NASDA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Further, as countries continue to develop and middle classes grow, consumers desire more protein sources which increases demand for livestock and in turn, grain to feed those livestock populations. This generates business investment, economic dynamism, reduces poverty, and increases regional stability.

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Forestry Marketing Grain Agriculture 130

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Passage of the bill will also help each state address its needs for public practice veterinarians (food safety, public health, epidemiology, pathology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology, immunology, bacteriology, serology, foreign animal disease preparedness, and livestock infectious diseases).

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Ruralism Poultry Livestock Agriculture 130

NASDA

JANUARY 9, 2024

Regrettably, we must inform you that Mexico’s livestock and poultry industry is already running low on feed. If the crossings are not immediately reopened, Mexican livestock and poultry producers will need to begin making decisions that could include depopulating animals for humanitarian reasons. Department of Agriculture U.S.

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Supply Chain Grain Poultry Food 130

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you follow national climate news, you have probably seen a lot of splashy information on the 5th National Climate Assessment, which was released Tuesday morning to a lot of acclaim and a huge roll-out of information about the changing climate in the United States. I was one of the authors of the Southeast chapter, […] Read More

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Forestry Agriculture Agriculture Science 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Forestry : Forests play a significant role in reducing carbon dioxide through carbon sequestration. This priority area will accept proposals for climate smart forestry and agroforestry in one of the following two areas: agroforestry and climate resilience. Further details on each and subcategory descriptions are below.

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Farming Farming Forestry Technology 89

NASDA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Director, Public Policy (571) 447-5324 RJ.Karney@nasda.org Sender: Agricultural Coalition Subject: Farm Bill Letter Download The post Farm Bill Coalition Letter appeared first on NASDA.

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Farming Farming Grain Supply Chain 130

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Southern Region Extension Forestry group has announced a 6-week webinar series on silvopasture to be held on Tuesdays at 1 pm starting on January 30. Here is what their Facebook page says: We are excited to announce the sixth season of the Woodland Stewards Webinar Series! Join us on Tuesdays at 1 pm from […] Read More

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Forestry Livestock 52

Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 11, 2023

There are, however, a vocal minority who argue that almost any form of livestock production represents an unacceptable, even immoral, use of land. From a practical perspective, can wild herbivores fulfil the ecological role that well-managed grazing livestock provide in our crowded landscape?

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Farming Farming Ecology Construction 98

Caff

JULY 28, 2023

Forest Health Post Fire – Ryan Tompkins, Forestry Advisor Plumas and Sierra Counties, University of California Cooperative Extension and Kate Wilkin, Forestry and Fire Science Advsior for Butte, Placer, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter counties, University of California Cooperative Extension. Click for Presentation.

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Forage Forestry Science Livestock 52

ATTRA

APRIL 30, 2024

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) for up to $22 million in funding to support partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.

Forestry 40

Forestry Ecology Livestock Agriculture 40

ATTRA

JANUARY 4, 2024

Primary producers engaged in farming, livestock rearing, sugaring, dairy, and logging prior to January 2020 may apply for grant funds to support business’ ongoing recovery from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vermont-based farm, food, and forest sector businesses may apply for grants for $50,000 – $250,000.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Forestry Livestock Processing 40

NASDA

JUNE 6, 2024

Livestock auction barns and markets, as a result of the federal order, have faced an undue burden and a significant financial loss due to a decrease in sales. Sincerely, Blayne Arthur President, NASDA Secretary Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Charles Hatcher, D.V.M.

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Cattle Animal Agriculture Mechanics Agriculture 130

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In addition to increasing farm productivity, public agricultural R&D investment also supports improvements in natural resources and forestry management, helps advance rural development, and enhances food safety and quality. Despite these positive steps, RPFSA falls short in several critical areas important to NSAC members.

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Farming Farming Agriculture Agriculture 109

NASDA

JULY 25, 2024

Nevada Cattlemen’s Association New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Association New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association New York Farm Bureau New York Pork Producers Coop Inc New York State Division, IWLA Normex, Inc.

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Farming Farming Seeding Ruralism 130

Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This was made possible through partnerships with two companies, Lynker Analytics and Carbon Forest Services : the first has satellite mapping and AI capabilities, while the latter specializes in forestry and carbon sequestration rates. “100

Production 90

Production Farming Farming Food 90

Civil Eats

AUGUST 29, 2023

Before RiCharde and his wife, Anna, took over Good Wheel Farm outside of Asheville in 2019, he managed the livestock operations for another farm in Western North Carolina. He’s still in the livestock business—cows, chickens, and goats all graze across Good Wheel’s 42 acres. Agroforestry currently represents less than 1 percent of U.S.

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Marketing Harvesting Harvest Harvester 98

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In practice, separate IRA and Farm Bill funding pools mean that farmers hoping to implement Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry (CSAF) practices, conservation activities that have long been available in EQIP and CSP, will receive funding from the IRA pool created within the conservation program they apply to. Appendix Table 1. Table 4.

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Crop Rotation Pasture Forestry Forage 59

Agwired

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Targeted livestock grazing is a successful and cost-efficient method to manage cheatgrass in the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued a statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S.

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Forestry Cattle Livestock Technology 45

Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“We are trying to be as optimistic as possible that there will be feasible scientific strategies in the future,” says Nancy McBrady, deputy commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF). From an agriculture perspective, we want the soil to come out the other side usable and healthy.

