Niman Ranch says it will add 750 farmers and ranchers to its network as it expands its commitment to sustainable agriculture and humane livestock practices.
In Africa’s growing cities, demand for more diverse and nutritious food is expected to triple within the next 20 years. Yet in Africa’s rural areas, farmers can barely produce enough food to feed themselves.
Four mega-companies have formed a splinter group that will lobby Congress and champion foods and attributes they determine are “sustainable” and “healthy.” If that gives you pause, it should.
What makes some farms targets for undercover activists? What should I tell my neighbor about African Swine Fever? These questions and more are answered on episode 2 of Overhe(a)rd, the Farm Journal Livestock podcast.
When Chris Chinn moved into her office at the Missouri Department of Agriculture, she had to make a mind switch from farmer to policy influencer—suddenly there was an opportunity to do more.
Many Americans gag at the idea of maggots, locusts or other insect-proteins. But Louwrens Hoffman, a meat science professor at University of Queensland, says unusual protein sources might be needed to meet future demand.
The Farm Aid organization has touted its love of farmers for 30 years, but today it's more about supporting a certain type of farmer rather than everyone.
Consumers used to want farmers to be local, healthy or safe, but a new word is topping the chart this year, according to a new global study by Cargill. In a word, consumers want farmers to be sustainable.
The 2018 edition of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop tour steps-off this coming Monday. Will the 100+ scouts find those record breaking crops that USDA is projecting?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $10.6 million for 22 new projects that will drive public and private sector innovation in conserving natural resources in 27 states.
While analysts are seeing many fields with high yield estimates across the country, they are also noticing some areas affected by summer drought and storms.
As analyst finish up day four of Crop Tour, the images they’ve shared on social media have painted a picture of what fields are looking like in the Midwest for farmers.
