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Latest Keep it Clean advisory urges farmers to check with buyers ahead of the spray season

Real Agriculture

Planning for the growing season isnt just about seed choices and fertilizer rates penciling in and choosing crop protection products is crucial to protecting yield and quality. That said, just because a product is approved for use doesnt automatically mean farmers have the all-clear to use it, depending on the crops destination. Greg Bartley, Read More Planning for the growing season isnt just about seed choices and fertilizer rates penciling in and choosing crop protection products is crucial

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Mexico Amends Constitution to Prohibit GM Corn Seeds

Food Tank

The Mexican government has amended its constitution to prohibit the use of genetically modified (GM) corn seeds. It is only the second country to do so. After signing the reform into law, President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated in a press conference that its primary objectives are to guarantee biodiversity, food sovereignty, and the health of Mexicans.

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CN Rail working to catch up from cold weather impacts and tariff turbulence

Real Agriculture

When the fulfillment stats come in as poorly as they did for railcar numbers from February, its understandable that grain farmers and grain companies were not terribly pleased with rail performance. However, fulfillment numbers dont tell the whole story, saysDavid Przednowek, assistant vice president of grain movement for CN Rail. Przednowek says that a prolonged Read More When the fulfillment stats come in as poorly as they did for railcar numbers from February, its understandable that grain fa

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10 Ways to Get Involved With Food Mutual Aid

Civil Eats

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Environmental activist and author Robin Greenfield is known for his fully committed experiments in ecological living. His most recent book, Food Freedom: A Year of Growing and Foraging 100% of My Food , covers his efforts to live entirely independently from the industrial food system.

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Deere sprayer updates target a better bottom line

Real Agriculture

Sprayer updates from John Deere will help farmers save input costs, reduce crop damage and help the bottom line, the company says. At Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado, Deere rolled out a series of updates for its sprayer lineup, including new See & Spray Select variable rate technology and AutoTrac automation and ExactApply improvements. In Read More Sprayer updates from John Deere will help farmers save input costs, reduce crop damage and help the bottom line, the company says.

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Industry-funded study of the week: artificial sweeteners

Food Politics

Thanks again to Jim Krieger of Healthy Food America for sending this one. The study: Sievenpiper JL, Purkayastha S, Grotz VL, Mora M, Zhou J, Hennings K, Goody CM, Germana K. Dietary Guidance, Sensory, Health and Safety Considerations When Choosing Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners [LNCSs]. Nutrients. 2025 Feb 25;17(5):793. doi: 10.3390/nu17050793. The greater sweetness intensity of LNCSs compared to sucrose allows for the use of lesser amounts to achieve a similar level of sweetness, facilitating a

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Finding one’s way through the forest of forest resources databases

Agricultural Biodiversity

As well as the 3rd State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, the 2nd State of the World’s Forest Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was also launched at FAO Commission meeting the week before last. Some headline numbers? There are about 58,000 tree species worldwide, about 30% of whch are threatened and 1,400 and 1,100 species are included in in situ and ex situ conservation programs, respectively.

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Lower Your Grocery Costs With These 7 Easy-to-Grow Crops

Modern Farmer

Replacing your entire grocery list with homegrown food is an overwhelming prospect. But tending to a few easy-to-grow crops? Well, thats more manageable. Whether youre tired of spending more on a clamshell of herbs than you would on a pack of seeds or want to harvest the perfect amount of arugula for a salad, youre in the right place. Adding a few easy crops to a sunny spot in your yard or container on your patio will help you save at the store.

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How to actually protect your herd from cattle pinkeye

West Texas Livestock

Pinkeye, a highly contagious disease in cattle, can spread rapidly if not promptly addressed. This bacterial infection, which primarily affects the eyes, can lead to irritation, excessive tearing, and in severe cases, blindness. Given its mode of transmission through direct contact and flies, an outbreak can swiftly engulf an entire herd. Therefore, early detection and […] The post How to actually protect your herd from cattle pinkeye appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Crop Diversity Benefits: Why Variety is Key to Sustainable Farming

Modern Farmer

Farms come in all shapes and sizes, from a thousand-acre field planted in corn to a quarter-acre parcel supporting thirty different types of vegetables. One of the key differences between these two examples is the amount of crop diversity present. Increasing the types of crops present in an area can provide numerous ecological and economic benefits.

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Biological Assays in Animal Production: PER, NPU AND BV

Agric4profits

Biological assays in animal production are analytical methods used to estimate the potency of substances or agents by observing their effects on living animals (in vivo) or tissues (in vitro).

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Farmers eye shift to biological crop inputs as Kennedy pushes for chemical reduction

Western FarmPress

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for reducing chemical use in farming, more U.S. producers are considering a shift to biological crop inputs, aligning with consumer demands.

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The Best Foods to Donate to Charity

Philabundance

So, youve made a great decision to make a charitable contribution before the end of the year. In the spirit of the season, its important to know what to donate. For some, it makes more sense to donate food than to donate money. We need food to fulfill our promise to drive hunger from our local communities and end hunger for good. But what should you give?

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Raising quality yearling bulls begins when they are born

Western FarmPress

How bull calves are developed preweaning has a great impact on their reproductive health as yearling bulls.

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Digestibility Trials In Farm Animals: In Vivo and In Vitro Methods

Agric4profits

Digestibility in animal science is the measure of how much nutrition a feed provides an animal and is absorbed through the intestines into the bloodstream. In other words, it is the difference between the nutrients in the feed offered and those excreted by the animal.

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Is it time to start retaining beef heifers?

