Civil Eats

AUGUST 22, 2023

Yet despite the Act’s historical ties to pesticides—the discovery of DDT’s impacts on bald eagles was one factor that propelled lawmakers to begin protecting threatened species—officials in the pesticide office at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are only now starting to figure out how to comply with the law.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination. Cranberry yields are higher when native bees are at work. They need space where pesticide use is low enough that they can successfully reproduce and become (or remain) locally established. Many farms already benefit from wild, native bee pollination. Elizabeth D.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It addresses a critical need for organic producers who often lack access to cultivars optimized for their production methods.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers utilize a range of modern toolsfrom task management applications and drones that monitor crop health to sensors and software that help forecast yields. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. Drones Drones are changing how farmers oversee their fields.

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AGRIVI

JUNE 21, 2023

Food production is facing a multitude of global challenges that demand immediate attention and innovative solutions. As the world’s population continues to grow, resources become increasingly scarce, and environmental concerns intensify , the need for sustainable and resilient food production practices becomes paramount.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It starts with governments having a plan to transform their food systems in ways that incentivize the production, distribution and consumption of foods that are good for health and good for the environment. Food production and supply indicators mostly omit aquatic and wild foods. And we know what is needed to turn food systems around.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

For a food to become certified organic, the farmland must be proven to have not received any pesticides or unapproved substances for at least three years. During this transition period, yields can drop and farmers can still be years away from a return. Certified organic farms can’t use pesticides or other prohibited substances.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. It also reveals that the production cultivation of barley and hops is responsible for most of the environmental impact of beer.

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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital transformation in the crop protection industry is key to overcoming food production and pest management challenges. Optimized use of agri-input resources via constant monitoring of precision agriculture using crop monitoring systems and smart agriculture practices can result in higher yields at a reduced cost of production.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 30, 2024

But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. FHF will start with citrus and berry growers in the Ojai areawhat Herber calls their own backyardbecause these are ingredients in Tractor Beverage products. FHFs approach is unique, Herber believes.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Demand for localized food systems and the products coming from them is rising, and companies are responding to it. Regardless if it’s an off-the-shelf system or a novel cultivation system, it’s important to know the market history and how reliable the quality and yield claims are. What we like to see is sensible market product matches.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll share insights and lessons learned from a workshop I attended regarding the practice of pile burning for biochar production, and also introduce the benefits and limitations of biochar use. This is particularly beneficial in arid and semi-arid regions, where water scarcity limits agricultural productivity.

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Agriculture for Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In other crops such as sweet corn or potato, bees are among many beneficial insects that seek out pollen or nectar resources as a food source, but crop yield does not depend upon their activity. Pesticides applied to crops is one of these factors. Populations of honeybees and native pollinators have declined worldwide in recent years.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 20, 2024

Urban ag is any kind of food production space within a city, inclusive of commercial farms that grow and sell directly to consumers, non-profit farms that serve a broader mission, community gardens, school gardens and even vacant lots turned into thriving personal gardens or homesteads. Back up a step: What is urban agriculture?

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AGRIVI

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In light of these pressures, profitability today is about more than just maximizing yields; its about optimizing every aspect of farm management particularly when it comes to controlling input costs. Discover two key features of AGRIVI FMS that help optimize input use.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a farmer, you know that climate change can greatly affect your crops and their yield. Here are some tips on how to measure and track climate impact on farm productivity: Keep Accurate and Detailed Records The first step to measuring and tracking the impact of climate change on your farm is to keep accurate and detailed records.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In Florida, where citrus greening has shrunk the orange and grapefruit yields by more than half , the department of agriculture and community services has approved a new treatment from Massachusetts-based Invaio. The trademarked Trecise application method means growers are able to use far less of the solution than a traditional pesticide.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These difficult and unpredictable conditions in global agriculture have led farmers to increasingly prioritize productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Waste Reduction Adhering to waiting periods stipulated after the application of pesticides or other chemicals is key to food safety and regulatory compliance.

