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FFAR & Bayer Crop Science Grant $16M To Kansas State University

World Agri-Tech

Increasing crop yields while improving soil and watershed health requires understanding how agriculture management interacts with local environmental conditions. To date, this research remains fragmented and limited in scope. ” said Khathleen Boomer PhD, Scientific Program Director, Sustainable Water Management.

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How to Measure and Track Climate Impact on Farm Productivity

Farmbrite

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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15 Best Practices for Maximizing Herbicide Efficiency and Safety

Cropaia

Herbicides are essential tools in modern agriculture, helping farmers manage weed infestations and maximize crop yields. These technological advancements enable farmers to employ data-driven strategies for optimal herbicide use. This strategy helps prevent weed populations from becoming resistant to specific herbicides.

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Whose Farm Is More Sustainable? Calculating Farm Sustainability.

DTN

Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia. Farmer B tills 50% of their fields, uses cover crops on 40%, and uses stable nitrogen sources. Consider this scenario.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

But what many of the projects share is a recognition that commodity production that prioritizes yields and profits above all else has harmed the country’s landscape and people. Over the past 30 years, one reason that model has come to dominate the food system is the unprecedented demands of a company like no other: Walmart.