Agwired

MARCH 15, 2024

Organic recycler Denali is taking action to get hay sent to a Texas A&M livestock supply point where it will be distributed to cattle producers in need. Organic material repurposed by Denali as fertilizer delivers beneficial nutrients to farmland and improves farmer outcomes.

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The Farmers Daughter USA

JUNE 26, 2023

Droughts, heatwaves, and extended dry spells can wreak havoc on crops, leading to stunted growth, reduced yields, and even crop failure. With irrigation, farmers gain the ability to tailor water delivery to the unique requirements of different crops, soil types, and growth stages, unlocking their full potential for robust yields.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 1, 2023

Importing expensive chemical fertilizer, insisting on farming practices unsuited for local conditions, and prioritizing crop yield to maximize profit are some of the blanket agricultural prescriptions that have created unintended and lasting challenges. They also engage with sorghum hybrid seed production.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless if it’s an off-the-shelf system or a novel cultivation system, it’s important to know the market history and how reliable the quality and yield claims are. Are they distributing into the right market segments?” I've seen several instances where a company will be growing a product for a very small distribution channel.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some of the key takeaways I gleaned from my review of Chapter 11 of NCA 5 : “Weather whiplash” is already hurting US agriculture Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves, along with altered precipitation patterns, have affected agriculture by negatively impacting productivity, and made crop yields much less predictable.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It starts with governments having a plan to transform their food systems in ways that incentivize the production, distribution and consumption of foods that are good for health and good for the environment. And we know what is needed to turn food systems around. Low-income countries are more likely to have a food system plan.

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

Soil degradation mitigation Soil degradation is a major concern in agriculture, leading to reduced fertility and productivity. This microbial activity improves soil health and fertility, supporting a diverse ecosystem. This pH adjustment can lead to improved crop yields and soil health.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 20, 2024

carbon emissions) by another large number (yield per acre), you get a small number of carbon emissions associated with each serving of lettuce, for example. They’re not exactly “yield-maximizing” practices on display. It has prioritized cost and yield over all else. However, when you divide a large number (i.e., The result?

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Modern Farmer

MAY 23, 2024

Unlike wildlife scat , which spreads seeds and returns nature’s nutrients in a balanced way, most conventional pet diets yield large amounts of waste. Mississauga, Ontario, which in 2019 began processing dog poop at waste-to-energy facilities, turns some into fertilizer. As most cities see it, that’s the only safe option.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

One of the core functions of the USDA, upon its foundation in 1862, was the collection and public distribution of germplasm , or seeds. By the end of the 19th century, a third of USDA’s budget was devoted to germplasm collection and distribution. Diverse plants and manure must take their place.

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Agwired

MARCH 28, 2025

Reinke Manufacturing , a global leader in irrigation systems and technology, today announced the general availability of its most advanced remote irrigation management solution to date, ReinCloud 3 , to drive operational savings and yield increases for growers tasked with managing water efficiency. Nitricity Inc.,

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

fertilizer application, irrigation, machinery use, pesticide application) and the sources of carbon sequestration (e.g., Small-area estimation uses EO to distribute projected data to grid squares, ZIP codes, and fields. And, perhaps most importantly, how do we know those results are accurate and reliable?

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

The approach allows them to lower their carbon footprints, earn extra revenue, and tap into methane digesters’ other benefits, which include the creation of organic fertilizers, also called “digestates,” for use on the farm. The fertilizer produced by the co-digester is stored in the tank behind it. and we see increased crop yields.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This may seem like an antiquated concern for chefs in an era of global food distribution systems, but it’s an all-consuming preoccupation for Oyster Oyster, a restaurant named after two ingredients—a bivalve and a mushroom —known for their ecosystem benefits. says Rubba.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

From breeding and cultivation to testing and delivery, the cannabis blockchain captures a digital snapshot of every major step of production, distribution and sale, locking them into an immutable digital ledger.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring consistent and efficient water management and distribution across diverse field conditions for growers – setting a new standard in the industry.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 30, 2023

With the current high cost of synthetic fertilizers, and even supply chain disruptions, managing the manure resource properly becomes a critical farm task. Manure is the primary fertility source in organic farming systems. Conventional wisdom asks, “What can go wrong with adding organic matter and natural fertilizer?”

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The vineyards are weeded only using hoes, never herbicides, and fertilized with manure. The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice. Drop Bear Beer, United Kingdom Drop Bear Beer maintains the craft of brewing but leaves the alcohol and the carbon emissions behind.

