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Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
17 hours ago

CFIA could move forward with proposed livestock traceability changes ... but will it?

The CFIA is pausing livestock traceability regulation changes to consider industry feedback and engage in further consultations.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Cattle sector seeks workable path forward on traceability

Proposed livestock traceability regulations in Canada face significant opposition from the Canadian Cattle Association, citing concerns over practicality and cost.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
17 hours ago

CFIA could move forward with proposed livestock traceability changes ... but will it?

The CFIA is pausing livestock traceability regulation changes to consider industry feedback and engage in further consultations.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Cattle sector seeks workable path forward on traceability

Proposed livestock traceability regulations in Canada face significant opposition from the Canadian Cattle Association, citing concerns over practicality and cost.
NYC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
14 hours ago

Meet NYC's rooftop beekeeper

Beekeeper Andrew Coté finds comfort in bees and creates unique rooftop honey across NYC, connecting his work to family and community.
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

10 Most Beloved Regional Grocery Chains Around The US - Tasting Table

H-E-B is America's best grocery chain, with a loyal following and a super-long list of must-buy products, including freshly baked tortillas and store-brand ice cream.
Food & drink
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

If You're Composting Used Tea Bags, Make Sure To Follow This Rule - Tasting Table

Composting allows food scraps to be recycled into organic material for gardening, keeping waste out of landfills. However, not all tea bags are compostable.
Coffee
#gardening
Pets
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Beer
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

Beer can be effectively used in gardening for pest control and other beneficial techniques.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Thriving Tomato Plants Come Easy With This Natural Fertilizer Made From Kitchen Scraps - Tasting Table

Onion peels can be used as fertilizer to enhance tomato plant growth by providing essential nutrients.
Agriculture
fromKqed
3 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Still Buying Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden? Check Out Local Libraries Instead - Here's Why - Tasting Table

Pets
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Beer
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

Beer can be effectively used in gardening for pest control and other beneficial techniques.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

A Toothpick Can Save Your Garden Edibles From Too Much Water - Tasting Table

Toothpicks can effectively check soil moisture for plants, preventing overwatering and ensuring proper hydration.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

Thriving Tomato Plants Come Easy With This Natural Fertilizer Made From Kitchen Scraps - Tasting Table

Onion peels can be used as fertilizer to enhance tomato plant growth by providing essential nutrients.
Agriculture
fromKqed
3 days ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

Still Buying Seeds For Your Vegetable Garden? Check Out Local Libraries Instead - Here's Why - Tasting Table

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Making a splash: demand for raw and brewed' milk growing in UK

Bryce Cunningham, managing director of Mossgiel Organic Dairy, stated: 'People are looking for flavour, transparency and something that feels closer to the farm. We cannot sell fully raw milk widely in the UK, so brewed milk is our answer to consumer curiosity. It makes fantastic coffee and incredibly rich porridge.'
Public health
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

Exactly How Old Are Grocery Store Eggs, Anyway? - Tasting Table

In the United States, eggs are usually packed within a week of being laid, but they can legally be sold for 30 days after that packing date. This is called the Julian date, and it's shown by three numbers that represent consecutive days of the year - starting with 001 for January 1.
Everyday cooking
Mindfulness
fromYoga Journal
4 days ago

6 Yoga Retreats That Center Wildlife and Conservation

Nature-based yoga retreats enhance mindfulness and presence through ethical wildlife experiences, fostering awe and connection in stunning ecosystems.
fromEarth911
5 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
fromRealagriculture
6 days ago

Consultation opens on draft Beef Cattle Code of Practice

The public comment period is an important opportunity for producers across Canada to review the draft Code and provide feedback on how it applies to their operations. Producer perspectives from across the country help ensure the Code reflects the diversity of Canadian beef production systems and remains practical for producers who raise cattle.
Online Community Development
#agriculture
fromRealagriculture
17 hours ago
Agriculture

Killing wild oats, meaty soybean nodules, & spraying by drone | RealAg Radio, April 20, 2026

The show features discussions on wild oats in wheat, drone spraying, soybean nodules, and the centennial of Pioneer seeds.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Agriculture

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
17 hours ago

Killing wild oats, meaty soybean nodules, & spraying by drone | RealAg Radio, April 20, 2026

The show features discussions on wild oats in wheat, drone spraying, soybean nodules, and the centennial of Pioneer seeds.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
fromFortune
1 day ago

About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence | Fortune

Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett stated that 300 to 400 protesters were 'violently trying to break into the property' and assault officers, emphasizing that 'this is not a peaceful protest.'
Pets
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Why have more wild cows been released in south London?

