Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 14, 2023

Rather than relying on chemical pesticides, IPM utilizes a combination of techniques to prevent and mitigate pest infestations. For example, rather than applying a broad-spectrum pesticide that may harm beneficial insects , a pest control professional may use a specific type of bait or trap to target the pest species.

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Agwired

JULY 26, 2023

The company’s award-winning nanoliquid solutions leverage sophisticated nanoparticles to make liquid agricultural products more effective at plant absorption and dramatically increase crop-yield and profits for farmers while enhancing the sustainability of the soil.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., reduced tillage, cover crops, treed acres). And, perhaps most importantly, how do we know those results are accurate and reliable?

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, the topsoil is powerless to counteract the acidifying effect of ammonia-based fertilizers. While these Midwest conditions may sound ideal for farming, years of tilling and heavy fertilizer use have taken their toll. It’s not a widespread problem yet, but it’s rearing its ugly head in some places,” says Calderon.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. These technologies may also be able to help smallholder farmers to identify and apply best practices, which can help to improve the sustainability of their operations and increase their yields. Single aspect approach.

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Farmbrite

MAY 9, 2023

But still, you'll decide to plant your crops. If the above factors strike, you will lose the resources you spend tilling the land, planting, and fertilizing. Some fundamental decisions include the crop, seeding rate, and fertilizer levels. Additionally, the production equipment is a source of losses.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some of the key takeaways I gleaned from my review of Chapter 11 of NCA 5 : “Weather whiplash” is already hurting US agriculture Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves, along with altered precipitation patterns, have affected agriculture by negatively impacting productivity, and made crop yields much less predictable.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 24, 2024

Those include: stronger heat protections, more resources dedicated to farmworker housing, guaranteed funding of SNAP benefits regardless of immigration or visa status, more research into pesticides, the development of a fully staffed farmworker office within USDA, and resources to assist farmworkers with transitioning to farm ownership.

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