Food Politics

MAY 13, 2024

I received an e-mailed press release from The Peanut Institute: Peanuts and Peanut Butter Support Women’s Health. When it comes to health, women face unique challenges that call for unique nutrition. In fact, research has found that women face a higher risk of dying from heart disease than men, 1 and may be at risk for other conditions such as hypertension, 2 certain cancers, 3 and even Alzheimer’s disease. 4 To help women protect their health, The Peanut Institute is sharing information on th

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Agri-tech

MAY 13, 2024

The CCP4-BCA Protein Crystallography Summer School is intended to provide students and researchers with a comprehensive introduction to macromolecular X-ray crystallography and is a fully residential course. Dates 1st – 6th Sept 2024 inclusive Location John Innes Centre, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK Overview The CCP4-BCA Protein Crystallography Summer School is intended for students and researchers.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Like the guy on the Ed Sullivan show, USDA mostly spun up a good story, making a soybean rally possible but limiting the upside on corn prices for the 2024 season.

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Civil Eats

MAY 13, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in the “Revitalizing Home Cooking” issue of The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Whether you’re a chef, cookbook author, recipe developer, or home cook, the act of cooking— not to mention preparing to cook and cleaning up after—can sometimes be a slog.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

MAY 13, 2024

Did you know that May is International Beef Month ?! Not only that, but it’s also one of our favorite months of the year when we team up with a local Colorado charity to help feed beef protein to kids in need. We proudly announce our ongoing support for the Beef Sticks for Backpacks (BSFB), a non-profit organization dedicated to ending weekend food insecurity for Colorado children.

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FreshFarm Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Why are worms important for students to learn about? By exploring worms in our classrooms and gardens, our students are caring for living beings, with first-hand understanding of their place in taking care of our planet and each other.

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USDA Blog

MAY 13, 2024

In a symbolic gesture of friendship, Japan ceremoniously gifted the United States with two live cherry trees at an event held on the D.C mall last month. The trees represent a future gift of 250 trees that will replace the historic cherry trees to be removed in a project to repair the Tidal Basin seawall that will begin this month. Cherry trees hold deep cultural significance in Japanese tradition and have become beloved symbols in Washington, D.C., celebrated annually during the Cherry Blossom

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Agricultural Economics Insights

MAY 13, 2024

One of the more peculiar trends in farm financing is that the effects of sharply higher interest rates were somewhat offset by longer repayment periods. However, more recent data reveal that repayment periods have started to fall, pushing annual loan payments higher. Interest rates and loan maturity In the first quarter of 2024, the average interest rate on farm machinery was 8.14%, the highest since 2007 (Figure 1).

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The Equation

MAY 13, 2024

Me interesa mucho la calidad del aire. Especialmente cuando eso significa que puedo respirar afuera porque no nos están rociando con pesticidas, no hay humo de incendios forestales, ni gases de escape de vehículos ni olores repulsivos. Sin embargo, las razones por las que me importa la calidad del aire son un poco contradictorias. Por un lado, me fascina la calidad del aire porque me encanta trabajar con sensores.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

What’s Cooking in Illinois: The Robert Is Here fruit stand in South Florida specializes in rare and exotic fruits, and credits its start to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here’s why, plus their favorite Key lime pie recipe.

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The Equation

MAY 13, 2024

I am into air quality. Especially when it means I can breathe outside because there is no pesticide drift, wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, or pungent odors. However, the reasons why I am into air quality are a bit contradictory. On the one hand, I am fascinated by air quality because I love working with sensors and monitoring equipment. I enjoy doing outreach and education about electronics with kids.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Ed and Paige Ritchie go to great lengths to ensure a safe food supply on their Texas spinach farm. But coupled with labor and weather issues, the Ritchies are also faced with mounting food safety regulations.

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AgriLife Today

MAY 13, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share four tidbits every barbecue lover should know The post Top barbecue tips from the ‘Three Brisketeers’ appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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OECD: Environment

MAY 13, 2024

By Lylah Davies and Sophie Trémolet, OECD Environment Directorate Developed and developing economies alike are exposed to water risk. The numbers are staggering. 2.2 billion people, a quarter of the world’s population, do not have access to safely managed water supply and 1.7 billion people’s water is polluted with faecal matter. At least half the global population ( 4 billion people ) already live with water shortages for at least one month of the year.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Ed Usset conducts an analysis and discovers what month has December corn futures prices shown the greatest volatility.

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Agwired

MAY 13, 2024

Kansas State University announced that ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, has pledged $1 million to the university’s Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation , one of four new or renovated facilities included in the university’s visionary Agriculture Innovation Initiative led by the College of Agriculture. The ADM investment will support advances in food product development, food safety and food security, sparking industry innovation and elevating the academic exp

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Slideshow: Indiana’s innovative public weather station network aids those in agriculture, nonprofits and education.

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Agwired

MAY 13, 2024

Purdue NAMA celebrates big win Purdue University’s student NAMA chapter took home first place in the 2024 Student Marketing Competition at the National Agri-Marketing Conference last month in Kansas City. In addition, Brady Brewer with Purdue University received the Outstanding Advisor Award. This was the 48th year for the competition and 27 student chapters participated with six making it to the finals.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Yield to go up 21% despite acreage decline, according to preliminary estimate.

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ATTRA

MAY 13, 2024

Applications are due by June 5, 2024. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is accepting applications for Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) grants under a new USDA initiative to build resilience in the food supply chain, provide more and better markets to farms and food businesses, support the development of value-added products, and promote equitable and safe jobs.

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Agwired

MAY 13, 2024

Jeremy Wilson and Paul Schrimpf talk connectivity on National Mall AgGateway and the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF), two global non-profit associations working to ensure the interoperability between agricultural brands and technology platforms, were among the groups that participated in the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) second “Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall” event last week.

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ATTRA

MAY 13, 2024

USDA announced a series of new steps it is taking regarding H5N1 to mitigate risks to workers and the general public, ensure the safety of Americas food supply, and mitigate risk to livestock, owners, and producers. USDA will offer assistance for producers with H5N1 affected premises to improve on-site biosecurity in order to reduce spread. In addition, USDA is taking steps to make available financial tools for lost milk production in herds affected by H5N1.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the WASDE report released Friday and the impact on markets.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

But conditions are great for potential slug damage, especially in no-till fields.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Corn continues strong pace, while wheat increases slightly week-over-week.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

El Nino is rapidly fading into ENSO-neutral, according to weather service.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Steady progress, dedication to improvement define on-farm water efforts.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Projects to study cutting-edge technology to solve industry issues.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Weather turnaround is starting to cause planting delay concerns.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Hog Outlook: A number of factors put a positive spin on pork.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

Land Values: High-quality soil rewarded in land sales.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 13, 2024

No funding to help producers manage crisis

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