Agric4profits
APRIL 29, 2025
This article introduces the basic philosophy and principles underlying agricultural extension work. It builds upon concepts discussed in previous sections and enhances the understanding of agricultural extension. After studying this article, certain things will be required, as outlined in the objectives below.
Food Politics
MAY 2, 2025
The New York Times did an analysis of US government expenditures that Im still thinking about. The annual budget is $7 trillion. Try and get your head around that number. Here are the two illustrations I think deserve a close look. The expenditures in color are fixed; they cannot be cut. The only more easily cuttable expenses are the ones in grey. But those are the ones that make life better for all of us.
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NASDA
APRIL 30, 2025
The experience I gained interning with NASDA has been invaluable. NASDA genuinely values its interns, not only as contributors but as learners. Throughout my time here, NASDA staff encouraged me to ask questions, take on challenges and develop new skills. As I complete my masters degree at Abilene Christian University, NASDA helped me integrate theory into praxis, and its been exciting to see how my education translates into real-world settings.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
Learn how to set up effective on-farm research to test new products and practices. Proper design ensures meaningful data for informed decision-making.
Ohio State University
MAY 2, 2025
By Tracy Turner COLUMBUS, Ohio Gabriel E. Lade has been appointed to a five-year term as the holder of the C. William Swank Chair in Rural-Urban Policy at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES), pending final approval by The Ohio State University Board of Trustees. This prestigious appointment recognizes Lades outstanding research and leadership in agricultural, environmental, and rural-urban economics.
Food Politics
APRIL 29, 2025
I am greatly in favor of removing synthetic dyes from foods, and applaud RFK Jrs enthusiasm for doing this. The Mic Drop ( according to Bakery & Snacks ): If you want to eat petroleum, do it at home. But dont feed it to our children. But this is not a ban. Not even close. Heres the official announcement. The FDA is taking the following actions: Establishing a national standard and timeline for the food industry to transition from petrochemical-based dyes to natural alternatives.
NASDA
APRIL 29, 2025
Letter Dear Secretary Rollins: On behalf of the members of the Minor Crop Farmer Alliance (MCFA) and other members of the agricultural community, this is to express our strong support for assuring the continuation of the Departments important Pesticide Data Program (PDP), administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Since 1991, the PDP activities have been particularly critical to specialty crops because they include the sampling, testing, and reporting of pesticide residues on agricultur
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Food Tank
APRIL 28, 2025
Farm workers in Sunnyside, Washington and labor union United Farm Workers (UFW) are calling for a boycott of Windmill Farms mushrooms due to the farms failure to recognize the union. Workers point to unrealistic harvest quotas, union-busting, and mistreatment of workers as additional reasons for the boycott, UFWs first since 2005. We don’t do it lightly, Antonio De Loera-Brust, an organizer with UFW, tells Food Tank.
Food Politics
APRIL 30, 2025
The USDA announced last week that it is withdrawing its proposed framework for reducing Salmonella in raw poultry. Oh great. Why? FSIS received 7,089 comments on the proposed frameworkfrom a variety of stakeholders that included poultry and meat industry trade associations, small poultry producer and processor trade associations, large and small poultry processing establishments, consumer advocacy organizationsThe issues that generated the most comments[were] the proposed Salmonella levels and s
NASDA
APRIL 30, 2025
I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have worked as a NASDA operations intern for Spring 2025. This experience has given me incredible opportunities to learn and grow in a business professional setting. I am an undergraduate student at American University studying international relations with a concentration in global health and environmental sustainability and prior to working at NASDA, I was interested in how food and agriculture intersected with my areas of interest.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
A Humboldt family has been in the dairy business for more than a century, and the next generation is helping continue the farms success.
Agri-tech
MAY 2, 2025
While April traditionally marks Autism Awareness Month, at the John Innes Centre (JIC), we believe in moving beyond mere awareness toward genuine affirmation and celebration of Autistic colleagues every day of the year. As part of our Understanding, Valuing and Celebrating Neurodiversity Project, we’ve been taking tangible steps to create a workplace where Autistic researchers and staff can.
AgriLife Today
MAY 2, 2025
Expert tips to spot the garden pest and stop damage to tomatoes and other crops The post Protect your garden from leaf-footed bugs appeared first on AgriLife Today.
NASDA
APRIL 30, 2025
As a young girl, I always found myself in love with the subject of agriculture. Receiving this internship with NASDA has not only deepened my love for agricultural policy but also allowed me to gain a better understanding of how efficiently NASDAs policy team works with the state agriculture departments to propel their voices to the federal government.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
An Arkansas farmer shares his experience with automated irrigation systems, highlighting time savings and improved quality of life, while also discussing concerns about subscription fees.
Food Politics
APRIL 28, 2025
My inbox was flooded last week with messages alerting me to this study. Thanks to Matthew Kadey, Matthew Stasiewicz, Christopher Gardner, and others who preferred anonymity. The study: Askow, Andrew T.; Barnes, Takeshi M.; Zupancic, Zan; Deutz, Max T.; Paulussen, Kevin J.M.; McKenna, Colleen F.; Salvador, Amadeo F.; Ulanov, Alexander V.; Paluska, Scott A.; Willard, Jared W.; Petruzzello, Steven J.; Burd, Nicholas A.
