Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In Episode 18 of Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Jordan Kambeitz of Kambeitz Farms, a fifth-generation operation dating back to 1899.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

to $10.40, says University of Illinois farm management professor Gary Read More Without new demand for corn and soybeans, producers are facing a sideways market plateau that could last 10 years. to $10.40, says University of Illinois farm management professor Gary Read More Over the next decade, corn could be anchored in a $4.30

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 14, 2025

Their business had been booming in Florida, where they farmed citrus and vegetables. Alvarado hoped they could turn the acreage into a blueberry farm and make a decent profit. He called the number he had been given and soon was connected with a farm advocate named Benny Bunting. But their fresh start quickly turned sour.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 10 years of answering your questions, observing farm changes, and navigating agronomy, what has changed for Peter Wheat Pete Johnson? Well, hes got a few more grey hairs and perhaps an extra wrinkle or two, but the fundamentals of growing high-yielding crops havent changed much from episode 1 to 500 of The Word, says Read More

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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. Ronald Leimgruber farms 3,500 of those acres. Farming in the Arid West Illustration by Nhatt Nichols. And everybody says that’s real efficient.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 16, 2025

There are plenty of jobs to do on the farm and theres never enough time or resources to get it all done. Theres plenty of work to tackle in the office, from bookkeeping to crop planning, along with making input decisions for every field across the farm. Once spring fieldwork begins, a season-long to-do listfrom Read More

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Real Agriculture

MAY 13, 2024

What crops can benefit from inoculants and what kind of yield impact can they have? sales managers Doug Tigges says the first questions he typically gets from growers include whether an inoculant or biological product is easy to use; how it fits into management of the crops grown on the farm; and. XiteBio Technologies U.S.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

James Hammerton is looking for innovative ways to increase crop production efficiency. Hammerton, who farms with his family at Sweaburg, Ont., first appeared on The Sharp Edge in 2020 to share how he uses a stripper header to harvest and prepare wheat fields for double crop soybeans. In 2023, he returns to the program with.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Ontarios relatively youthful soils are less prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but there are situations where soil characteristics can lead to low levels of key micros in farm fields, says University of Guelph associate professor Dr. John Lauzon. Lauzon noted Read More

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Trisha and Nolan Zachman farm in a small town two hours west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a fourth-generation farmer, Trisha says that her farm today looks a lot different from her childhood. Trisha grew up farming with her family, and she knew she would one day raise her own family on a farm.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Harvest efficiency is essential when it is time to get the crop in, but combine wheel slip on wet or uneven terrain or inconsistent speed adjustments can cost growers time and money. John Deeres ground speed cameras can compensate for this by detecting the crop 28 feet ahead of the combine to constantly measure crop Read More

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Soil type, water availability, hybrid choice, plant population and crop nutrients are just some of the factors growers have to consider when pursuing a high-yielding corn crop on their farm.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 19, 2024

As the mercury rises and the growing season kicks into high gear, it’s time to dive into another hot topic in farm safety — literally. High heat, humidity, and direct sun are key to crop production, but can be potentially deadly to farmers and farm workers. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Farmers are buying more crop inputs online than they were five years ago, however what’s considered “buying online” might surprise you. Read More Farmers are buying more crop inputs online than they were five years ago, however what’s considered “buying online” might surprise you.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 4, 2023

At Shawridge Farms, a large cash crop and commercial grain elevator operation located in Arthur, Ont., At Shawridge Farms, a large cash crop and commercial grain elevator operation located in Arthur, Ont., At Shawridge Farms, a large cash crop and commercial grain elevator operation located in Arthur, Ont.,

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Just a Few Acres Farm in Lansing, NY has nearly 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, where seventh-generation farmer Pete Larson posts videos with titles like “The basics of cutting hay” and “Playing in the Dirt with Pregnant Pigs”. Pete Larson on his farm. Photography courtesy of Pete Larson and Just a Few Acres Farms.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 10, 2024

A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins. Read More A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These vital programs operate in all fifty states and a failure to fund them in a farm bill or farm bill extension in 2024 negatively impacts countless farmers, ranchers, and food system stakeholders. These critical programs support numerous stakeholders across the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 24, 2025

