Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 3, 2023

Read the full story in Food Business News. ADM is launching a significant expansion of its regenerative agriculture program, designed to help North American producers earn additional income while making a positive impact on the environment and their soil’s health.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

Read the full story in Food Business News. has closed on a new $1.25 billion 10-year green bond, proceeds from which will be used to deliver key environmental sustainability initiatives under two pillars of its pep+ agenda: Positive Agriculture and Positive Value Chain. PepsiCo, Inc.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 21, 2022

Shutting off the canal forced Crimea into a perennial state of water rationing and withered agriculture in the formerly verdant peninsula. . Local news outlets report that citizens are melting snow for drinking water. Food, water, and shelter are desperately needed in the east, the UN said.

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Acoel

JANUARY 16, 2024

This is the first of four blogs explaining how American agriculture can be more resilient and climate friendly. More detail can be found in my book, Farming for Our Future; The Science, Law, and Policy of Climate-Neutral Agriculture , and related Columbia , Harvard , NYU , and Yale Law School blogs). agriculture policy.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In recent weeks, foodborne pathogens have continued to be a major news topic. Particularly, on October 20, 2021 multiple news sources. The post The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: The Other 78% of the Food Supply appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Read the full story at Food Business News. Upcycling agricultural waste into food ingredients and alternative protein inputs will be necessary to help feed the world’s growing population, according to a new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI).

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 25, 2023

Forest to MI Faucet: Using Trees to Keep Water Sources Pristine A Great Lakes News Collaborative series investigating the region’s water pollution challenges. As part of a slide show at DNR Headquarters, he shows me a map that outlines how much of the watershed for each Great Lake is forest, agriculture, and urban.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

In normal years and in dry years, California agriculture, industry, and households draw more groundwater than we should. Agriculture is the main water user in California by far, accounting for 80% of the water use in the state. The good news is we know the problem. The bad news is we are not doing enough to solve it.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Foodborne pathogens have been a major news topic in recent weeks. Notably, on October 19, 2021 the Food Safety Inspection Service. The post The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: Meat, Poultry, and Some Egg Products appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 20, 2023

Farmworkers face many hazards while performing the labor that props up the $1.264 trillion US food and farm economy, yet a new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) found that federal agencies focused on agriculture and health invested an average of only $16.2 Things like that are very valuable and very important.

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Frontiers

MAY 30, 2021

Researchers demonstrated that using these organic treatments in soils significantly reduced root-knot nematodes and boosted beneficial soil populations, as well as reducing waste from the agricultural industry by incorporating organic by-products as a treatment instead of harmful chemical fumigants. Selling the articles is not allowed.

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Circle of Blue

MARCH 8, 2022

Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. Food and water scarcity are becoming more common. There are ways to adapt, such as storing rainwater, reviving the water-trapping capacity wetlands, and conserving water in agriculture. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Read the full story from Food Business News. Adopting regenerative agriculture practices may boost consumer perception, strengthen trust and increase purchase consideration for sustainability-minded consumers, according to a new ADM report.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences, the expo is held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, located 9 miles southwest of State College on state Route 45. Larson Agricultural Research Center. Reprinted from Penn State News.) 8-10 in Centre County. 9; and 9 a.m.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 31, 2022

Read the full story at Food Business News. The US Department of Agriculture will continue to push climate change as a policy issue in farm and export programs, Department officials said in comments at the 37th International Sweetener Symposium held Aug. 1 in Vail.

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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: work on planning for agriculture and sustainable food systems insights into the consequences of sleep deprivation findings on neurological disorders post COVID-19 research on longevity and healthy aging All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Michigan counts nearly 11,000 agricultural wells, 3,800 of them installed from 2010 to 2020. The agriculture that he and some 850 other county farmers practice earns roughly $260 million annually, more than most of the state’s other big farm counties. And like other growers engaged in American agriculture, St.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In April 2022, a farmworker picking strawberries in Florida passed away due to heat, and according to news reports, it was just his second day on the job. Farmworkers are the foundation of our food and farming industry but have long been subject to inequitable and unjust practices that systematically exclude them from protection.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

When it comes to these toxic algae blooms, even a “mild” or smaller bloom is bad news. The application of excess fertilizer is a practice that must end across the agricultural industry, as it is a key contributor to the persistent issue of toxic algae blooms in freshwater ecosystems.

