Wed.May 08, 2024

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Wheat Pete’s Word, May 8: Theoretical yield potential, sulphur on wheat, rainfastness and weed control, and being patient

Real Agriculture

Tissue test, soil test, gut check, patience. That sums up this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word in a nutshell, but don’t worry, we’ve got a full summary of the 20 minutes of agronomy answers below. This week, Peter Johnson covers some key deficiency issues with wheat (sulphur and manganese), answers some phosphorus questions, and.

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Uh oh. Bulk organic walnuts associated with toxic E. coli

Food Politics

I learned about this one from Bill Marler’s blog: This is Nuts – California and Washington E. coli Outbreak linked to Gibson Farms Walnuts This refers to the CDC announcement: E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts The CDC issued a warning: CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk The FDA has its own investigation: Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Bulk Organic Walnuts (April 2024): Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled organic walnuts sold in bulk bi

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Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium 2024

Agri-tech

The Department of Molecular Microbiology is organising a one and a half day Early Career Microbiologists Mini-Symposium. The symposium will be held from Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 September 2024. Apply now The aim of this event is for the John Innes Centre to hear about state-of-the-art science through presentations in bacterial microbiology, to enhance our understanding of where exciting new.

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Will I Really Benefit from Grazing My Cover Crop?

UnderstandingAg

God designed the world to function as a perpetual motion machine. If done right, it should always be building fertility, not extracting it. But you have to understand the principles of soil health, and the four ecosystem processes, in order to achieve that outcome. While many individuals are content with simply “growing a cover crop” and “reducing tillage” as their contribution to soil health, many experienced soil health practitioners agree that the single most beneficial aspect of the soil

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Can we trust ag data in 2024?

Western FarmPress

University of Illinois Extension specialist Emerson Nafziger advises farmers to keep their eyes wide open against company research claims.

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Meet Mari Gomez—Public Servant at USDA & Leader in Her Community

USDA Blog

When I sat down to speak with Mari Gomez, Chief of Staff at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), my first question was, “tell me about your career journey, including any roles you had before USDA.

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Gifting as part of farm transition planning

Western FarmPress

While gifting can be an effective tool to pass on assets, you need to understand the tax code and rules governing the practice.

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Far From Home, the Curry Leaf Tree Thrives

Civil Eats

When I was a child in the 1980s, my family traveled nearly every summer from our home in Los Angeles to the other side of the world. We spent monsoon-drenched weeks on my grandparents’ farm in southern India’s Kerala state. On the last day of one of our trips, there was one final item to be packed. A housekeeper knelt under a towering 20-foot curry leaf tree and dug up one of the dozens of saplings at its base.

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Is your entity structure right for your farm?

Western FarmPress

Above+Beyond the Harvest: Entity structures can impact financial protection, tax obligations and growth potential.

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New Texas A&M report gives insights on future beef, pork, chicken prices

AgriLife Today

Department of Agricultural Economics report will help consumers budget for meats The post New Texas A&M report gives insights on future beef, pork, chicken prices appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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How Long to Store Concentrates Before Feeding to Ruminant Animals

Agric4profits

Often times, ruminant animal farmers ask: for how long can the concentrates to be fed to my ruminant animals be stored before it becomes unfit for the animal’

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How to select the right protein tub in 5 steps

West Texas Livestock

A protein tub is a convenient way to provide extra nutrition when needed. One of its key benefits is that once you place it in the pasture, you can rest assured that you don’t need to check it daily. This benefit is beneficial for those who may have a job back in town, providing a […] The post How to select the right protein tub in 5 steps appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Can we trust ag data in 2024?

Western FarmPress

University of Illinois Extension specialist Emerson Nafziger advises farmers to keep their eyes wide open against company research claims.

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The 15 Health Benefits of Sour-sop Including Its Power to Cure Diabetics

Agric4profits

Sour-sop (Graviola) is a fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf evergreen tree, native to Mexico, Central and South America.

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Check depth setting after changing disk openers

Western FarmPress

Unless you make adjustments, expect seed to be placed deeper after installing new openers.

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Himalayan Cat Breed Description and Care Guide

Agric4profits

The Himalayan cat can be quickly identified. The body is small but strong, with thick neck and strong legs.

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What were farm incomes in 2023?

Western FarmPress

Bottom Line: Even after a good year, North Dakota farmers see a sharp decrease in average net farm income.

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Suckers as a Type of Propagating Material

Agric4profits

A sucker is a branch of the parent plant that that will occasionally appear in a leaf axil of the plant.

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Join me on a house remodel journey

Western FarmPress

Learning As I Go: Check in often as I share updates from our entire house remodel, which my fiancé and I are doing ourselves.

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How studying abroad inspires a future in hospitality

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M expert shares how study abroad can enhance education, career The post How studying abroad inspires a future in hospitality appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Nutrient management conferences highlight latest research

Western FarmPress

Ag Water Stewardship: Conferences evolve with the needs of farmers.

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AgriBusiness Global Announces 2024 Event Line-Up: Connecting Crop Input Leaders Worldwide 

Global Agtech Initiative

AgriBusiness Global will host three events, each designed to connect industry leaders, promote innovation, and drive business growth. The post AgriBusiness Global Announces 2024 Event Line-Up: Connecting Crop Input Leaders Worldwide appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Will SA weather disrupt market?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Flooding on soybean harvest, heat and drought on corn and put production pressure on Brazil and Argentina.

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Where passion meets science

AgriLife Today

Animal science doctoral student’s determination and love for horses drives impactful research The post Where passion meets science appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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No bull: Students organize sale

Western FarmPress

University of Nebraska students learn livestock marketing by hosting their own bull sale.

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The Cowpea Stems: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Cowpea stems are vital structural components of cowpea plants (Vigna unguiculata), providing support for the plant’s aboveground structures and facilitating

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4 tips for feeding a high-fiber diet

Western FarmPress

In this year of tight dairy margins, feeding a highly digestible fiber diet can save you money and produce more milk.

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The Cowpea Inflorescence: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The cowpea inflorescence is a key reproductive structure of cowpea plants (Vigna unguiculata), consisting of clusters of flowers and pods arranged along the ped

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#Grow24 underway at Missouri’s Fordyce Farms

Western FarmPress

State soybean president shares season progress, sowing corn and beans simultaneously.

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The Cowpea Peduncle: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The cowpea peduncle is a vital part of the reproductive anatomy of cowpea plants (Vigna unguiculata), serving as the main structural support for the inflorescen

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New ways to defeat weeds

Western FarmPress

Soybean Source: Targeted spraying and weed electrocution are new weed management tools.

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The Cowpea Roots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Cowpea roots are essential components of the cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata), playing a vital role in anchoring the plant in the soil and absorbing water and n

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8 Steps to establishing native grasses in your pasture

Western FarmPress

The biggest step in success is identifying the species of grass that does well in your soil type.

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The Cowpea Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Cowpea leaves are essential components of the cowpea plant (Vigna unguiculata), playing a crucial role in photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration.

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Wheat prices revived on weather woes

Western FarmPress

E-Corn-Omics: Once stable production forecasts in the Northern Hemisphere are now on shaky ground.

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If you’re not growing, you’re dying

iFarm

Why are you growing your business? Why do you want to invest in a new greenhouse, wash/pack shed, or even just put more land in cultivation? (TL/DR: There are many good reasons! “if you’re not growing, you’re dying” isn’t one of them.) You may be motivated by many things: You want to improve your profits. Perhaps, your business has inefficiencies that could be remedied by new equipment.

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Food aid requirements confuse students

Western FarmPress

Modifying Farm Bill could reduce barriers to SNAP for students and improve nutrition.

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