Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Speed and flexibility is everything when a farmer is in the middle of harvest and needing to get grain trucks emptied as quickly as possible. The X-Tend on AGI’s swing auger allows for a great level of flexibility by making it so that the grower doesn’t need to move the truck back and forth on… Read More Speed and flexibility is everything when a farmer is in the middle of harvest and needing to get grain trucks emptied as quickly as possible.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Projections show a sharp decline in net farm income in Nebraska for 2024 and into 2025, but an Ainsworth, Neb., farm family makes a strategic plan to navigate volatile markets.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter? Does adding nitrogen burn up organic matter or does it actually enhance organic matter levels in farm soils? Earlier this year, Syngenta soil health assessment lead Jordan Wade and Washington State University agronomist Andrew McGuire teamed up to answer that question. After reviewing decades of academic… Read More How does commercial nitrogen fertilizer impact soil organic matter?

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Axion dark matter should be produced and converted to gamma rays during a supernova. Will we be lucky enough to see them? The post A nearby supernova could end the search for dark matter appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Transitions and Strategies: The farming profession needs to bring mental health out of the shadows.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Project aims for system transformation through precision management The post AgriLife Research-led Cotton Belt sustainability effort gains momentum appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

With more options than ever for female operators, find your next go-to gear here.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Soybean growers know selecting the right maturity group and planting date is key to maximizing yields and profit. The BeanPACK is informed by thousands of data points from North Carolina State University field trials.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thanksgiving is the most delicious holiday of the year and brings many tests to the kitchen. Will all the dishes be ready on time? Can we pull off this new casserole recipe? Many of these tests will be met with success; however, one test you should be careful of is the taste test. Taste testing undercooked meat and poultry can be a recipe for disaster.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Investments in startups 'took off like a rocket ship' in 2021, but have come down to earth since.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Rebecca Abergel is developing ways to control radioactive metals so they can safely deliver life-sustaining medical treatments. The post UC Berkeley engineer explores the promise of nuclear medicine appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Joy’s Reflections: An old “Farmer’s Motto” still rings true today.

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Berkeley Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Everett, who won the National Book Award for his 2024 novel on Nov. 20, spoke at a Bancroft Library event earlier this month. The post ‘James’ author Percival Everett discusses his ‘Huckleberry Finn’ retelling at a campus event appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Yoders have been no-till for 30 years and started incorporating cover crops 10 years ago.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Malawi’s largest independent smallholder farmers association is working to help producers improve crop yields and adapt to the climate crisis while promoting gender equity. With over 130,000 members, the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) operates in 22 of the country’s 28 districts. Through local and regional groups, they help producers grow better crops, increase the quality of their output, and connect to “more rewarding markets,” Betty Chinyamunyamu, the Assoc

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Salchow family fulfills the Auberry Glove Co. mission of serving farmers, ranchers and community.

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Ohio State University

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found. In a survey of people currently on GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, 25% of respondents agreed they had wasted more food since taking the drugs, compared to 61% who disagreed. People who were nauseated by the drugs were more likely to report increased food waste.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Over 2,200 people attended FIRA USA, up from about 1,500 last year.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For first-time hosts, or even experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving turkey can be a nerve-wracking dish to prepare once a year. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Precipitation may continue through Thanksgiving, stalling winter harvests while benefitting reservoirs, snowpack.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

On April 10, 2024, I received a call from my dad asking me to come help him at our family farm there had been an accident. The front axle of my dads tractor had broken in half, and he had jumped off the tractor before it tipped over. When I arrived at the farm, my dad couldnt walk. I called a local ambulance to transport him to a trauma center in Topeka, Kan., for evaluation of his leg.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Apexx Drone Solutions has created drone classes that address the needs of its clients.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thanksgiving is the most delicious holiday of the year and brings many tests to the kitchen. Will all the dishes be ready on time? Can we pull off this new casserole recipe? Many of these tests will be met with success; however, one test you should be careful of is the taste test. Taste testing undercooked meat and poultry can be a recipe for disaster.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What to know before buying your Thanksgiving turkey.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

To ensure that veterans have opportunities to enter high-demand career fields, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leverages apprenticeship programs. USDA recently strengthened its Commodity Food Graders Apprenticeship Program by expanding its scope from regional to national. As a result, transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses from across the country can now participate.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Corn yields on the Michigan farm were phenomenal, but dry beans took a hit with early-season rain.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen. Pots and pans will be full of collard greens and gravy while a turkey cooks in the oven. With so many moving parts, it is key that the preparation and cooking areas get fully cleaned and sanitized to avoid the spread of bacteria that causes foodborne illness.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the rekindling of the labor dispute between the dock workers and those trying to create a contract.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The 2022 Census of Agriculture , conducted by USDAs National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) , collected more than 6 million data points about Americas farms and ranches and the people who operate them. This included information on organic agriculture like producer characteristics (15% were under the age of 35, for example), farm specialization and top states and counties.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Learn how a community-driven approach to groundwater management has helped to preserve precious resources and ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in the region.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At the Office of Customer Experience (OCX), we recognize the importance of providing exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers. Last month, we celebrated CX Day, which occurs every year on the first Tuesday of October. In honor of this occasion, were excited to share insights on one of the most effective tools for improving customer interactions: journey mapping.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Corn Pest Beat: Set up test strips for biological products, but do not apply them to all your acreage just yet.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I had a plan, or maybe it was more of a dream, said Brad Fourby, Navy veteran and owner of Leafy Green Farms. The moment I saw a shipping container farm is how the idea for my farm started. Leafy Green Farms is in southeast Kansas, where the population is 20,000 a big difference from Brads hometown of Sacramento, California.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The agriculture equipment company's 2025 net income will be between $5 billion and $5.5 billion - below the $5.83 billion average of analyst estimates.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Imagine you are 18 years old, from a rural town, and figuring out your next steps. You want opportunities to learn, meet new people, and travel the world.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Corn and wheat volumes were also relatively strong last week.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We measure success one student at a time, said John Phillips, chief of staff at the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities at 37 Tribal colleges and universities throughout the United States. AIHEC plays a vital role in helping these institutions, many of which hold land-grant status, to preserve and promote Native American culture by incorporating traditional knowledge and cultural values into their programs.

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