Three Sussex cows were released into Tolworth Court Farm Fields as part of a rewilding project to restore natural habitats in southwest London.
fromModern Farmer
4 days ago

On a Maine Farm, Regeneration Starts With the Sheep

The herd is Navajo-Churro, a heritage breed long tended by the Diné people of the American Southwest. Resilient and rooted in a fragile history, these sheep carry something beyond wool and weight.
Agriculture
SF food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

Buying seasonal produce offers better taste, nutritional value, and lower prices.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Say no to pesticides, mix up your lawn and six more ways to help bees to thrive

Solitary bees are crucial pollinators, with over 240 species in the UK, but they are facing significant population declines.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Cows Are Smarter Than You Think

Humans perceive edible animals as unintelligent and companion animals as intelligent, influenced by cultural beliefs and justifications for factory farming.
Dining
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Woke scientists want photos of ANIMALS on menus to put diners off meat

Adding photos of animals to menus increases the likelihood of diners choosing vegetarian options over meat dishes.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

4 Whole Foods Meats To Buy And 3 To Avoid - Tasting Table

Whole Foods offers a selection of meats, with some products like 365 ground pork being worth trying for their flavor and quality.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

8 Ways To Rid Your Vegetable Garden Of Caterpillars - Tasting Table

Caterpillars can damage crops but are essential for biodiversity; effective management strategies are necessary to protect plants while maintaining ecosystem balance.
Pets
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Buddying up: Group housing for calves gains traction on dairy farms

Calf housing is evolving towards group-based designs to enhance animal welfare, growth rates, and labor efficiency.
SF food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

I ate lab-grown salmon. It was nothing like I expected

Lab-grown fish offers a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing, addressing concerns about animal harm and environmental impact.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Smarter, integrated pest management of canola with Boyd Mori | Pests & Predators, Ep 35

Flea beetle management in canola requires a broader approach, integrating seed treatments and beneficial insects for effective pest control.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Record high beef prices won't be fixed with more cattle, ranchers say. Here's why

Beef prices remain high due to the smallest U.S. cattle herd in over 75 years, as ranchers hesitate to increase their herds.
#sustainability
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

These 10 Fruits And Vegetables Don't Belong In Raised Beds - Tasting Table

Growing your own food in raised beds promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while providing fresh produce at lower costs.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

These 10 Fruits And Vegetables Don't Belong In Raised Beds - Tasting Table

Growing your own food in raised beds promotes sustainability and self-sufficiency while providing fresh produce at lower costs.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Vandals target nonprofit farm in Ipswich

Members of the nonprofit Three Sisters Garden Project walked into their greenhouse to find that someone had destroyed more than half of their seedlings, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Agriculture
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Lab-grown food pipe offers new hope for young patients

Scientists have successfully grown and transplanted fully functioning food pipes in mini pigs, offering hope for patients with oesophageal conditions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Country diary: Return to bitey horse field' this time with a plan | Derek Niemann

A community in Somerset plants trees to create a woodland memorial for a young woman, transforming a former pasture into a shared natural space for future generations.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
5 days ago

The economics of nitrogen, a phosphorus squeeze, and the science fair | Wheat Pete's Word, Apr 15/26

Weather extremes and fertilizer supply challenges impact wheat development and management strategies across North America.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

5 Safe And Effective Ways To Use Charcoal In Your Vegetable Garden - Tasting Table

Horticultural charcoal improves soil quality but is not a fertilizer; it requires charging with compost tea before use.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on vets: there is nothing cuddly about this under-regulated market | Editorial

The Competition and Markets Authority found that consumers have overpaid roughly £1 billion in veterinary fees over five years, highlighting a significant issue in the market.
Pets
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I lost my love of cooking after 12 years as a chef. Moving to a pig farm restored it

The hospitality industry can be toxic, leading to burnout, but a love for food can inspire a return to passion and creativity.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
London food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

