Georgie Smith
@farmergeorgie.bsky.social
4th generation farmer, journalist and agriculture/AgTech comms and PR professional. Lover of cats, dogs, gardening and all things agriculture. Big fan of science!
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A common-sense report out today from the World Resources Institute on actionable ways to control methane emissions in agriculture. I approve!
NEW: WRI report provides a "state of the science" & economic estimates of >25 agricultural methane mitigation solutions, including:
1. Increased livestock efficiency
2. Methane inhibitors
3. Breeding low-methane cows
4. Anti-methane vaccines
5. Manure digester alternatives
6. Curbing rice methane
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1. Increased livestock efficiency
2. Methane inhibitors
3. Breeding low-methane cows
4. Anti-methane vaccines
5. Manure digester alternatives
6. Curbing rice methane
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From Better Breeding to Cow-Burp Vaccines, Emerging Solutions Could Curb Agricultural Emissions
Nearly half of global methane emissions come from agriculture, but promising approaches are emerging to reduce the sector's climate impact.
www.wri.org
March 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A common-sense report out today from the World Resources Institute on actionable ways to control methane emissions in agriculture. I approve!
The Trump/DOGE fallout from the farm community is building up steam. Glad to see some high-level reporting on the issue.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Republicans caught between Trump and farmers pleading for frozen funds
Farmers complaining about Trump’s ongoing funding freeze to Agriculture Department programs are receiving mixed messages from Republicans in Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Trump/DOGE fallout from the farm community is building up steam. Glad to see some high-level reporting on the issue.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Thanks for including me in this update @builduprdn.bsky.social !
The Grocery Cart Newsletter...
look for mention of @immunologic.org @kcklatt.bsky.social @farmergeorgie.bsky.social @dremmabeckett.bsky.social & more
thegrocerycart.substack.com/p/21825-maha...
look for mention of @immunologic.org @kcklatt.bsky.social @farmergeorgie.bsky.social @dremmabeckett.bsky.social & more
thegrocerycart.substack.com/p/21825-maha...
2/18/25: MAHA: What's Ahead for Food & Nutrition? (no brain worms please!); Seed Oils; Egg Prices; Side hustle: RD Candle Maker & more
Because EVERYBODY EATS
thegrocerycart.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Thanks for including me in this update @builduprdn.bsky.social !
This article (published Monday) is a good update on the Trump/DOGE funding freeze impacts on farmers.
Every day these funds are on hold, the closer it gets to spring planting time. Not good.
www.newsfromthestates.com/.../billions....
Every day these funds are on hold, the closer it gets to spring planting time. Not good.
www.newsfromthestates.com/.../billions....
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This article (published Monday) is a good update on the Trump/DOGE funding freeze impacts on farmers.
Every day these funds are on hold, the closer it gets to spring planting time. Not good.
www.newsfromthestates.com/.../billions....
Every day these funds are on hold, the closer it gets to spring planting time. Not good.
www.newsfromthestates.com/.../billions....
A great explanation on the link between Avian Flu, egg prices and government response (or lack thereof).
Though I do think there is a lot more 'at risk' with Avian Flu than just egg prices that need attention. It's circulating in cattle now, as well as swine. Plus humans!
Though I do think there is a lot more 'at risk' with Avian Flu than just egg prices that need attention. It's circulating in cattle now, as well as swine. Plus humans!
And here's today's short for social media: Egg Prices 2, Eleggtric Boogaloo.
Egg supplies may be down as little as 2-3%. So why are customers getting HUGE shocks in price/supply?
www.tiktok.com/@sarahtaber_...
If you use TikTok, go ahead & give it a like/comment/subscribe!
Egg supplies may be down as little as 2-3%. So why are customers getting HUGE shocks in price/supply?
www.tiktok.com/@sarahtaber_...
If you use TikTok, go ahead & give it a like/comment/subscribe!
February 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A great explanation on the link between Avian Flu, egg prices and government response (or lack thereof).
Though I do think there is a lot more 'at risk' with Avian Flu than just egg prices that need attention. It's circulating in cattle now, as well as swine. Plus humans!
Though I do think there is a lot more 'at risk' with Avian Flu than just egg prices that need attention. It's circulating in cattle now, as well as swine. Plus humans!
An update on my post from last week on the impacts of Trump 2.0 on U.S. farmers and ranchers. This week's horror story? Massive firings at the USDA.
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/no-relief-...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/no-relief-...
No Relief Yet - It's Getting Worse - for U.S. Farmers Pummeled Under Trump 2.0
This Week's Victim? The USDA.
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
An update on my post from last week on the impacts of Trump 2.0 on U.S. farmers and ranchers. This week's horror story? Massive firings at the USDA.
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/no-relief-...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/no-relief-...
My take on what's happening since Trump took office in agriculture. Please share!
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
The Devastating Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Farmers
The fallout begins...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My take on what's happening since Trump took office in agriculture. Please share!
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
farmergeorgiewrites.substack.com/p/the-devast...
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First, tariffs - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Next, dismantling USAID - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Now this.
Whatever its rationale, it's now clear that the GOP is waging economic war on U.S. farmers.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Next, dismantling USAID - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Now this.
Whatever its rationale, it's now clear that the GOP is waging economic war on U.S. farmers.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Farmers on the hook for millions after Trump freezes USDA funds
The White House had repeatedly said the funding freeze would not affect benefits that go directly to individuals.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
First, tariffs - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Next, dismantling USAID - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Now this.
