Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The agricultural industry is immensely frustrated with the challenges Bill C-234 has faced in the senate, and for good reason. As I have watched the shenanigans in the senate the past month, I have been searching for a word that describes the vibe of the situation as the supposed “independent” senators have allegedly taken marching.
Food Politics
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A few weeks ago, the FDA announced volunary recalls of 3 brands of baby pouches containing apple sauce with cinnamon, because they contained excess lead. Lead is poisonous to children’s nervous systems and brain development; there is n o safe level of lead intake. DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS EAT THESE PRODUCTS! The FDA inspected the plant in Ecuador where cinnamon apple sauce is made; the amounts of lead were shockingly high.
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Food Tank
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Current food systems are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and for nearly 80 percent of biodiversity loss. Moreover, they contribute to forest destruction, the displacement of communities, water pollution and soil degradation. They are often based on chemical-dependent monocultures which makes them vulnerable to disease and climate related shocks.
USDA Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2023
When farming in urban environments, whether in-ground or using innovative production, one of the biggest challenges can be navigating local statutes, zoning, permitting and land use regulations. For growers, understanding legal access to land and water, as well as local policies is critical.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 7, 2023
As all medically important antibiotics transition to prescription only and rural veterinarian numbers dwindle, livestock producers are caught in the crossfire.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Several major emerging economies are increasingly trading commodities without using the U.S. dollar, aiming to reduce their reliance on the American currency, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The parent company of Basak Traktör — an agricultural manufacturer based in Turkey — has reached a deal to acquire 97 per cent of the shares in Manitoba-based Buhler Industries from Russia’s largest agricultural manufacturer, Rostselmash. Buhler, which employs around 800 people building Versatile tractors and Farm King equipment, has been majority-owned by Rostselmash since.
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Food Tank
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Last week, COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, signaled its intent to bring food systems into future COP negotiations. Until now, fixing food systems had hardly been on the environmental agenda, with most attention going to the energy sector. Yet there is a clear consensus that food systems are badly affected by extreme weather events and offer a solution for our climate crisis.
Agri-tech
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Dr Susan Schlimpert and her team have been awarded European funding to take forward their innovative research into the antibiotics of the future. Dr Schlimpert, a group leader at the John Innes Centre, receives a European Research Council consolidator grant, part of the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. The award for the project, “Functional Diversity of Bacterial NLRs in Multicellular.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Agriculture is telling its story. The question is how to get farm stories heard beyond the rows and fences. A Louisiana event is spreading the word on sustainability. What else can ag do?
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 20, 2023
EPA announced its decision to allow the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on crops, including soybeans, following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit last month.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Linamar Corporation is set to acquire Bourgault Industries Ltd. of St. Brieux, Saskatchewan, for C$640 million. Linamar’s existing agricultural brands include harvesting specialist MacDon and tillage and crop nutrition expert Salford. The company says that buying Bourgault positions Linamar to increase its market position as it now possesses a full lineup of products in the.
Food Politics
DECEMBER 25, 2023
I said I was taking this week off, but this item is too good not to share (thanks to Bill Nesheim for sending). Association of health benefits and harms of Christmas dessert ingredients in recipes from The Great British Bake Off: umbrella review of umbrella reviews of meta-analyses of observational studies. MJ 2023 ; 383 doi: [link] (Published 20 December 2023) Abstract Objective To determine the health benefits and harms of various ingredients in Christmas desserts from The Great Briti
Food Tank
DECEMBER 15, 2023
A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. I’ve been reflecting on what happened at this year’s UN climate change conference, COP28. (And sleeping off jet lag!) I was so heartened and impressed to hear so many strong voices advocating for a better food system, especially among young activists.
USDA Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and delicious food! Celebrating the holidays on a budget does not mean sacrificing flavor or tradition. With a little ingenuity, you can create delicious, festive meals that celebrate the spirit of the season without compromising on flavor or nutrition. Let's explore some satisfying MyPlate holiday recipes that respect your wallet and contribute to a memorable feast!
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 27, 2023
El Nino is expected to produce weather changes, including precipitation in drought-ridden regions of the U.S. See what a meteorologist has to say about the Southeast, Delta, Southwest, and Western regions.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Virginia farmer David Hula is known for growing big yields and he's doing so once again. He won the 2023 NCA National Corn Yield Contest with a new record yield, beating his previous world record set in 2019.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Tom Wolf, co-founder of Agrimetrix and both of Sprayers 101 are BACK for this episode of Exploding Sprayer Myths! If you’re cleared to fly a drone, spraying product with a drone is easy peasy, right? Actually, that’s a myth. Catch.
