Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The head of Bunge says the company is ready to integrate Viterra into its business, while awaiting final approval from authorities in China. The combination of the two multi-national agribusinesses cleared a major hurdle last month when the Canadian government gave it a green light, with a list of conditions that included the sale of Read More The head of Bunge says the company is ready to integrate Viterra into its business, while awaiting final approval from authorities in China.

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Food Politics

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

I am fortunate to be on the mailing list for Nicholas Feredays always-worth-reading Rabobanks RaboResearch. This one is especially worth sharing: Talking Points: Anti-obesity medicationsWill the food industry be the biggest loser? It has been oer a year since the food industry finally woke up to the threats and opportunities of the new class of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In Episode 22 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout chat with Leah Olson, vice president of customer experience and operations at Brilliant Harvest Inc. With a background in agriculture and manufacturing, Olson has led companies through major transitions, turnarounds, and sustainable growth. They discuss how ag innovation has evolved from past Read More In Episode 22 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout chat with Leah Olson, vice president of customer experience

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Slideshow: Get an inside look at how one company performs cold germination tests.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Snow mould, and stripe rust, and land rents, oh my! How on earth could there be so many disease alerts this early in the season? Well, Peter Wheat Pete Johnson would tell you forewarned is forearmed, and both stripe rust and snow mould could be an issue in this upcoming growing season. Also on this Read More Snow mould, and stripe rust, and land rents, oh my!

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Crop Production 180

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Cattle farmers find new machinery, management tips and even a boot shine at beef convention.

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Cattle 112

Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney has the latest from CattleCon down in San Antonio where Lyndsey Smith speaks with: Dennis Laycraft and Nathan Phinney of Canadian Cattle Association on the expected tough trade talks to persist over the next 24-months; Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Read More Thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Animal communication refers to any behavior by one animal that affects the current or future behavior of another animal.

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Agriculture Agriculture 90

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Land Sales: The latest land sales in one county in Nebraska, one county in Kansas and two counties in Illinois.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In ethology, a fixed action pattern (FAP) is an instinctive behavioral sequence that is indivisible and runs to completion. Fixed action patterns are invariant and are produced by a neural network known as the innate releasing mechanism.

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Mechanics 87

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In some instances, a little protectionism could go a long way toward leveling the playing field for U.S. producers.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Now, we come to the last group of non-flowering plants, the pteridophytes, included in this article. The most familiar plants of this group are ferns, commonly seen as houseplants, in parks, and in house landscapes alongside other ornamental plants. Ferns are small plants with graceful, often delicate compound leaves.

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Agriculture Agriculture 82

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Where I Come From: What have I learned from farming and having babies? Im not as in control as I think.

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Farming Farming 97

Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Despite having nearly a billion acres of prime farmland and a population of only 330 million people, the U.S. agriculture system, often claimed to be able to feed the world, can no longer feed its own population. The number of U.S. farms producing food for consumption has been steadily declining for years, making us more reliant on other countries as we resort to importing necessary foods.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Borrowing and lending is a two-way street and can be a win-win situation.

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Agriculture Agriculture 95

Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

MK-V is the world's first fully electric, driver-optional, smart tractor and Wingspan Ag Intelligence energy and digital platform. The post Monarchs Autodrive Marks the First Commercially Available, Fully Autonomous Feature in a Driver-Optional Tractor appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Tractor Marketing 65

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Corn Source: Soil-applied insecticides can help reduce seed death or seedling injury from early-season corn insects. Scouting after planting can help evaluate replanting options.

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Seeding 81

Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Taxis (plural: taxes) is an innate behavioral response by an organism to a directional stimulus or gradient of stimulus intensity. Unlike tropism (a growth response towards or away from a stimulus), taxis involves motility, with the organism showing guided movement towards or away from the stimulus source.

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Agriculture Agriculture 66

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Dairy Program: Lame cows cost the global dairy industry $6 billion annually.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Penn State Extension’s PA Farm Markets program has created a Retail Farm Market Development workbook for those who are considering starting a farm market or looking to improve or expand an existing market. The Workbook walks users through consideration of Start-up Costs, Sales Forecast, Departments, Labor, Expenses, Profit & Loss, and Capital and ROI (Return on Investment).

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Dee River Ranchs investment in grain storage, soil health prompts a shift from pasture to cropland.

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Pasture Ranching Cattle Grain 71

Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Proper management of pregnant, parturient, and lactating ewes significantly impacts the success rate of lambing and rearing. The following steps outline the appropriate care required for these animals. Management of Ewe 1. Avoid frequent handling of pregnant ewes. 2. Separate ewes in advanced pregnancy from the main flock and ensure proper feeding and management. 3.

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Production 59

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Kansas Digest: Road upgrades; KSU Cattlemens Day; nanoparticle field research

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sexual orientation in animals, though often discussed in human terms, can also be categorized broadly into three groups: heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality, with asexuality becoming recognized as a fourth. These orientations exist along a continuum, ranging from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual, with various forms of bisexuality in between.

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Agriculture Agriculture 59

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Growth Curve: Recreational leasing offers an additional revenue stream for farmers

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Farmland 64

ATTRA

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Applications are due by March 10, 2025. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture conducts an annual competitive solicitation process to award Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds to projects that enhance the competitiveness of Idaho specialty crops. Projects must enhance the competitiveness of Idaho grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign markets and must provide a benefit to more than a single organization, institution, or individual.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Tom and Cecile Branon tapped their maple trees in early December. The past two years, they have tapped earlier than ever.

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Industry experts predict more AI and interoperability on the horizon for this segment of the business. The post Interoperability Is Key to Future Developments in Ag Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Technology 53

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

U.S. farmers are considering a shift from spring wheat to corn in 2025. This potential reduction in wheat plantings could impact global supplies and set the stage for future market volatility.

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Marketing 59

Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The platform provides growers with actionable, data-driven insights to optimize apple pollination strategies for improved yield and efficiency. The post BeeHero Extends Its Pollination Insight Platform to Apple Growers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Meet your local Farm Progress editors, trusted voices providing insightful coverage on the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in your area.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Here are several stories that relate to interactions between climate and agriculture.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Gunkel is among a handful of individuals recognized for their accomplishments and service at the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts annual conference.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The preliminary climate summary for January 2025 shows that the region was colder than normal, which I am sure is no surprise to most of you, especially if you have recently paid a heating bill.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

LEAD Comment: LEAD 39 graduate John Krohn isnt working to build soil health on his farm just for fun. He wants his farm to be healthy for the next generations.

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Farming Farming 52

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The latest climate outlook maps for February 2025 show that temperatures across the region are expected to be warmer than usual during the month across the region.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

My enthusiasm for getting on the highway seems to be waning.

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