From boardroom to barn: A couple's leap into organic sheep farming in Wicklow

Tom Stewart transitioned from UK logistics management to full-time farming in Ireland through a succession partnership, with his wife Katy joining after initially remaining in her dentistry career.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Preserving farmland, strengthening food security: Why the Greenbelt matters

Ontario's agriculture sector must diversify and reduce reliance on U.S. trade to enhance self-reliance and capitalize on local production opportunities.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Residents to grow food on 'unloved' public land

Hounslow Council launches Right to Grow initiative allowing residents to cultivate food on unused public land, becoming only the second London council to adopt this policy.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 weeks ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
Marketing
Reducing complex decisions to a single meaningful variable enables better choices by transforming multi-dimensional puzzles into simple sorting problems.
Online Community Development
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Vegans have four 'special skills' - including occasionally eating MEAT

Vegans employ four adaptive strategies—decoding, decoupling, divesting, and chameleoning—to navigate social situations and reduce conflict with non-vegans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Small changes in how we garden can make a big difference to birds | Letter

Around a third of UK gardeners use pesticides, and our studies found that house sparrow numbers, for example, were nearly 40% lower in gardens where the pesticide metaldehyde was used. By reducing pesticide use, you can actively encourage birds back into your outdoor spaces, as they rely on invertebrates such as slugs and snails as natural prey.
Pets
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK looks to relax planning rules for factory farms after industry lobbying

Ministers are revising planning rules to facilitate intensive livestock farming despite environmental concerns and local opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Humanity's favourite food': how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat

For someone aiming to end the global livestock industry, Bruce Friedrich begins his new book called Meat in disarming fashion: I'm not here to tell anyone what to eat. You won't find vegetarian or vegan recipes in this book, and you won't find a single sentence attempting to convince you to eat differently. This book isn't about policing your plate.
Environment
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
3 weeks ago

5 Ways Interseeding Can Change the Farming Landscape

Interseeding enhances crop output and sustainability by allowing multiple crops to grow simultaneously, benefiting both large and small farms.
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This cowboy got rich selling veggie burgers. Here's how

A devastating fire destroyed RMS Foods' manufacturing plant in Hobbs, New Mexico on Valentine's Day 2005, completely destroying the facility but resulting in no injuries due to successful evacuation.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Suddenly Discover That Cow Tools Are Real

A cow spontaneously selected, adjusted, and used a broom handle to scratch itself, demonstrating tool use and suggesting cattle possess underestimated cognitive abilities.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

How to eat well and within Earth's limits

Dietary choices drive human health and planetary stability; shifting to minimally processed, protein-rich and plant-forward diets reduces emissions, water use, pollution, and premature deaths.
Philosophy
fromLady Freethinker
3 months ago

When 'Cow' Becomes 'Beef': How Language Shapes the Way We Treat Animals

Language shapes moral perception of animals, reducing individuality through labels and justifying harm, thereby influencing empathy and societal treatment.
Environment
fromwww.mcall.com
2 months ago

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

Backyard vegetable gardens reduce food-related emissions, improve soil and pollinator habitat, and boost physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Gaughar Animal Husbandry / Compartment S4

Set within a 350-acre fruit orchard in Dahanu, Maharashtra, the 'Gaughar' occupies nearly 14 acres of a larger rural campus that includes a tribal school for 600 children and a skill development centre. More than an isolated structure, the gaushala forms part of a living landscape, one shaped by agriculture, learning, and care.
Renovation
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Report: Sustainability Must Be Embedded Into Core Buying Practices to Drive Change

"Ironically, many if not most of these 'sustainability' projects remain disassociated from companies' core procurement strategies, meaning the coffee produced from these projects is not necessarily bought by the companies involved, or only in minimal quantities," the paper states. "And for the coffee that is purchased, prices do not factor into the project design, despite the fact that price is the single variable impacting farmer income that is in the direct control of companies."
Coffee
Food & drink
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Taking Your First Bite of Upcycled Food: Understanding the Certification

Upcycled foods repurpose ingredients that would otherwise be wasted, reducing food waste, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and are identified by an Upcycled Certified label.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

This "Heirloom" Trend Transformed My Garden Just in Time for Spring

Heirloom seeds, with a history of over 50 years, offer flavorful, nutrient-rich produce that connects gardeners to their heritage.
Environment
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