Food Politics
DECEMBER 15, 2023
John Brueggemann. Food for the Future: Beautiful Stories from the Alternative Agro-Food Movement. Lexington Books, 2023. I did a blurb for this book: Sociologist John Brueggemann examines the stories of people actively engaged in today’s small-scale food and farming movement toward healthier and more sustainable food systems. Their commitment, passion, and pragmatism is so inspiring that we will all want to join or support this movement in every way we can.
Food Tank
DECEMBER 10, 2023
During a recent fireside conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Million Belay, General Coordinator for Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa discussed the power of food sovereignty and agroecology. The conversation was co-organized by Food Tank and the Food and Agriculture Pavilion. Belay notes that there are worrying trends as investors take an interest in the agriculture sector across the African continent.
USDA Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Arionne Patterson has come a long way since learning about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program during a presentation hosted at her high school in Fresno, California. As a result of pursing her agricultural dreams and the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, Patterson obtained her Agriculture Business degree at Prairie View A&M University and her master’s degree at Purdue University.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Illinois Soybean Association recently recognized several members of the Illinois ag community for their work in the industry, including Bob Easter, Gary Schnitkey, Mike Bost, Leanne Casner and more.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 13, 2023
More than a decade after banning whole and reduced fat milk from being served during school lunches, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted in support of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 21, 2023
A practical design that immediately improves efficiency on the farm is usually a top priority when building a new shop, but ideally, that building will continue providing value for the next thirty-plus years, across multiple generations. Walter Smith would still fall into the category of “young” farmer, but after ten years of running a seed.
Sustainable Food Trust
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Along with air to breathe and water to drink, soil is one of our most important natural resources – without it, we would starve. Soil is not only the source of our food. It also plays a crucial role in supporting diverse flora and fauna, providing clean drinking water and regulating the climate. However, due to poor farming practices, soil is degrading at an alarming rate.
Food Tank
DECEMBER 12, 2023
During a recent panel conversation at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) announced that a prominent sustainable investment framework will upgrade the importance of the agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector for the finance community. The conversation was organized by Food Tank, the Future Economy Forum, and the FAIRR Initiative.
American Farmland
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The United States’ ability to sustainably produce food, steward natural resources, and support rural economies depends on ensuring greater access to land for the next generation of farmers and ranchers.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Decisions are being made with an inadequate understanding of the science involved in creating, testing, registering and using pesticides -- decisions that will affect future pesticide registration and reregistration.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 13, 2023
We asked some of our previous Top Producer of the Year awardees to share a bit about what’s happening on their farming operations — looking at both the past year and out on the horizon.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Canada’s beef cattle industry has made significant, continual improvements on the amount of methane emitted by cattle over the last 30 years. A combination of genetic selection and feeding advancements plus sound scientific research means that Canadian ranchers and feedlot operators have a good story to tell about cattle production. Dr. Tim McAllister, research scientist.
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Small and large farms across Europe and Africa are actively benefiting from the company’s Carbon Credit program. The post eAgronom Reaches 1.5 Million Hectares Milestone in Boost to Sustainable Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Food Tank
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Food Tank is highlighting 24 cookbooks that showcase a variety of cuisines from around the world. Readers can explore Sandra A. Gutierrez’s Latinísimo , which looks at the fundamentals of Latin American home cooking. Made Here by Send Chinatown Love introduces signature dishes from New York City’s Asian communities. In Still We Rise , Erika Council teaches readers about the Black culinary traditions of the American South.
Civil Eats
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As Justin Holt comes in for a handshake on a bright morning in early November, it’s hard not to notice the color of his palms. They’re the hue of fine wooden furniture, a warm, ruddy tone that is considerably darker than the wrists that peek out from the long sleeves of his broad-checked flannel shirt. Holt smiles as he turns his hands outward. “They’re going to be brown like this through Christmas,” he says.
Western FarmPress
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Topics such as water ownership, drone privacy regulations, oil and mineral royalties, the "fake meat bill," the Right to Farm Act and drift cases make Tiffany Lashmet's top agriculture law issues list.
AgWeb Farm Journal
DECEMBER 30, 2023
After almost 19 years and about 1,500 commentaries, John Phipps announced he's retiring from U.S. Farm Report. In his final regular Customer Support segment, he calls it an adventure that's been a gift from viewers.
Real Agriculture
DECEMBER 21, 2023
All eyes are on the skies as this Canadian winter stops and starts and howls and mellows from west to east. For many regions, there’s been snow, storms, rain, a warm up, and cold temps, all within a few weeks of each other. To get a sense of what’s happening now with weather patterns, and. Read More All eyes are on the skies as this Canadian winter stops and starts and howls and mellows from west to east.
Global Agtech Initiative
DECEMBER 24, 2023
The book explores agriculture next stage of transformation with the integration of blockchain and other digital technologies. The post Blockchain Streamlines Agriculture in a Big Data World — New eBook Explains How appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
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