Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It made me feel so good that someone believed in me and what I was doing on my farm.” (Photos courtesy of Jeff Siewicki) He positioned himself as a pasture poultry farmer to set himself apart from industrial poultry farmers and pivoted to selling to restaurants and wholesale. Things started working. Then, they get clear on pricing.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights. Crop Health : Drones with imaging capabilities can spot early signs of disease or pest problems, leading to timely, targeted interventions. The Small Farm Case Study A small family farm in the western U.S.

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Civil Eats

MAY 6, 2024

In addition, despite concerns that the sustainable practices that support mammals may reduce crop yields, some indications point to the opposite conclusion. “By By diversifying the system, you provide a lot more habitat for these natural pollinators to pollinate crops,” said Singh-Varma. hopefully, eat mice and rabbits!”

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Understanding when and how much nitrogen becomes available after applying organic fertilizers is essential for effective nutrient management and maximizing crop yield. However, unlike synthetic fertilizers that provide readily available nitrogen, the nitrogen in organic fertilizers is released gradually through biological processes.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

The full report is available online at fapri.missouri.edu, but here are some key results: If weather conditions allow crop yields to return to trend-line levels in 2023, prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton and many other crops are likely to fall. Cattle, hog, poultry and milk prices all increased in 2022.

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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. Pollution from Tyson farmers’ corn and soybean fields and poultry and beef CAFOs, for example, has severely impacted Midwest waterways.

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