Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In some cases the chemicals are suspected of sickening or killing livestock and are turning up in produce. PFAS got on soil because of their presence in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. The Organic Standards specifically forbid use of sewage sludge as fertilizer. Farmers are beginning to fear for their own health.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 30, 2023

Farmers Weekly Tail paint, once the foundation of block-calving fertility, has been replaced by heat detection collars in one 260-cow herd in Somerset. See also: Are fertility monitors […] The post Why heat detection collars save time in an autumn-block herd appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. We've added information about different types of hay, the nutrients in hay, and the needs of different types of livestock. Without this livestock cannot function.

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ATTRA

JULY 2, 2024

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agricultural Specialist Now, as we enter the hot, dry summer months, is the time to watch livestock water sources for quality. Farm ponds and slow-moving creeks and streams that are enriched with fertilizer runoff and directly deposited manure are the perfect place to find cyanobacteria thriving.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rooted in preindustrial farming, the method involves intentionally incorporating trees on the same land used by grazing livestock, in a way that benefits both. It also provides much-needed natural shade for livestock. Research shows that as the planet warms, livestock deaths will increase.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding your soil’s fertility and nutrient composition is critical to informed decision-making. Instead of relying on guesswork, soil testing empowers producers to make targeted fertilizer applications, maximizing their resources and improving forage production.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Knowing your soil’s fertility and what nutrients are provided is crucial. Often, producers just put out the same fertilizer they always have and hope for the best. Soil fertility and health is essential for forage production. Performing a soil test is one of the most underutilized range management tools.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Even the soil type, fertilizer used, and rainfall can affect what mineral is available at a […] The post How to get the most out of your winter minerals appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Just knowing what the cow requires is only 1 component in evaluating its mineral status.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Organic recycling company Denali today announced it has transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report detailing findings from 2023. Fertilizer and chemicals remain the largest on-farm expenditure accounting for 17.5%

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The freight trucks, locomotives, and inland barges that transport bulk harvested commodity crops and livestock significantly add to agriculture’s CO2 emissions. 1) Agrochemical production consumes fossil fuels to generate pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs. 4) Transport accounts for about 19% of total food-system emissions. (5)

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Primary inputs like grain, fertilizer, and even fuel can become terribly expensive. What’s even scarier […] The post How to actually prepare your herd’s nutrition for winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how much hay will be needed.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 11, 2025

Growing vast monocultures of potatoes requires synthetic fertilizers whose production requires massive amounts of energy. Another 38 percent comes from retail consumption and waste; and the rest is from industrial inputs (like pesticides and fertilizer) and agriculture production.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Switching to agroecology offers a way to produce food within diverse landscapes growing and nurturing different crops, livestock and fisheries suited to the conditions and communities that live in the area. Many farmers, for example, farmers are now producing drought-resistant nopal cacti to feed their livestock.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

At 2-3%, soil organic matter at Glovers Farm, in Sedgeford, is “typical, but bad”, and inherent fertility on […] The post Why dairy beef is set to beat arable returns appeared first on Farmers Weekly It is also the best way to improve soils, says David Cross, whose aim is to create a sustainable mixed farm.

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Food Tank

MARCH 19, 2024

The classes allow students to gain expertise and real-world experience in agriculture, handling livestock, and culinary arts. Students gain experience in the livestock breeding process while also learning how to grow and tend to crops.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As mentioned earlier, a diversified farm isn’t reliant on the success of a single crop or livestock type. Integrating livestock with crops can create a closed-loop system where manure provides fertilizer and reduces reliance on external inputs.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 30, 2025

But I sure noticed this one in the New York Times: Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. The company, Synagro, sells farmers treated sludge from factories and homes to use as fertilizer. Farmers are starting to find the chemicals contaminating their land, water, crops and livestock. I do too to a lesser extent.

