Food Politics
APRIL 9, 2024
I’m trying to make sense of the ongoing spread of bird flu to chickens, dairy cows, and an occasional person. Bird flu, avian influenza , is (obviously) a viral disease in wild birds, but highly pathogenic strains can and do infect chickens, animals, and people. It was considered sporadic and not much of a problem until we started industrial chicken production, crowding tens of thousands of chickens together in on huge barn.
Agricultural Biodiversity
APRIL 9, 2024
Jeremy’s latest newsletter is out, with a medium-deep dive on a deep dive on figs. There’s more on FIGGEN here. And FYI, Genesys shows about 1500 fig accessions in genebanks. AramcoWorld is a glossy publication from the Saudi oil giant that covers all sorts of topics generally linked to the Muslim world. In the latest issue a deep dive into fig diversity.
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AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
What’s the key to growing big yields? According to the reigning national corn yield contest champ, David Hula, you can’t have 300-bushel-per-acre yields if you don’t start with 300-bushel-per-acre stands.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Ep. 11: Make sure your planter is ready to hit the field when you are this spring with tips and advice from John Deere in this Field View episode.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Government officials claim power over entrance, searches, and surveillance on private land with no restrictions.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
In late February, 16 Western Oklahoma wildfires scorched pasture, destroyed homes, and killed animals in three days. Fence replacement is one of the largest expenses producers face.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Ted Seifred, Zaner Ag Hedge says grains lower on Tuesday on fund selling and weather. So, the market may be running out of time for a spring rally. Cattle see corrective buying, funds push hogs into contract highs.
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CalCAN
APRIL 9, 2024
Did you know, that the United States started collecting statistics on agriculture before we had a United States Department of Agriculture? In 1840 the first Census of Agriculture was tallied and in February 2024 the 2022 Census of Agriculture was The post Reflections on the 2022 Census of Agriculture appeared first on CalCAN.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Side-discharge crop shredder from Loftness places twice the material in one windrow, increasing efficiency during baling.
USDA Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
Even as a child, Camille Pierre was interested in agriculture. She first learned about the industry from her uncle, who worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). With that seed of interest planted, she took agriculture classes throughout high school, grew and maintained her garden, showed livestock, and cross-bred tomatoes.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Sorghum Focus: Authentic farmer voices at Commodity Classic make the industry stand up and pay attention.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
A handful of planter manufacturer reps share several tips and lookouts to ensure the planter is working properly this spring.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
Alfalfa shoots, also known as alfalfa sprouts, are the tender young plants that emerge from alfalfa seeds when germinated in water or soil.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
During an antitrust conference hosted by the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the need for more efforts to promote competitive markets in the agricultural sector.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
MU Extension can help producers develop a biosecurity plan to protect dairy cattle and workers from the virus.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Grains end lower on fund selling and U.S. and South American weather. Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge, says the grain market is running out of time for a typical spring weather rally and a catalyst for funds to buy.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Farmers need to use their well-honed R&D skills to determine their best cover crop strategy.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Several states and organizations filed lawsuits against the Biden administration’s recent revision of the calculation method for determining the fuel economy of electric vehicles (EVs).
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Farm Credit Mid-America lenders share four recommendations cattle producers can use as they manage risk in a high cattle market and input costs.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 9, 2024
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 9, 2024 Texas strawberry growers have enjoyed an early start to their season and the crop looks fantastic so far, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. “This year, the season started earlier than it has in the past three to four years, and perhaps by as much. Read More → The post Strawberry season in Texas off to an excellent start appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Mike Pearson takes a look at how European farmers have been protesting for the past 18 months and government officials are starting to listen.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
Alfalfa leaves, scientifically known as Medicago sativa, are the foliage of the alfalfa plant, a member of the pea family.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Ag Marketing IQ: Futures, options and Livestock Risk Protection are vital tools to defend a farm’s bottom line.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
The avocado peel, also referred to as the skin or rind, is the outermost layer of the avocado fruit (Persea americana).
AgriLife Today
APRIL 9, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service celebrates 50 years of Brownwood center The Texas 4-H Conference Center welcomes the public to celebrate its 50th birthday on April 13 at the center in Brownwood. Over the last 50 years, the center has been a chosen destination where thousands of Texans and Texas 4-H Youth and Development Program members have.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
Avocado seeds, also known as pits, are the large, hard structures found at the center of avocado fruits (Persea americana).
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
New polymer technology increases phosphorus availability, boosts ROI.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
Alfalfa flowers are the reproductive structures of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa), a member of the legume family.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
The right PPE depends on the product. Consider your safety when it comes to handling chemicals.
ATTRA
APRIL 9, 2024
Nebraska shepherds Megan Landes-Murphy and Tom Murphy found it a challenge to utilize the low-value wool from their Shropshire sheep until they purchased a pellet mill and began making fertilizer pellets from it, reports Midwest Messenger. Their company, Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co., is one of just 10 wool pellet manufacturers in the United States. In addition to utilizing the wool from their own flock, they are purchasing 30,000 pounds of second-rate wool from a local shearing crew to supply the de
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 9, 2024
By investing in tech and data literacy, we can empower individuals and organizations to navigate the complexities of modern agriculture. The post Farming the Data: The Critical Need for Tech and Data Literacy in Food and Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 9, 2024
Safeguarding agricultural chains through research, innovation The disruption of the food supply chain during the first few years of COVID made Americans aware of how critical the ability to move agricultural products reliably, safely and efficiently is, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts. A Texas A&M AgriLife-led team is doing their part to protect the.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Be sure to monitor credit card balances, particularly during extreme economic cycles and in difficult periods.
Agric4profits
APRIL 9, 2024
Alfalfa roots are vital components of the alfalfa plant (Medicago sativa), a perennial legume known for its deep root system and ability to fix nitrogen in the
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
The survey seeks a distinctive name for this pink-hued, firmly crisp, sweet, and tart apple.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 9, 2024
Cattle seeing an early rally, but can they hold it or will funds sell that strength? Joe Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says funds are pushing hogs to contract highs. Grains fall on favorable planting weather.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 9, 2024
Team launches research into virus susceptibility and genetics.
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