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CANZA sets its sights on scaling-up carbon assessments on 15,000+ acres

Real Agriculture

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) views itself as an organization that sits somewhere in the matrix of quantifying soil carbon, working with farmers, and connecting supply chain players. Nick Betts, managing director of CANZA, says that the alliance emerged out of a need to connect different points in the value chain. It aims Read More The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) views itself as an organization that sits somewhere in the matrix of quantifying soil carb

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NASA Satellite Technology Advances NASS Agricultural Data Collection

NASDA

News Article National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney and NASDA staff recently visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to learn how satellite technology supports agricultural monitoring and strengthens the need for agricultural data collection. NASAs Earth-observing satellites, including Landsat, MODIS and SMAP provide critical insights throughout the growing season.

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Capacity and flexibility are features of the Brandt 1345 B Series U-Trough auger

Real Agriculture

Capacity and flexibility are both important when it comes to choosing an auger that will help speed up moving grain at harvest. The Brandt 1345 B Series U-Trough, featuring a 13-inch U-trough, nearly doubles the capacity of a standard round-tube auger. Trevor Feicht of Brandt Industries explains that this design allows material to float above Read More Capacity and flexibility are both important when it comes to choosing an auger that will help speed up moving grain at harvest.

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Dairy replacement heifers tumble to 47-year low

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: Prices for heifers hit record highs. CoBanks Corey Geiger explains why this is happening and what to expect going forward.

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Nibbles: Genebanks in the US, CIAT, Egypt, Cambridge Botanic Garden, Chilean wild tomato, Kenyan veggies, PNG diet, PGRFA course

Agricultural Biodiversity

The USDA genebank is in the news. But will that save it? The CIAT genebank in on a podcast. Can’t hurt, I guess. The Egyptian genebank is in the news. And on a new website, apparently. Good to see botanic gardens in the news too. I wonder which genebank or botanic gardens this apparently re-discovered endemic Chilean wild tomato will end up in.

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Never lose a hitch pin again

Western FarmPress

Corn Chatter: The simplest ideas are often the best ones. This farmer has a brilliant solution for the problem of disappearing hitch pins.

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Organization of Farm Set-Up

Agric4profits

In this article, the organization of the farm set-up is discussed. Success in farming as an ongoing and viable venture requires that the farmer organizes the farm from the onset into an efficient business unit by applying sound principles of farm management to every aspect of the farm.

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Commodity Exchange Market in Nigeria and Its Role in Agriculture

Agric4profits

One important and interesting trend in international marketing, particularly in the agricultural sector, is the commodity exchange market. This article describes the concept of a commodity exchange market, its history, and how it is tied to agriculture. The role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in shaping global trade, including agricultural commodities, is also discussed.

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Dodecagon barn is a Michigan landmark

Western FarmPress

Barn Spotlight: Soon to mark 110 years atop Oversmith Hill in Nashville, the 12-sided barn has witnessed endless change.

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Corporate Or Limited Liability Companies in Agriculture

Agric4profits

A Limited Liability Company is an expansion of the partnership principle. It aims at securing a better method of mobilizing financial resources. The company comes into existence when a number of persons join together to invest their money in a common enterprise.

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4 phases of estate planning

Western FarmPress

More than Dirt: Test your family farms long-term success by playing out your estate plan. How does it transition to the next generation?

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Meaning of Marketing Efficiency in Farm Management

Agric4profits

Efficiency in the agricultural industry is the most frequently used measure of market performance. Marketing efficiency is a common objective of farmers, food marketing firms, consumers, and other participants. Efficiency is an engineering terminology measured as a ratio of output to input.

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How will financial markets push grain prices?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Pre-holiday trade carried a bearish signal. Holiday weekends have a reputation for generating volatile trading. This week could bring hedging opportunities for growers dressed for a rally party.

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Farm Business Analysis

Agric4profits

The basis of progress and success in business is experience. Without suitable records and accurate interpretation of them, however, much of the value of experience is lost. Accounts preserve experience, and if properly analyzed, they bring out its real significance. No business worth its name operates today without keeping accounts.

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Weekly Grain Movement: Corn continues strong pace

Western FarmPress

Soybean and wheat volumes underperformed analyst expectations, in contrast.

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Cooperative Society in Agriculture

Agric4profits

A Cooperative Society is a form of business voluntarily owned, organized, and operated by members for their mutual benefits. Unlike corporate businesses, control lies with the members, and no individual is allowed to have a controlling share.

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Van Bedaf Dairy honored at NCBA's CattleCon

Western FarmPress

North Dakota family earns 2025 Beef Quality Assurance Dairy Award.