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Frontiers

APRIL 6, 2023

Towards sustainable food systems 9 articles | 43,000 views Discussing what will help to enhance food security, agricultural sustainability, and farmer livelihoods through the land use planning process.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 11, 2024

At the inaugural Pennsylvania Partners for Climate Smart Commodities Summit held in February on Penn State’s University Park campus, a diverse group of stakeholders came together to discuss how climate-smart agriculture offers innovative solutions to help farmers adapt and safeguard their livelihoods. Reprinted from Penn State News.)

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Circle of Blue

JULY 15, 2021

A new initiative in Brazil will pay soy farmers to practice sustainable agriculture. The United States EPA could set new limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water. Initially, when we were displaced in the third week of June, we had adequate food grains with us. IN RECENT WATER NEWS. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. Topics include agriculture, biodiversity, finance, Indigenous voices, and adaptation to climate extremes. More water news and analysis await you at circleofblue.org. Transcript. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The report found that flows through the Colorado River basin decreased by nearly 20 percent between 2000 and 2018, but Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico are still overusing their share of the river’s waters. IN RECENT WATER NEWS. For the time being, agricultural water use is just 6 percent of the state’s total water use.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 24, 2022

Read the full story at Food Business News. Since Ukraine’s national flower is the sunflower and the country is the leading global exporter of sunflower seed oil, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service, the Russia-Ukraine war has affected supply and price.

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Frontiers

JANUARY 18, 2023

Yet climate change and human environmental impacts threaten our long-term food security. This variation on the iconic US advertising slogan from the beef industry may sound funny, but it’s no joke that the current agriculture system is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. It’s what’s for dinner.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

Good news: there are still site options There’s a broad spectrum of photovoltaic solar projects—from a couple of panels on a home to sprawling utility-scale arrays in remote areas. Agricultural lands Agricultural land makes up more than half of California’s private lands.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 5, 2023

The good news is that farms can be at the forefront of flood mitigation and protection. For more information on programs, initiatives, research, educational opportunities and how you can get involved, visit the PASA Sustainable Agriculture website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Click Here to sign up for regular updates.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

A new report finds that agricultural policies throughout the European Union do not align with water directives. New rice varieties in India could slash water use in half. IN RECENT WATER NEWS. New EU Report Explores Sustainable Water Use In Agriculture. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Read the full story at Food Business News. Nestle SA has begun pilot testing in the United Kingdom for a new sustainable agriculture solution that uses cocoa shells to create a low-carbon fertilizer.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2023

Guests will also speak directly with renowned experts on topics related to regenerative organic agriculture, including protective measures against extreme weather events, soil health, composting, and crop nutrient density variations. Food will be available to purchase on-site from Dundor & Heister, Kutztown Pub, Blendlife, and Bananarama.

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Frontiers

JANUARY 15, 2023

Now, a new study in Frontiers in Environmental Science has shown that modern ‘green’ products recycled from human excreta are excellent – and importantly, safe – fertilizers for agriculture. The first NUF was Aurin , recently approved for use in human agriculture in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria. Huge potential’.

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Frontiers

MARCH 24, 2023

Author: Rafa Tasnim Dr Rachel E Schattman is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture , where she leads a group of graduate students and staff scientists in the Agroecology Lab. I did not start my career in agriculture with this in mind though.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. The port’s waste comes from food processors, data centers, and storage facilities. But language to that effect was removed from legislation earlier this year, due in large part to lobbying from the agricultural industry.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Although methane doesn’t linger very long in the atmosphere, increasing methane levels are particularly bad news because it packs a big punch. Methane emissions come from two main sources : fossil fuels and agriculture—primarily animal-based agriculture. MARS isn’t the only new observing system on the block.

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Frontiers

JANUARY 17, 2022

million, researchers explored topics spanning from nutritional immunology and political misinformation to sustainable agriculture and the human-dog bond. How specific foods and nutrients affect COVID-19 severity and outcomes. Sustainable agriculture. With collective views of over 3.7 Research Topics: 1. Infectious disease.

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Frontiers

JULY 19, 2021

This could provide more effective monitoring strategies for detecting agricultural pests in the future. A recent study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems shows that the fruits of a type of tomato plant send electrical signals to the rest of the plant when they are infested by caterpillars. Selling the articles is not allowed.

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