Daily Yonder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mike Stranz, National Farmers Union (NFU) vice president of advocacy, said greater scrutiny of mergers will help address the lack of competition in the rural economy. Family farmers and ranchers have long felt the effects of increasingly consolidated and uncompetitive markets,” Stratz said.

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Food Tank

MAY 3, 2024

Even though we live in rural Iowa, kids don’t have access,” says Melissa Beermann, Monona County Director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Everybody assumes that it’s just farm country, but most kids live in town or if they do live rural, they don’t own property.

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Daily Yonder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A new initiative seeks to increase the number of farmers of color through a new freight farm to be placed in rural Minnesota. In February, Route 1 will place its first freight farm in the rural community of Loretto, population 650. “We We have concerns around hunger in America,” Jordan told the Daily Yonder.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

And yet, what we have learned from our African colleagues is that without simultaneously investing in healthy local markets, these investments in sustainable production are likely to fall short. Local markets are climate resilient. These markets are large and important to local producers.

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Global Agtech Initiative

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post New IoT Partnership Addresses Rural Connectivity Gap in Northwest Ohio appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Emergent Connext has teamed up with MetaLINK Technologies to launch a groundbreaking IoT network solution for the ag industry in Northwest Ohio.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The post Trimble Addresses Rural Connectivity with Automatic Stream Switching for Corrections appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. Automatic stream switching allows farmers to access the best available means of receiving RTX corrections, minimizing downtime.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a key opportunity for lawmakers to put a face to the issues impacting rural America and help them understand the importance of passing a strong farm bill with the right programs in place.” At a time when the details of the farm bill are still in flux, the Fly-In is especially important,” said WFU President Darin Von Ruden.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 12, 2024

A farm stop sells food on consignment from nearby small and medium farms, landing it somewhere between a grocery store, a farmers’ market, and a food hub. They are also distinct from a farmers’ market, which requires farmers to either be there for sales or hire someone to sell for them. Farm stops can change the equation.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 7, 2024

The post CNH Supports Expanded Rural Connectivity in Latin America appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. CNH brings 4G network connectivity and digital services to 500,000 hectares of countryside in the province of Buenos Aires.

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Daily Yonder

APRIL 3, 2024

Located in Grayson County, Virginia, one of the earliest projects for the organization was the Independence Farmers Market, providing an outlet for local foods and crafts. “It’s Photo provided by Grayson LandCare) Grayson Landcare also acts as an incubator for rural innovation.

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NASDA

JANUARY 31, 2024

During her time in this position, Josie spearheaded NASDA’s Plant and Pesticides Policy Committee and Rural Development & Financial Security Policy Committee. food and beverage companies reach new global markets. Josie Montoney-Crawford also joined the public policy team in December 2022 as manager of public policy.

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NASDA

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Farmers and ranchers are encountering tremendous pressures under high input costs, elevated interest costs, deeply depressed commodity futures markets and poor local cash markets. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement. territories.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Farm Action , an organization devoted to stopping corporate agrocultural monopolies and building fair competition in rural America, has issued a short report, Balancing the US Agricuiltural Trade Deficit with Higher Value Food Crops. Its point (you have heard this from me repeatedly): the U.S. Make them happen!

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Trimble Agriculture

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Learn about the seven most common rural land loan financing mistakes and how to avoid them. Securing the right rural land loan can help you expand your agricultural operation or invest in a dream property. However, rural land loans differ from traditional home loans, requiring unique financial considerations.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Economists point to COVID for playing a significant role in rising rural real estate prices. Learn more about land values in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, and what's hot in the land market.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. That’s because no one wants to “own the issue,” according to Nella Mae Parks, a farmer and organizer for the nonprofit Oregon Rural Action. “The About 15% of the U.S.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

AUGUST 10, 2023

The primary focus of the Agricultural Competition partnership is to identify market structures and practices that hinder competition among farmers, food processors, farm suppliers, and related industries. By rooting out such practices, the program aims to protect consumers from unfair pricing and ensure transparency in the market.

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Food Politics

JULY 21, 2023

Malnutrition in all its forms is related to poor diets, the rise of low-cost nutrient-poor foods and the increasing availability of highly processed foods in rural areas. However, these are also associated with increased supply and spread of energy-dense and highly processed foods. What is to be done?

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. It can also promote healthier soil, reduce pest problems, and boost rural economies.

