Demokritou.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On the surface, the US farm system may seem like a resounding success. Farm income, yields and food availability have all increased tremendously since the inception of the Farm Bill in 1933, in line with its original intent. Right now, the government needs to agree on priorities for the new Farm Bill.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Such risks include pests, diseases, fluctuating market prices, and supply chain disruptions and more. Instead of applying pesticides uniformly, farmers can target specific affected zones, reducing chemical use and saving costs. This way, they can plan better for storage, marketing, and supply chain logistics.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In some ways, those implications have been positive, raising the bar on renewable energy and making substantial gains in recycling , the accessibility of organic food and reduced dependence on pesticides. Many of those endeavors may have implications for Walmart and its supply chain.

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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Furthermore, digitalization in agriculture can solve supply chain problems, environmental and health concerns, regulatory restrictions, etc. It can result in better visibility and traceability in agriculture supply chain from farm to fork.

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The Equation

AUGUST 24, 2023

Farmworkers contribute back-breaking labor to put food on our plates while being exposed to numerous health hazards like heat,  toxic pesticide exposure , and  food insecurity. But that could all change with the next food and farm bill. And those are just the ones that have been reported.

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Food Tank

JULY 24, 2024

This ruling could lead to a chilling effect on agency actions, making it harder to implement critical programs that support regional supply chains, climate resilience, and equitable access for underserved producers,” says Kruszewski. We need more states to follow suit,” she tells Food Tank.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding and communicating the environmental impact of different farming practices will be crucial for retailers to effectively guide their customers. Assisting farmers in adopting sustainable farming solutions may also grow new revenue streams for retailers.

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Caff

MARCH 23, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed weaknesses within our food and farming system and exacerbated long-standing inequities. This measure aims to deliver healthy food to the most vulnerable Californians while climate-proofing our farms that face droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather. Find a recording of the press conference here.

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NASDA

MARCH 8, 2024

Various unrelated issues can impact specialty crop sales, including trade disputes, phytosanitary issues, export conditions, weather, and other factors affecting farmers, supply chains, retailers, wholesalers, and/or consumers. Conclusion NASDA recognizes the challenges of making the various SCCI programs work harmoniously.

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Caff

DECEMBER 23, 2021

But while the world watched as engineers scrambled to remove this gargantuan threat to a multi-billion dollar supply chain, CAFF was back home planting seeds for local resilience. While the plight of that oversized boat and its 20,000 shipping containers did finally come to an end, our country’s supply chain woes have not.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Armed with little more than ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive, microgreen growers are transforming the unused corners of their dwellings into profitable farming operations. After finishing college seven years ago, the “video gam- playing, beer-drinking kid” dusted off a section of his parents’ Long Island cellar to launch his micro farm.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 28, 2023

Those companies seeking to comply with future reporting standards and work toward net zero need to start creating transparency around current GHG emissions along the entire value chain.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Catastrophe loomed everywhere I looked: in the dust bowls on the once-fertile plains of central Turkey, in the vanishing lakes of Mexico City, in the fetid cesspools outside the factory farms of North Carolina, in the disease-ravaged olive trees of Puglia, in the rapid wiping away of diverse food webs in every biome.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

With over 20 years of experience working in all facets of agriculture, Agritecture’s Lead Agronomist, David Ceaser , adds that “many people think that vertical farms are inherently safer than conventional farms regarding food safety - but this is not automatically the case. Here, technology plays a key role.

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AGRIVI

MAY 9, 2023

AGRIVI releases the new version of one of the key features of its global leading farm management software. As a result, consumers can get information about total production efforts as well as compliance with safety regulations including reports on authorized pesticide usage and waiting period.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Urban Greens is a vertical farming facility located in Sydney, Australia. With this urban surge, the importance of locally sourced produce becomes paramount, prompting a shift towards innovative and efficient solutions such as vertical farming. So, what are the foremost farms currently growing in this region? Credit: InvertiGro.

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Hartwood Farm

MARCH 24, 2022

Through experience and trials and education, each farm figures out what they can grow and how they can grow it at a price that’s both affordable enough for customers and profitable enough for covering farm operation costs. Even if prices rise 10%, it doesn’t alleviate a 30 or 50 or 90% cost increase on supplies.

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AGRIVI

JULY 21, 2023

Real-time Insights into Crop Production Practices AGRIVI Farm Management Software (FMS) enables primarily agribusiness stakeholders to track various aspects of their agricultural operations, providing a comprehensive solution for managing and validating sustainable practices in alignment with upcoming ESG standards.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Gotham Greens' farming practices allow the brand to grow, harvest and deliver non-GMO, pesticide-free salad greens and herbs 365 days of the year. By using hydroponic growing systems in sunlight-powered greenhouses, Gotham Greens' farms use up to 95 percent less water and 97 percent less land compared to field-grown farming.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Written by: Djavid Amidi-Abraham September 13, 2023 Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a rapidly growing segment of the farming industry. Many investments come from venture capitalists who want to treat vertical farming like a tech investment. How many farms has the company built?

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 10, 2023

He tried the sample with Gruyere cheeses, made from dairy farms in different regions of Switzerland. Even the whirlwind supply chain on which many foods travel don’t have a meaningful impact on the individual fingerprints. Rajwa thinks it can be used to detect more insidious forms of fraud, too.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Memphis-based AgLaunch Initiative has selected 10 game-changing agtech startups to participate in AgLaunch365 , a leading accelerator program aimed at tackling contemporary challenges in farm and food production and promoting sustainability. AgGateway announced that Stephen Christian has joined the organization as Member Serices Analyst.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Smallholder farmers play a vital role in feeding the world, yet they often face significant challenges in their farming efforts. In addition to financial support, smallholder farmers also need access to education and training to help them improve their farming practices and increase their yields. Training and Education.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Credit: Vertical Farming Planet. For millions of Africans, decades of reliance on traditional farming techniques and poor policymaking have created vulnerabilities that are only worsened by the impacts of climate change and natural disasters. One of Africa's most prominent and perhaps persistent challenges is food security.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. 2, will significantly expand the nationwide educational training provided to pesticide inspectors and enforcement staff over the next five years. This funding, effective Aug. Bayer announced that the company has selected Genvor Inc.,

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Agwired

JUNE 28, 2024

The Sunbelt team looks forward to welcoming farmers and professionals in the ag industry to a self-guided driving tour of the Darrell Williams Research Farm located at the Expo show site at Spence Field in Moultrie, Ga. This award recognizes the best all-around entry in ARC’s Communications Contest Campaigns Division.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

That got me ruminating about who is really in the drivers seat on a typical farm or ranch business. And who was really in charge when I was co-owner of our family dairy farm? Looking at historical farm data, I could see that I wasnt alone. Below is a graph showing the number of farms and ranches in the U.S.

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AGRIVI

JANUARY 10, 2024

Farm Management Software Improvements During the last year, we have been focused on strengthening our core FMS platform with several top-notch modules. which streamlines farm operational processes, making it easier than ever for farm managers to manage and track work activities.

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A worker replants lettuce in a vertical farm. Two workers inspect plants in a vertical farm. Plasma Activated Water has a multitude of benefits and applications within the CEA space which can maximize efficiency and hygiene for hydroponic farms. Two people look at the crops in a vertical farm. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

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