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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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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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 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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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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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera This week, the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) published a directory of crop insurance agents that specialize in selling Whole-Farm Revenue Protection. RMA’s new directory directing farmers to these agents fulfills an NSAC recommendation to enhance the delivery of the product.

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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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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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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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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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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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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2023

As an example, Cover Crop is a basic Conservation Practice that NRCS compensates producers for in multiple conservation programs. As an example, NRCS considers the use of multi-species cover crops to improve soil health and increase soil organic matter an enhancement on the basic Cover Crop practice.

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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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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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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Experts say that what happens in Nebraska affects food production globally , all due to the dependence on products from right in our backyard. Sorghum flour has local roots, as the crop sorghum is grown and harvested at farms all across the Great Plains. The agricultural industry makes up one in four jobs in the state.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

The question of how to diversify farm production is closely linked with the question of expanding access to land. Who manages land determines which scientific perspectives, crop choices, traditions, and skills shape the landscape, with profound implications for its ecological sustainability. Photo credit: Crop Trust.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We all know that farming can be a challenging gig, but with a few nifty tricks up your sleeve, you can turn your farm into a powerhouse of productivity and fun. In this article, we'll share the top 10 tips to boost your farm's efficiency, productivity, and yields – all with a dash of farm flair! Don't let your soil get stuck in a rut.

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ATTRA

APRIL 23, 2024

Or maybe productivity has started to wane over the years? Well, annual crop farmers have been using cover crops to build soil health and increase diversity for eons. The first question to ask is: do you really need to take on the work of establishing cover crops in pastures? Sorghum-sudan pasture.

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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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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Measuring a farm’s carbon footprint is not as simple as saying, “Cover crops were used, so that grain’s sustainably grown.” Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Farmer A tills 30% of their fields, uses cover crops on 20%, and applies anhydrous ammonia.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Organic Farming Research Foundation announced release of a suite of resources focused on Integrated Crop-Livestock Systems for organic production. Related ATTRA video: Integrating Livestock with Crops Project: Food-Safety Considerations

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Organic Farming Research

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Elmwood Stock Farm is a diversified organic farm in Georgetown, Kentucky, producing mixed vegetables, fruits, beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, pork and value-added products. For farmer John Bell, a key to Elmwood’s success has been an ongoing fertility program based on crop-livestock integration and long crop rotations.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

AUGUST 1, 2024

It is imperative that the next farm bill strengthen the farm safety net by helping farmers to access crop insurance coverage, which is becoming increasingly important amidst worsening droughts, floods, frosts, and other storms or causes for loss. Our first post focused on local and regional market access can be found here.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

By Lee Rinehart, NCAT Agriculture Specialist In my past two blogs, I reflected on planting cover crops on small plots and gardens. And since cover cropping is scalable to just about any size farm or garden, it made sense to conduct some field experiments of my own. Diversity of food crops and flowering annuals. Give it time.

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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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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 23, 2024

It involves using natural methods to maintain soil fertility, control pests, and ensure sustainable crop production. Organic potato farming relies on crop rotation, composting, and natural pest control to promote healthy soil. Organic potato farming focuses on growing potatoes without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers.

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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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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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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Wheat is one of the world’s most essential staple crops, providing essential carbohydrates and nutrients for a significant portion of the global population. To ensure a successful wheat production and maximize yields, it is crucial to implement best practices in wheat management throughout the growing season.

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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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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 20, 2024

Integrating pulses into a cropping rotation can be a great way to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil fertility, and diversify farm income while reducing fertilizer costs.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 18, 2024

It’s a nice fit for the Maritime cropping rotation, says PEI-based Syngenta agronomist Eric Richter, because it gives growers the ability to. It’s a nice fit for the Maritime cropping rotation, says PEI-based Syngenta agronomist Eric Richter, because it gives growers the ability to. Read More

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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. Corn Belt and Great Plains exploring how crop, soil and water management affect the soil microbial communities that drive agroecosystem functions.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Poor soils can cut crop yields by up to 50 percent—which, if we’re not careful, could result in more soil being tilled to grow more crops, which degrades more soil, which pushes us closer to climate catastrophe. And that has direct impacts on our food supply and climate. We’re seeing the power of storytelling, too.

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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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