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Poll: What’s holding back tech adoption?

Real Agriculture

Technology has the capacity to vastly simplify our lives, or take mundane, repetitive tasks and make them easy or automatic. Technological advancements in agriculture have brought us herbicide-tolerant crops, traceability and genomic advancements in livestock, and sectional control and variable rate tech to name a few. But just because a certain technology exists, doesn’t mean.

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U.S. beef imports: A quick look at recent trends

Western FarmPress

As U.S. cattle prices remain high and herds are the smallest since the 1950s, beef imports are rising. In 2023, U.S. imports more than doubled those of 2013. See what's trending and from which countries.

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Canada needs to move on options to avoid future railway shutdowns, says Fertilizer Canada

Real Agriculture

As railway traffic begins to get back to normal, there are still lingering issues that need addressed regarding how Canada found itself in a dual railway strike at all. “I hope this strike has shown our government that our system is broken,” says Karen Proud, president and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. Proud says that this. Read More As railway traffic begins to get back to normal, there are still lingering issues that need addressed regarding how Canada found itself in a dual railway st

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Insider’s guide to 2024 Husker Harvest Days

Western FarmPress

This year’s show will allow farmers to engage with cutting-edge agriculture products, equipment and ideas, not to mention field demos, BEEF showcase, autonomy and more.

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CGC revokes licenses of Purely Canada Foods; farmers owed money should contact CGC

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of grain company Purely Canada Foods Corp., with locations at Avonlea, Kindersley, and Lajord, Sask. Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries, says the CGC. Purely Canada Foods was in the.

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Ruminant Animal Wounds: Causes and Methods of Treatment

Agric4profits

Ruminant animals include: Sheep, Goat, Cow (Cattle) etc. and there are many causes of wounds in the body of ruminant animals and they include but not limited to the following: First, it can occur as a result of fighting among themselves during which they can injure one another with their horns.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Aug 28: Preventing weed seed return, test weight trouble, boron, and fall seeding

Real Agriculture

The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers. That might be because, for some crops, the ideal window is incredibly early — like this week, in the case of winter canola for example. That’s one hot topic in this week’s Wheat Pete’s Word podcast, Read More The ideal seeding window for fall seeded crops seems to creep up on even the most prepared of farmers.

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Gleaner T Series combine aims to deliver quality and value

Real Agriculture

AGCO has officially launched its latest Gleaner combine line with the Gleaner T Series. Our own Bern Tobin is down at Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, this week to take in the show and got a first look at the new combine. “This series delivers lightweight performance, superior control and premium grain quality for. Read More AGCO has officially launched its latest Gleaner combine line with the Gleaner T Series.

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As crop prices slump, farmer opportunities emerge

Western FarmPress

Now is the time to position for the rebound in grain markets, ag economist Mac Marshall said at the 2024 Farm Progress Show.

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Worm Infestation on Ruminant Animals: Symptoms and Treatment

Agric4profits

As a beginner, there are most times many questions you may wish to ask concerning your ruminant animals and am sure that a question like this one: how do I know

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Can herbicide-coated fertilizers work for cotton farmers?

Western FarmPress

Shared at CHROME Ag Expo, the method should reduce trips across the field by applying a residual herbicide and fertilizer simultaneously.

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Livestock Farming: Best Route of Drug Administration for Ruminants

Agric4profits

In livestock farming business, Ruminant farmers usually raise questions like where is one supposed to put their drugs, is it in their feeds or water?

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Farm Progress America, August 28, 2024

Western FarmPress

Landowners in the Midwest have all their eyes on the South Dakota Supreme Court. The court was convened last week to weigh claims on both sides of an eminent domain issue by Carbon Solutions Summit as they pursue a pipeline.

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Digging into the House Farm Bill: Part 4

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a multi-part blog series analyzing the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA), which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on Friday, May 24. The first post details an overview of the markup process, the bill as a whole, and its likely (or unlikely) path to becoming law. The second post explores the FFNSA’s impacts on local and regional food systems.

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How to get paid for goods and services

Western FarmPress

Finance First: Put processes in place to ensure customers pay up — and to decide when it’s more efficient to pay somebody else for services.

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USDA Thinks Outside the Box at Inaugural Innovation Event

USDA Blog

How can the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) build on innovation to better support sustainable American agriculture? Tackling that complex question was the driving force behind our inaugural USDA Innovation Symposium. USDA’s diverse mission requirements in technology and tools make creativity essential in leveraging today’s challenges into opportunities for innovation.

