Real Agriculture

JULY 15, 2024

Beyond crop rotation and drainage, selecting varieties with genetic resistance, via major genes and overall field tolerance, is the best management tool for mitigating phytophthora infection, but.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 12, 2024

Crop rotation plays a key part of decision making on final acres for any crop, but perhaps most of all for pulses, as aphanomyces and root rot risk factor prominently in pea and lentil decisions. The battle for acres is set to play out in just over three months. But price factors too, and Jon. But price factors too, and Jon.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JULY 25, 2023

The USDA unveiled a geospatial product called Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB) that offers public access to national-scale visual […] The post USDA Introduces Geospatial Data Product to Show Crop Rotation Patterns appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

It aims to provide high-quality, eco-friendly products while maintaining soil health and biodiversity. Organic cinnamon is cultivated through natural methods, using organic fertilizers and crop rotation. Organic Cinnamon farming focuses on growing cinnamon without synthetic chemicals, fostering sustainable practices.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 15, 2023

There’s a possible yield benefit for peas following wheat in a crop rotation rather than canola, according to research done through the University of Manitoba. This Pulse School episode features Brodie Erb, MSc student and field technician at the U of M, who has spent the past three years looking at how preceding crop, residue.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Organic cotton farming is an eco-friendly approach to cotton production that focuses on sustainability. Farmers work in harmony with nature to cultivate healthy cotton crops, ensuring environmental protection. Organic cotton farming promotes soil fertility through crop rotation, organic fertilizers, and composting.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Crop rotation is a farming practice that helps farmers grow healthier and more productive crops. It's like changing the food on your plate so that you stay

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 7, 2025

One of the key differences between these two examples is the amount of crop diversity present. Increasing the types of crops present in an area can provide numerous ecological and economic benefits. Since the exact type of diversity affects the impacts, its difficult to generalize which benefits result from crop diversity on your land.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This analysis found that AFRI has historically funded low levels of organic research, while the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has been erratic in supporting organic research projects. This initiative trains future plant breeders and develops new crop varieties specifically suited for organic systems.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

One of the key differences between these two examples is the amount of crop diversity present. Increasing the types of crops present in an area can provide numerous ecological and economic benefits. Since the exact type of diversity affects the impacts, its difficult to generalize which benefits result from crop diversity on your land.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area across seasons or years. This method is not just a technique; it is a way to

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 23, 2024

After Floridas farmers harvest a wide array of summer crops, the fields do not lie dormant for long. This period is ideal for growing crops that thrive in cooler weather, including leafy greens, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, and blueberries.

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Cropaia

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Crop rotation is a common agronomic practice that involves the systematic sequencing of different crops in a specific field over several seasons. This technique aims to enhance soil fertility, control pests and diseases, and optimize crop yield.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Crop rotation and diversification are important agricultural practices that help improve soil health, manage pests and diseases, and enhance the overall product

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

It enhances soil fertility naturally and supports biodiversity, ensuring long-term productivity and environmental balance for farmers. Farmers rely on crop rotation, organic fertilizers,… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Groundnut Farming

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ATTRA

MARCH 6, 2025

Cornell University hosted its 2025 Organic Field Crops Conference in February in Geneva, New York. They include a presentation by Erin Silva from the University of Wisconsin on lessons learned with organic no-till and a farmer panel on reducing tillage in a diverse crop rotation system.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. The best amount of nutrients will vary between crop species, soil, precipitation, and more. Healthy Crops Start with Your Soil The foundation of healthy crops begins with healthy soil.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Yet carrots, cauliflower, sweet onions, honeydew, broccoli, and alfalfa all grow here, incongruous crops that spread across half a million acres of cultivated land. Water Adaptation In the desert, getting water to crops often requires irrigation. billion in payments from the agency’s crop insurance program).

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 18, 2025

The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc.), and various production technologies. Crop diversity has decreased by 75% since 1950.