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NASDA

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the challenges for America’s farmers and ranchers continue to grow, we believe crop insurance as a safety net is only becoming more important to stability in rural America and a secure domestic food supply. USDA and Congress have taken extraordinary ad hoc measures over the past few years to ensure the financial security of rural America.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Following his election, Secretary Ward appointed the leadership of NASDA’s six policy committees: Marketing and International Trade Committee Chair: New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. territories. territories.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 28, 2023

Photo credit: Sanctuary Farms This month, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced more than $300 million in awards to 50 projects focused on increasing underserved farmers and ranchers’ access to land, markets, and capital.

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Trimble Agriculture

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

farmland market has remained remarkably resilient for the last several decades—but will it last? But with fewer government payments and a softening commodity market, landowners might be wondering what this means for the future of farmland prices and cash rents. What Should Farmers Expect as the Farmland Market Softens?

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

NASDA supports the initiation of the Change of Circumstances Review and believes that sufficient progress has been made by Vietnam to warrant a favorable determination of their Market Economy status. The Emerging Markets Program helps organizations promote exports of U.S. Vietnam is a growing and vibrant market for U.S.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Local fiber systems are being revitalized, supporting rural economies by providing stable employment opportunities. Sustainable fashion is more than a trend; it has real benefits for rural economies, the environment, and our health. They avoid using excessive chemicals, rotate crops, and plant cover crops to keep the soil healthy.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Letter Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Speaker Johnson, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Jeffries: The undersigned agricultural organizations are deeply invested in the well-being of our rural and agricultural communities, and we write today to urge you to prioritize and support the swift passage of a bipartisan farm bill this year.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The funding opportunities listed below are broken down into three categories: Research and Education Local Food (including urban and rural-focused programs) and Nutrition Climate, Conservation, and Energy The Requests for Applications (RFA) in this post are organized by category and then by application date, from earliest deadline to furthest out.

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Trimble Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2024

Understanding farmland market trends is crucial to risk management for landowners, farmers, and ranchers alike. farmland market trends directly affect the equity and borrowing power of rural landowners. Overview of the 2024 Farmland Market The U.S. farmland market. Factors Influencing Farmland Market Trends 1.

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ATTRA

MARCH 26, 2024

Croix, US Virgin Islands, delves into the innovative market diversification strategies that have propelled him to his farming success. This video was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a cooperative agreement with USDA Rural Development.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 27, 2024

Dani also discusses practical aspects of managing a food forest, from marketing strategies to make your forest more sustainable to the joy of working with nature rather than against it.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MARCH 14, 2024

On February 27, The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26 million available in competitive grant funding through the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) to develop, coordinate, and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises. Eastern Time via www.grants.gov.

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Sustainable Harvest International

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Every day, rural women work long, tireless, and sometimes thankless hours to provide for their families. SHI-Honduras - Representation in Farming In the community of El Peñón in Honduras, a new program highlights the importance of including rural women in agricultural discussions, trainings, and programs.

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NASDA

APRIL 24, 2024

agriculture is foundational to the American economy – reaching far beyond farms and rural communities to support more than 48 million jobs across the country. Export markets are essential for our survival, and comprehensive trade agreements and elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers help ensure that U.S. agriculture.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 16, 2024

If the merger had been allowed, the combined company would have become the second-largest grocery chain in the United States, controlling 22 percent of the grocery market , according to the organization Food and Water Watch. The FTC argues that combining the two companies would reduce competition, leading to higher prices and fewer choices.

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Daily Yonder

MARCH 14, 2024

and therefore they’ll be able to sell more beef,” said Marty Irby, board director and secretary for the non-profit research group Organization for Competitive Markets. beef market (Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef) unduly benefited from the old rule that allowed misleading “Product of U.S.A.” The number of U.S.

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DTN

MAY 6, 2024

“…wise marketers learn what triggers market opportunities, and plan to attack.” For agribusiness marketing teams, well, they may have the biggest challenge: Connecting their brand’s solutions with farmers and ranchers. These unique challenges add nuance to the standard marketing model. Let’s take a look.

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Global Agtech Initiative

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The post Deep Sand Technology, GEODNET Foundation Join Forces to Bring Affordable Precision Ag RTK Services to Rural North America appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative. GEODNET’s data service combined with DST's automated tractor solutions will help farmers improve efficiency, yields, and reduce input costs.

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