Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 11, 2025

A new global assessment of the state of terrestrial ecosystems has just been published , focusing on the extent of human modification due to “industrial pressures based on agriculture, forestry, transportation, mining, energy production, electrical infrastructure, dams, pollution and human accessibility.” 1 As is my wont, I tried to find a form of the data that I could shoehorn into Google Earth, but I failed.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 12, 2025

Experts explain the intricate process of corn pollination, from silk emergence to kernel formation. Learn how weather impacts success and tips for assessing pollination in your fields.

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NASDA

JUNE 10, 2025

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture congratulates Stephen Vaden on his confirmation as the next Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. On behalf of state departments of agriculture, NASDA CEO Ted McKinney released the following statement: “Deputy Secretary Vaden’s experience, demonstrated leadership within USDA and commitment to U.S. agriculture make him well-qualified to serve in this critical leadership role at USDA to address current challenge

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Food Politics

JUNE 11, 2025

The California Assembly has passed a bipartisan bill banning harmful ultra-processed food in schools California is one step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to ban unhealthy ultra-processed foods in public schools under bipartisan legislation approved today by the state Assembly. AB 1264 , introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, directs the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to define ultra-processed foods and identify particularly harmful on

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 11, 2025

The history of maize — according to Pioneer. The importance of maize — according to Dr Mujuni Sospeter Kabululu , Curator, National Plant Genetic Resources Centre—Tanzania. The future of vegetables — according to WorldVeg. The future of pigeonpea — according to ICRISAT. How should we value nature in our food systems? By true cost accounting — according to TABLE.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 12, 2025

John Deere's new F8 and F9 Series forage harvesters offer improved automation, higher horsepower and smart tech for better forage quality and operator productivity.

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NASDA

JUNE 9, 2025

Comment Key Points: Strong Support for New Varroa Mite Treatment : NASDA strongly supports EPA’s proposed registration of Vadescana as a new active ingredient to control Varroa mites in honeybee hives, citing the urgent need for additional treatment options. Varroa Mites as a Major Threat to Pollinators : NASDA emphasizes the devastating impact of Varroa mites on bee health and pollination services, noting current treatment options are limited and outdated, contributing to high colony losses.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 13, 2025

Is it possible to epitomize the debate over how to conserve plant genetic resources in terms of the contrasting views of two people? For Julia Nordblad of the Department of History of Science and Ideas, Uppsala University, the answer is a resounding yes. And, as she sets out in a recent paper, the two people are Otto Frankel and Erna Bennett , both very much friends of the blog. …Frankel and Bennett exemplify that there are indeed different versions of planetary temporalities that imagine

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 9, 2025

CNH Industrial collaborates with Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet for Case IH, New Holland and Steyr machines, enhancing precision farming capabilities in remote areas.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JUNE 9, 2025

Groundbreaking program brings together traditional crop dusters and drone operators to advance agricultural aviation safety and efficiency. The post U.S.: Mississippi State Hosts Nation’s First S.A.F.E. Training Exclusively Focused on Spray Drones appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Food Politics

JUNE 12, 2025

The New York Times had a long article on what we buy from China. Lots, in a word. From the standpoint of nutrition and food politics, I was particularly interested in these items: If you take vitamin supplements, or eat foods fortified with vitamins, you are eating chemicals extracted or synthesized in China. If you eat eel or frozen fish fillets, they come from China.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 9, 2025

Skip to content Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog Agrobiodiversity is crops, livestock, foodways, microbes, pollinators, wild relatives … Menu Home About Subscribe Contact Posted on June 9, 2025 by Luigi Guarino Another opportunity for opportunity crops Time to register ! Categories Information , Neglected species Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 13, 2025

For the Health of It: It’s tick time on the farm, but a tick-testing program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center can help mitigate tick-borne disease.

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Civil Eats

JUNE 9, 2025

Ten years ago, Yin Chang and Moonlynn Tsai hosted a supper club in their modest Los Angeles apartment. A dozen or so people—mostly friends of friends in the Asian community — would crowd around a custom-built 7-foot-long communal table and feast on dishes like char siu ribs marinated with whiskey or share elaborate hot-pot meals with greenmarket vegetables.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 13, 2025

AgriLife Extension shares key facts and management tips for these summer beetle visitors The post Lights, buzz, action: June bugs are back in Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Food Tank

JUNE 10, 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.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 13, 2025

Field Check: Todd Westerfeld, a Texas farmer, navigates from excessive rain in 2024 to dust storms in 2025. He discusses crop management, equipment strategies and how to stay efficient despite challenges.

