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RealAg on the Weekend: Reality for cattle markets, grain processors, and inventory carry over impact, Aug 31, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney discusses an update on the railway as well as the impact of carry over inventory on your outlook from the recent RealAgristudies data. He is then joined by Ian Boxall with Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan on another processor having their grain license revoked, Read More Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend!

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Reasons why Pregnant Sheep Die by the Road-side and How to Control it

Agric4profits

There are lots of things that may be responsible for this regular issue of people complaining that they do see a lot of dead pregnant sheep along the road-side.

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How John Deere’s S7 Combines Are Paving the Way for Fully Autonomous Farming

Global Agtech Initiative

John Deere's Bergen Nelson shares how the new S7 Combine Harvesters support the company's vision of autonomy. The post How John Deere’s S7 Combines Are Paving the Way for Fully Autonomous Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Banana and Plantain: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide

Agric4profits

Banana and plantain are vital components of diets in many parts of the world. Although they look similar, their uses in cooking differ significantly.

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Australian Scientists Find Sound Can Help Indicate Soil Health

ATTRA

Recordings made by Flinders University ecologists in Australia show that soundscapes can be an indicator of soil health , as they offer a means of monitoring soil biodiversity via the emerging field of eco-acoustics. In researchers’ most recent study, a below-ground sampling device and sound attenuation chamber were used to record soil invertebrate communities, which were also manually counted.

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Complete Guide on How to Fatten Sheep and Goats

Agric4profits

This fattening of sheep and goats guide provides essential insights into the intensive feeding process that helps farmers achieve the desired weight and fat con

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FFA Tribute: Caleb Gaus

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson is joined by Hamilton Illinois FFA member at the Farm Progress Show.

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John Deere introduces new tillage lineup

Western FarmPress

New machines are designed to work on larger farms.

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Agricultural Environmental Impact: Key Challenges and Sustainable Solutions

Agric4profits

Agriculture is essential for feeding the world's population, but it also has a significant impact on the environment.

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Drought conditions expanded over AL and parts of GA and FL

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor, released earlier this week, show that dry conditions expanded across Alabama as well as western parts of Georgia and Florida this week in the areas that were not affected by Hurricane Debby. There was very little rain there and temperatures were warmer than normal.

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Innovative Urban Agriculture Practices for Modern Cities

Agric4profits

Urban agriculture involves growing food in city environments. It can take place in small spaces such as balconies, rooftops, or community gardens.

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Rainier and cooler conditions expected this week

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF forecast (Quantitative Precipitation Forecast) for rainfall in the next 7 days shows that we are returning to a rainier state over the next week after a slow increase in drought conditions for the past couple of weeks.

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Cashew: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide

Agric4profits

Cashew (Anacardium Occidentale) is originally from Central and South America, with its primary area of diversity in eastern Brazil.

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This Week in Agribusiness, August 31, 2024

Western FarmPress

Highlights from Farm Progress Show, markets, and more featured this week.

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Conventional Farming: History, Practices, and Environmental Impact

Agric4profits

Conventional farming is a dominant method of agriculture that emphasizes maximizing yields and efficiency through various technologies and practices.

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Urban Agriculture Courses Available Free Online

ATTRA

The Cornell Small Farms Program’s Urban Ag project announced that four new online courses are available on the promise of urban agriculture. The courses for commercial urban agriculturists, city planners, and policymakers were developed in partnership with USDA-AMS Marketing Services Division and Rooted, the Madison, Wisconsin-based center for urban agriculture enterprise and education.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Organic Farming

Agric4profits

Organic farming is a method of agriculture that relies on natural processes and materials to grow crops and raise livestock.

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Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program

ATTRA

Applications are due by September 30, 2024. USDA announced that the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center has $300,000 in grant funding available through the Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program. This funding will support projects that develop solutions for practical problems and address the needs of the entire sheep industry, while focusing on measurable benefits for sheep producers, encouraging partnerships among other sheep industry organizations, and reducing duplication of effo

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Pineapple: Uses, Origin, Distribution and Farming Guide

Agric4profits

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family and likely originated in South America.

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The Basics of Subsistence Agriculture: What You Need to Know

Agric4profits

Subsistence agriculture is a farming system where the main goal is to produce enough food to meet the needs of the farmer's family.

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Essential Agricultural Practices and Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Farmers

Agric4profits

Agriculture is the backbone of many economies, providing food and resources essential for life.

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Breed Characteristics for Selecting Sheep

Agric4profits

There are four main or major breeds of sheep in Nigeria for instance and they include the following breeds of sheep: the West Africa Dwarf, Yankasa, Uda and Bal

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Agricultural Produce Primary Processing Methods

Agric4profits

Primary processing is the first step in transforming raw agricultural products into forms that are ready for consumption or further processing.

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Comprehensive Veterinary Care for Animals Health

Agric4profits

Veterinary care is a vital part of ensuring that animals remain healthy and happy.

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Impact of Pests and Diseases on Livestock Production

Agric4profits

Pests and diseases are major concerns for livestock farmers.

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The Basics of Commercial Agriculture: A Beginner’s Guide

Agric4profits

Commercial agriculture focuses on farming for profit, involving large-scale production of crops and livestock.

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Heterosis Meaning, Genetic Basis, and Effect in Animals

Agric4profits

Heterosis, or hybrid vigor, or outbreeding enhancement, is the improved or function of any biological quality in a hybrid offspring.