Modern Farmer
APRIL 28, 2025
Intercropping is about planting more, but its also about farming smarter. By pairing compatible crops, growers reduce inputs , suppress weeds , and most importantly, build healthy , rich soil. For those seeking to improve fertility naturally and sustainably, intercropping offers one of the oldest and most proven ways to do it. Recent studies confirm that intercropping not only increases biodiversity but also enhances soil structure , nutrient content , and microbial life.
AgriLife Today
MAY 2, 2025
Casavale to advance clarity and collaboration in food, agriculture and public health research The post Science policy leader begins as director of Evidence Center at Texas A&M appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
Focus on what you can control when it comes to marketing cattle.
The Lunatic Farmer
MAY 2, 2025
Have you ever tried to help someone and then discovered your help wasn't appropriate? I have. I had a fascinating discussion recently with a social services manager. She works closely with the school system, foster care, and other government aid agencies. Here is a story she described. A child comes to school on a chilly day without a coat. Somebody notices and flags the student to the school nurse or other administrator.
West Texas Livestock
APRIL 27, 2025
If you’ve been running cattle for a while, you already know there’s more to grazing than just turning animals out onto pasture and hoping for the best. Measuring how much forage your livestock are actually eating is a big dealit’s the starting point for making smart decisions about their nutrition and overall care. You can […] The post How to actually track forage intake like a pro appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.
Agric4profits
APRIL 29, 2025
Legumes could play an important role in food security and lowering the risk of climate change by delivering multiple services in line with sustainability principles.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
#Grow25: With planting progress lagging behind last year, Kyle Durham and Kylee Geffert are still seeing good emergence of corn and soybeans that have been planted.
Global Agtech Initiative
MAY 2, 2025
Kynetecs recent Agricultural Robotics Study explores trends, current usage, and barriers for robotics in American agriculture. The post New Study Reveals What Farmers Really Think About Robots appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
APRIL 30, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: The Strengthening Local Processing Act Addresses Critical Livestock and Poultry Supply Chain Issues, Bolstering Resilient Food Systems National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauds the Senate introduction of this bipartisan, bicameral, comprehensive bill to support small processing plants Washington, DC, April 30, 2025 – Today, Senato
Agric4profits
MAY 2, 2025
Cassava (Manihot esculenta), also known as mandioca, manioc, and yuca, is a staple crop of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). It is originally from South America, but it is now grown throughout the tropics and subtropics.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
Young Dakota Living: Change could be needed for equine industry.
Far Eastern Agriculture
MAY 2, 2025
Global leader in precision farming technology, Topcon Agriculture has announced the launch of its Value Line Steering solution, aimed at increasing accessibility of precision farming for small and medium-sized farming operations Advanced autosteering capabilities will now be available to a wider range of farmers and provide an affordable and easy-to-use solution compatible with a broad variety of tractors, including front-wheel-steer models and those compliant with ISOBUS-UT standards.
Food Tank
MAY 2, 2025
During a recent event, chefs, nonprofit advocates, and Food is Medicine experts came together to discuss how access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods can address the high rate of diet-related illnesses in the United States while supporting farmers and the planet. The webinar is the second part of a series hosted by Food Tank and the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
Agric4profits
MAY 2, 2025
Wambugu apple also known as semi-arid-apple is an organic grafted apple that can be grown anywhere around the world. Due to Climatic conditions, Apple farming has been a difficult thing in West Africa including Nigeria. Although this fruit bearing plant is very selective yet the fruit is liked by many people in our country.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
Peanut acreage is set to increase in several U.S. states as other commodity prices remain low. Producers are diversifying and relying on cattle operations to weather economic challenges.
AgriLife Today
MAY 2, 2025
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recognizes exceptional contributions The post Distinguished former students earn Outstanding Alumni Awards appeared first on AgriLife Today.
ATTRA
APRIL 29, 2025
By Nina Prater , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Ginseng is a valuable native medicinal plant that can be farmed in a wild simulated cultivation method in many parts of the United States. Wild simulated means growing the ginseng in a way that closely mimics how it grows in its natural setting. NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Eddy Labus sat down with Joe Ginseng Boccardy to learn more about forest farming ginseng in the Southern Appalachians in this episode of Voices from the Fiel
Agric4profits
MAY 2, 2025
Wambugu apples or Wambugu farm can be grown in any soil type and weather but not in a waterlog area. For optimum growth and yield plant them in a sandy-loam soil. The reality on the ground however, is that we have an ever-growing demand for apples yet only a handful of apples are produced locally.
Western FarmPress
MAY 2, 2025
Minnesota Minute: Hands-on learning at Childrens Museum; Precision Dairy Conference set; Leopold winners host soil health school; Becks invests in northern research.
Sustainable Food Trust
APRIL 28, 2025
On April 4 th , the SFT participated in the launch of the Local Food Growth Plan. This plan was developed in partnership with the Landworkers Alliance (LWA), Sustain, Sustainable Food Trust (SFT), Pasture for Life (PfL) and the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC), and was funded by the Rothschild Foundation. The aspiration was to create a roadmap that will boost demand, channel investment and direct effort into delivering a thriving local food sector across the UK.
Organic Farming Research
APRIL 30, 2025
From breeding new varieties of organic carrots to overcoming hurdles to achieving efficacy in organic meat curing, Wisconsin is undoubtedly a leader in organic production and research. This article, originally published in Marbleseed's Organic Broadcaster in spring 2025, highlights Wisconsin's organic industries and research and the contributions being made to the broader organic community.
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