There are a number of key inputs that are required for a crop to be successful and at the top of the list is nitrogen. While crops need nitrogen in order to thrive, there is a balance to be had and too much N is money waste and a potential risk to the environment. In Read More

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Sustainable Harvest International

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sustainable Farming Increases Income Many family farmers struggle to afford inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides that they have been taught to use, even though the money spend on these takes away from their ability to meet basic needs. The surplus food can be sold at local markets, turning farms into reliable sources of income.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Soybean farming is a significant agricultural practice due to the crop’s versatile uses and high economic value. Soybeans (Glycine max) are a leguminous crop widely cultivated for their protein-rich seeds, which are used in various products such as soy oil, animal feed, and soy-based foods.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 17, 2024

As the calendar turns to the back half of June in Ontario, growers typically sharpen their focus on nitrogen management as the crop pushes into its rapid growth phases. But what’s happening in the field in mid June 2024 is really dependent on where in the province you farm and whether you’ve been able to. Read More

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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. Unlike much of the United States, where farming slows or halts during winter due to cold temperatures and snow, Florida’s mild climate allows for year-round cultivation.

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Farm income is expected to take a turn in 2025, after two years of consecutive decline. agricultural economy faced financial headwinds in 2024, but new USDA farm income projections indicate that net farm income will increase in 2025, largely due to the substantial rise in government payments. Its no secret that the U.S.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So you want to farm, but you’re not sure where to start. Farming at any scale – whether it’s a countertop herb garden or an acre of land – can be intimidating. You’ll find out how to grow hemp and other profitable crops. You’ll find out how to grow hemp and other profitable crops.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Canadian governments plan to inject another $300 million into its On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) over the next three years is drawing sharp criticism from the chair of the Wheat Growers Association.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 23, 2024

Farmers spend most of their days tending to crops or livestock, but don’t always commit time to caring for their own well-being. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney covers this critical topic in conversation. In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, Shaun Haney covers this critical topic in conversation.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. Lets explore the landscape of modern farming and uncover the role data plays. Understanding Data-Driven Farming Farming today is more than just relying on instinct or what was done in the past. What Kind of Data is Being Used?

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Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Farmers Weekly The average farm business income in England increased to £96,100 across all farm types in 2022-23, according to Defra’s latest farm survey. During the 12-month period to the end of February 2023, average incomes rose for dairy, cereals, pigs, and horticultural enterprises.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Organic banana farming is an agricultural practice that focuses on growing bananas without synthetic chemicals. It relies on natural methods to cultivate healthy and sustainable crops. Organic farming practices support soil health and biodiversity.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Growing a greater variety of crops helps with climate adaptation and works as a mitigation measure as well. The wider range of these crops, the more stable the food supply. Unfortunately, many farming practices in Africa are based on monoculture, so if a disease or a drought hits a key growing region, the entire system suffers.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This was the challenge facing Dan Belcher and his brother Tom, who farm 3,000ha of cropping on heavy land a few miles south of Melton Mowbray. The 400ha home farm, March […] The post How one Leicestershire farm is tackling high magnesium soils appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Maize, commonly known as corn, is one of the most widely grown cereal crops globally. The demand for maize has steadily increased due to its uses in food, animal feed, and industrial… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Maize Farming

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Eric Olsen with MNP on the hard conversations about farm financials; Drew Spoelstra, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture on being re-elected to a second, one-year term; Mike Schreiner leader of the Ontario Green Party… Read More

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Real Agriculture

MAY 9, 2024

Red Sun Farms in Kingsville, Ont., is one of 170 greenhouse vegetable farms in Ontario. Across the province, the Ontario greenhouse vegetable industry grows tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in 3,900 acres of greehhouse, producing 521 million kilograms of fresh vegetables with a farm gate value of more than $1.4

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Startup culture meets farming culture, at scale. Getting on farms to do in-field testing and due diligence is often one of the largest costs for startup companies in the agtech space. is working to provide an efficient, Read More Startup culture meets farming culture, at scale. is working to provide an efficient, Read More

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Organic Ginger Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing ginger without synthetic inputs. It relies on natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil management to promote healthy crop growth and protect the environment. Organic Ginger Farming helps preserve soil fertility and biodiversity.

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