How Yeast Can Actually Be Beneficial For Gardening - Tasting Table

Baker's yeast can serve as an affordable, gentle garden fertilizer supplying nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, but its effectiveness remains scientifically inconclusive.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Is Meat? It's Probably Not What You Thought

I'm thrilled I did, and my learning curve was vertical in this page-turning work that "offers a hopeful and rigorously researched exploration of how science, policy, and industry can work together to satisfy the world's soaring demand for meat, while building a healthier and more sustainable world." There is nothing "radical" about what likely will become a classic, one that is already endorsed by experts in global hunger, global health, climate change, and food security.
Food & drink
Agriculture
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2026

The agtech sector is experiencing a downturn, with significant declines in crop prices and startup failures, but opportunities for innovation remain.
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Seed, Sprout, Spectacular: Tips for Starting Your Garden From Scratch

Starting plants from seed extends your relationship with the garden, gives you more control over seed sourcing, and saves real money compared to buying nursery starts, sometimes as much as 90% per plant.
Agriculture
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

The best farm shops in Cornwall that take pride in provenance

Long before they became destination stops, farm shops were practical lifelines in Cornwall; places where farming families sold what they reared, grew or made, and where local communities stocked their pantries. In a county shaped by smallholdings, dairy herds and mixed farms, the connection between land and table has always been close - and still, today, hyper-local food is something Cornwall does exceptionally well.
Food & drink
Environment
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Cambridge becomes first Mass. city to endorse Plant Based Treaty - but what does that mean?

Cambridge endorsed the Plant Based Treaty, becoming the 66th city worldwide to promote plant-based food systems for climate mitigation and public health.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Where Does Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Actually Come From? - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's organic chicken sourcing varies by location; ProPublica's Chicken Checker lets shoppers trace poultry by entering the package P-number.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Policy Brief: Agriculture R&D through a critical infrastructure lens

Canada's public agricultural research infrastructure has declined significantly, with reduced AAFC funding shifting away from essential research site operations and maintenance.
Agriculture
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Mega Barns Along the US Border Cause a Big Stink in Manitoba | The Walrus

Riverview's proposed mega dairy facilities in North Dakota risk contaminating the Red River and Lake Winnipeg through manure runoff containing phosphorus, nitrogen, and other contaminants.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

If plant-based foods must be more honest, let's do the same for meat fancy some cow muscle'? | Deirdra Barr

European regulations restricting plant-based food terminology lack logical consistency and set a problematic precedent for food naming standards.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Fill Your Windows With Year-Round Edible Produce

Window farms enable indoor food production in small spaces through vertical hydroponic gardening, with 71% of Americans planning to grow food in 2025 and over 27% choosing indoor methods.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

An Essential Part of Farming Has Two Wings and a Beak

When you think of farming, what ingredients do you generally associate with a successful harvest? The basics certainly come to mind: fertile soil, plenty of sunlight and lots of water. But there are other variables that can also mean the difference between a crop of healthy fruits and vegetables and a large heap of organic waste. And it turns out that one of those variables is a very small hawk.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why investors and farmers are betting on organic agriculture

Organic farming is now the most profitable model for U.S. farmers, consistently generating higher net income than conventional systems.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We're not hippies': why these Iowa farmers swapped pigs for mushrooms

My older brother has worked with pigs his entire adult life, managing about 70,000 of them across five counties, Faaborg says. But we got to a point where he went from laughing at me to saying: well, I guess maybe I'll quit my job and help you out. Now he's the most dedicated, says Katherine Jernigan, director of the Transfarmation Project at Mercy for Animals, a non-profit that helped the Faaborgs make the switch and set up their new business, 1100 Farm.
Agriculture
Agriculture
from48 hills
1 month ago

When you eat broccolini, remember the farmworkers who harvest it for you - 48 hills

A 1963 train-truck collision killed 32 bracero workers near Salinas, sparking outrage that led to the bracero program's termination two years later.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The cost of digging out of a soil fertility deficit

Excessive fertilizer rate reductions deplete soil nutrient reserves below critical thresholds, causing rapid yield losses that require costly long-term rebuilding.
Agriculture
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Allandale Farm loses second Highland steer following brother's death last year

Curtis, a 16-year-old Highland steer at Allandale Farm, died peacefully, leaving staff and visitors mourning his gentle presence and community impact.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The strongest start: How seedcare innovation is shaping crop protection in Canada

"I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?"
Agriculture
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