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RealAg Radio: Tracking clubroot, utilizing AI, and managing costs, Jan 20, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgricultures in-house agronomist Peter Wheat Pete Johnson to discuss a number of topics including utilizing artificial intelligence in agronomy and managing costs. Also hear from Codie Nagy with the Sask Oilseeds on the new Saskatchewan clubroot distribution Read More Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio.

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5 Technology Patents from John Deere and What They Might Mean for the Future of Precision Agriculture

Global Agtech Initiative

One of Deeres defining features is its patent portfolio, which provides insight into its strategic priorities and technological advancements, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post 5 Technology Patents from John Deere and What They Might Mean for the Future of Precision Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Potatoes, bananas and cotton made in a lab

Western FarmPress

We may have the option of wearing shirts made from potato harvest waste and jeans made from banana plant fibers.

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CNH Rolls Out New AI Tool for Instant Customer Support

Global Agtech Initiative

This tool enables dealer technicians to save time on repairs by providing fast and accurate answers to technical questions. The post CNH Rolls Out New AI Tool for Instant Customer Support appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Precision Planting introduces spraying, scouting options

Western FarmPress

New features and upgrades turn your sprayer into a site-specific farming tool.

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Enhancing Farming Practices: The Role of AI in Agriculture

Global Agtech Initiative

Amidst the digital transformation in ag, AI will play an increasingly critical role in shaping the future of food production. The post Enhancing Farming Practices: The Role of AI in Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Celebrating Dorothy Shippen’s curiosity-driven research career

AgriLife Today

Pioneer biologist to retire after decades of discoveries and lasting mentorship The post Celebrating Dorothy Shippens curiosity-driven research career appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Newly Discovered Truffle Species Candidates for Cultivation

ATTRA

Michigan State University reports that truffle dogs and their handlers have found two new species of truffle in the United States, as verified by scientists at the university. The scientists’ DNA analysis of the truffles shows that they have many compounds similar to valuable European truffles. Associate professor Gregory Bonito says there is increasing interest in cultivating North American truffles, and he notes that the newly discovered species have economic potential.

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Ecorobotix ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer Named a 2025 World Ag Expo Top 10 New Product

Global Agtech Initiative

The prestigious honor highlights Ecorobotixs innovation in AI-driven agricultural technology. The post Ecorobotix ARA Ultra-High Precision Sprayer Named a 2025 World Ag Expo Top 10 New Product appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Affordable housing needed to make rural communities successful

Western FarmPress

Gen Z Aggie: For many 20-somethings who want to move back to their rural hometowns to live and work, finding affordable housing can be challenging.

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Winter weather facts

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Since we have been talking about the possibility of different types of winter weather, here are a couple of articles that you might appreciate describing the different types of wintry precipitation we can see (all of which will probably occur somewhere in the Southeast in the next two days) and a history of some extreme […] Read More

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Beef up on knowledge at New York Farm Show

Western FarmPress

And dont forget to try a hot beef sundae, a beloved farm show tradition.

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Here we go!

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

On Tuesday we can expect to see the next potent winter storm move through the southern part of the region, starting in Alabama earlier on Tuesday but expanding rapidly eastward over the afternoon and evening of Tuesday.

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Purdue on the Farm welcomes your ideas

Western FarmPress

From the Field: Help POTF find more areas to explore this year.

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Iowa Seeks Specialty Crop Grant Reviewers

ATTRA

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is requesting nominations of qualified individuals active in the specialty crop industry, academia and public sectors to establish a professionally diverse Review Committee for the upcoming IDALS Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Members of the committee will review, evaluate and make recommendations to IDALS on submitted Iowa Specialty Crop Block Grant Program proposals.

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Will a Section 180 deduction work for me?

Western FarmPress

Above+Beyond the Harvest: Making hay out of the residual fertilizer deduction

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Nebraska Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

ATTRA

Concept proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2025. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture anticipates awarding approximately $820,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants to projects enhancing the competitiveness of Nebraska specialty crops. Proposals should be initiated by organizations, industry groups, or academic institutions, or should involve collaboration or partnerships between producers, industry groups, academics, or other organizations.

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Potatoes, bananas and cotton made in a lab

Western FarmPress

We may have the option of wearing shirts made from potato harvest waste and jeans made from banana plant fibers.

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Why has this La Nina winter been so cold?

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

In the week I have received several questions about why this winter, which was predicted to be warmer and drier than usual, has been so cold. Here is a response I wrote to Bob Kemerait, UGA, about this winter’s crazy weather and the lack of warm weather (so far). You might find it helpful too.

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Animal Ag News 1/20

Agwired

The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program is seeking applicants for its Animal Care, Environmental Stewardship and Workforce Development Task Forces for the July 2025 to June 2028 term. FARM will accept nominations until March 31; new task force members will be announced by June 15. The Dairy Business Association , Wisconsins leading advocacy group, elected a new president during the groups annual business meeting at DBAs Dairy Strong conference.

