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Soybean School: Variety choice and population keys to lodging prevention

Real Agriculture

When soybean plants lodge, bad things happen. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says growers are okay with the “power lean” — that’s when pod-laden plants tilt slightly under the weight of their bean bounty.

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Registration Open for Farmers Union Summer Camps at Kamp Kenwood

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Though the rustic lodge and cabins were built and dedicated by farmers, the camp welcomes rural and urban youth for a few days of traditional camp activities like hiking, swimming, campfires, skits, and arts and crafts. Throughout each session, campers also learn about Wisconsin agriculture, cooperative values, and leadership.

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Industry Ag News 7/21

Agwired

The National FFA Organization has announced the 16 finalists for its 2023 top achievement awards : American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. This year’s event was held at Montana Farmers Union’s Arrowpeak Lodge in Highwood, MT.

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Rewilding: Threat or promise for hill farming?

Sustainable Food Trust

Given its recent explosion in popularity, and the genuine concern this has caused in rural communities, I think it is worth highlighting a few of the more valid concerns about rewilding, as well as some of its limitations. Concerns about rewilding Many rewilding advocates are supportive of hill farming when practised in a nature-friendly way.

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