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The Canadian Canola Growers Association is sounding the alarm over the fallout of Chinas tariffs on Canadian canola.The 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and canola oil (but not seed) was announced late last week and is set to take effect March 20, 2025. Rick White, president and CEO of CCGA, says that its Read More The Canadian Canola Growers Association is sounding the alarm over the fallout of Chinas tariffs on Canadian canola.The 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and canola oil (but not se
I was intrigued by this item from WattPoultry: Blame for high US egg prices is now a political pinata The lack of understanding of basic economics is frustrating, but the misguided blame game over the cause of high egg prices presents an opportunity for change. Read more Everyone in the poultry industry knows that HPAI [Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza] caused laying hen losses and reduced the supply of eggs, and this is why retail egg prices , which have always been demand inelastic , have rea
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. Today, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, alongside 20+ state agriculture departments , celebrates National Agriculture Trade Day. This day highlights the crucial role agricultural trade plays in boosting state economies and supporting farmers and ranchers while underscoring the need for policies that expand market opportunities and keep U.S. agriculture competitive. “Today, we recognize the vital role of international trade in bolst
Conventional agriculture increases global warming while decreasing system sustainability. The global warming potential of conventional grain agriculture has increased x8 from 1961-2020, whereas sustainability index has decreased x3. Whatever are we to do? Adoption of improved crop varieties limited biodiversity losses, terrestrial carbon emissions, and cropland expansion in the tropics.
In a Pacific tidepool in Northern California, Taku Kondo squats down, seawater sloshing around his ankles, and examines the rocks below the water. Kondo, a fisherman and forager, uses a knife to detach a purple sea urchin from a large rock. He cuts open the spiky shell, splits the urchin, and discovers a perfect sliver of orange roe, or uniworth at least $80 a pound.
Its easy to feel overwhelmed by the various, confusing and often contradictory diet guidelines that exist to help us make better food choices. Here, food journalist, Joanna Blythman, reviews The Nourishment Table, a new dietary framework from Brussels which has been designed to help us make healthier food choices based on two key considerations: nutrient density and degrees of processing.
Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows. With the MF SB.1436DB small square baler, farmers can now produce two rows of bales per field pass. In this report from Commodity Classic at Denver, Colorado, Jessica Williamson, Masseys hay and Read More Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows.
The White House posted this video last week. I cant figure out how to make it play on this site, but you can watch it at this link. Its worth watching: It comes straight from the White House. Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, does not recognize or know how to pronounce the vitamin riboflavin. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins appears in this as a self-identified MAHA mom.
The White House posted this video last week. I cant figure out how to make it play on this site, but you can watch it at this link. Its worth watching: It comes straight from the White House. Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the new Secretary of Health and Human Services, does not recognize or know how to pronounce the vitamin riboflavin. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins appears in this as a self-identified MAHA mom.
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Logan Moss as Associate Director Public Policy. As Associate Director, Moss will lead NASDAs Animal Agriculture and Natural Resources and Environment Policy Committees. I am honored to join the NASDA team and help advance its critical mission of enhancing American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement, Moss said.
The genomic origin of early maize in eastern North America. There were at least 2 eastern dispersals of ancient maize from the US Southwest. Archaeological findings show the extent of primitive characteristics of maize in South America. At about the same time, semi-domesticated maize also reached deep into South America. Maize monoculture supported pre-Columbian urbanism in southwestern Amazonia.
As I started thinking about this piece in January, wildfires had begun ravaging Los Angeles. By the time I had written it, entire neighborhoods had been wiped off the map, from fires that were among the most destructive in Californias history. While the current administration may blame woke DEI environmentalists for the blazes, science shows that the climate crisis contributed to the severity of the damage.
This spring, dig into the complexities of the modern food systemand dont be afraid to get your hands dirty! In Carbon: The Book of Life and White Light , Paul Hawken and Jack Lohmann draw our attention to the miniscule and the elements that are essential to our world. In How the World Eats and How to Feed The World , Julian Baggini and Vaclav Smil invite readers to zoom out and piece together larger puzzles of hunger and climate change.