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NASDA congratulates Donald Trump on being inaugurated as President of the United States, emphasizes importance of federal and state government collaboration

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, VA The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture congratulates Donald Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States. NASDA looks forward to working with his administration to champion solutions for food and agricultural production. State departments of agriculture are steady leaders in helping communities solve some of rural and urban Americas most complex challenges of making certain all Americans have access to an abundant and nutritious f

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Farm Progress America, Jan. 20, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Trump's new cabinet members including the woman he has nominated to lead the USDA, Brooke Rollins.

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Ag Policy Connection, S3 Ep. 3 — The economics driving land use change

Real Agriculture

When it comes to land use, some ways that land provides value are easy to measure and monetize, such as growing crops, raising livestock, or developing real estate. But other types of value, especially those that benefit broader society, like providing biodiversity, wildlife habitat preservation, carbon sequestration, and flood or fire risk mitigation, are much Read More When it comes to land use, some ways that land provides value are easy to measure and monetize, such as growing crops, raising

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Food Politics celebrates Martin Luther King Day

Food Politics

Today is Martin Luther King Day and its worth thinking about what he stood for as we inaugurate a new President. Nneka M. Okona writing in Food & Wine tells us: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Taste in Food Shows Us Who He Was: Sunday suppers at home and simple meals in restaurants give insight into the man behind the speeches. I found that eating and following his tastes is as central to understanding him as a human and a thinker as his ideologies for the liberation of Black people and the poo

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Warp-Speed Responsiveness for Downstream Wholesalers

DTN

Adapting to volatility, demands, and opportunities in real-time In the dynamic world of refined fuels, success hinges on the ability to pivot swiftly in response to market fluctuations, evolving customer needs, and fleeting opportunities. As margins tighten and competition intensifies, the difference between thriving and merely surviving often comes down to how quickly can you adapt.

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Invasive apple snail in Kenyan irrigation scheme could potentially spread to more areas 

CABI

Experts consider the invasive apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata) one of the world’s worst invasive alien species. This species is native to South America and invades freshwater systems. It spreads rapidly and is very adaptable to stressful environmental conditions and changes. It also has high reproductive rates and strong defence mechanisms. Additionally, the areas it invades… The post Invasive apple snail in Kenyan irrigation scheme could potentially spread to more areas appeared f

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ZimmCast 740 – Outlook for U.S. Cotton

Agwired

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. ZimmComm is now entering its 21st year. Who would have thought? We officially announced our company at the 2004 National Agri-Marketing Conference. We had our first booth at the conference in 2005 which means weve exhibited for twenty of them! I thought you might like to hear the first audio podcast I recorded in January of 2005.

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Hornby hired as KAP’s general manager

Real Agriculture

Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has announced the hiring of a new general manager. Following an extensive recruiting process, I am pleased to announce that our board of directors has selected Colin Hornby as the new general manager of KAP, says KAP president and Portage, Man.-area farmer Jill Verwey, in a Jan. 20 news release. Hornby Read More Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has announced the hiring of a new general manager.

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Introducing Civil Eats’ Food Policy Tracker

Civil Eats

At the end of Donald Trumps first presidential term, we published a recap of how his presidency shaped food and farming. Last week, we did the same for President Joe Biden. In both, youll see that, even when whittled down to the most impactful actions, a lot can happen in four years. In fact, nearly every day, presidents, their agencies, and members of Congress make decisionsbig and smallthat have profound consequences for how we grow, process, transport, and consume food in this country.

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Jonathan Zettler fieldwalks to CCA excellence

Real Agriculture

When he started soil sampling fields in Walkerton, Ont., during high school, a career in agronomy wasnt on the radar for Jonathan Zettler. But after working with agronomists and farm retail staff it didnt take long for him take a shine to the idea of working with crops and calling the field his office. Fast Read More When he started soil sampling fields in Walkerton, Ont., during high school, a career in agronomy wasnt on the radar for Jonathan Zettler.

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Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative still accepting applications

Real Agriculture

The Dairy Processing Modernization Initiative is a joint Canada-Ontario program with a total funding availability of $7.18 million through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The initiative is over 90 per cent subscribed, but that means that applications are still being accepted for the remaining funding. To date, 70 projects across Ontario have been funded.

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Canada spared U.S. tariffs…for now

Real Agriculture

Donald J. Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th President of the United States of America, and Canada collectively held its breath on whether or not the newly-minted president would follow through on his threatened 25 per cent tariffs on all goods moving into the country. As part of his first day of office, Read More Donald J. Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th President of the United States of America, and Canada collectively held its breath on whether or not the newly-minted president would

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