Western FarmPress

Beef Outlook: Tight cattle supplies have become more evident at feedlots after a March report.

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Food Pantry Donations That Actually Help Feed Communities

Philabundance

If you’re in the food supply chain growers, importers, manufacturers, or wholesalers youve probably had at least one moment where you stared down a few pallets of perfectly safe, perfectly good products that just weren’t moving. Maybe it was an incorrect product. Maybe it was surplus. Either way, you didnt want to toss it. And now youre Googling food pantry donations near me because you know that food could do real good.

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Will a pivot to corn pay off?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Profitable prices could be elusive for the average corn grower, with an estimated selling range for new crop nearby futures at $4.48 to $4.82. Soybeans face two big demand questions: exports and crush.

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Artificial Insemination Techniques in Animal Breeding Practices

Agric4profits

Improving the efficiency of animal production remains a major objective in animal breeding. Artificial insemination is one of the proven practices available for improving farm animals. It is used across all species of domestic animals, though it has been widely adopted by the dairy and beef industries globally.

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9 Key Phosphorus Management Tips for Profitable Farming: Boost Your P IQ

Western FarmPress

Discover nine essential phosphorus management strategies to optimize your farm's profitability. Learn about soil levels, pH impact, and application efficiency.

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Organic Research Hub Collects Resources for Farmers

ATTRA

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has debuted a new Organic Research Hub that collects research summaries, factsheets, guidebooks, webinars, videos, tools, and other resources. The online hub is designed to support organic and transitioning farmers across the United States. Resources are searchable by keyword, region, crop category, production topic, and more.

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West Texas farmers face headwinds, will still plant cotton

Western FarmPress

Producers like Shawn Holladay are facing tough headwinds. With low commodity prices, high inputs, and a lingering drought, Holladay discusses the upcoming cotton season. "Our plan for 2025 is survival.

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Siberian Cat Adoption Guide and Procedure

Agric4profits

Siberian cats are a type of domestic cat that is native to Russia. They are known for their thick, fluffy coats and friendly, affectionate personalities. Siberians are medium to large in size, with males weighing between 15-20 pounds and females weighing between 10-15 pounds.

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3 lessons from a business retreat

Western FarmPress

Growth Curve: Farm business retreat fosters business and personal connection and unlocks time management secrets for profitable growth.

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Cold Weather Poultry Diseases and How to Manage them

Agric4profits

Although poultry farming business is one of the lucrative businesses to venture into, it is also faced with certain challenges like poultry diseases and other issues that are often faced in every business out there.

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Ag sector changes: What does the next decade hold?

Western FarmPress

Road Warrior: Unfortunately, only about half of farm ranch businesses will plan and execute a successful transition.

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AEDE Faculty, Staff and Alum receive recognition as part of CFAES Annual Awards Banquet

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH Faculty, staff, student and alumni from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics were recognized for their outstanding contributions with awards received at the 2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Awards and State of the College. These honors celebrate excellence in teaching, research, extension and service, highlighting the departments impact within the agricultural, environmental and development economics profession.

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Breakthrough: Ryegrass cover cracks the fragipan

Western FarmPress

Using annual ryegrass to break up fragipan soil layers dates to the early 2000s.

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Milk Processing and Preservation in Dairy Farming

Agric4profits

In the previous article, the management of the dairy cow was discussed. This article focuses on milk and its products. The development of the dairy industry is largely in the hands of Fulani women, but product development and marketing remain stagnant due to limited access to Western education.

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Monarch butterfly may be heading to endangered list

Western FarmPress

Environmentalists seek protection for the monarch butterfly that may impact farming activities.

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Montana Grazing Lands Coalition Grants

ATTRA

Grant proposals are accepted year-round and reviewed monthly. The Montana Grazing Lands Coalition offers Education Grants and Demonstration Grants in an effort to support sound grazing management principles and practices. Proposals for educational activities can range from $50 to $1,000 and require matching funding. Proposals for matching funds for demonstration projects may be submitted by groups of individuals, non-governmental organizations, and state or local units of government.

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How to optimize nitrogen applications in your corn

Western FarmPress

Corn Source: Nitrogen can be an elusive input, as it can be lost through leaching and denitrification. Heres how to maximize your 2025 investment.

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AgriLife Extension guides statewide urban pest control

AgriLife Today

Pest management program helps protect Texas schools, businesses, homes through research and outreach The post AgriLife Extension guides statewide urban pest control appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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California tree nut association rebrands to better serve farmers

Western FarmPress

Western Agricultural Processors Association rebrands as Western Tree Nut Association, expanding focus to include growers of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, and pecans alongside processors.

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Agri-Pulse Kicks Off 2nd Great Tomato Challenge

Agwired

2024 Great Tomato Challenge winner California Assembly member Reggie Jones-Sawyer with Agri-Pulse Publisher Sara Wyant, Bayer tomato breeder Chad Jorgensen, Chef P.J. Mulvaney, and Bayers Jenny Maloney. Agri-Pulse is kicking off its second Great Tomato Challenge today in Sacramento. The competition is open to members of the California Senate and Assemblymembers and their staff members, who are picking up their tomato plants for the challenge today.

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Kansas land sales pick up pace through March

Western FarmPress

Buyers show growing demand across the state.

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A Guide to Animal Science Research Experiment Design

Agric4profits

In conducting any experiment involving animals, the experimenter or researcher must be very familiar with the animal species to be used. This familiarity could be through direct personal experience such as observation and handling, or through background knowledge obtained from relevant literature including textbooks and journals.

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