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The Lunatic Farmer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Fittingly, then, my recent trip to South Africa yielded two fascinating additions in the energy and sewage department. This satisfied all my criteria for acceptable water-based sewage systems: leveraging the fertility, keeping it out of the ground water, and a portable distribution system.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We know it can be done—farms that have diversified (crops), soil has improved, less fossil fuel used, less fertilizer used. They yield very high,” Carlson said. Beyond the economics, those growing, producing and distributing locally grown food believe in what they’re doing, Bruskewitz said. “At James Nisly of Kalona, Iowa.

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Agritecture Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

A review paper published last month by researchers working on the Rurban Revolution project surveyed previous studies and determined that on average, urban agricultural yields (including both outdoor and indoor growing operations) were on par or higher than those of typical farms. That requires human labor instead of a machine.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Satellite imagery, on the other hand, allows for large-scale monitoring, helping government agencies and agribusinesses predict droughts, assess flood damage, and optimize resource distribution. Additionally, AI-driven yield prediction models help farmers estimate production volumes.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

Recent legislative efforts in the US are trying to halt these deals; Image sourced from WoodRuff Food processing and distribution is becoming increasingly concentrated too. The largest agribusiness suppliers are continuing to consolidate through mergers and acquisitions, reducing competition and choices for farmers.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Nutrients and irrigation speed up crop development, increase crop yield and prevent contamination. Adding the right amount of fertilizer is an essential practice for nutrient management based on your farm's goals and soil conditions. One way we see farms overspending is through the overuse of fertilizers.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Purchasing cooperatives allow members to buy inputs, such as seeds and fertilizers, at lower prices through bulk purchasing agreements. In many regions, cooperatives also play a key role in ensuring food security by supporting local agricultural production and distribution networks. Buy local when possible.)

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

AUGUST 30, 2022

Program funding to help farmers implement conservation practices on their farms has continued to increase, with $1 million distributed this year to 36 watershed groups across the state. million has been allocated to 41 watershed groups since funds were first distributed in fiscal year 2016. “The She said about $4.2

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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. With organic, Walmart could push farms to get bigger, driving costs down and enabling national distribution. That is just absolutely unheard of,” he says.

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Cropaia

JULY 10, 2024

Managing surface drainage, preventing waterlogging, and ensuring efficient water distribution require advanced technologies and precise strategies. Additionally, integrating precision irrigation systems with real-time monitoring can optimize water use and improve crop yields.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2023

That means that when there is a heavy rainstorm, the soil will keep absorbing it even while less fertile soils let the rain (and associated nutrients) wash off into nearby bodies of water. Such practices can also reduce nitrous oxide emissions, in part by reducing the need to apply synthetic fertilizers.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

In addition, most natural fibers are grown conventionally, which often means heavy use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers and genetically modified or treated seeds. The polymer can yield various end products depending on the twisting of yarns. Cotton, the most used natural fiber, occupies 2.4

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Chickasaw Nation is teaming up with area land managers to remove invasive species, reduce fertilizer use, and restore habitat. Rising pest pressure, wildfire smoke, and drought are also concerns–already in 2020 and 2021 wheat and barley declined in yield as a result of droughts. At the same time, cold nights have declined.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

Improved cost-share accounting for income forgone when farmers experience losses in revenue due to production changes, anticipated reductions in yield, transitioning to an organic resource-conserving system, or acreage converted to conservation uses. Expanded definition of “conservation activities” to include mitigating GHG emissions.

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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.), It is a food distribution and equity problem. and various production technologies.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Theyre as fertile as can be. The history of how this happenedhow one of the countrys most fertile farming regions became a knot of poverty, hunger, and racial injusticeis complicated and painful. They till less, plant cover crops after harvest, and have drastically cut their use of fertilizer and insecticides.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

JULY 13, 2023

These practices include reducing or eliminating tilling of soil, planting “cover crops” that grow during the off-season and are not harvested, improving how farmers use fertilizer and manure, and planting trees. greenhouse gas emissions and roughly a quarter of emissions globally. The main greenhouse gases emitted by U.S.

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Food Tank

MARCH 19, 2025

He explores questions of growing populations, inequitable distribution, and environmental harm, suggesting ways to bring us closer to feeding the planet without destroying it. In this interdisciplinary exploration of the element, Jack Lohmann guides the reader through the history of the phosphorous fertilizer industry and its externalities.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Created on Madagascar and practiced in about 60 countries today, SRI has been shown to increase grain yields, sometimes twofold. In July, the USDA announced it had distributed about $2 billion to more than 40,000 farmers who endured past discrimination.

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