DTN

JULY 24, 2023

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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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Turning : Regularly turn the compost pile to ensure nutrients are evenly distributed and broken down. Even Distribution : Ensure the nutrient solution is evenly distributed across all plants to avoid deficiencies or excesses in your operation. Most people prefer the pre-plant application of nutrients.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Working closely with Congressional champions and USDA leadership, we secured a critical win: in October, the USDA announced a new round of funding for states, territories, and tribes to buy and distribute local, nutritious foods. We hosted a virtual briefing for lawmakers and the press to share key takeaways from the report.

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Agwired

AUGUST 2, 2023

2 threat to the southern soybean crop in 2022, costing farmers more than 13 million bushels that year. In an effort to increase awareness about the pest, researchers have, for the first time, mapped the distribution of SRK in field crops (any field that might someday rotate to soybeans) by county across the continental United States.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the cover crops prepped the land, Clamoungou and his crew prepped themselves, along with the equipment, infrastructure and seedlings they’d need for a successful growing season. But, as part of the nonprofit Black Farmers Collective, Small Axe is more than just a place for growing food.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This may seem like an antiquated concern for chefs in an era of global food distribution systems, but it’s an all-consuming preoccupation for Oyster Oyster, a restaurant named after two ingredients—a bivalve and a mushroom —known for their ecosystem benefits.

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World Agri-Tech

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will distribute more than $56 million to producers to enact climate-friendly practices and serve as a pilot program for a national model. It is the largest grant received in the university’s history.

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