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Farming Farming Farmland Crop 145

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Excessive proposed cost-share payments for livestock feed management. Requires producers with confined livestock feeding operations to submit a GHG emissions reduction plan, in addition to the currently required comprehensive nutrient management plan, to be eligible to receive payments under the program.

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Ruralism Food Farming Farming 110

Agwired

APRIL 19, 2024

The American Farm Bureau Federation urged USDA to reverse its decision to cancel livestock and crop surveys that are crucial to the success of America’s farmers and ranchers. Torrey Advisory Group , a boutique lobbying firm specializing in food, agriculture, and forestry issues, welcomes Nona McCoy as a Vice President on the policy team.

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Forestry Livestock Food Agriculture 45

ATTRA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Agroforestry is the intentional integration of trees into cropping and/or livestock systems, inspired by Indigenous wisdom, and it can be applied in many ways and in many different places – even in cities! Botanic Garden. These institutions are equal opportunity providers, employers, and lenders. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG

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Food Distribution Rural Development Forestry 111

Farming Secrets

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

So, if it can’t be measured it does not exist! Increased soil carbon, soil nitrogen, soil moisture, nutrient cycling.

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Greenhouse Pasture Crop Arable Land 98

Daily Yonder

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Most activities associated with farming, ranching, and forestry can be exempted from the Clean Water Act if the operator obtains a permit to pollute. While its purpose is to prohibit the discharge of pollutants, the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System issues permits that allow exceptions to this rule.

Animal Agriculture 105

Animal Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Manure 105

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Last week’s post highlighted the stories of farmers who have used practices from the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry practice list to build climate resilience and mitigation solutions. Another livestock farmer, Bob Vollinger, has also shifted toward grazing practices.

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Pasture Crop Orchard Farming 100

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

APRIL 1, 2025

There have been many stories in the news lately about agriculture and climate. Here is a sampling of the ones I thought were the most interesting. The list ends with an interesting video on atmospheric optics, including rainbows, haloes, and many other odd sky phenomena.

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Ruralism Agriculture Agriculture Forestry 52

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Background The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program is a novel crop insurance product that offers farmers nationwide the option to insure against revenue loss for their entire operation, including crop, livestock, and nursery production, under a single policy. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act (S.2598)

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Crop Farming Farming Production 75

CalCAN

MARCH 27, 2023

Farmers and ranchers in our network have lost crops, livestock, and structures, been evacuated (some multiple times), and had their operations disrupted by smoke, public safety power shutoffs, or loss of insurance. These high-intensity, uncontrolled wildfires are both exacerbated by and contribute to climate change.

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Livestock Ecology Cattle Food 52

World Agri-Tech

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The initiative will help agriculture and forestry — the largest private sector industries in Virginia — continue to thrive. Agriculture and forestry combine for an annual economic impact of over $90 billion. They are a crucial component of Virginia’s economy, especially in our rural areas.

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Farming Farming Forestry Agriculture 52

Agwired

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The application assembles maps and statistics from the 2022 Census of Agriculture in five broad categories – crops and plants, economics, farms, livestock and animals, and producers – as well as associated subcategories. Join us for the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo in Fort Worth, Nov. Attendee registration is open here and booth sales are open here.

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Agriculture Agriculture Forestry Marketing 45

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Snapshot of a page of the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Mitigation Activities List In addition to reducing tillage, increasing the presence of plant matter through other means can also accomplish parallel increases in organic matter. Perennial livestock systems have similar capacities to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

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Ranching Greenhouse Crop Pasture 72

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Most activities associated with farming, ranching, and forestry can be exempted from the Clean Water Act if the operator obtains a permit to pollute. While its purpose is to prohibit the discharge of pollutants, the EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System issues permits that allow exceptions to this rule.

Ruralism 89

Ruralism Manure Farming Farming 89

Agwired

AUGUST 23, 2024

Data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injury shows that in 2022 the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industries had the highest rate of fatal work injuries compared to other occupations, at 23.5 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers – the majority due to incidents with transportation or equipment ( U.S. 27-29 in Boone, Iowa.

Food 45

Food Agriculture Agriculture Forestry 45

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

White Appalachian communities came to rely on chestnuts as free feed for their hogs and other livestock, and as a cash crop. Nevertheless, the chestnut survived for centuries. Enslaved people gathered chestnuts to supplement meager meals and to sell. The blight spread by wind and splashing rain; it also hitched rides on insects and birds.

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biotechnology Ecology Technology Food 125

Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The profitability of livestock farming in the north is not high. Alternative economic enterprises like small-scale forestry (up to 10% of the land area), tourism or leisure could be introduced. Some of our best agricultural land has an important amenity function to perform, especially where it is close to major centres of population.

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Ruralism Farming Farming Food 52

Agritecture Blog

MAY 12, 2023

It was hard for me, but I understood that it was better to have intensive [or efficient, rather than extensive] livestock farming, where what matters most is not so much the number of cows you have, but rather a better and more profitable product.

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Farming Farming Seeding Acre 52

Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

22-caliber shells he’d purchased online from a forestry supply store in Colorado. When the Legislature created the board in 1969, lawmakers defined “noxious weed” as any plant that harms “crops, livestock, or other property.” “This is a worst-case scenario. English holly’s green and red appearance evokes the Christmas holiday.

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Ecology Seeding Acre Processing 127