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State Fair cancels arena events as new facility construction gets underway

Todays Farmer Magazine

Construction of a new indoor arena at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia is both good news and bad news for attendees. This includes popular events such as the rodeo, demolition derby, motocross and tractor pulls. We can’t wait to welcome back these events—and more—once construction is complete.”

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Understanding the farmer protests 

Sustainable Food Trust

Driven by supermarket price wars, retailers have been relentlessly pushing down the price that they offer to the farmers that supply them, who, when faced with this price pressure, have perceived the only option left to them is further intensification and enlargement of their farming operations and, in the case of livestock, animal numbers.

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As California Gets Drier, Solar Panels Could Help Farms Save Water

Civil Eats

The operation benefits everyone involved: Sheep farmer Frankie Iturriria gets paid for his time, the collaborating rangeland researchers are breaking ground , and the landowner BHE Renewables can maintain the property with sheep, which have less impact and are more cost-effective than mowers or other livestock. 688, told Civil Eats. .”

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Women Innovators for Small Farm Technology

Caff

The unique design allows the rack to be transported by tractor, accommodating up to 1000 pounds of onions per rack tower. DIY Construction and Cost-Effectiveness The drying rack can be easily replicable by other farmers. Cole Bush from Shepherdess Land and Livestock Co. Want to dive deeper into Lindsey’s story?

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Animal Ag News 6/18

Agwired

Flemming Award in Applied Science and Engineering for her contributions to the advancement of safeguarding livestock from endemic diseases and ensuring healthy and economically viable food systems and food security. He has also worked in various roles with Tractor Central, LLC, Kemin Industries, Inc., and Vita Plus Corporation.

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Navigating Agricultural Financing as a Farmer: Challenges and Opportunities

Farmbrite

We might use that money to purchase land, buy equipment, or livestock. Equipment Loans These loans can be used to purchase new or used farm equipment, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems Farm Improvement Loans This type of farm loan is for improving or upgrading existing farm structures or systems.

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As Saltwater Encroaches on Farms, Solutions Emerge from the Marshes

Civil Eats

Over the years, the construction industry has used salt hay for insulation, livestock farmers use it for animal bedding, and berry growers mulch with it, since it is naturally free of weed seeds.

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