NASDA
JUNE 17, 2025
Letter Dear Secretary Rubio, Secretary Rollins, and Ambassador Greer: We are writing to emphasize the critical importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the American agricultural economy, and we urge continued full U.S. funding for this institution. WTO rules have been instrumental in the growth and success of American agriculture, supporting export growth from $52 billion in 1994 to $176 billion in 2024.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
The self-propelled choppers offer increased power and fuel efficiency, improved automation, and enhanced operator comfort to boost farm productivity and forage quality.
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Agricultural Biodiversity
JUNE 17, 2025
Three Sisters rematriated to historical Cherokee Nation. Native grains returning to Indigenous land in Australia too. May need to bring back agricultural practices too, like in Peru. Meanwhile, in India, farmers are trying to grow apples in new places. Go figure. Anyway, seems like the IFOAM Seeds Platform might be able to help. And genebanks too of course, like the Millennium Seed Bank.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
Corn Commentary: Rapid, uniform emergence can help plants outpace potential pest damage and set the stage for better yields, according to experts. Plants emerging more than a couple of days late may contribute less to yield.
AgriLife Today
JUNE 17, 2025
Skip to main content Skip to footer Events and Learning Latest News Press and Media AgriLife Today Texas A&M AgriLife's digital magazine and newsroom Environment Farm & Ranch Lawn & Garden Life & Health Science & Tech Farm & Ranch Watermelon prices not so sweet for Texas growers Texas Crop and Weather Report June 17, 2025 - by Adam Russell Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak s
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
A Texas wheat farmer installs tracks on his combine to navigate wet fields, hoping to salvage a potentially record-breaking crop amid unusual spring rains.
ATTRA
JUNE 17, 2025
A study from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology found that setting aside at least 20% of agricultural landscapes for rewilding and adopting wildlife-friendly practices on remaining farmland could reverse biodiversity declines while maintaining food production. One of the study authors explains, “Our proposed approach moves beyond land sparing versus land sharing.
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Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
When we talk about rabbits behaviors, Rabbits just like other animals use certain behaviors to communicate as they can not speak. Therefore as a rabbit farmer, you have to be very observant inorder to notice the signs your rabbits show to you and understand what they mean by that behavior.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
As Things Look to Me: Like baseball Hall of Famer Tony Oliva, Iowa Master Farmers have persevered through good and tough times. Here’s what we’re looking for in 2026 nominees.
ATTRA
JUNE 17, 2025
An international team from six research institutes developed a biodegradable solar cell module power source so small and light that it can be attached to a plant stem or leaf and decompose at the end of the growing season. “Right now, sensors still aren’t being used a great deal in agriculture, but this biodegradable solution makes it possible to more effectively implement them in agricultural applications,” according to the Research Team Leader at VTT, Maria Smolander.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
Mike Pearson takes a look at the unexpected shot in the arm for biofuels-- a massive jump is needed in production so that it can be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.
Food Tank
JUNE 17, 2025
This piece is part of the weekly series “Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems,” presented by the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University and the nonprofit organization Food Tank. Each installment highlights forward-thinking strategies to address today’s food and agriculture related challenges with innovative solutions.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
Corn Corner: Crop advisers share tips on sampling methods, ear selection and kernel counting to improve yield estimates. Estimated kernel weight is often the factor that leads to inaccuracy.
Farming First
JUNE 17, 2025
Explore five ways AI is boosting farm productivity—and what’s needed to turn innovation into real impact for farmers. The post Five Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Power Agricultural Productivity Growth appeared first on Farming First.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
University of Minnesota professor Montserrat Torremorell brings industry experience to academia, focusing on swine pathogen elimination and biosecurity.
ATTRA
JUNE 17, 2025
The Organic Grower Summit, presented by Farm Progress, is accepting online nominations for the eighth annual Grower of the Year award until August 31, 2025. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and commitment to organic farming and innovation in the organic industry. Four finalists will be recognized, and the winner will be announced, during the Organic Grower Summit, scheduled for December 3-4, 2025, in Monterey, California.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
At the annual event that brings together top feedlots to compete, Sam Hands talked about the state of the Kansas cattle industry, including what he's excited about, and what's causing concern.
ATTRA
JUNE 17, 2025
Applications will be processed as received, on a first-come, first-served basis, and the application deadline is August 27, 2025. MARBIDCO’s Maryland Producers Cold Storage Grant Program provides matching grants up to $2,000 for farmers and watermen/commercial fisheries wishing to purchase cold storage equipment to continue or expand operations.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
Crayfish also known as crawfish, crawdads, or freshwater lobsters are small, freshwater crustaceans that resemble miniature lobsters. They are typically found in streams, rivers, and swamps, and are a popular food item in many parts of the world. Crayfish are omnivorous and feed on a variety of organisms, including plants, insects, and small fish.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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ATTRA
JUNE 17, 2025
Applications are due by July 11, 2025. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting proposals from $5,000 to $45,000 under the Management Studies Support Program. The National Conservation Lands program financially supports studies aimed at increasing our understanding of the resources present on BLM lands, the values these areas protect, and the effectiveness of BLM’s resource management decisions.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
Rabbits are vulnerable to several internal parasite infestations. These include pinworms, which mature at about 1 inch. You can see these thread-sized worms in the feces of infected bunnies. Tapeworm segments may appear in the stool or around the anus of affected rabbits.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
The distinction between extensive, semi-intensive and intensive snail farming systems applies not only to housing but also to snail food and their feeding system. In an extensive system snail feed only on vegetation planted in their pens specifically for that purpose, as in mini-paddock and free-range pens.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
Getting involved in leadership in agriculture involves saying yes and getting outside of your comfort zone, according to Casey Kerr, current chair of the National Peanut Board.
Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
God gave us a wonderful nature filled with good things we require for a good life for our health therefore utilizing them is solely dependent on us humans to identify them and make good use of them.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Agric4profits
JUNE 17, 2025
Ogiri Okpei is a traditional condiment used in some traditional cuisine. It is a seasoning made from fermented oilseeds or legumes such as sesame seeds, melon seeds, or soybeans. To make Ogiri Okpei, the oilseeds or legumes are first washed and then boiled until they become soft.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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iFarm
JUNE 17, 2025
(originally posted September 2015; slightly edited because my writing style has changed over the years) __ I met a colleague for coffee on a recent afternoon, and she rattled off all the projects she was working on. This woman, I thought to myself, has a full plate! Her three client projects could each be full-time jobs and on top of that she works part-time for a consumer goods company.
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Civil Eats
JUNE 17, 2025
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. In May 2024, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) issued a report analyzing the lobbying efforts of agribusiness ahead of anticipated debate over a farm bill. That farm bill remains in limbo, but lobbyists have been active on Capitol Hill in recent weeks, as members of Congress debate the food and agriculture policy shifts contained
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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Food Politics
JUNE 17, 2025
FDA has announced a joint research initiative with NIH Under the new Nutrition Regulatory Science Program, the FDA and NIH will implement and accelerate a comprehensive nutrition research agenda that will provide critical information to inform effective food and nutrition policy actions to help make Americans’ food and diets healthier. The initiative will aim to answer questions such as: How and why can ultra-processed foods harm people’s health?
Western FarmPress
JUNE 17, 2025
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