Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
With harvest underway across Canada, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is welcoming a four-year renewal of funding from the Government of Canada. A $100 million grant announced by Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen on Thursday extends the long-running agreement that sees donations to the charity — many coming from farms and agribusinesses — matched by.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The World Health Organization has issued guidelines for taxing unhealthy foods: Fiscal Policies to Promote Healthy Diets. On the basis of current evidence, the WHO recommends: Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) Consideration of policies to tax unhealthy foods Consideration of policies to subsidize healthy foods A recent article explains why the recommendation for SSB taxes is so strong: Sweetened Beverage Tax Implementation and Change in Body Mass Index Among Children in Seattle.
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NASDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Letter Dear Chair McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, Chair Guthrie, and Ranking Member Eshoo, We, the undersigned organizations, urge you to work in a bipartisan manner to address pressing food safety issues related to FDA’s partnership with state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) food safety agencies by supporting the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2024.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The endowed program, led by Ussama Makdisi, a history professor, will fund research and cultural activities, representing a major step forward in expanding Middle Eastern scholarship at UC Berkeley. The post New Palestinian and Arab Studies program established at UC Berkeley appeared first on Berkeley News.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Chinese government shared more details as it formally started its anti-dumping investigation into canola from Canada on Monday. China’s Ministry of Commerce says the investigation, which was announced days after the Trudeau government unveiled steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum, is expected to take up to one year, with a September.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest is “A national think tank on nutrition” in India, “consisting of independent experts in epidemiology, human nutrition, community nutrition and paediatrics, medical education, administration, social work and management.” This group is calling for regulation of unhealthy ultra-processed foods. This new report gives examples of food product ads , (50 of them) by method of appeal along with what information is concealed.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Letter Dear Chairwoman Murray, Chairman Cole, Vice-Chairwoman Collins, Ranking Member DeLauro; Subcommittee Chairwoman Baldwin, Subcommittee Chairman Aderholt, and Subcommittee Ranking Member Moore Capito: We write to call your attention to the recent outbreaks of mosquito-borne disease. Currently, mosquito control agencies are battling Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in New England.
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Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Any farmer can tell you that farming has some very real challenges. The many hours spent alone in a tractor, the sudden disappointment of pests and disease, and being subject to changing environmental conditions can lead to a level of stress that most people outside of agriculture will never fully be able to fathom. So. Read More Any farmer can tell you that farming has some very real challenges.
Food Politics
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
We do love sweet foods. Alas, sugars have calories but nothing else of nutritional value and they are associated with poor health. What are the poor makers of sugary foods and beverages to do? Here are some recent approaches. Are sweeteners leaving a sour taste with consumers? An ingredient developed from coca, considered amongst the most illicit and stigmatised plants on the planet, can cut sugar in beverages by up to 40%….
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Letter Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader Jeffries, and Minority Leader McConnell: As representatives of farmers, livestock and specialty crop producers, lenders, and other essential stakeholders in agricultural communities across the United States, we write to express our strong support for advancing a meaningful farm bill in 2024 that addresses worsening conditions in farm country.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Commodity and industry leaders participated in a panel at a recent Farm Bill Summit. PCG CEO Kody Bessent assured attendees that once the bill is passed, they'll be proud of its contents.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The pressure is on for the Ontario government to back away from a land deal that would see 770 acres of farmland turned into a yet-to-be-determined industrial development. Hundreds of citizens in Wilmot Township near Kitchener, Ont., have posted signs and signed petitions proclaiming they are “unwilling hosts” to the planned development.
Agri-tech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A consortium of four UK research organisations led by the John Innes Centre has won £3m Defra funding to enable the development of climate resilient legume crops. The Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network (PCGIN) which started in 2008, has received the funding boost for the next five years.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
After the mass death and destruction of World War I, with their economies shredded by inflation and unemployment, Italy and Germany turned from democracy to dictatorships. UC Berkeley scholars see troubling parallels in contemporary American democracy. The post Fascism shattered Europe a century ago — and historians hear echoes today in the U.S. appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Variety selection, planting date, and seeding rate vary depending on the wheat's purpose, whether for grain, grain and grazing, or forage only. Learn more about fertility and insect and pest management.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased. In 2022, the Government of Canada released their 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. While this plan includes many different industries — transportation and oil and gas, to name a few, agriculture is also on the list. One of. Read More In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased.