While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for a meatless burger. Starting March 18, the fast food behemoth is testing a new sandwich, called the McVeggie, at select restaurants in British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The Read More While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for
Several groups under the auspices of Healthy Eating Research got together to produce this guide for kids ages 5-18. To summarize: Drink: water or milk Limit: 100% juice (too much sugar), plant-based milk alternatives (except for medical reasons), flavored milk (too much sugar) Avoid: beverages with caffeine and other stimulants, sugar-sweetened beverages, beverages with non-sugar sweeteners Resources Press Release Consensus Statement [( Spanish ) ( Vietnamese ) ( Tagalog )] Technical Report Sum
Letter RE: Petition Seeking Rulemaking to Modify False or Misleading Statements subsection of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0562) Dear Director Messina, As organizations representing farmers, ranchers, retailers, co-ops, academics, manufacturers, and other pesticide users, we write to offer our strong support for the state attorneys general (AG) petition seeking rulemaking to modify the false or misleading statements subsection of the code of federal regulations (CFR) (E
The American Geographic Society had very informative post about coffee prices on Facebook a few days back. I don’t really want to link to it, but I’m sure you can find it if you want. Anyway, here’s the text. Coffee prices have hit a 50-year high due to a combination of rising costs of production, supply chain disruptions, and climate changerelated declines in crop yields.
By: Allen Williams, pH.D., Understanding Ag, LLC Green Revolution The Green Revolution started in the 1940s following the end of World War II and expanded rapidly over the next three decades. It has been hailed as the savior of agriculture and has been credited with our ability to feed the world. The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, f
Yesterday I had the distinct privilege of hosting 20 navy and coast guard officers from 15 foreign countries attending a U.S. Coast Guard two-month international program. The U.S. Coast Guard officers in charge of this program put Polyface on their itinerary last year as an example of American agriculture ecological entrepreneurism. We had officers from Mozambique, Madagascar, Italy, Poland, Sri Lanka, Moldives, Mauritania and several other countries.
The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around for at least a decade. In theory, theres certainly still a case to be made for smaller machines that cost less and reduce soil compaction, while having Read More The idea that tractors used in broadacre farming may have peaked in size and will someday be replaced by groups of smaller, autonomous machines has been kicking around fo
Michael T Compton, MD, MPH. Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables. Regalo Press, 2025. This one was sent to me for a blurb. Heres what I said: This endearingly quirky book describes Comptons love affair with eight families of vegetables for their growing habits, diversity, nutritional value, flavor, texture, and deliciousness, and he offers science, experience, charm, and recipes to prove it.
Q&A For over 40 years, Colorado field supervisor Bette Hertneky has brought dedication, local knowledge, and passion to her work with NASDA and NASS. Starting her career as an enumerator in 1984, Bettes commitment and expertise have made a lasting impact on our program. Read more to learn more about her incredible journey! What first interested you in working as an enumerator?
I’m sure you enjoyed Jeremy’s fascinating conversation with Jordan Rosenblum on how the pig and the eagle diverged as the history of Jewish dietary law and custom played out. Which means you’d probably welcome another helping of Prof. Rosenblum. Well, you’d get that, and much more, in the excellent brief summary of the deep history of the animal — the pig that is, not the eagle — in the Levant coincidentally just out in Archaeology Magazine.
Even from afar, it’s easy to spot Florence Malemba. She’s wearing a white lab coat labelled “Plant Doctor”, and a banner hangs behind where she’s organizing her equipment, ready to assist her farmer-patients of the day. Florence is setting up her plant clinic in Njoro, an agricultural town southwest of Nakuru City, Kenya.
Farmer Patrick Brown speaking at a recent NSAC virtual briefing On March 6, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) hosted a virtual briefing: Impact in the Field How the USDA Funding Freeze and Employee Layoffs are Impacting Farmers and Ranchers. Five farmers from around the country joined NSACs policy director, Mike Lavender, for a panel discussion to voice their concerns about the ongoing funding freeze severely impacting agricultural programs and farmers across the country.
