Feed | Agwiki

Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Jobs,

State Develops Nontraditional Workforce - Mid-West Farm Report

As Wisconsin faces a labor shortage, the state’s correctional system is developing a nontraditional workforce in agriculture, logistics... Read More

Comments (0)

John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger,

The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer

A historian argues for conservation strategies that embrace creativity and diverse farming methods.

Comments (0)

John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Water, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Weather,

A sign the drought is easing: California officials to ship more water to farms, cities

Comments (0)

TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, USDA, Government / Policies, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/26/2022 SOURCE: www.meatpoultry.com

AFBF asks for a change to cattle price discovery bill

The association is urging the government to not mandate minimums.

Comments. (0)

TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Beef Cattle, Government / Policies, Ranching, Commodity/Trade Groups,

01/25/2022 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Largest U.S. farm group opposes cattle market quotas

The American Farm Bureau supports the sentiment of the Senate bill, aimed at increasing competition, but not the inclusion of mandatory cash sales.

Comments. (0)

TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Climate Change,

01/25/2022 SOURCE: www.huffpost.com

5 Easy-To-Use Composters That'll Help You Reduce Food Waste

Compost machines and living composters can help you repurpose food scraps, live more sustainably and grow seriously beautiful plants.

Comments. (0)

John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Education U.S. MidWest, Sustainability, Weather,

Seed production, recruitment affect how trees are migrating due to climate change - The Source - Washington University in St. Louis

A new study co-authored by biologist Jonathan Myers in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis provides key insights into how and why tree populations migrate in response to climate change. The research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Comments (0)

Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability,

Agricultural plastics emerging as major threat to sustainability - Alliance for Science

Agriculture uses a humongous amount of plastic. From mulching and irrigation to fishing gear and greenhouse films, polymers help farmers, foresters and fishers maintain livelihoods, enhance production, reduce crop losses and conserve water. Now new research shows that despite their many benefits, agricultural plastics are emerging as a threat to environmental sustainability. When they are […]

Comments (0)

Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Ag Africa,

Bringing dry land in the Sahel back to life

Millions of hectares of farmland are lost to the desert each year in Africa’s Sahel region, but the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is showing that traditional knowledge, combined with the

Comments (0)

John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Peanuts, Research, USDA,

Researchers work to improve pecan shelling process

USDA grant will help producers improve their yield.

Comments (0)

Your Trusted Voice We are the voice of progressive dairy farmers in the nation. We are an industry organization led by farmers. This ensures that those most affected by governmental policy have a vehicle to protect their interests and ensure the growth and future livelihood of the industry. The American Dairy Coalition focuses on federal dairy policy.

Register

Forgot Password?

LOGIN