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Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct
As we head into the new year, we are proud to re-introduce ourselves as Lakeland Farm and Ranch Direct, a division of Lakeland Group. We continue to pride ourselves on the livestock-management solutions we take to the market. We want you to know that together we can build your farm the way you want it built. Of course, no one knows your farm better than you. The ins and outs, its successes and ...
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Canada Supporting Growth in the Horticulture Industry
A Direct Farm Marketing Workshop was delivered by the federal and provincial governments in partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Horticulture Producers Council, on March 11-12, 2015, in St. John's, NL. This event provided participants with new ideas and innovative ways to grow their industry. The workshop provided an opportunity to look at consumer trends, branding, value-added ...
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U.S. Trade Representative reaffirms its confidence in COOL (Country-of-Origin Labeling)
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson issued the following statement following recent comments by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) rule adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in May: "USTR has officially confirmed what NFU has been saying all along: the changes contained in USDA's Final Rule will bring ...
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Scottish Growers Face Basic EU Green Regime
The Scottish Farmer reports this week that Scottish growers face only a ‘basic’ green regime and will not have a personalised version of the new EU greening rules in time for the next season. Instead, they will work within the basic framework for the next year until a local deal can be agreed. Under the reformed Common Agricultural Policy, ‘greening’ is the new ...
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Perfect Weather Comes at Right Time for Planting, Spirits
If you’re like me, then you’re overwhelmed with all of the COVID-19 articles, webinars, emails and other things being constantly pumped into your inbox. I thought it’d be nice to take a break and reflect on some things that feel a little more normal. In my part of the state, south central Minnesota, we had some of the most perfect planting weather I can remember. Sunny skies, ...
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What are the impacts of fish-farming on marine ecosystems?
New EU-supported research in the Mediterranean Sea has assessed the impact of fish-farming on seafloor ecosystems. Results indicate that impacts are only apparent in habitats with no vegetation, but the researchers suggest that habitats with vegetation seagrass could be masking the effects. The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive 2008/56 1 aims to achieve good environmental status of the EU's ...
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25 Workshops in 5 Tracks on tap at AFBF Annual Convention
More than 25 educational workshops will be offered at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention, Jan. 12-15, 2014, in San Antonio. That’s up from 12 workshops offered in previous years. Workshops are organized into five tracks: Building Better Advocates. Just talking about the issues is not enough for Farm Bureau members. In the context of becoming a better ...
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Shifts in Mediterranean fish farming increase pressure on wild fish stocks
Fish farming in the Mediterranean has increasingly shifted from producing fish such as grey mullet, which are herbivores near the bottom of the food chain, to species such as sea bass, which are predators. This ‘farming up’ the food chain requires wild fish to be caught to provide feed. A return to farming fish lower in the food chain would use marine resources more efficiently, a new ...
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Spreading the Word about a Successful Agitation Boat Field Demo
Puck Custom Enterprises, a Cornell pump distributor, showcased their agitation boats and direct injection technology at a farm in Merced, California last week. The demo days, designed to let dairymen and other interested parties see the power of the agitation boat and the benefits of applying the liquid manure to the field using a drag hose system, was held at a working dairy with a very solids ...
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Chief negotiators of EU institutions agree on transition measures for agriculture in 2014
Today the Council and the European Parliament reached political agreement ad referendum on transitional measures for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in 2014 in an informal inter-institutional meeting in Strasbourg. The main elements of this agreement were discussed in an informal trilogue on this issue held in Brussels on 17 October. The agreement on the reform of the CAP reached between ...
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Groups Sue Farm Service Agency for Concealing Records on Funding of Industrial Animal Ag
Today, a group of advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to stop its systematic delay and over-redaction of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) responses. Advocacy groups have long been seeking loan-related records to understand how taxpayer dollars are propping up industrial animal agriculture operations at the expense of small family farms. FSA's illegal ...
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Comparing EU and US agri-environmental policies
Both Europe and the United States have programmes to pay farmers for providing environmental services, including reducing soil erosion, and preserving heritage and attractive landscapes. New research shows that the two regions take different approaches to paying farmers for these services, and do not necessarily share the same objectives or implementation strategies. Agri-environmental policies ...
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Georgia Crop Farmer Philip Grimes Named Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year for 2014
Philip Grimes, a farmer from Tifton, Georgia who is known for his conservation practices and high crop yields, has been selected as the overall winner of the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award for 2014. Grimes was named as the overall winner during the Willie B. Withers Luncheon held during the opening day of the 2014 Sunbelt Ag Expo farm show. Grimes was chosen ...
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IGNIA leads US$6.5 million investment in chiapas farms, a leading Mexican exporter of fruits and vegetables
IGNIA Fund I, LP, the first impact investing fund in Latin America, announced today an investment of US$5 million in Chiapas Organic Holdings, Inc. ("Chiapas Farms"), a leading Mexican producer and trader of export-grade fruits and vegetables. This investment is part of a US$6.5 million equity financing round that includes a US$1.5 million investment from existing shareholders. "Chiapas Farms ...
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Heavy rain celebrated at Canada’s Farm Progress Show to wrap up another successful year
The 2019 edition of Canada’s Farm Progress Show, presented by Viterra, wrapped up on Friday, marking another successful year, perhaps with the rain to thank. “We’re absolutely thrilled that it rained during the show,” said Tim Reid, Regina Exhibition Association Limited President & CEO. “Our hard-working farmers finally got the moisture they were looking for. ...
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EU farm policy after 2014: MEPs, Council and Commission strike a political deal
More emphasis on environmental protection, mandatory top-ups for young farmers in all member states, stronger farmers' organisations and less red tape when spending EU funds. These are the main lines of the agreement on farm policy struck on Wednesday by Parliament, Council and the Commission. Decisions still need to be taken on capping direct payments to bigger farms and distributing funds ...
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John Deere Operations Center Adds Mobile Apps and Mapping Functions
In an effort to enhance the functionality, ease-of-use and overall value of John Deere Operations Center to producers, John Deere announces a new software release for its cloud-based platform. These user-focused changes include more tools and features that enable producers to easily collect and access more farm information and collaborate with partners to gain insights, increase profits and ...
By John Deere
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Aquaculture can grow faster, raising micronutrient supply from fish
Fish farming will likely grow more than expected in the coming decade, offering a chance for improved nutrition for millions of people, especially in Asia and Africa, according to a new report. Increased investment in the aquaculture sector - particularly in productivity-enhancing technologies including in the areas of water use, breeding, hatchery practices and feedstuff innovation - should ...
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Independent GAO Report Confirms Trump Administration Payments for Trade Damages Favored Certain Farmers
Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade, announced a new report from the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), which found the Trump Administration’s payments to farmers ...
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The common agricultural policy (CAP) and agriculture in Europe – Frequently asked questions
Farming in Europe – an overview How rural is the EU? Over 77% of the EU's territory is classified as rural (47% is farm land and 30% forest) and is home to around half its population (farming communities and other residents). How many farmers are there in the EU? 12 million (full-time). Overall, agriculture and the agri-foods industry - which is heavily dependent on the agricultural ...
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