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07/30/2026

John Deere dominates the North American agricultural machinery market, with 53% market share in the large tractor market and 60% in the farm combine market.

John Deere's repair restrictions forced farmers to wait on dealer appointments instead of fixing their own equipment, delaying critical fieldwork and harvests.

In the settlement, John Deere agreed to provide farmers and independent repair providers with the same equipment repair resources, including applicable software capabilities, that it currently provides to authorized Deere dealers.

“We should be able to fix our own stuff. This settlement from the Federal Trade Commission gives farmers more and better options to repair their equipment. It is a win for farmers and all of us who want a more fixable world.”
—Nathan Proctor, Senior Director, U.S. PIRG Right to Repair Campaign

07/30/2026

HELP YOUR OVERHEATED POLLINATORS

Good Morning. This summer's relentless heatwaves aren't just making humans miserable. In fact, they're also putting our pollinators in serious danger.
Here’s why: When temperatures hit 80-90°F, bumblebees face a deadly dilemma. Their fuzzy, heat-trapping bodies, which evolved for cooler climates, start overheating. At around 85°F, many species can barely fly without their flight muscles generating dangerous amounts of heat. Instead of pollinating plants, they're forced to spend all their energy just surviving.
The numbers tell a sobering story. After the UK's record-breaking 2022 heatwaves, three common bumblebee species dropped by 20-35%. Here in North America, beekeepers are reporting similar struggles as their hives work overtime just to stay cool.
But here's the good news: small actions that you take in your own yard can make a huge difference. Even a single pot of native wildflowers can serve as a "service station" where overheated bees can rest and refuel. Add a shallow water source with landing spots (rocks or sticks work perfectly), skip the pesticides, and embrace a few "weeds" like clover and dandelions, because they're actually pollinator goldmines, and you’ve got yourself a bee oasis.

04/08/2026

Big News
Here today to share an event that might be of interest to our community.

Registrations are now open to the International Conference on Homeopathy in Agriculture and Environment (HAE Conference 2026). This event will explore Homeopathy in Agriculture and Environment through the lens of Natural and Social Sciences, based on lectures from researchers, farmers and extensionists. Together, we will explore the potential use of homeopathy in food systems as a therapeutic, low-residual impact technology; its role as a health promotion strategy in farming, supporting the resilience of agroecosystems.

Key themes include: the role of homeopathy as a natural biostimulant, promoting the vitality of plants, animals, soil, ecosystem and humans; its contribution to conventional, organic and biodynamic agricultural practices, reducing the use of antibiotics and pesticides; its capacity to support the Whole Health of the Agriculture Organism; and the resilience of food systems in the face of current ecological and climate challenges.

By fostering interdisciplinary engagement, the HAE Conference 2026 aims to expand understanding of the complexity of agroecosystems, stimulate collaboration of communities of practice, and encourage farming applications that contribute to more holistic food systems.

Aiming for the democratization of knowledge, the HAE Conference 2026 is 100% Free.

The conference will have Live Translation in Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Limited spaces are available.

Join us for an exciting journey towards Planetary Health

Register here:
https://www.even3.com.br/international-conference-hae-687139/

PLEASE COPY THE LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER TO REGISTER

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

WHO has established the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM), reflecting WHO’s growing capacity to apply scientific rigour to traditional medicine. The establishment of the Group represents a significant step in implement...

03/11/2026

Farmers in Puducherry are turning to agro-homeopathy as a sustainable, chemical-free alternative to conventional farming. Introduced by the Sri Aurobindo Society (SAS) under the Agro-Homeopathy for Sustainable Agriculture (AHAR) project, this eco-friendly method uses homeopathic formulations to enhance soil fertility, crop resilience, and yield.

Supported by NABARD and Tata Trusts, the initiative has shown promising results—farmers report reduced input costs, healthier soil, and improved harvests after three years. With over 30 farmers already practising agro-homeopathy, SAS plans to expand the movement and promote organic certification, paving the way for greener and more sustainable agriculture across Puducherry.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4qyftHM

03/11/2026

Homeopathic medicinal products (HMPs) are distinct due to their preparation. Unlike conventional medicine, homeopathy is based on principles established by Samuel Hahnemann, particularly the concept of "like cures like" and the importance of individualised treatment.

The effectiveness of an HMP depends on matching the patient’s specific symptom expression and personal sensitivities with a similarly tested HMP, marking a departure from the standardised approach of modern medicine. This individualised technique underpins homeopathy’s holistic model of care and is now echoed in emerging fields like personalised and integrative medicine.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/So48v24

🔗 This article links to our main article: “Homeopathy and Integrative Medicine: A Scientific and Logical Choice.” https://loom.ly/gjXePJ0

03/11/2026

A recently published paper explored the use of CAM on dairy farms in the UK. It highlights the need for greater collaboration between vets, farmers, and advisors to facilitate discussion around complementary alternative medicine use on dairy farms. This is a valuable step toward sustainable, farm-specific care and One Health goals.

Read here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11897491/