Canada is being squeezed between two superpowers China and the U.S. who dont get along. The worst part is, Canada is a major exporter to both, and any semblance of positive diplomatic relationships with these countries has all but evaporated in the last few months. Where do we go from here? Carlo Dade, Read More Canada is being squeezed between two superpowers China and the U.S.
A dietitian member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who wishes to remain anonymous, emailed me about PepsiCos guide to research interpretation. PepsiCo sent dietitians this webinar and handout for communicating nutrition science and evaluating studies. I took a look at the handout, which gives a high quality research distinction to any studies in which authors have clearly disclosed conflict of interest.
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. Today on National Ag Day, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture celebrates the significant contributions agriculture has made in strengthening our nation’s security and prosperity. NASDA is a proud partner of the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report, a national study that highlights the economic impact of U.S. food and agriculture sectors.
Climate change and nutrition-associated diseases. Climate change is going to be bad for human health. To help us cope with the heavier burden of disease, crops will need to be able to cope better with pests and diseases themselves… Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America. …and studying genebank collections will help us help them do just that… Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown st
Traditional or Indigenous foodsoften defined by locally grown ingredients, unique preparations, and centuries-old customshold a special place in the cultural fabric of societies across the globe, the Journal of Foods describes. But the climate crisis is altering the ecological conditions that define food flavor, threatening familiar tastes and culinary traditions.
A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Ive fed 180,000 people from my front yard over the last five years. With more hands, more equipment, and more money, we can feed millions in even shorter time. Back in 2020, I formed a mutual aid collective called Feed Durham to address rising hunger due to the impacts of COVID.
Why does soil, sometimes, become hard as a brick? The answer is relatively straight-forward but remedying the issue is a much, much larger discussion. To begin to understand the soil dynamics and what to do about them, this episode of The Agronomists features Jodi DeJong-Hughes with the University of Minnesota and Dr. Laura Van Eerd Read More Why does soil, sometimes, become hard as a brick?
The Super Bowl may be about football but it is also very much about food, as this image shows. And here are a few items about all that food: Super Bowl snacking: Facts, figures and fan favourites: The Super Bowl isnt just about touchdowns and halftime shows; its also one of the biggest food consumption events of the year. What are the latest trends, spending habits, and favourite snacks that define this massive snacking event?
Letter Dear Secretary Rollins: The undersigned participants in the Food Industry Codex Coalition (FICC)1 congratulate you on your recent confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. We write to express our strong support for continued U.S. leadership of and engagement with the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex). We urge that Codex remain a core strategic focus and resource priority for the Department as it champions prosperity and fairness for American agriculture.
In all agricultural production systems, the multitude of cultural operations which enhance optimum crop yields also impact the farm environment in particular, and the macro-ecosystems in general. For instance, in subsistence agriculture, farmers adopt uncontrolled burning to get rid of excess, aggressive vegetation before sowing their crops.
Joining the ranks of last years winners including Microsoft, OpenAI and YouTube, the annual list recognizes organizations shaping the future through bold ideas, groundbreaking research and measurable impact. This years […] The post Rodale Institute Named One of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2025 appeared first on Rodale Institute.
Yesterday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA awarded a $280 million grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture to pay farmers affected by water shortages in her home state. Water scarcity has put Texas farmers crops at risk and shuttered the states last sugar mill , and Mexico is far behind on its obligations to share water from the Rio Grande and Colorado Rivers.
The cattle market is well known for its ebbs and flows with the availability of grass, and the lamb market follows a similar pattern, though to a lesser extent. The impact of drought on the lamb market is just one thing that Angus Gidley-Baird, animal protein analyst for Rabobank out of Australia and RealAgricultures Lyndsey Read More The cattle market is well known for its ebbs and flows with the availability of grass, and the lamb market follows a similar pattern, though to a lesser extent.
Jim Krieger of Healthy Food America forwarded this email announcement sent to members of the American Society for Nutrition (I am a member, but somehow missed this). Its an example of how industry-funded research gets started. This is a sponsored message from the American Pistachio Growers , an ASN [American Society for Nutrition] Sustaining Partner.
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