Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

He’s spent much of his career as a bee specialist with the US Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and he’s an authority on the agricultural benefits of many of the 3,600 diverse species of wild, native bees, including squash bees. It’s clear that crop yields are higher with better pollination.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

As we hit 2025, the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for ag retailers. Weather, Weather, Weather One of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture in 2025 is the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns and impacts. And those changes can be overwhelming.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The term data-driven decisions is becoming increasingly common in agriculture, but how committed are farmers to using data in their everyday practices? Are they truly allowing data to influence their operations, or is it just a catchphrase thrown around by people who aren't in the agricultural industry?

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

After years of philanthropic support for fisheries, water, and education, members of his generation (along with some of their elders) are not only accelerating that environmental focus, they’re applying it to food and agriculture in new ways. He also passed on a significant stake in Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, with $611.3

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These difficult and unpredictable conditions in global agriculture have led farmers to increasingly prioritize productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. This reflects on reducing losses caused by inadequate crop quality and securing delivery of requested crop quality parameters (size, volume, visual characteristics, nutrition).

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Agriculture for Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In other crops such as sweet corn or potato, bees are among many beneficial insects that seek out pollen or nectar resources as a food source, but crop yield does not depend upon their activity. Pesticides applied to crops is one of these factors. Many factors have contributed to their decline.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

These severe conditions have a tremendous impact on our food system, affecting everything from crop yields to working conditions on farms.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over the years, this has caused pH levels to drop to 5 and below, according to Dr. Francisco Calderon, director of the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center. Michigan, the state shaped like a mitten, has acidic soils up towards its fingertips and alkaline soils down in its palm, where agricultural consultant Jesse Vollmar lives.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This includes recording weather patterns, soil conditions, irrigation practices, crop yields, and any other relevant metrics. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, it's more challenging to plan crop rotations, planting, irrigation, and other tasks that depend heavily on the weather.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring a farm’s carbon footprint is not as simple as saying, “Cover crops were used, so that grain’s sustainably grown.” Different agricultural practices emit or sequester different amounts of carbon, so multiple farming practices must be considered when determining a farm’s environmental impact.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug. Ceres Imaging announced its rebranding to Ceres AI.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 14, 2023

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to controlling pests in agriculture. Rather than relying on chemical pesticides, IPM utilizes a combination of techniques to prevent and mitigate pest infestations. This includes biological control, habitat modification, and cultural practices.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

They did so by burning agricultural waste and then smothering it. The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land. These kilns can be tailored to produce biochar with specific properties suited to different soil types and agricultural needs.

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World Agri-Tech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These findings establish LAV321 as a potent solution against fungal diseases, focusing on oomycetes class diseases, including downy mildew, late blight, and other blight diseases, all known for their destructive impact on crop yields. a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. in the coming years.

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Agwired

JULY 26, 2023

Under his leadership, Aqua-Yield has developed a technology unlike anything else in the market, having created its own segment in the world of crop inputs. ForeFront Ag Solutions focuses on helping growers make informed business decisions by providing progressive, science-based data.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

In addition, sustainability and regenerative agriculture also play an important role. Without access to financial resources, it can be difficult for smallholder farmers to invest in the equipment and inputs they need to grow crops and raise livestock. They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply.

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Agritecture Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

With limited available land and the increasing distance between rural farms and urban centers, traditional agricultural methods face constraints. Founded in 2017, Stacked Farm bills itself as being able to produce fresh fruit and vegetables year-round, using less water than traditional farming and without the need for pesticides.

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Farmbrite

MAY 9, 2023

Agriculture requires you to understand and manage farming losses effectively. The records contain information about the crop yield, production cost, assets used, and other relevant data. Fertilizers will reduce the risk of low yields, and pesticides will minimize the risk of crop damage.

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Cropaia

APRIL 29, 2023

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 28, 2025

60+ Pioneering Start-Ups Showcasing Disruptive AgTech Solutions at World Agri-Tech in San Francisco Step into the future of agriculture this March and discover a range of solutions across key segments including genetics, biologicals, robotics, and all things AI each one of which could be the next unicorn of agtech. Any plot, any time.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Contributing authors: Abigail Buta ,and Jessica Levy , and Elena Seeley The momentum to transform food and agriculture systems has never been more urgentor more inspiring. It connects expertise across disciplines to enhance food security, improve distribution, and position Canada as a leader in agricultural innovation.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In early 2023, I had the opportunity to serve as the reviewer of Chapter 11 (Agriculture, Food Systems, and Rural Communities) of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA 5 ). As extreme weather events increase in frequency, the agricultural supply chain is more vulnerable to disruption.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, farm cooperatives play a pivotal role in shaping the industry by navigating challenges such as tariffs and promoting sustainability. Credit unions provide financial services tailored to the agricultural sector, helping farmers secure loans and manage their finances more effectively.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 24, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA). agriculture. A recent letter , signed by 18 agriculture and environmental advocacy groups, called for a federal investigation into the acquisition. “The If that happens, women and children will likely be put on waiting lists for the first time in over 25 years, according to the U.S.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 29, 2025

weve seen a much-needed push toward regenerative and sustainable agriculture to protect the environment and keep farms productive, particularly in the face of climate change. Department of Agriculture for racial discrimination. In the U.S.,

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As he learned the ropes, he began engaging with Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), a unique organization that attracts out-of-the-box thinkers and tinkerers across a wide spectrum of sustainable agriculture in the Midwest. Chart showing the rise in the use of neonicotinoid pesticides between 1995 and 2011. This is true.

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