Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How does an on-farm biodigester and 2,200 beef cattle merge to make a farm more profitable and sustainable? On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Profitable Practices, Carl Frook shares how Frook Farms and Mar Creek Renewables has come together to help him manage manure, his cattle, his crops, and boost the bottom line for the family.

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Civil Eats

MAY 1, 2024

This “leaky system” refers to what is not absorbed by the crops on the field, most dangerously, in this case, fertilizer. “It’s And farmers know they’re going to lose some fertilizer. Fertilizer as Poison The U.S. Fertilizer as Poison The U.S. As a consequence, they apply extra as insurance.”

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Organic fertilizers such as manure, compost , and other organic amendments are valuable sources of nitrogen. However, unlike synthetic fertilizers that provide readily available nitrogen, the nitrogen in organic fertilizers is released gradually through biological processes.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 18, 2025

The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc.), A typical ranch only produces cattle and the calves are usually weaned and sold.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2025

A 20-year study on diversified cropping systems fertilized with livestock manure, led by Iowa State University researchers, showed environmental benefits but not the expected carbon sequestration. The study results were published in Nature Sustainability.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Farmers Weekly Grazing dairy beef cattle is proving more profitable than arable cropping on a north Norfolk farm. At 2-3%, soil organic matter at Glovers Farm, in Sedgeford, is “typical, but bad”, and inherent fertility on […] The post Why dairy beef is set to beat arable returns appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Fertilizer Cattle Crop Farming 147

UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Before his regenerative transition, Bergler would come home from his work off the farm as a custom home builder and face the time-consuming chores associated with feeding cattle daily, spending hours baling hay, mixing feed, and hauling manure, all of which left little time for the luxury of family time. But were still here, he says.

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Livestock producers, especially cattle ranchers, will likely benefit from strong cattle prices and lower feed costs. Input Costs Costs for feed, fertilizer, and pesticides are stabilizing or decreasing, helping to offset financial strain. Farm labor costs remain high, which may challenge profitability for some operations.

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Net Farm Income Farming Farming Cattle 102

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The EPAs annual emissions report points to declines in cattle numbers and fertilizer use, data that could inform major climate events this fall. Why Are US Agricultural Emissions Dropping?

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

The reasons vary, but common culprits include excessive N fertilizer use and the loss of organic matter. What better way to eliminate the need for N fertilizer and build organic matter levels than to temporarily or permanently introduce pastureland and grazing animals back to cropland. Unfortunately, 69.5%

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USDA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Vast flatland, fertile soil and endless prairie make up USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) Northern Plains Region, which is comprised of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

The federal governments On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is poised to run for at least another three years with $300 million in federal funding. While the dollar amount was previously known, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay formally announced the funding for the OFCAF initiative through 2027-28 on Tuesday.

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Agriculture Agriculture Food Farming 283

UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 2, 2024

First, the way in which cattle are raised in modern dairying, and in confined animal feedlots is highly dependent upon fossil fuels. The post A Real Solution to the Cattle Industry’s ‘Methane Problem’ appeared first on Understanding Ag. Misplaced ‘cow shaming’ So how and why do cows get blamed for global warming? We listen to her.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Soil Health : Advanced soil sensors can measure critical factors like moisture levels, pH balance, and nutrient content, enabling farmers to fine-tune fertilizer use. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights.

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Farming Farming Technology Yield 96

UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I was very impressed by what I saw and the superior cattle due to the adaptive genetics in the region. Here is the kicker: Adaptability directly translates to fertility, which are very important traits required in any profitable cattle operation. Producers and cattle are totally dependent on these products.

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Trimble Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

Land Management By rotating crops, improving soil health, and investing in sustainable farming practices, you can increase the fertility and production of your land over time while reducing soil degradation and input requirements. To safeguard your income, you enter a futures contract to sell cattle at a set pricesay, $1.50

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 24, 2024

Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Saskatchewan farmer Jocelyn Velestuk on the start of their harvest and her yield predictions; Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association on the trilateral meeting and the rail strike impact to the beef industry; Hear a clip from a recent. Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend!

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Sustainable Food Trust

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Look at the OS map for the area surrounding our farm in Highland Perthshire, and it is littered with Gaelic placenames related to the keeping of cattle and goats. Grasslands – and the grazing livestock they support – have been fundamentally important to Scotland’s people for millennia.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For instance, farmers in the Southern region face acidic, low-fertility soils, intense weed, pest, and disease pressures, along with marketing and infrastructure constraints. Managing weeds, diseases, and pests.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this episode of Voices from the Field , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Nina Prater and her husband, Jeremy Prater – a cattle and meat goat farmer – explore the science and history of potassium. They then share different ways to manage soils sustainably and require less off-farm potassium fertilizer.

