Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Soil test results from across North America show levels of several key crop nutrients are generally trending lower — a sign that nutrient removal rates are exceeding the replacement of those macronutrients, potentially limiting crop yields. Read More

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 4, 2024

It is an issue that can impact crop yield, crop quality and input costs. Several organizations have come together to offer farmers in Ontario support in reducing the risk of off-target pesticide application through the Be Drift Aware campaign. Read More

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Soil fertility is the powerhouse that drives crop yield — and this episode of The Agronomists is an absolute powerhouse of soil fertility knowledge in order to learn more about soil pH. When too high or too low, the pH of soil can create huge issues in nutrient availability, nitrogen fixing capability, and soil microbe.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

MAY 12, 2024

Global spatially explicit yield gap time trends reveal regions at risk of future crop yield stagnation. For 8 of 10 major crops, yield gaps have widened steadily from 1975 to 2010 over most areas, and remained static for sugar cane and oil palm. Time to turbo-charge the breeding?

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JUNE 2, 2024

Geospatial evaluation of the agricultural suitability and land use compatibility in Europe’s temperate continental climate region. Europe has run out of land usable for crops, but some currently used land is being used for the wrong crops. Global synthesis of cover crop impacts on main crop yield.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JULY 24, 2023

These are the most prominent technologies making strides in agriculture and saving farms by protecting yields and profit margins. The post Ag Technology Helping Crop Yields Grow Despite Climate Change appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With sufficient outlet for drainage water movement, farmers can look forward to a more manageable, productive field and higher crop yields. With sufficient outlet for drainage water movement, farmers can look forward to a more manageable, productive field and higher crop yields. Read More

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The ultimate aim of agriculture is to produce a sustained economic yield of crop production, so it becomes of prime importance to understand the effect of the

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Agric4profits

MARCH 26, 2025

Crop yield losses ranging from 37 to 93 percent have been recorded due to weed infestation in unweeded dryland crops in Northern Nigeria (Rowland, R. Understanding the nature and characteristics of weeds is essential in reducing the harmful effects of weeds on crops and crop production.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Agricultural research involves systematic investigation to improve agricultural practices, enhance crop yields, and develop sustainable farming methods. Agricultural research plays

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The economic impact of CGIAR-related crop technologies on agricultural productivity in developing countries, 1961–2020. Effects of landscape simplicity on crop yield: A reanalysis of a global database. Biocultural diversity and crop improvement. Less intensive practices generally enhance biodiversity.

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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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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Precision agriculture is a farming approach that utilizes technology and data to improve crop yields, efficiency, and sustainability. By gathering and analyzing detailed information about the farm, farmers can make…

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Micronutrients fertilizer are those essential elements required by plants in small quantities to encourage plant growth and also promote maximum yields thereby

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Super Gro fertilizer is a powerful agricultural product designed to enhance crop yield and promote healthy plant growth. This fertilizer is formulated with a un

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 20, 2023

She backed glyphosate use, branding it a safe and sensible tool to protect crop yields, and said George Monbiot’s vision for the future of agriculture – where animal protein is predominantly replaced by large-scale bacterial […] The post Editor’s view: Coffey’s last stand should cheer farmers appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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NASDA

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A delegation of seven officials from Malaysia recently visited the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Upper Midwest Regional Field Office as part of an exchange to learn about U.S. agricultural data collection. This hands-on experience showed how NASS estimates crop yields and how U.S. territories.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The effects of continuous cropping on crop yields are significant and often lead to long-term challenges for farmers. Continuous cropping refers to the practice

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The University of Zurich reports that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. “The mycorrhizal fungi act as a kind of protective shield against pathogens in the soil that would weaken the plants.”

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing agriculture today, impacting food production, farmer livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Witnesses at the hearing acknowledged the benefits of new technologies, including increased crop yields and reduced waste, but stressed the importance of providing clear benefits to growers.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 29, 2024

Pests and diseases are significant threats to agriculture, affecting the quantity and quality of crop yields. They can reduce production, increase costs, and ca

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 27, 2025

Tree crop production is a vital segment of agriculture, focusing on the cultivation of perennial plants such as fruit trees, nuts, and timber species. These crops yield sustainable outputs over extended periods, which makes them essential for economic stability, environmental sustainability, and food security.

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

rivers and found that phosphorus loss from agricultural lands has increased over the past four decades, despite efforts to reduce it. Researchers warn that loss of phosphorus can lead to decreased crop yields, in addition to causing water-quality problems. The study analyzed data from 430 U.S.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses a crop update and is then joined by Jeff Yorga with Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association on the AgriRecovery drought program. Plus, hear an audio clip from our new Frontlines podcast with Jacob Shapiro of Cognitive Investments on the diplomatic relationship issue with India.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Seed selection is a critical process in agriculture that significantly impacts crop yield and quality. Choosing the right seeds involves understanding various f

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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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Agricultural Biodiversity

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Genetic modification can improve crop yields — but stop overselling it. parasitism in major cereal crops for enhanced crop production and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review. The input reduction principle of agroecology is wrong when it comes to mineral fertilizer use in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Rodale Institute

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For more than 40 years, the Farming Systems Trial (FST) at Rodale Institute has combined real-world practices and rigorous scientific analysis to document the different impacts of organic and conventional […] The post New Research Reveals Organic Agriculture Produces Higher Crop Yields During Periods of Extreme Weather appeared first on Rodale (..)

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 28, 2023

On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses: Some crop discussions from Saskatchewan with agronomist Colleen Redlick of Pioneer Seeds Canada, and Mike Shewchuk, farmer from Blaine Lake; How the Tesla truck seems to have lost its spark; Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, on Bill C-234; and, Hear a clip from this week’s The Agronomists with. (..)

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Cropaia

MARCH 28, 2024

In modern agricultural practices, mycorrhizal fungi are increasingly recognized for their role in enhancing plant health and soil fertility. These fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of many crops, a relationship that is especially valuable for improving phosphate uptake.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture. Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent.

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Food Tank

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A recent report from McKinsey finds that agriculture has the single largest impact on the environment of any economic sector. The report lays out 47 concrete actions that agriculture businesses can take to restore Earth’s ecological balance— while maintaining a positive return-on-investment. Become a member today by clicking here.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 7, 2023

Once fields have been seeded, it is time to establish your timeline for weed management to ensure you are providing the right support to your crop at the right time. Bryan Bryson, Traits and Licensing Campaign Manager at Bayer, shares three key reminders for farmers to maximize crop yield in TruFlex® canola hybrids. Read More

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Cropaia

MAY 20, 2023

Planting density is a crucial factor in agriculture that significantly influences crop yield and quality. This competition can result in reduced growth, lower yields, and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases. On the other hand, if plants are spaced too far apart, the potential yield might not be achieved.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Irrigated agriculture plays a key role in food production. However, agriculture, as it is practiced today, is responsible for 70% of all freshwater withdrawals in the world , according to FAO. With the growing population, the need for food production will be higher, as well as the need for a lot more water.

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