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New Holland adds CR10 combine to harvest lineup

Western FarmPress

With the same technology as the CR11, the CR10 offers farmers an option in the class 9 combine segment.

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Easing bail policy does not lead to increased crime, report finds

Berkeley Blog

California Policy Lab finds that easing bail requirements to get out of jail did not lead to higher crime, arrest rates. The post Easing bail policy does not lead to increased crime, report finds appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Don’t let weeds increase their savings account

Western FarmPress

It’s not too late to mow or spray fencerows and barn lots — anywhere with weeds going to seed.

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Equine owners advised to act against EEE

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife veterinarian recommends vaccinations to protect horses from mosquito-borne disease The post Equine owners advised to act against EEE appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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USDA allocates $35 million to expand fertilizer capacity

Western FarmPress

Vilsack talks fertilizer, bird flu and the future of agriculture at the 2024 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa.

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EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture

Global Agtech Initiative

The newly formed company, operating under the EarthOptics name, will lead Predictive Agronomy. The post EarthOptics, Pattern Ag Merge to Digitize Soil Health for Climate and Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Unlocking a Workforce Superpower: L'Tonya Davis Reveals How Innovation Through Inclusion Drives Success at VBA Symposium

USDA Blog

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is advancing its leadership in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) across the federal sector. On August 22, 2024, L'Tonya Davis, USDA’s first permanent Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, addressed HR professionals at the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Training for Excellence Symposium.

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Tackling Bovine Respiratory Disease: What You Need to Know

West Texas Livestock

BRD, or bovine respiratory disease, is a general term for any respiratory disease in cattle. A range of factors can cause this disease. The common names usually used for this disease are pneumonia or shipping fever. Stocker and feedlot operations are often where this disease occurs. It occurs more often there because of the extreme […] The post Tackling Bovine Respiratory Disease: What You Need to Know appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Rice farm readying for next generation

Western FarmPress

Agri-Ready Profile: Zach Talbott changes farm practices to meet production and labor challenges.

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World Crop Production Limited by Lack of Pollinators

ATTRA

Rutgers University-New Brunswick published results of a study in which a multinational team of scientists analyzed bee visits and crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on six continents. The researchers found that production of important, nutritionally dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes is being limited worldwide by a lack of pollinators.

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Average age of farmers increasing according to Census

Western FarmPress

Changes in average age of producers in southern states, 2017 and 2022.

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Chancellor Lyons welcomes UC Berkeley to a new academic year

Berkeley Blog

Watch as he lays out the values and aspirations that will guide his tenure in office. The post Chancellor Lyons welcomes UC Berkeley to a new academic year appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Pumpkin patch benefits military veterans

Western FarmPress

A field near Yankton, S.D., sees a community come together to support the military and schoolchildren.

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The Difference Between Manure and Fertilizers and How they Work

Agric4profits

Hello farmers and gardeners today we are here with a great information of the difference between manure and fertilizers.

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National Sorghum Producers elects Kansan as head

Western FarmPress

Amy France, Scott City, elected as chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers.

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2024 Farmland Market Trends At-A-Glance 

Trimble Agriculture

Understanding farmland market trends is crucial to risk management for landowners, farmers, and ranchers alike. As agricultural land values continue to rise in 2024, farmers and ranchers are navigating a landscape marked by both opportunity and risk. U.S. farmland market trends directly affect the equity and borrowing power of rural landowners. Steady appreciation in land values has historically provided a stabilizing force in the face of inflationary pressure, volatile commodity prices, and m

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UC seeks toddlers for milk study

Western FarmPress

Researchers to study whether whole or low-fat milk is best for young children.

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Key Takeaways from the “State of the Climate in 2023”

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The yearly global climate summary for 2023 is now available from the American Meteorological Society. This is the 34th year in a row that a similar summary has been written. You can go right to the document at [link] or you can read a blog post with the key messages here.

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Red vs. green showdown at Husker Harvest Days

Western FarmPress

Antique tractor enthusiasts can see the Farmall 806 and John Deere 4020 face off in the classic tractor area.

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Should You Use the Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecast?

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

I typically do not mention the Farmer’s Almanac (or the Old Farmers’ Almanac) in my blog because I know how unscientific it is and how poorly it does when rigorously tested.

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Fendt 818 is perfect fit for Berryridge Farms

Western FarmPress

My Favorite Tractor: “In my book, it’s the best tractor I’ve owned and will never leave the farm,” says Jeff Endres of his Fendt 818 Vario.

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