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West Texas Livestock

JUNE 10, 2025

Feeding supplements are a reality in any cattle operation—but let’s be honest, it’s not something most of us enjoy spending money on. Feed costs can take up a considerable part of your annual budget, sometimes more than any other expense. In tough years, especially during droughts, feed alone can account for as much as 70% […] The post How to actually cut feed costs without cutting corners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 11, 2025

Will guide family and community health and 4-H youth development programs The post AgriLife Extension names Martin to lead in East Region appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Food Tank

JUNE 13, 2025

Seth and Jennifer Van Zante run a small farm in southeast Iowa. They raise pigs and cows and grow corn, soybeans, and alfalfa hay—all while working part-time jobs off the farm and raising four children. Jennifer says they have always known that they wanted to raise their family on a small, sustainable farm. But she wishes more consumers knew that farms like hers still exist.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 9, 2025

Return to the basics with these key strategies for effective cover crop management, from setting clear goals to building a support team and adapting to challenges in the field.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

According to the World Bank’s population projections, the world’s population will increase from 6 billion people in 1999 to 7 billion in 2020. All these people will have to be housed, dressed, and above all, fed.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 10, 2025

Predatory ‘doodlebug’ larvae use pits, massive jaws to catch unsuspecting insects The post Pit-building antlions: Nature’s sand trap killers appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Food Tank

JUNE 11, 2025

California Senate Bill 341 ( SB 341 ), introduced by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D), aims to strengthen educational school garden programming in public schools across the state. The Bill would establish dedicated funding for instructional gardens and a statewide framework to support implementation. Senators Ochoa Bogh (R) and Susan Rubio (D) are co-authors.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 13, 2025

Edge-of-field practices are gaining popularity to augment existing conservation systems. These practices help retain nutrients and water in fields, improving soil health and water quality.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 13, 2025

The following are the functions of fertilizer nutrients in the soil and plant according to each fertilizer nutrient compositions in forms of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K); 1. Nitrogen (N) Nitrogen is the motor of plant growth. It makes up to 1 to 4 percent of dry matter of the plant.

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AgriLife Today

JUNE 11, 2025

$155,000 provided to assist landowners to reduce risk and severity of wildfires The post Texas A&M Forest Service awards wildfire mitigation grants appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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ProAg

JUNE 12, 2025

And 4 recent updates for livestock operations Food, water and disease management are the principles of raising livestock – and maybe a little bit of luck. But with ever-present market volatility casting uncertainty on prices, safety precautions for your livestock operation aren’t the only thing keeping farmers and ranchers up at night. Thankfully, protecting your operation is made easier with Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 11, 2025

When faced with unfavorable corn prices and limited storage, one farmer found a creative solution by quickly erecting a Quonset hut, providing flexible storage for both grain and equipment.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 13, 2025

Water constitutes a vital component to sustain plant growth, and it may need to be collected from various sources (like canals, wells, and ponds), so that it may be applied to the plants in the field as required. In this article, the important devices used to lift water from various sources are discussed briefly.

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Farming First

JUNE 9, 2025

The Somalia Microfinance Association (SOMMA) is driving initiatives to make financial services more accessible for all Somali farmers. The post The Microfinance Movement Fueling Somalia’s Comeback, One Farm at a Time appeared first on Farming First.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JUNE 12, 2025

The latest scientific breakthroughs in agricultural technology will be presented at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) from June 29 to July 3. The post Spain: Over 400 Researchers From 43 Countries to Convene at the European Conference on Precision Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 12, 2025

It is an expensive disease due to poor weight gain in affected animals, drop in milk production, cost of drugs and labor in treating infections, prices docked for marketed cattle because of eye damage or blindness, or calves rejected at sale time.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

A pesticide poisoning occurs when chemicals intended to control pests affect non-target organisms such as humans, wildlife, or bees. Three types of pesticide poisoning exist. The first involves a single, short-term, high-level exposure, often experienced by individuals attempting suicide or pesticide formulators. The second type is long-term, high-level exposure, common among pesticide formulators and manufacturers.

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Agwired

JUNE 11, 2025

I’m going to start by confessing that I have not used AI. Well, actually that is on purpose since a lot of things are now inside applications that we’ve been using for a long time. Maybe it is time to learn more and here’s one way. Have you heard of The Ag Rundown podcast? Using an AI moderator, it is a daily brief to keep you informed about the latest trends and updates in the agriculture industry.

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Rodale Institute

JUNE 12, 2025

The studies focus on vegetable crop productivity and the mitigation of parasites that affect pig farms. Both studies are joint faculty-student research projects under the ongoing Rodale Institute-Kutztown University Collaborative […] The post Rodale Institute & Kutztown University Investigate Regenerative Organic Solutions for Soil Fertility and Swine Health appeared first on Rodale Institute.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 9, 2025

Dell Cotton, retiring as manager of the Peanut Growers Cooperative Marketing Association, saw the U.S. peanut industry evolve in his 40-plus years in the field.

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