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Agwired

MARCH 15, 2024

Organic recycler Denali is taking action to get hay sent to a Texas A&M livestock supply point where it will be distributed to cattle producers in need. The largest wildfire in state history destroyed more than 1 million acres of land and property, leaving surviving livestock without adequate forage.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

There is a strong market demand for local products from agroecological farms and producers, including green leafy vegetables, fruits, grains, small livestock, and native seeds. Local manufacturing of bio-inputs including fertilizers, bio- pesticides, and inoculants is booming. These markets are large and important to local producers.

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Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. Under this deduction, farmers can deduct the value of their soil fertility as an input expense on their newly acquired land. Healthy soil can also produce healthier livestock. “If

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 16, 2024

They concluded that many countries could become self-sufficient for fertilizer if they would recycle all human and animal urine and feces to agriculture. The nutrients found globally in human and poorly utilized livestock excreta represent 13% of crop and grassland needs for major nutrients, according to this analysis. ” .

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

For Trisha, sustainability means “freedom to really farm how we should be farming,” including being freed from the volatile cost of inputs like synthetic fertilizers. Fertilizer costs rose by more than 33 percent from 2020 to 2021 because of several factors, including extreme weather events and the Russian war against Ukraine.

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Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

Organic agriculture techniques are methods used to grow crops and raise livestock without synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

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Caff

APRIL 15, 2024

These collaborations have provided snapshots of how practices like compost, cover crops, livestock integration and reduced tillage (to name a few) can impact soil health on a given farm in a given region.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 27, 2024

Once these fence posts are hammered into the ground, ranchers battle trees, wind and damage from livestock knocking them over. Virtual fencing supplies ranchers with a collar solar or battery charged and uses a web-based app to remotely monitor and control where livestock graze.

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The Equation

MAY 11, 2023

Coupled with excessive use of fertilizer , which has increased dramatically over the last four decades, this creates major water-quality problems, as the fertilizer runs off into waterways and leaches into groundwater. Fertilizer runoff can also affect urban communities downstream. It’s a win-win for farmers and communities.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Cost savings : Regenerative farming often reduces the need for expensive inputs like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. By building fertile, self-sustaining soil, farmers can cut costs significantly.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 28, 2024

LIVESTOCK: Use automated feeders so you don't have to worry about forgetting when each animal needs their next meal — the feeder takes care of everything automatically when programmed correctly. This might not be as great for chickens since you have to pick up the eggs anyway but for other livestock, it can save you some time.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2025

A 20-year study on diversified cropping systems fertilized with livestock manure, led by Iowa State University researchers, showed environmental benefits but not the expected carbon sequestration. The study results were published in Nature Sustainability.

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NASDA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Agriculture is particularly exposed to rail stoppages due to robust fertilizer and other agricultural input trade and a sizable livestock industry that depends on rail for the timely delivery of feed grains, dried distillers grains, and further feed ingredients. Canola Association U.S.

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Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

Organic agriculture practices focus on cultivating crops and raising livestock using natural processes. This method avoids synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides,

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces. Fertile agricultural soils should be used to grow diverse, nutritious crops for humans. But a closer look at our food system reveals many challenges.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Soil Health : Advanced soil sensors can measure critical factors like moisture levels, pH balance, and nutrient content, enabling farmers to fine-tune fertilizer use. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights.

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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

How does NASS data on chemical and fertilizer use help NASDA shape policies on pesticide regulations? Therefore, the work that NASS does in surveying field and livestock worker wage is an essential part of understanding the landscape of agricultural labor across the country.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 13, 2025

Start by analyzing the specific requirements of your operation: Operational focus: Are you primarily managing crops, livestock, or a combination of both? Crop-oriented tools often focus on field mapping and pest management, while livestock-focused platforms emphasize herd health and breeding schedules.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 30, 2023

Taking extreme measures and just hoping that things […] The post How to actually bring a pasture back from drought appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. With all this difficulty, it can be easy to fall into “survival” mode during this time.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 24, 2023

The certification, funded by the Rodale Institute, Patagonia and Dr Bronner’s, insists on five practices to improve soil health: integrating livestock, keeping the soil covered, minimizing soil disturbance, incorporating diversity and zero chemicals, as well as a soil test every three years. Photography courtesy of Cabriejo Ranch.

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