Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
A national survey of farm advisers shows cover crops can offer economic and soil health benefits. Advisers who use cover crops themselves are more likely to have clients who use them, too.
Food Politics
MAY 12, 2025
I often get asked why I think industry funding biases research in ways that almost always ensure that results favor the sponsors interests. A reader, Professor Michael Tlusty, sent me this excellent example (my emphasis in bold ). BEEF CHECKOFF 2026 HUMAN NUTRITION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOW OPEN On behalf of The Beef Checkoff, the National Cattlemens Beef Association (NCBA) is conducting a request for proposals (RFP) in Human Nutrition, to further understand beefs nutritional qualities and defin
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
MAY 13, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Budget Bill Steamrolls Farm Bill Future, Slashing Billions Washington, DC, May 13, 2025 Yesterday evening, the House Agriculture Committee released its budget reconciliation bill text. Although a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score was not yet available, summary materials provided by the Committee claim the bill slashes over $290 billion from the f
The Lunatic Farmer
MAY 14, 2025
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of spending a day at St. Martin's Academy in Fort Scott, Kansas. I became acquainted with the school in the fall of 2020 (remember that?) when a busload of students stopped by for a farm tour as part of a trip to the east coast. What I remember were totally engaged teens, firm handshakes, and direct eye contact.
Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suspended live cattle, horse and bison imports from Mexico due to the northward spread of New World Screwworm, affecting U.S. farmers.
Food Politics
MAY 14, 2025
I get asked all the time about whats happening with the dietary guidelines. I have no inside information, but am exhausted at the thought that we have to go through all this again. By law, dietary guidelines have to be re-done every five years, even though they always say the same things: eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; eat less sugar, salt, and saturated fat; balance calories.
Food Tank
MAY 14, 2025
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is looking for support for the School Food Forest Coalition to scale food forests across the United States. Food forests can provide school communities with self-sustaining, food-producing systems. School gardening can improve health and well-being outcomes for students, according to research in Nutrients. But annual school gardens may fall by the wayside when educators are pulled in a million different directions, Tomas Delgado, Program Manager at NFSN
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Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
Hog Outlook: FDA approval of technology is first step, but consumer acceptance may dictate commercialization.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
MAY 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Comment: NSAC Responds to House Agriculture Committee Budget Reconciliation Approval Washington, DC, May 15, 2025 Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) released the following statement attributable to Mike Lavender, NSAC Policy Director, in response to the House Agriculture Committees 29-25 party-line approval of budget reconciliation tex
Agric4profits
MAY 11, 2025
Plant breeders depend on the existence of genetic variability to select superior genotypes for the development of new varieties. This highlights the importance of knowing how to make crosses to create variability. Equally important is sourcing breeding materials in a systematic sequence to prevent gene disruption and accelerate the development of new crop varieties.
AgriLife Today
MAY 14, 2025
AgriLife Extensions team-based approach improves fitness habits and reduces chronic disease risk The post Walk Across Texas inspires healthier lifestyles statewide appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
Ag Marketing IQ: On the eve of his daughters graduation, an agricultural commodities broker looks back on parenting a child with down syndrome.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 15, 2025
This collaboration will provide customers of CNH brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, with robust and affordable high-speed connectivity. The post CNH Expands Connectivity Solutions with SpaceXs Starlink appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Agric4profits
MAY 10, 2025
Are you an existing or intending poultry farmer who wishes to purchase his / her egg laying chickens at point of lay instead of raising them from day old chicks? if so then below are the measures to ensure the selection of the best quality layers at point of lay to enhance maximum production and… Read More » How to Select the Best Quality Egg Laying Chickens at Point of Lay (P.O.
Share Food Program
MAY 14, 2025
PHILADELPHIA May 14, 2025 – Share Food Program today announced they have been awarded a $60,000 grant by the Foxwynd Foundation in support of their mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. This generous grant will help further efforts towards the two organizations common goal of enhancing access to life-saving resources and food security as well as advancing sustainability efforts.
Western FarmPress
MAY 16, 2025
Soybean Watch: A farmer faces a decision on a stand of 90,000 plants per acre. Experts weigh in on the best course of action.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 12, 2025
Tria Americas VP discusses how adaptive AI and edge computing are driving advancements in global agriculture. The post Ag Tech Talk Podcast: Tria Americas Jim Beneke Discusses Adaptive Artificial Intelligence in Formulation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Agric4profits
MAY 11, 2025
Breeding methods for crop improvement are influenced by the reproductive system of the crop. This article focuses on methods commonly used for improving self-pollinated crops. A pure-line is a progeny of a single homozygous self-pollinated plant.
