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CANZA announces $4 million effort to develop and scale up tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) soil carbon

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple Leaf Foods, and Nutrien, to develop and scale tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) soil carbon, potentially unlocking new sources of revenue for farmers. The development of a simple MRV system will allow farmers Read More The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple

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Industry-funded study of the week: grape extract and cognition

Food Politics

The study: Amone F, Spina A, Perri A, Lofaro D, Zaccaria V, Insolia V, Lirangi C, Puoci F, Nobile V. Standardized Grape ( Vitis vinifera L.) Extract Improves Short- and Long-Term Cognitive Performances in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial. Foods. 2024; 13(18):2999. [link] Background: Cognitive decline, a common consequence of aging, detrimentally affects independence, physical activity, and social interactions.

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Provincial canola groups select 11 agronomic research projects to receive $3.4 million

Real Agriculture

Eleven canola research projects will receive a total of $3.4 million in funding as part of the 2025 intake of the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP). The three Prairie provincial canola grower associations Alberta Canola, SaskOilseeds, and Manitoba Canola Growers Association are contributing over $2.3 million. Another $764,000 is coming from the Western Read More Eleven canola research projects will receive a total of $3.4 million in funding as part of the 2025 intake of the Canola Agron

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More to manure than meets the eye

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab empowers producers with actionable insights on forage, livestock performance The post More to manure than meets the eye appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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High pH levels key to spotting micronutrient deficiency

Real Agriculture

Ontarios relatively youthful soils are less prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but there are situations where soil characteristics can lead to low levels of key micros in farm fields, says University of Guelph associate professor Dr. John Lauzon. Speaking at the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Associations MicroSmart Deep Dive meeting in Kingston, Ont., Lauzon noted Read More Ontarios relatively youthful soils are less prone to micronutrient deficiencies, but there are situations where soil

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Mesquite control made easy: what every rancher should know

West Texas Livestock

Mesquite trees are like that one neighbor who has some great qualities but tends to overstay their welcome. They’re best known for providing incredible BBQ wood, making them a favorite for pitmasters everywhere. But beyond the grill, they can be a real nuisance for ranchers and range managers. Left unchecked, Mesquite has a knack for […] The post Mesquite control made easy: what every rancher should know appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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RealAg Radio: A weather outlook, micronutrient impacts, and wheat production, Feb 10, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Matt Makens with Makens Weather for a late winter weather outlook; Dr. Luke Gatiboni with University of North Carolina State on micronutrients role in crop production. Hear from Laura Eastwood in a spotlight interview for KWS Seeds Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.

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Cover Crop Webinar Series Offered

ATTRA

Iowa Learning Farms and Midwest Cover Crop Council are teaming up to produce a free, week-long series of webinars February 10-14, 2025, covering multiple critical topics regarding implementation and management of cover crops on row crop farms in the Midwest. Presenters from Iowa State University, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Missouri Extension, Purdue University, and Illinois Extension will cover topics such as

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Why Scalable Sustainability Data Is Important for Agribusinesses

DTN

Below is an excerpt from a presentation delivered by DTN agriculture account manager Joe Lopp at the CropLife Tech Hub Live event. Watch the full presentation here. With sustainable agriculture increasingly crucial for both environmental stewardship and business success, having a reliable and accurate source of data is foundational.However, the path to implementing sustainable practices is fraught with challenges, particularly regarding data collection, analysis, and reporting.

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Wisconsin Announces Award of Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants

ATTRA

Wisconsin’s Governor and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announced the award of $1 million to 49 farmer-led groups through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant (PLWPG) Program. Funding will support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality.

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What is Q-Stable?

Western FarmPress

TAPS on Tap: KSU-TAPS presents its first Most Economically Profitable at Q-Stable award.

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Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant Program

ATTRA

Applications are due by March 31, 2025. Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are encouraged to submit proposals through the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program to expand meat processing capacity within Iowa. Proposed projects should support job creation and expanding meat processing capacity within Iowa. Grants are intended for smaller-scale facilities, and awarded projects should create processing, storage, and meat transportation efficiencies.

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Don’t buy into USDA’s farm income numbers

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Corn and soybean profit prospects challenged by low prices, high input costs and weak basis thats before considering retaliatory tariff threats, risk of inflation, unfavorable interest rates and additional potential federal policy changes. Profit opportunity lies in the livestock sector even if South Americas grain crop production drops.

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Animal Ag News 2/10

Agwired

U.S. consumers are facing a prolonged period of higher egg prices that will likely extend through the Easter holiday and well into 2025. Rising egg prices and increased volatility in the market are largely attributable to supply challenges brought on by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Since the current outbreak began impacting U.S. poultry farms in 2022, nearly 100 million table egg laying hens have been affected.

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Reducing doe population key to handling deer problem

Western FarmPress

The key is to get populations to 30 deer per square mile. This nearly eliminates agricultural damage.