Whatever its rationale, it's now clear that the GOP is waging economic war on U.S. farmers.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Next, dismantling USAID - which hurt U.S. farmers.
Now this.
Whatever its rationale, it's now clear that the GOP is waging economic war on U.S. farmers.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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Agree with this
Just saw a farmer say, "you don't have to admit you were wrong, you have to admit you were lied to, " and idk that seems like a good framing to call people in
February 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Agree with this
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Trying to wrap your head around what USAID does beyond the sensationalist headlines (and White House press releases)?
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
USAID in Crisis: The Uncertain Future of U.S. Foreign Aid - G.J. Quartermaine #usaid #trump
YouTube video by Quartermaine
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trying to wrap your head around what USAID does beyond the sensationalist headlines (and White House press releases)?
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
Trying to wrap your head around what USAID does beyond the sensationalist headlines (and White House press releases)?
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
USAID in Crisis: The Uncertain Future of U.S. Foreign Aid - G.J. Quartermaine #usaid #trump
YouTube video by Quartermaine
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trying to wrap your head around what USAID does beyond the sensationalist headlines (and White House press releases)?
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
This is the best explanation I've seen of what the deletion of USAID will mean. Translation = it's not good.1/4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvWP...
Yep. I've been seeing posts on LinkedIn from a lot of angry California farm officials over Trump's "turn the taps on" ploy.
It did nothing for fighting the California wildfires and instead wasted precious water resources California farmers will need in the summer.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
It did nothing for fighting the California wildfires and instead wasted precious water resources California farmers will need in the summer.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
When you solve for the wrong problem, not only do you not get the solution, you can cause harm. The President wasted water that was being saved for farmers for a PR stunt.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
This was harmful, ludicrous, and solved nothing.
February 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Yep. I've been seeing posts on LinkedIn from a lot of angry California farm officials over Trump's "turn the taps on" ploy.
It did nothing for fighting the California wildfires and instead wasted precious water resources California farmers will need in the summer.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
It did nothing for fighting the California wildfires and instead wasted precious water resources California farmers will need in the summer.
Dumb. Dumb. Dumb.
Has anybody debunked the WhiteHouse claims claiming "fraud" by USAID? The... "$1.5 million to “advance diversity equity and inclusion in Serbia’s workplaces and business communities” etc and what not.
It's being passed all over social media, but I can't find any information on the allegations.
It's being passed all over social media, but I can't find any information on the allegations.
February 6, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Has anybody debunked the WhiteHouse claims claiming "fraud" by USAID? The... "$1.5 million to “advance diversity equity and inclusion in Serbia’s workplaces and business communities” etc and what not.
It's being passed all over social media, but I can't find any information on the allegations.
It's being passed all over social media, but I can't find any information on the allegations.
Whoa. I follow a Canadian-based Facebook group and the Canadian citizens are PISSED. Even the ones that don't like Trudeau.
And they're not backing down with the tariff reprieve. They're swearing off U.S. products and trips.
Can't say I blame them! We stabbed a good friend in the back.
And they're not backing down with the tariff reprieve. They're swearing off U.S. products and trips.
Can't say I blame them! We stabbed a good friend in the back.
February 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Whoa. I follow a Canadian-based Facebook group and the Canadian citizens are PISSED. Even the ones that don't like Trudeau.
And they're not backing down with the tariff reprieve. They're swearing off U.S. products and trips.
Can't say I blame them! We stabbed a good friend in the back.
And they're not backing down with the tariff reprieve. They're swearing off U.S. products and trips.
Can't say I blame them! We stabbed a good friend in the back.
This one hits close to home for my PacNW farming and small business community.
Not only has this PacNW non-profit had to furlough its workers, but grant monies promised to regional farmers and small businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems are now up in the air.
Not only has this PacNW non-profit had to furlough its workers, but grant monies promised to regional farmers and small businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems are now up in the air.
February 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This one hits close to home for my PacNW farming and small business community.
Not only has this PacNW non-profit had to furlough its workers, but grant monies promised to regional farmers and small businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems are now up in the air.
Not only has this PacNW non-profit had to furlough its workers, but grant monies promised to regional farmers and small businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient systems are now up in the air.
Agreed.
The level of failure of the political press right now is going to be studied in literal history books for years
February 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Agreed.
Coming out of nowhere (and in true Trumpian fashion!), Kelly Loeffler for Sec. of Ag. She grew up on an Illinois soybean farm, but otherwise, her experience in ag is, erhmm, negligible, to say the least. And, when running for senate, she attacked farm subsidies.
Gonna get interesting in ag land!
Gonna get interesting in ag land!
Trump Expected to Offer Agriculture Chief Post to Loeffler, CNN Says
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select Kelly Loeffler to run the US Department of Agriculture, according to CNN, enlisting a prominent ally and donor for a spot in his second-term administ...
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Coming out of nowhere (and in true Trumpian fashion!), Kelly Loeffler for Sec. of Ag. She grew up on an Illinois soybean farm, but otherwise, her experience in ag is, erhmm, negligible, to say the least. And, when running for senate, she attacked farm subsidies.
Gonna get interesting in ag land!
Gonna get interesting in ag land!