Category: Agriculture

Move boldly on seed regulatory changes, says CSGA

A years-long effort to overhaul Canada’s seed regulatory framework is entering a critical phase, with a newly released pre-consult...

Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 109: Turning fear in...

On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, an...

First look: Steiger 785 Quadtrac unveiled at Farm ...

Case IH has unveiled its newest addition to the Steiger lineup: the 785 Quadtrac, which offers a nearly 10 per cent horsepower inc...

5 Simple Lessons Your AgTech Startup Can Learn Fro...

When AgTech startups read this, some might instinctively defend their tech-first approach.  ...

Wheat Pete's Word, Aug 27: Cool nights, rain's imp...

Cooler temps, sudden fall weather, and harvest-season curveballs dominate this week’s episode. Host Peter Johnson (a.k.a. Wheat Pe...

How to Fight Soil Nutrient Loss with Prairie Strip...

As farmland degradation accelerates globally, prairie strips are emerging as a critical conservation solution. These strategic row...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Citrus: 19 DIY...

Hello gardeners, we are back to share beneficial information on how to make homemade fertilizer for citrus with 19 DIY natural and...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Jasmine: 24 DI...

Jasmine, or mogra as it’s more lovingly known, is a gardener’s dream plant because of its enchanting aroma and beautiful white blo...

How to Make and Use Molasses Fertilizer: 18 Steps ...

Hello organic gardeners, we are back to share excellent information on how to make and use molasses fertilizer in your garden. Peo...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Lettuce: 15 Or...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share wonderful information on how to make homemade fertilizer for lettuce with 15 organic and nat...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Hibiscus: 16 D...

Hello home gardeners, We are back to share valuable information on how to make homemade fertilizer for hibiscus, featuring 16 DIY ...

The Agronomists, Ep 207: Building soil organic mat...

On this episode of The Agronomists, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Drs. Amelie Gaudin of University of California-Davis and Jordo...

FCC announces new lending and payment deferral opt...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a new program featuring new lending options and payment deferrals in light of "global trade...

Soil School: Why soil texture matters in soil mana...

Understanding soil starts with getting your hands dirty, and that’s exactly what Alberta Grains’ Lara de Moissac encourages grower...

RealAg Radio: Rating Carney's first 100 days, ranc...

Thanks for tuning in and welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAgriculture! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Justi...

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 30: Ranch tech — useful...

Most farmers and ranchers enjoy walking through an ag trade show. Whether it’s checking out heifers, catching up with a neighbour ...

Fight Potato Viruses with Wildflowers: 9 Flowers t...

Farmers who have encountered potato viruses know there is no viable treatment for them. But preventative measures go beyond ensuri...

Curry Chicken Salad

Roasted Cabbage Steaks Side

Sheet Pan Sausage with Summer Vegetables

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Lawn: Cheapest...

Hello gardeners, We are back to share great information on how to make homemade fertilizer for lawns. Creating your own lawn ferti...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Peppers: 20 Na...

Hello vegetable gardeners, we are back to share useful information on how to make homemade fertilizer for peppers. Pepper plants, ...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Cucumbers: Nat...

Hello gardeners, We are back with great information on how to make homemade fertilizer for cucumbers. If you want your cucumbers t...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Eggplants: 20 ...

When given organic fertilizers created from everyday household materials, eggplants flourish, producing glossy fruits and bright l...

How to Make Homemade Fertilizer for Spinach: 21 DI...

Spinach, a leafy green vegetable, thrives in nutrient-rich soil and is a beneficial source of iron and vitamins. If you want stron...

Farmers report falling confidence of future financ...

Results of the July 2025 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index are in and farmers reported a decline in the farm financial situation com...

Beef Market Update: Tight cattle supplies keep cas...

In this Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney to break down the latest ...

RealAg Radio: CCA's response, U.S. implications of...

Thanks for tuning in to this edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, hear from Tyler Fulton, President of the Canadian Cattle As...

Autos over agriculture? Canada is walking a tightr...

The current geopolitical environment and its impact on agriculture worldwide is a complex, layered array of possibilities, full of...

RealAg on the Weekend: Farm finances, CCA's optimi...

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Haney unpacks the Canadian Fa...

Farming Smarter, Not Bigger: How Plate Linguistics...

Plate Linguistics started as a small microgreens venture b...

Fighting Food Waste: Cold Storage Warehouses

https://unsplash.com/photos/blue-and-white-labeled-plastic-bottle-in-store-w8X2pbw4O2g Foo...

UK Agriculture and Indoor Strawberry Farming: Insi...

Agritecture recently interviewed Katia Zacharaki, an experienced agronomist and UK urban agricul...

Shape Lorain’s Food Future: Apply Now for the Urba...