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Sustainable Food Trust

APRIL 1, 2025

As managers of over half the continents land, Australian graziers are incredibly important stewards of the countrys biodiversity, along with numerous other public goods including carbon stores, flood mitigation services, soil fertility and water quality. These win-wins look different depending on which beef producing region you are in.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

an animal health company improving success rates of embryo transfer (ET) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) for cattle producers, announces open enrollment for EmVision. EmGenisys, Inc. ,

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Cattle Fertilizer Production Animal Agriculture 56

Food Tank

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Maddie Jorden, Director of Marketing at Ranchlands, understands that cattle provide necessary ecosystem services in the absence of native bison. The Audubon Conservation Ranching Initiative encourages ranchers to pay attention to birds as an indication of ecosystem health.

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ATTRA

JULY 2, 2024

Farm ponds and slow-moving creeks and streams that are enriched with fertilizer runoff and directly deposited manure are the perfect place to find cyanobacteria thriving. Cattle are very sensitive to these toxins and sometimes whole herds of cattle are found dead near the pond when there are high toxin concentrations.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 14, 2025

Intact Bale Grazing Cattle will eat about 50- 60% of the hay and the remainder will become trampled to supply new carbon (C) and organic matter (SOM) to the soil. Place bales about 30 feet apart in a checkerboard fashion and allow cattle access as needed each day to meet their forage DM needs. Figure about 50% consumption of each bale.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Payne operates a 300-acre regenerative farm in Concordia, Missouri, an hour outside of Kansas City, where he raises sheep and cattle. And so far this year, the trend is continuing, with livestock producers in Iowa already reporting hundreds of cattle deaths in the latter half of July alone.

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Livestock Farming Farming Cattle 98

West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Primary inputs like grain, fertilizer, and even fuel can become terribly expensive. Producers should plan ahead for their fall and winter forages to meet this need. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how much hay will be needed.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

based Vence , which was acquired by veterinary pharmaceutical giant Merck Animal Health in 2022, has been slowly rolling out a similar system on larger cattle ranches across the West since 2019. Nofence’s collars cost $299 each for cattle and $199 for goats or sheep, and come with a five-year lifespan.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 13, 2024

His curiosity eventually landed Stone a tour of the project: Walz Energy, a joint venture between a cattle-feeding operation and an energy company. Many cancers are linked to nitrates , which are found in drinking water contaminated with manure or nitrogen fertilizer, and advocates are concerned about the link. Stone recalled recently.

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

iGENDEC is an advanced software tool designed to help cattle producers understand and improve their herd’s genetics. Becky Rasdall, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy for IDFA, accepted the award at the IDF World Dairy Summit. Additionally, the report highlights that the company collected 1.7

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Poultry Manure Cattle Livestock 45

Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Cost savings : Regenerative farming often reduces the need for expensive inputs like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. By building fertile, self-sustaining soil, farmers can cut costs significantly.

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Agwired

MARCH 15, 2024

Organic recycler Denali is taking action to get hay sent to a Texas A&M livestock supply point where it will be distributed to cattle producers in need. Organic material repurposed by Denali as fertilizer delivers beneficial nutrients to farmland and improves farmer outcomes.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

JULY 16, 2023

For livestock like cattle, the heat makes them less likely to want to eat, reducing weight gain and milk production. Prolonged periods of heat can reduce fertility in cows, further […] Read More

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Modern Farmer

JUNE 6, 2024

Truth be told, cattle farmers are no fans of lupine. The United Nations Environment Programme has pegged the global food system and its encroachment on wildlife habitats, along with its use of fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals, as directly threatening 86 percent of species at risk of extinction worldwide.

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have certain protein needs for growth, reproduction, and milk production. Cattle Alfalfa Hay: High in protein and calcium, excellent for dairy cows and young, growing cattle. Suitable For : Horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Nutrient Content : High in protein and calcium.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Instead, he wants his cattle to harvest their own feed via managed rotational grazing, even in the winter. It works as both a cover crop and forage for the cattle, and it’s helping Bedtka build up organic matter in his soil. Corn requires lots of nitrogen, and it’s by far the most commonly used fertilizer in the United States.

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Crop Farming Farming Acre 140

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Its foundation relies on resource-intensive commodity crop production, which needs the majority of fertile lands to feed animals kept in confined spaces. More than 70 percent of North America’s biodiversity-rich prairies have been replaced with wheat, soy, corn, alfalfa and canola, primarily used as cattle feed.

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