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ATTRA

MARCH 4, 2025

Iowa State University research published in Nature Communications revealed that the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

Its true that many products and practices widely adopted over the past 100 years intended to solve a problem have created new problems, sometimes more challenging than the ones they were designed to conquer. For them, a temporary break from cropping might be a good option. Were managing solutions.

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Cropaia

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. as the crop matures. Optimal tissue levels are 4.5–5.5% for nitrogen, 0.3–0.5%

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Kava has endured a long history of adversity, said Lakea Trask, a Hawaiian farmer and local activist who cultivates kava and other Native crops for Kanaka Kava , his familys farm-to-table restaurant in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island. And in the U.S., As kavas allure grows, so, too, have local restrictions. In Florida, the so-called U.S.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Today, the Mattives farm 2,000 acres of certified seed potatoes, a specialized crop that begins in their tissue culture lab, where a single plant is carefully propagated into tens of thousands. Through sustainable practices like crop rotation and soil management techniques, they ensure long-term productivity and the highest quality potatoes.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers utilize a range of modern toolsfrom task management applications and drones that monitor crop health to sensors and software that help forecast yields. From precision farming techniques using GPS-guided tractors to the use of drones for crop monitoring, technology is transforming how farmers manage their land.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 28, 2024

There's no doubt that modern technology has given us the tools to make our farming operations more efficient and productive. Luckily, we’ve done the research and broken down the top tips for increasing efficiency and productivity on your farm. CROPS: Automate watering tasks by using an automatic drip system or sprinkler system.

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Organic Farming Research

JULY 17, 2024

His latest OREI-funded research evaluates crop rotations and coop designs for integrating poultry with organic vegetable production. In this fourth OFRF Organic Researcher Spotlight, we take a look at the work of Dr. Ajay Nair, Chair of the Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University.

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Hartwood Farm

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wanted to name this “Ignoring the (Crop Rotation) Experts,” but that title is way too loaded these days! However, in terms of crop rotation, I increasingly find the rigidity of ideas on how to do it chafing. Crop rotation is one of the funny areas in gardening full of super rigid ideas and proscriptions.

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World Agri-Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Syngenta , Platinum Parter of World Agri-Tech San Francisco 2025 , has reached a new milestone in its collaboration with AI-informed crop health company Enko . Total crop losses to weeds worldwide are estimated at $32 billion USD annually. Total crop losses to weeds worldwide are estimated at $32 billion USD annually.

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UnderstandingAg

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Planning Winter Cover Crop Rotations Maximizing cover crop benefits in the garden requires strong crop planning with strategic rotations coupled with creative improvision so it’s important to examine strategies and considerations for incorporating cover crops with no-till methods and inter-seeding.

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Farmbrite

APRIL 1, 2025

Learn how to use natural solutions like beneficial insects, crop rotation, and plant-based sprays to protect your crops. Discover 8 effective organic pest control methods for sustainable farming.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ag retailers who build crop plans for their farmer clients need to consider how hyper-local weather forecasts and long-range outlooks can better position their solutions to deliver results. Planting dates, irrigation schedules, crop protection measures and more are all driven by weather.

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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. What’s in It for Farmers?

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It plays essential roles in plant development and productivity. Anderson reported significant responses in sub clover, indicating the pivotal role of molybdenum in plant growth and productivity. The sensitivity of crops to molybdenum deficiency varies significantly across different types of crops. Anderson in Australia.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 19, 2024

We endorsed bills on credit and land access like the Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act introduced in the House and the Senate in June, which directed the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to develop a multi-year operating loan pilot for beginning farmers to finance initial assets and the development of production and management systems.

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ATTRA

MAY 22, 2024

The Tribe moved away from monoculture cropping and toward a diverse, year-round crop rotation across 2,400 acres of row crop production and 2,500 acres of pastureland. The switch to more regenerative practices has already resulted in improved soil that in turn leads to improved crop quality.

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ATTRA

MARCH 7, 2024

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has released a new, free online course in Spanish, focused on the importance of improving soil health for agricultural production. This Spanish-language course focuses on the world of soil and explains how to promote soil health as part of a functioning ecosystem.

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