FFA members and supporters nationwide will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition will be held Oct. 23-26. The National FFA Organization is the nation’s premier school-based youth leadership development organization, with more than 1 million members and 9,000…

Pumpkin regattas are quirky, family-friendly competitions where massive pumpkins are transformed into boats, and participants race them across lakes or rivers. These events have grown in popularity across North America, with towns hosting them as part of their fall celebrations. The tradition of pumpkin regattas, while lighthearted, combines impressive feats…

DAILY Bites AI combined with genetic sequencing detects milk anomalies like contamination or antibiotics. Untargeted AI methods identify deviations in milk that traditional approaches may miss. AI could enhance detection of food fraud and safety issues across the food supply chain. DAILY Discussion By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis…

DAILY Bites McKinsey’s survey involved 4,400 farmers across nine nations around the world to identify ag risk. North American and European farmers expect profits to be lower this year, while other regions are more optimistic. There appear to be financial benefits of adopting agtech and sustainable agriculture practices. DAILY Discussion…

DAILY Bites The average net return for organic commodity crops has plummeted to the lowest ever recorded. As prices have returned to pre-pandemic levels, farmers are left struggling to cover their costs. Based on the trends, research firm Argus said the outlook for 2024-25 remains equally precarious. DAILY Discussion Farmers…

Because October marks Farm to School Month in California, schools statewide celebrate with local fruits and veggies on the menu. With participation in the state’s “School Meals for All” program soaring by 42 million meals in the 2023-24 school year, campuses are embracing fruits and vegetables like never before. California…