Agri-tech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
On Monday 29th July, the JIC/TSL Annual Student Science Meeting (ASM) unfolded with a fresh energy, designed by students, for students. Hosted by the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) student voices, this event was a unique opportunity for students to display their innovative research in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The post $23 million gift for Cal Golf marks largest endowment in Athletics history appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Summer annuals are not your typical cover crop species choice, but they can work well in specific growing scenarios such as in wet spots or pivot corners.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
More moisture for the west and less for the east sounds like a really nice fall forecast and that’s quite likely what we’ll get in Canada, says Matt Makens, of Makens Weather. Makens says that decent harvest weather is likely in store for Ontario, which is good because there are plenty of corn and beans. Read More More moisture for the west and less for the east sounds like a really nice fall forecast and that’s quite likely what we’ll get in Canada, says Matt Makens, of
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Once again, the summer break came and went in a blink of an eye. As we enter the time of year when students return to the classroom, all of us at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offer encouragement at every step of the journey.
Berkeley Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The state’s aggressive emissions policies have reduced exposure to PM2.5 air pollution by 65% since 2000, but low-income communities of color still breathe the dirtiest air. The post California has dramatically improved its air quality, but racial disparities persist appeared first on Berkeley News.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Uncertainty looms as producers await a new farm bill and commodities, such as cotton, struggle with demand, exports and competition. Economist Darren Hudson addresses long-term concerns.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Soybean growers in Ontario are now seeing the impact of difficult spring planting conditions and a roller coaster growing season as they survey variability in crop maturity that’s visible across farms and fields. On this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, BASF Canada agronomist Rob Miller offers tips on how to time harvest aid herbicide treatments.
AgriLife Today
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Biological nitrification inhibition trait in sorghum may allow reduced fertilizer use and greenhouse gas emissions The post Texas A&M AgriLife researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops appeared first on AgriLife Today.
CABI
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In Chitwan, Nepal, mobile plant clinics are helping smallholders by providing plant health advisory services to local farmers seeking help with crop pests and diseases. IPM Farmers Association (JYSBKS) started the mobile plant clinic operation in collaboration with CABI. The inaugural session occurred in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, where plant doctors diagnosed plant health problems and… The post Mobile plant clinics in Nepal: delivering vital crop health advice to rural farmers appeared
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Planting date, seeding rate, and fertility are listed among the top management concerns when it comes to producing wheat in the Southwest. "Picks List" helps producers determine the best-adapted variety.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
DLG — the German agricultural society that organizes more than 30 agricultural trade shows around the world, including Agritechnica and EuroTier — has announced the acquisition of Ontario-based Underhill Enterprise Inc., the organizer of the Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX.) The arrangement will see the Underhill management team, including founder Jordon Underhill, integrated into DLG North.
Global Agtech Initiative
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Strategic alignment drives acquisition of Bloomfield Robotics Inc. to provide specialty crop monitoring services one plant at a time. The post Kubota Makes Move To Ramp Up Its Ag Tech Capability appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Fuller Bazer and Guoyao Wu ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world for animal science research The post Texas A&M AgriLife home to world’s top animal science researchers, according to Research.com appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service provides funding to help farmers install pollinator habitats on working farms.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As far as averages go, the 2024 harvest season is chugging along around the average for most provinces. But like most averages, the number doesn’t tell the whole story. Some farmers are fully caught up with what’s ready, even though early indications were for an earlier than normal harvest.
Farmbrite
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In the world of farming, every minute counts. With the complex nature of farm operations—from planting and harvesting to equipment maintenance and livestock care—efficient time management is crucial for success and this is especially important for farms. Timesheets, commonly used in other industries, are often overlooked in agriculture. However, they can be a powerful tool for farmers to streamline their operations, improve labor management, and enhance overall productivity.
American Farmland
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics Systems (TAPAS) is designed to educate a diverse cohort of farmers on agrivoltaic applications and funding opportunities while demonstrating how these technologies can play a part in the future context of what it means to be a successful producer in New Jersey.
Western FarmPress
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
John Jones fills the long-vacant Extension agronomist position, ready to launch into statewide nutrient research for Illinois farmers.
Real Agriculture
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
There isn’t really any more crop in storage than is average for this time of year, says Steve Kell, grain merchandiser with Kell Grain, however current prices and price outlooks has many farmers less than enthused about pricing ’24 crop. Kell notes that prices are 25 per cent lower than last year at this time, Read More There isn’t really any more crop in storage than is average for this time of year, says Steve Kell, grain merchandiser with Kell Grain, however current prices a
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Snail farming which is also known as snail rearing or snail production (Heliculture) is the process of raising edible land snails, primarily for human consumpti
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