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World Without Cows Screening at #CattleCon25

Agwired

During the CattleCon 2025 an open screening of the documentary, World Without Cows (Sponsored by Alltech), was on the big screen in the general session room. I was able to see the screening and highly recommend it. On the stage are Dr. Mark Lyons, CEO, Alltech and the filmmakers Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth. I talked with Dr. Lyons after seeing the screening and I told him that it really makes you think about what cows mean to our planet.

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Isbell appointed To USDA Board

Western FarmPress

Mark Isbell has been appointed to USDAs newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council.

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Advanced Agrilytics™ Names Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead

Agwired

Advanced Agrilytics, a leading agricultural solutions provider, has announced that Chris Kallal is the new Illinois Regional Agronomy Lead for the company. As a Regional Agronomy Lead at Advanced Agrilytics, Kallal plays a pivotal role in guiding and mentoring a team of Precision Agronomists to deliver advanced, data-driven agronomic solutions to farmers.

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What’s my farm really worth?

Western FarmPress

Land Values: Theres more than one way to measure a farms worth. Heres a look at the pros and cons of a certified rural appraisal vs. a comparative market analysis.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

New Holland Agriculture recently announced that it has been honored with three prestigious AE50 Awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) These awards recognise the most innovative designs in engineering products or systems for the food and agriculture industries. New Holland's IntelliSense Bale Automation, CropSpeed Monitoring System, and UltraFeed Pickup have each been acknowledged for their groundbreaking contributions to agricultural technology.

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Updated seed treating tech offers personalized experience

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Bringing the technology closer to the farm makes for a safer transaction between seed rep and farmer.

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Sioux Honey Co-Op’s Brands First to Earn AFT’s U.S. Farmed™ Certification

American Farmland

Sioux Honey Association Co-op, the gold standard of honey since 1921, and American Farmland Trust, a national nonprofit working to save the land that sustains us, announce the joint launch of U.S. Farmed certified honey, a standard for consumer-packaged goods proven to contain at least 95% of ingredients grown in the United States.

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High-yield soybeans: Separate myths from facts

Western FarmPress

Knowing these facts about soybean production will help you target higher yields.

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CIRB Protecting the Crop Insurance Industry

Agwired

With a new Congress and a new administration, there are lots of new people who need to be educated about the importance of crop insurance and CIRB has its work cut out for it this year. “Obviously we are hoping to get a farm bill again this year,” said Tara Smith, Deputy Executive Vice President of the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau (CIRB) at the organization’s annual meeting this week in Bonita Springs, Florida. “I think we’re also in a very different enviro

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Check out more new products in Syracuse

Western FarmPress

This slideshow of products available at New York Farm Show features mobile chicken tractors, clothing and more.

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Ag Tech Talk Podcast: How AI and Geospatial Tech Are Transforming Carbon Measurement and Supply Chains

Global Agtech Initiative

Ofer Judovits, CEO of Marvin, discusses how geospatial and satellite data with artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the ag industry. The post Ag Tech Talk Podcast: How AI and Geospatial Tech Are Transforming Carbon Measurement and Supply Chains appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Because we believe in you

Western FarmPress

In an era of media skepticism, Farm Futures is working to restore confidence by providing transparency, expert insights and a commitment to supporting America's farms.

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Language Model Capacity and Agronomic Prowess: Are We Measuring What Matters?

Global Agtech Initiative

Model intelligence is only one consideration for how AI is going to be valuable and impact agribusinesses, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Language Model Capacity and Agronomic Prowess: Are We Measuring What Matters? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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What could drive fertilizer prices in 2025?

Western FarmPress

2025 Economic Outlook Series: What are the big-picture factors that impact fertilizer prices?

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Carbon Robotics Introduces Modular LaserWeeder G2 Product Line

Global Agtech Initiative

The new line combines the latest AI, computer vision, robotics and laser technology for precision weed control. The post Carbon Robotics Introduces Modular LaserWeeder G2 Product Line appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The cowboy connection across agriculture

Western FarmPress

Young Dakota Living: Icons of Western culture stand out for the right reason.

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Harnessing innovation and entrepreneurism in agricultural economics

AgriLife Today

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate Gideon Kotkowski 18 blends his love for grit, agriculture and sustainability The post Harnessing innovation and entrepreneurism in agricultural economics appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Work hard to play hard

Western FarmPress

Between the Fencerows: Prepping the new-to-us tractor and spring cleaning as penance for earning a barn pass to the National Farm Machinery Show.

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Research papers note challenges, opportunities for tourism industry

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourisms research papers shine at prestigious conference The post Research papers note challenges, opportunities for tourism industry appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Master succession planning and grain marketing

Western FarmPress

Farm transition and the commodity market outlook fill two intense days on the Commstock Investments agenda.

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Pyka Unveils Pelican 2: The World’s Largest Autonomous Crop Protection Aircraft

Global Agtech Initiative

Pelican 2 features an expanded 300-liter payload and a work rate of up to 90 hectares per hour. The post Pyka Unveils Pelican 2: The World’s Largest Autonomous Crop Protection Aircraft appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Ag day, energy seminar set in SW Wyoming

Western FarmPress

Feb. 20 events to include educational programming about current agricultural challenges, ranch management.