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Free Trade versus Protection in Agriculture

Agric4profits

In the previous article, the advantages of unrestricted international trade were discussed. However, despite these benefits, all countries use various means to protect their economies. This article explores why countries, including those in agriculture, protect their economies through trade restrictions.

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New USDA secretary debuts at National Farm Machinery Show

Western FarmPress

Brooke Rollins arrives at tractor pull event to talk avian flu, farm bill and government efficiency.

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BIRD FLU: WHY?

The Lunatic Farmer

Why bird flu? Why now? Ever since the covid debacle, I've become dubious of ANYTHING the government says--er, way MORE dubious. The official narrative is wrong 90 percent of the time. So a bunch of things suddenly fell into place for me today when one of our staff, who just returned from visiting family in Michigan, came with stories of signs over vacant egg shelves in the supermarket saying: "Egg shortage due to cage free chicken production.

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Edmonston named in SCGA memorium

Western FarmPress

2025 SCGA Memorial Scholarship named in honor of John Edmonston.

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Understanding Marketing Costs in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Marketing costs are the actual expenses incurred in the performance of the marketing functions as a commodity moves from the farm to the ultimate consumers. It includes the cost of transportation and handling, assembling, processing, distribution, cost of packaging, sales promotion and advertisement cost, and other taxes, levies, and excise duties.

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Lower crop, fertilizer and fuel prices expected

Western FarmPress

Grain Scoops: Forward contract prices indicate grain 2025 harvest prices will likely be lower, as will cotton. The bright side? Fertilizer and fuel prices are predicted to be lower than 2024 prices.

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Carbon Robotics Introduces G2 Product Line: Will Laser Weeding Eliminate Herbicides in Row Crops?

Global Agtech Initiative

While this marks a notable step beyond high-value specialty crops, challenges remain in speed, cost, and integration with existing farm operations. The post Carbon Robotics Introduces G2 Product Line: Will Laser Weeding Eliminate Herbicides in Row Crops? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Market calling for more corn, less soybeans

Western FarmPress

Nick Piggott, NCSU Extension grain marketing specialist, said larger ending stocks of soybeans globally and domestically are the primary driver for lower soybean prices.

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The truth about roughages and cattle production

West Texas Livestock

When it comes to feeding cattle, most people focus on protein, energy, and minerals, but roughages are just as important. They are a crucial component in ensuring a balanced diet for cattle. Without enough roughage, a cow’s digestive systemspecifically the rumencan’t function properly. Roughages help break down food and allow cattle to absorb the nutrients […] The post The truth about roughages and cattle production appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Farm Progress America, Feb. 18, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at Japan opening its doors to Brazilian beef due to the trade issues with the USA.

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Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory encourages producers to be aware of Q fever and add precautions to their preparations.

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Ag startups jump to next step with Aglaunch

Western FarmPress

AgLaunch network selects eight startups to enter Accelerator.

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Some recent stories of interest on climate and agriculture

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

I have seen a number of stories in the last few weeks on various aspects of weather, climate, agriculture, and natural disasters. Here are a few I found interesting, including several on the impacts of the January snow on agriculture.

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State's water decisions impact more than just Californians

Western FarmPress

The consequences of imposing a 55% unimpaired flow on the Sacramento River and other tributaries to the Bay-Delta would be widespread.

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Video: How HIP-WI hurricane insurance works

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The USDA Risk Management Agency folks that administer the HIP-WI hurricane and tropical storm insurance recently held two webinars that explain how the hurricane insurance works and where the data for verification of claims comes from. You can view a recording of the webinar at Jan. 16 – HIP-WI and TS Webinar Video.

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EU plans stricter food import restrictions over pesticide use

Western FarmPress

The EU has classified a small portion of pesticides as hazardous, banning them over health and environmental concerns.

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February climate pattern so far consistent with La Nina

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Since it is halfway through the month, here is a quick look at the climate so far this month. The temperature departure map shows that everywhere in the Southeast is much warmer than normal after a cold start to winter.

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WHIN partnerships bring new tech to farm

Western FarmPress

The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network works with up-and-coming companies to test new technology on Indiana farms.

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Organic Trade Association Survey Shows Committed Young Organic Consumers

ATTRA

A survey released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) finds that organic’s benefits to personal health and nutrition are resonating deeply with Millennials and Gen Z, making them the most committed organic consumers of any generation. In its new “Consumer Perception of USDA Organic and Competing Label Claims” study, OTA partnered with Euromonitor International to survey more than 2,500 consumers across the country in October 2024.

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Government Regulations, Subsidies and Credit Scheme in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Government regulations refer to interventions by the government in the agricultural sector to ensure sustainability and fair practices. Many believe that the governments relationship with agricultural markets is defined by laws directly addressing agricultural products and their handling.