Lorain is reimagining its food system — and you can be part of designing it. On Saturday, Septem...

How to Start a Permaculture Farm

Permaculture principles can be applied to gardens, large landscapes, and communities. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to start ...

Nutrient Cycling on the Farm: 5 Practices to Imple...

Achieving a closed system on your farm is easy with a few key practices. Shifting focus toward nutrient cycling can turn a labor-i...

The 7 Best Crops for Dry Farming

Dry farming is a viable strategy that helps farmers adapt to their local climate. It bolsters farms located in dry areas, allowing...

How to Speed Up Your Compost: 5 Recommendations

Getting a healthy amount of compost to spread on your crops ahead of the season gives them the boost they need to really take off....

How to Beat the Weeds in a No-Till Landscape

Limiting or ceasing tillage offers improvements to soil health, but it can lead to problems with weeds. Here are a few ways you ca...

Unlocking Africa’s Agricultural Potential: The Imp...

Improved Market Access The adoption of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan...

Market Access Africa 2025: Paving the Way for Afri...

Africa’s agricultural sector is brimming with potential, yet market inefficiencies, infrastructure limitations, and persistent tra...

Leaders to Convene for High-Level Roundtable on Ag...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts over 80 million hectares of arable land, making it one of the largest agricultural f...

How Market Access Africa Drives Investment into th...

Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce and contributing significant...

Namibia’s Entry into AfCFTA: A Catalyst for SADC A...

Recent developments in Namibia have garnered attention, with several local articles highlighting the country’s proactive steps und...

Blackened Shrimp Po Boy

Western Breakfast Tacos

Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Spring Side Salad with Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaig...

Sesame Ginger Meatballs with Rice

New Non-UPF Verified food label doesn’t actually t...

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it, replicate it! The Non-GMO Project is embracing this phrase to once again mislead consumers, prom...

Yes, the U.S. Grows Enough Food to Feed Itself

Did you know that almost 40 percent of all food in the United States goes to waste? Food that is safe to eat, nutritious, and avai...

The Latest on the Federal Estate Tax

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” The Founding Father didn’t know it th...

Is Rollins delivering for family farmers? A report...

It goes without saying that farmers care about what happens in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins had no problem g...

Assessing the new national policy on farm security

Brooke Rollins apparently heard that I gave her debut as secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture a mixed bag. No sooner wa...

Why Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Is Key t...

https://unsplash.com/photos/rows-of-lettuce-growing-in-a-garden-FSRg3fJVPp8 ...

Urban Farms Are Revolutionizing City Life, Here's ...

https://unsplash.com/photos/man-in-red-polo-shirt-and-blue-denim-jeans-sitting-on-...

Cultivating Brazil’s Agri-Culture: Technology, Col...

By Victoria Moura, Agritecture | Post–World Agri-Tech South America 2025 Recap

Shedding Light on Tomato Growth: Why Spectrum Matt...

  Tomatoes are solar-powered perfe...

From Concept to Reality: Rethinking Vertical Farms...

Growing and Grinding Your Own Wheat: A Beginner’s ...

Making flour on a small scale isn’t a common practice, but it’s possible. Join Briana Yablonski to learn how to grow and grind whe...

5 Benefits of Growing Shorter Corn

Short corn varieties are currently in development, changing the game for farmers. These smaller-stature plants offer several benef...

Success at the Farmers Market: 7 Vendor Tips

Selling at a farmers market can be a great way to move lots of produce, but it can also leave you with tables full of leftovers. J...

9 Disease-Resistant Vegetable Varieties You Should...

Summer means long days, busy gardens, and bumper crops, but it can also bring unwelcome diseases. Planting disease-resistant veget...

The Sweet Superfood You Should Be Growing

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, prolific, and handle the harshest conditions. Farmers benefit greatly from adding this resilient cr...

Europe’s Environmental Impact Disparity

Travel can be an eye-opening experience that grows our perspectives, and that’s one of the reasons I love doing it. I recently ret...

From Farm to Fork: How Isifarmer is Revolutionizin...

  September 25, 2024                                                                      ...

Growing Sustainably: Essential Techniques for Eco-...

  September 27, 2024                                                                      ...

City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Cli...

“My concern is that climate change is impacting agriculture and could well disrupt supply chains,” wrote Modern Farmer reader Taer...

On the Ground With Grocery Stores Changing the Way...

In Detroit, the grocery landscape is a story of struggle. In 2020, the number of Detroit residents identifying as food insecure re...

In Eastern North Carolina, Community Science Aims ...

Last January, Daisha Wall and CleanAIRE NC held a community meeting with residents in Sampson County, North Carolina. The meeting ...

Growing a Survival Garden: Ten Calorie-Dense Crops...

For most Americans, having a garden is a hobby. While you may enjoy the produce of your garden, the chance that most of your calor...

