Cropaia

MAY 20, 2023

Planting density is a crucial factor in agriculture that significantly influences crop yield and quality. Determining the optimal planting density involves considering various factors, such as plant size and growth habit, soil fertility, water and nutrient availability, and climate and weather conditions.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Base Cation Saturation Ratio (BCSR) approach to soil fertility management is one of the most debated methodologies in agronomy. Advocates argue that balancing the soil itselfnot merely supplying nutrients to plantsis key to fostering a healthy and productive system. Practical Benefits in Problematic Soils. Visual Appeal of Ratios.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Adding the right amount of fertilizer is an essential practice for nutrient management based on your farm's goals and soil conditions. One way we see farms overspending is through the overuse of fertilizers.

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Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. Under this deduction, farmers can deduct the value of their soil fertility as an input expense on their newly acquired land.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Biofertilizers are natural products derived from living microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and algae. These microorganisms play a crucial role in enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth. This is achieved without compromising soil fertility , making it a sustainable approach for long-term agricultural productivity.

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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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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll share insights and lessons learned from a workshop I attended regarding the practice of pile burning for biochar production, and also introduce the benefits and limitations of biochar use. The repeated application of biochar over many years turned these nutrient-poor soils into fertile agricultural land.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are some tips on how to measure and track climate impact on farm productivity: Keep Accurate and Detailed Records The first step to measuring and tracking the impact of climate change on your farm is to keep accurate and detailed records. By keeping accurate records, you’ll be able to identify trends and patterns over time.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Importing expensive chemical fertilizer, insisting on farming practices unsuited for local conditions, and prioritizing crop yield to maximize profit are some of the blanket agricultural prescriptions that have created unintended and lasting challenges. They also engage with sorghum hybrid seed production.

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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

JULY 30, 2023

Optimizing plant nutrition is a fundamental aspect of successful crop production. Nutrient deficiencies can significantly impact crop health and productivity, leading to reduced yields and compromised plant defenses against diseases and pests. What are the common symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in crops?

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We aim to make African agriculture more resilient, productive, and connected to global markets, Zanders tells Food Tank. UfarmX discovered that by providing drought-resistant seeds, organic fertilizers like rabbit urine, and education on sustainable methods, farmers were able to triple their crop yields and significantly increase revenue.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Soil fertility is the powerhouse that drives crop yield — and this episode of The Agronomists is an absolute powerhouse of soil fertility knowledge in order to learn more about soil pH. When too high or too low, the pH of soil can create huge issues in nutrient availability, nitrogen fixing capability, and soil microbe.

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

It is a stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as crop residues, wood chips, and manure, in the absence of oxygen. The resulting product is a highly porous material rich in carbon, capable of persisting in the soil for hundreds to thousands of years.

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Agriculture for Life

JANUARY 12, 2021

It’s no secret that keeping soil ripe with fertile nutrients – such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, requires effort and care. However, soil nutrients are often quickly depleted due to natural elements, poor farming practices, and inappropriate fertilizer product selections.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, the topsoil is powerless to counteract the acidifying effect of ammonia-based fertilizers. The rock powder, usually basalt, is often scavenged from local mines or quarries, where it exists as a waste by-product. Studies show that volcanic rock dust can raise the pH of overworked soils, improving productivity.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s very fertile soil, especially in some areas that are called the ‘black lands.’ However, ocean-driven storm surge flooding is saltwater, and crop productivity can be negatively impacted. Repeated flooding can permanently reduce forest, range and agricultural production of these coastal areas.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The experience led him to start learning about regenerative agriculture and the benefits raising chickens could have for the soil fertility and sustainability of his nine acres. Yet, there were few resources to help with marketing your product, finding customers, getting sales and becoming profitable. Things started working.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Researchers in the United Kingdom say that, globally, more potassium is being extracted from the soil in harvests than is being added through fertilizers. They warn that potassium depletion threatens crop yields and recommend actions to address the unsustainable situation.

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Agwired

MARCH 27, 2024

in start-up and growth companies whose innovative technologies and business models create new uses for corn and long-term sustainable demand for corn production. ” Rantizo unveiled AcreConnect – new productivity software to help save time, bill faster, and verify work was done correctly. .” AgBiome, Inc. ,

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Agwired

APRIL 16, 2024

Florida-based specialty products company Custom Agronomics has acquired North Carolina-based BioTek Ag to expand its focus on nutrient use efficiency products.

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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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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The successful Series B funding round is a transformative step for MyLand, providing the opportunity to extend its operations and innovative solutions to the fertile agricultural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Texas.

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World Agri-Tech

AUGUST 22, 2023

An established leader in crop nutrition, Mosaic’s growing portfolio of proven biological products complements and enhances the performance of traditional crop nutrients. Additional products help mitigate abiotic stress from drought, heat and salinity.

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World Agri-Tech

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

These difficult and unpredictable conditions in global agriculture have led farmers to increasingly prioritize productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Rising fertilizer costs make it even more important that farmers squeeze every bit of profitability out of each pound of fertilizer applied and dont overapply.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Soil test results from across North America show levels of several key crop nutrients are generally trending lower — a sign that nutrient removal rates are exceeding the replacement of those macronutrients, potentially limiting crop yields. Read More

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Kavya Organic Farm

AUGUST 1, 2023

The pests can weaken the vines and negatively impact grape production. Vegetables Although less common, some vegetable crops can also be affected by woolly aphids. As sap-sucking insects, they weaken and stress host plants, potentially leading to reduced crop yields and ornamental plant health. and yew (Taxus spp.),

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Cropaia

MARCH 14, 2023

It is teeming with a wide variety of organisms, each playing a unique role in maintaining soil health and fertility. From bacteria and fungi to insects, worms, and other organisms, soil is a living ecosystem that supports the growth of crops and other plants. This might result in reduced soil fertility and productivity.

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World Agri-Tech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In a recent survey of top producers in the United States, 63% of respondents said they would enroll in a carbon program if a product like Rootella unlocks additional revenue and fits easily into existing farming practices.

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Agwired

JANUARY 10, 2024

The finding, reported in the December issue of Pest Management Science , will enable farmers to avoid crop losses, such as by choosing a tolpyralate-tolerant variety or by using a different herbicide product. Gowan Crop Protection Limited , an affiliate of Gowan Company, L.L.C., Syngenta, Iowa Soybean Association, U.S.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

Unfavorable weather, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, avian influenza and a host of other factors resulted in high commodity prices, high farm production costs and high consumer food price inflation in 2022. Higher fertilizer, fuel and feed costs contributed to a sharp increase in farm production expenses in 2022.

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Farmbrite

MAY 2, 2023

It feels like there is a continuous flow of new products, service and agriculture technology promises to help farmers improve yields or reduce losses. It's also one of the most exciting, as it can help farmers be efficient, more profitable, more productive and a higher standard of safety in agriculture.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

It is an aquaponic-related growing technique for cultivating plants that utilize sand as a primary medium for mechanical filtration, biofilter, and crop-growing media. It is a promising, sustainable production option for several crops, including vegetables, vines, and fruits. Provides year-round food production.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

million (among other grants) to help farmers change their practices and launch a “regenerative foodscape” and is involved in a $80 million USDA-supported project on climate-smart rice production. If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” If you don’t say yes, they pull your product.” Then, they’ll lower it every few years.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 30, 2023

With the current high cost of synthetic fertilizers, and even supply chain disruptions, managing the manure resource properly becomes a critical farm task. Soil microbiology that supports productive soil function thrives best in an aerobic environment. Manure is the primary fertility source in organic farming systems.

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