Agwired

MARCH 27, 2024

In February GO Seed welcomed Jack Pieper as a Research Agronomist. Jack, an agronomy professional with a background in sustainable agriculture research, joined to spearhead the Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program led by GO Seed, “Cover Crop Seed Production Grown with Climate Smart Wheat.”

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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. As contamination rose, crop yields fell by 15 percent. Plastics are tightly woven into the fabric of modern agriculture.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, the topsoil is powerless to counteract the acidifying effect of ammonia-based fertilizers. Rauch was worried about seeding, soil compaction and whether he’d end up with one giant gravel pile. While these Midwest conditions may sound ideal for farming, years of tilling and heavy fertilizer use have taken their toll.

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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. “Plus, they tasted significantly better than what we got at the store.” Siewicki incorporates all of these hard-learned lessons into his teaching and coaching.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Therefore, to maximize profits, they must focus on areas they can influence: achieving high crop yields and quality and securing cost savings through efficient input application and farm operations. Farmers typically cannot control many of the challenges they face, such as market volatility and climate events.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

This degree of control over plant nutrient supply means that the fertilization strategies are designed to match the plant needs for all 14 essential plant nutrients throughout the growth period. 3: Tailoring The Development Of Genetic Varieties Vindara argues that the difference is in the seeds.

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Civil Eats

MAY 6, 2024

They disperse seeds, pollinate, and transfer nutrients across landscapes, supporting healthy plant populations, and they alter their environments in ways that enhance biodiversity. Deer, for example, help cycle nutrients and fertilize soil. In addition to every species’ inherent value, mammals are vital in the natural order.

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Farmbrite

MAY 2, 2023

This information can help farmers determine where to apply fertilizer or herbicides, how much water is available in the soil, streamline animal measurement or health checks and much more. The result is a more efficient production of crops that are healthier and more resistant to pests.

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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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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By using robots to help with various aspects of farming, we can supplement the need for human labor to complete tasks such as seeding, transplanting, tray washing, harvesting, packaging, labeling, and fertigation. Since these factors determine the quality of a crop yield, choosing the right automation technology for your farm is no easy task.

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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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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As the cost of fertilizer and seed continues to rise, just running the farm at a basic capacity is difficult. It’s not uncommon for some of that cost to fall to the residents in rural parts of North Carolina, he says, so Stroup isn’t alone in getting a sky-high quote from her ISP.

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Daily Yonder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the cost of fertilizer and seed continues to rise, just running the farm at a basic capacity is difficult. It’s not uncommon for some of that cost to fall to the residents in rural parts of North Carolina, he says, so Stroup isn’t alone in getting a sky-high quote from her ISP.

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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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Hartwood Farm

JANUARY 29, 2020

Last year (2019) was the first year we started using fields that had so much time out of production, and it was amazing how much more fertility those areas had. When we build soil or trap carbon as small farmers, a lot of these costs are almost considered worthless in economic terms (except for their crop yield increases).

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Better municipal composting programs could also provide urban farmers with mulch so they don’t have to rely on synthetic fertilizers, which are terrible for the environment. Obliterating asphalt and planting seeds would transform cities from car-centric to people-centric systems.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Farmers can be penalized for under-fertilizing, under-watering, keeping a cover crop in the ground for too long, and not growing in distinct rows, according to interviews with farmers and insurance experts. While he claims most of the barley grew naturally from the seeds of last year’s crop, the adjusters questioned his intentions.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

As well, changes in temperature make it harder for plants to photosynthesize, so crop yields are dropping. Mustard yields are way down The global mustard market is worth about $6.87 Last year, farmers in Canada planted close to 555,000 acres of mustard seed, producing 161,781 tons, primarily in Saskatchewan.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A review from earlier this year found that only a third of published studies in which researchers compared fields that were cover-cropped with those that weren’t reported significant gains in soil carbon. And a study published last month illustrated one major reason why farmers may be reluctant to plant cover crops.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 29, 2025

He elaborates that in Kenya, Farmer.Chat is improving agricultural call center operations, halving response times and increasing advisory accuracy, while AI-driven fertilizer and water management advisories have boosted crop yields while reducing input costs in India. This has resulted in up to 25% yield increase in key markets.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Purchasing cooperatives allow members to buy inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, at lower prices through bulk purchasing agreements. Farming coops can look into partnerships with beneficial businesses for things like tractors, cattle management software , crop management software , and other helpful partnerships.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 24, 2024

Wade Makes Reproductive Health Even Tougher for Farmworkers Threatened by Climate Change, Food Chain Workers Demand Labor Protections This Group Has Helped Farmworkers Become Farm Owners for More Than 2 Decades Fertilizer Consolidation: The multinational giant Koch Industries recently acquired Iowa Fertilizer Co. agriculture.

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 29, 2025

Planting the Seeds of Justice This article is part of our ongoing series, Planting the Seeds of Justice , in which we focus on the connections between climate, health, soil health, and equity for farmers of color. Theyd also seen advertisements promoting the land as vast, vacant, and fertile. So they moved.

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