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Weekend reading: Industrial farm animal production

Food Politics

Public Health Impacts of Industrial Farm Animal Production. I served on the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production with both authors about 15 years ago and was happy to do a blurb for their book. Here’s a roadmap for a healthier and environmentally sustainable meat production system. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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Bourgault targets capacity without complexity in new product roll-out

Real Agriculture

It’s no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar. Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has… Read More It’s no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar. Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has… Read More

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Vilsack announces final “Product of USA” label rule

Real Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the final rule for meat, poultry, and egg products that carry a “Product of the USA” label at the National Farmers Union’s annual convention in Phoenix on Monday.

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New Holland innovation drives BIG baler productivity

Real Agriculture

Baling hay has always been a very manual process with baler operators following the windrow and managing speed to optimize productivity. Read More Baling hay has always been a very manual process with baler operators following the windrow and managing speed to optimize productivity. At New Holland, innovation.

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The Agronomists, Ep 140: Choosing bological products with Ryan Bonnett and Greg Stewart

Real Agriculture

Biological products, such as inoculants for pulses and soybeans, have been around a very long time, but the ever-expanding world of biological products now means that growers have options for hundreds of products that are supposed to do everything from stimulating root growth to helping plants recover from hail to fixing nitrogen.

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What happens now? Cattle and hog groups react to “Product of USA” labeling decision

Real Agriculture

ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” ” label requirements as it relates to several products, including beef and pork. ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” Monday, U.S. Read More Monday, U.S.

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Mind-boggling product of the week: Doritos spirit

Food Politics

According to the company, the product is sold out. The post Mind-boggling product of the week: Doritos spirit appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. Read more Limited edition bottles will be available in select New York and California markets for $65 for a 750ml bottle. You can’t make this stuff up.