Spotlight On the Cyclists Feeding Their Community

Waiting at a busy intersection amid rush-hour traffic, a gang of nearly 20 cyclists in matching neon vests catches the eye. They l...

How Can Schools Integrate Agriculture Education In...

  September 16, 2024                                                                      ...

Sustainable Food Systems: Aquaculture and Aquaponi...

  September 12, 2024                                                                      ...

Ode to an Heirloom

At the apple orchard where I used to work, autumn’s encroaching frenzy had the most unassuming harbinger. One day in early August,...

A Pathway to Land Access for Farmers

Walking through the fields of Viva Farms in Washington State’s Skagit Valley, the smell of strawberries is strong in the air. The ...

Spotlight On a Community-Supported Fishery

It’s Thursday afternoon, and a steady stream of people are arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf in Vancouver B.C. to pick up grocery bags...

Un camino hacia el acceso a terrenos para los agri...

Traducido por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, AB&C Bilingual Resources. This piece is also available in English. Caminando por los campos de...

The American Agriculture Industry is Making (a Lit...

Would you pay $50 for six pears? Luxury fruit—a longtime cultural staple in Asian markets—has finally made landfall in the US. Soc...

This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the...

Most July mornings, Charlotte Maffie rises with the alarm at 5:30 a.m., sleepily dons her “stinky, stinky chore clothes” and heads...

Mushroom Farming Thrives with Advanced Climate Con...

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/10/business/mushrooms-abu-dhabi-desert-below-farm-spc/in...

Faces of the Farm Bill: Ya-Sin Shabazz

Interview collected and edited by Kelsey Betz Ya-Sin Shabazz Gulf Coast Sustainable Growers Alliance We started the Gulf Coast Sus...

Faces of the Farm Bill: Choctaw Tribal Members

Interviews collected and edited by Kelsey Betz Choctaw Tribal Members Choctaw Fresh Tomika Bell (Choctaw Fresh Produce distributio...

Faces of the Farm Bill: Umi Jenkins

Interview collected and edited by Kelsey Betz Umi Jenkins Director of Mississippi Farm to School Network Our work is centered a lo...

Ten Tips to Improve Your Garden Next Season

Late summer is here. If you’re like me, you’re probably seeing some great successes and great failures in your garden.   I’ve been...

Spotlight On a Network Aiming to Make Everyone a F...

Ali Ghiorse wants to transform our food system. A formidable goal, to be sure, but the former Bay Area chef is inspired by the yea...

Agriculture and Energy Future - Agrivoltaics

  Image source: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/4/3228 (a) Vertical PV system arr...

Spotlight On a Cannery Trying to Revive A Dormant ...

In the summer of 2010, the 135-year-old Stinson’s sardine cannery in Prospect Harbor, Maine shuttered. “It was probably for good r...

Farmers Fought a Factory Farm and Won

Kendra Kimbirauskas and Starla Tillinghast are farmers who live in Scio, a small town in the rural Willamette Valley in Oregon. Ho...

Meet the Modern Farmer Cracking Cold Storage in th...

In Fairbanks, Alaska, a radio advertisement from a local heat products store, The Woodway, says, “Fall is winter’s two-minute warn...

Common Challenges in Strawberry Farming: A Beginne...

Strawberry is a member of the Rosaceae family, and its scientific name is Fragaria x ananassa. Strawberry farming is significant i...

Why Farmers Should Invest in Greenhouses

  Image source: Ekaterina Ershova from Pixabay August 13th, 2024             ...

Advice From Those Organizing Against Factory Farms

When Mary Dougherty first heard of the plan to build a 26,000-hog concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) in her home of Bayf...

Fighting Factory Farms

The American food system relies heavily on industrial animal agriculture. Thousands or tens of thousands of animals packed into on...

The 1,000-Mile Journey of a Newborn Calf

Last August, members of Animals’ Angels drove behind a transport truck for 1,113 miles from Minnesota to New Mexico. Commissioned ...

New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Mea...

JBS USA is one of the largest meat processors in the world, self-reportedly generating 32 billion pounds of product each year. A f...

Opinion: Farm Forward’s Investigation Into Alexand...

Industrial-scale dairy wants you to believe that they can turn cows’ milk green. As US milk consumption continues its decades-long...

How Precision Ball Bearings Enhance Farm Machinery...

  Image source: https://znlbearings.com/precision-bearings-significance-in-precisio...

Inside a Slaughterhouse: The Human Cost of Your Me...

The work starts when I put my whites on. The long coat and apron are required by the federal health inspector, who shows up daily....

What a Trump or Harris Presidency Will Mean for Fa...

The American presidential campaign to many feels existential. The candidate who wins will guide (at minimum) the next four years o...