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Can Agriculture Kick Its Plastic Addiction?

Civil Eats

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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Opinion: Cyberattacks Could Put Our Food Supply at Risk. Preparedness is Key

Modern Farmer

Beyond just improving crop yields and reducing input costs, farms can monitor their fields from across the world. To proactively address these risks, it’s critical that software manufacturers in this sector prioritize security in their products and components.

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Custom Agronomics Acquires BioTek Ag

Agwired

Custom Agronomics is a formulator and manufacturer of private-label liquid plant nutrition, nutrient use efficiency, and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets.

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Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Condiments

Modern Farmer

As well, changes in temperature make it harder for plants to photosynthesize, so crop yields are dropping. That’s right, folks; climate change is not just taking down staple crops, it’s coming for your most beloved condiments. Mustard yields are way down The global mustard market is worth about $6.87 percent through 2029.

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The Power of Millets and Farmer Research Collaboration

Food Tank

The appeal is trifold: Seedballs are inexpensive, easily manufactured by farmers, and proven to generate results. AMSP’s director, Roger Kaboré, explains that prioritizing the crop’s yield was a priority largely held by the men, who had historically been considered the primary decision makers.

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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. However, it’s important to ensure that the mixtures are compatible and won’t harm the crop.

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Precision Ag News 12/6

Agwired

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its 2024 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and Agriculture and Construction Equipment Sector Boards during its annual business meeting this week. During the final evening of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Annual Conference in Ft.