Food Tank
MAY 12, 2025
Global dietary emissions could drop by 17 percent if everyone adopted a healthier, more sustainable diet, mainly by shifting from red meat to legumes and nuts. But not all countries and income groups equally contribute to global emissions, varying between high-income and low-income countries. Within the countries, wealthier groups tend to consume more of these high-emitting foods.
Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
USDA's May WASDE report projects a 15.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 12, 2025
Learn how 2024 Ag Tech Awards of Excellence winner Lindsey Ross is leveraging her precision ag expertise in her next career move. The post U.S.: Farming Roots Run Deep and Wide for Ag Tech Expert Lindsey Ross appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Agric4profits
MAY 11, 2025
Termites are becoming a big threat to most farmers. These eat up the crops in the gardens, Farm structures and also the stored produce. Their social way of life can lead to a huge loss to the farmer once there is no attention being put up to deal with them.
RR2CS
MAY 12, 2025
By Cara Froggatt and Kristin Mountain If you catch Glen and Kelly Hall on the phone these days, chances are theyll be mid-feed or in the thick of calving season. Thats life on Timber Ridge Ranchbusy, beautiful and never boring. Nestled near Stavely, Alberta, on the southern edge of the Porcupine Hills, Timber Ridge is a place that carries deep roots.
Western FarmPress
MAY 14, 2025
A grain inspector's close call highlights the dangers of grain bins. Learn about entrapment statistics and essential safety tips for handling stored grain.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 14, 2025
Precision, productivity, and sustainability converge in drone-powered crop intelligence platform. The post Data-Driven Spuds: Farmevos Lense AI Brings Precision Agriculture to Potato Fields appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Agric4profits
MAY 10, 2025
It is no longer a secret that mushroom farming is one of the lucrative aspects of agricultural businesses that any existing farmer or intending farmer can venture into with little knowledge and comprehensive guide from experts.
The Equation
MAY 13, 2025
For many reasons, Californias agricultural regions are in a state of flux. A fundamental land use transition is underway, motivated in part by the passage of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act more than a decade ago and market forces, such as changing crop prices and tariffs, which are currently hitting the agricultural sector hard. What we know is that the future will not look like the past.
Western FarmPress
MAY 12, 2025
Corn, soybean and wheat volume all found rangebound results last week
Ohio State University
MAY 14, 2025
The 2024-25 academic year finds the AEDE department saying farewell to three outstanding, long-serving faculty members: Mario Miranda, Anna Parkman and Mark Partridge. Dr. Mario Miranda , who joined Ohio State in 1988, served as a Professor within the Department and is a Fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. His research produced an influential book, which has been adopted for courses offered by seven of the top ten ranked doctoral programs in Economics in the world, and
Agric4profits
MAY 12, 2025
Soybeans, which are also known as soya beans, are a legume species that is become one of the most widely consumed food all over the world. It is one of exceptionally nutritive food that is very rich in all essential proteins required for a human body.
Civil Eats
MAY 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 – Last night, House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-Pennsylvania) revealed a plan to dramatically cut federal spending on food aid while increasing aid to commodity farmers. The provisionswhich lawmakers are currently working on as part of the budget reconciliation processwould cut $290 billion in spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increase subsidies for commodity farms by about $60 billion.
Western FarmPress
MAY 16, 2025
For the Health of It: Power washing is a crucial operation for herd health. Following these tips will help keep animals healthy and farmers safe.
Caff
MAY 14, 2025
On the 24th of April, the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) gathered in Clarksburg, CA for a field day hosted at Reamer Farms. This event focused on integrated pest management (IPM) approaches of increasing natural enemies of spider mites in vineyards. It provided first-hand demonstrations of beneficial insect release via drone and food sprays ability to encourage the activity of beneficial insects.
Agric4profits
MAY 11, 2025
The procedure for selection involves the retention of superior, healthy, and good-looking plants from a mixed population. This can be done in different ways. In mass selection, a large number of plants with similar phenotypes are selected, and their seeds are mixed together to constitute a new variety.
Farming First
MAY 12, 2025
Degrowth, downscaling of excess production and emissions, offers better soil health, environmental and good nutrition benefits. The post What We Can Learn From Degrowth to Transform Global Food Systems appeared first on Farming First.
Western FarmPress
MAY 16, 2025
Landmark Georgia legislation SB 144 leads a nationwide effort to protect farmers' access to EPA-approved pesticides and the nation's access to food.
CalCAN
MAY 15, 2025
On May 14, Governor Newsom released the details of his revised budget proposal for the fiscal year starting in July 2025 and ending in June 2026 (FY 25-26). The proposal maintains the Proposition 4 funding plan put forward in the The post Advocates Call for Reforms and Dedicated Ag Funding in Response to Governor’s Cap-and-Trade Proposal appeared first on CalCAN - California Climate & Agriculture Network.
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