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AGRIVI

APRIL 6, 2023

Saints Hills choose AGRIVI to enhance and manage its operations in a seamless way offering a singular platform to handle multi-location production and easy team collaboration. Monitoring resource use : AGRIVI offers tools to monitor the use of resources such as water, fertilizers and pesticides.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

The question of how to diversify farm production is closely linked with the question of expanding access to land. Suppressing pests and disease Much of pest management in conventional systems relies on synthetic pesticides, often alongside genetically modifying a single variety for resistance to sprays, in the case of herbicides.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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. Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

GroGrace, a concept farm of Urban Farming Partners , began its journey in 2019, with a vision to provide a healthy, pesticide-free diet for founder Grace Lim's three children. Peter confidently states that with further improvements, the farm has the potential to yield over 200 tonnes annually. ComCrop ComCrop team members.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. Chemical hazards may arise from exposure to pesticides, feed additives, or contaminants in water sources, making regular testing and proper handling essential.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million (among other grants) to help farmers change their practices and launch a “regenerative foodscape” and is involved in a $80 million USDA-supported project on climate-smart rice production. If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” Then, they’ll lower it every few years.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

If the end game is simply more mass production and consumption, with the thought that all of this material will quickly degrade or find its way to recycling, our oceans and landfills of trash will only grow. percent of the world’s pesticides and 10 percent of its insecticides. Cotton, the most used natural fiber, occupies 2.4

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World Agri-Tech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These findings establish LAV321 as a potent solution against fungal diseases, focusing on oomycetes class diseases, including downy mildew, late blight, and other blight diseases, all known for their destructive impact on crop yields. Downy mildew leads to a 75% loss of productivity and yield in humid grapevine-growingareas.

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Agwired

JUNE 12, 2024

The members of trade association CropLife International have issued an Industry Declaration renewing and reaffirming their commitment to the principles and standards of the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management. potato, leading to healthier and higher-quality products, including potato chips. Campbell Tractor Co. ,

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Agwired

DECEMBER 21, 2023

bushels per acre in this year’s annual National Corn Growers Association yield contest with Pioneer brand corn product P14830VYHR. Hula crushed his previous world record of 616 bushels per acre set in 2019 with the Pioneer brand P1197 family of products. David Hula of Charles City, Virginia, set a new world record of 623.84

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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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Trimble Agriculture

JUNE 14, 2023

the production of pollinator-dependent crops is valued at over $50 billion per year. One 2020 study found that increasing pollination produces higher-yield crops with more concentrated sugar than other methods, like increasing water or fertilizer use. In the U.S., But it’s not just pollinator-dependent crops that benefit.

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 24, 2023

A fertiliser is a substance which pushes the plant towards growth, healthiness and productivity. Agricultural products are especially improved by this chemical. This is why Fertilising plants is an essential habit. The basis of fertilising plants all comes from one keyword, fertilisation.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) is providing a $998,784 Seeding Solutions grant to Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI) to quantify how adopting soil health practices can reduce the need for nitrogen inputs without sacrificing yield. Farmers Business Network, Inc.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

According to the techno-optimists, hacking photosynthesis by genetically modifying rubisco, the enzyme found in all plants that turn sunlight and carbon dioxide into starches, proteins, and other nutrients will allow us to radically increase rice yields in Asia.

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Agwired

JULY 26, 2023

Legacy Award – Clark Bell, Aqua-Yield Clark Bell of Aqua-Yield was presented with the Legacy in Ag Tech Award. Under his leadership, Aqua-Yield has developed a technology unlike anything else in the market, having created its own segment in the world of crop inputs.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., Data collection and projection to compare sustainable farm practices To help estimate values for other variables, including the use of carbon products, panels of farmers are interviewed.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

With climatic conditions playing no part in the crop’s success, growers have reliable year-round production of greater quantity and the highest quality. 5: Food Safety In using controlled growing environments, vertical farms are intrinsically free of harmful pesticides. According to Vindara, each property is individually editable.

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