Fri.Dec 15, 2023

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Precision Planting’s Radical Agronomics automates soil testing

Real Agriculture

Precision Planting is changing the process of testing soil with a new Radical Agronomics program that relies on an automated soil analysis laboratory. Mike Easter, Precision Planting’s commercial lead for Radical Agronomics, says the program is designed to address some challenges with current laboratory systems and soil testing’s manual process. “What we’ve done is we’ve.

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Weekend reading: Food for the Future

Food Politics

John Brueggemann. Food for the Future: Beautiful Stories from the Alternative Agro-Food Movement. Lexington Books, 2023. I did a blurb for this book: Sociologist John Brueggemann examines the stories of people actively engaged in today’s small-scale food and farming movement toward healthier and more sustainable food systems. Their commitment, passion, and pragmatism is so inspiring that we will all want to join or support this movement in every way we can.

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Beef country of origin labelling is gaining momentum in the U.S., again

Real Agriculture

Country of origin labelling of beef in the U.S. seems to be an issue that never seems to go away entirely, even with settled trade disputes. The most recent move towards some form of COOL is gaining momentum in the U.S., though agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has said any labelling must be trade compliant. Dennis. Read More Country of origin labelling of beef in the U.S. seems to be an issue that never seems to go away entirely, even with settled trade disputes.

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After COP28, ‘We Finally Have a Floor To Stand On.’ Where Do We Go From Here?

Food Tank

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. I’ve been reflecting on what happened at this year’s UN climate change conference, COP28. (And sleeping off jet lag!) I was so heartened and impressed to hear so many strong voices advocating for a better food system, especially among young activists.

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Economics still matter when driving change through sustainability programs

Real Agriculture

Governments across the world are crafting policy to influence industry practices with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadian government is doing the same through programs such as the On-Farm Climate Action Fund and others. But how effective have these programs been and how do farmers see them influencing what practices they engage.

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USDA 1890 National Scholars Program and USDA Liaisons Prepare Students for Their Future Careers

USDA Blog

Arionne Patterson has come a long way since learning about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program during a presentation hosted at her high school in Fresno, California. As a result of pursing her agricultural dreams and the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, Patterson obtained her Agriculture Business degree at Prairie View A&M University and her master’s degree at Purdue University.

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RealAg Radio: Trade with the U.S., reducing methane emissions, and an interest rate outlook, Dec 15, 2023

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann of Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), to discuss a number of topics, including: The likely fate of Bill C-234; Booze at the gas station; Read More Thanks for tuning into this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg Radio!

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Christmas Miracle: She Found Her Fiancé Clinging to Life After A Major Anhydrous Leak, Here's How She Helped Save Him

AgWeb Farm Journal

Christmas Miracle: She Found Her Fiancé Clinging to Life After A Major Anhydrous Leak, Here's How She Helped Save Him apiuser Fri, 12/15/2023 - 16:14

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eAgronom Reaches 1.5 Million Hectares Milestone in Boost to Sustainable Farming

Global Agtech Initiative

Small and large farms across Europe and Africa are actively benefiting from the company’s Carbon Credit program. The post eAgronom Reaches 1.5 Million Hectares Milestone in Boost to Sustainable Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Corn & Wheat up on Short Covering Pre-Holiday, Soybeans Mixed: Cattle and Hogs Score Higher Weekly Closes

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains mostly higher on shortcovering in corn and wheat EOY, preholiday. Soybeans end mixed watching Brazil wx, demand news. Cattle and hogs end higher Friday and for the week. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.

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The Prairie Profile: Mark Gebhards

Western FarmPress

Illinois Farm Bureau’s new chief strategy officer and assistant to the president talks livestock regulation, Jimmy Buffet and the urbanization of the General Assembly.

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Farmer Conservation Stories: Why Inflation Reduction Act Funding Must Remain Focused on Climate Change

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

After heavy grazing, a mixed summer forage is still building soil. The mix includes sorghum-sudangrass, sunn hemp, cowpeas, and millet. Photo credit: Cathy Day Editor’s Note: This post is the second in a two-part series. Last week’s post highlighted the stories of farmers who have used practices from the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry practice list to build climate resilience and mitigation solutions.

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How do inflation, interest rates compare to '80s?

Western FarmPress

Economist Darren Hudson comments on agriculture's economic climate, the cotton market and geopolitical concerns and how interest rates and inflation compare to 10 years ago and the 1980s.

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6 Health Benefits of Passion Flower (Passiflora)

Agric4profits

Passionflower (Passiflora) may be the ideal way to bring peace into your day without sacrificing productivity, especially when paired with other herbs that prom

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Livestock, row crop farms blamed for nitrate levels

Western FarmPress

Ag Water Stewardship: Skewed data paint an inaccurate picture of the real issue.

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6 Health Benefits of Psyllium Husk (Plantago ovate)

Agric4profits

Psyllium husk (Plantago ovate) is made from the small, gel-coated seeds that each plant can produce up to 15,000 of. It is also known as Ispaghula on occasion.

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New Legislation Would Require USDA to Study Fertilizer Industry

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced by three senators to require USDA to study competition and trends in the fertilizer market.

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4 Health Benefits of Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Agric4profits

The common mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has a single stem, large, thick, velvety leaves, and pale-yellow, slightly asymmetrical flowers.

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Applying ‘new’ corn herbicides

Western FarmPress

The choice is yours to use a herbicide pre-mix in field corn or make your own. New product use should be limited until proven successful.

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BASF xarvio Extends Connectivity Options with CNH Integration

Global Agtech Initiative

Users of AFS Connect, MyPLM Connect platform, and S-FLEET platforms can now conveniently export field boundary data to xarvio FIELD MANAGER. The post BASF xarvio Extends Connectivity Options with CNH Integration appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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5 tips to prepare for center-pivot installation

Western FarmPress

Take your time and work with your irrigation service provider during the installation process for new center pivots.

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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

Agric4profits

The Crocus sativus plant, which is used to make saffron, belongs to the Iridaceae genus of plants, which also contains irises.

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Is there a ‘head and shoulder’ forming in the corn market?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Here’s a technical analysis approach to where corn prices are headed now.

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Corn Cob: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

A corn cob is the central cylindrical structure that emerges from the center of a mature corn ear also known as maize or Zea mays.

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New products for 2024

Western FarmPress

Rounding up new products for farm sites, row-crop and livestock operations from Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days.

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Animal science student finds new passion working at swine center

AgriLife Today

Carlie Rogers ’24 applies classroom teaching to immersive student worker experience What started with an eagerness for a hands-on learning experience in the Department of Animal Science in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ended with a new passion and opportunity for Carlie Rogers ’24, a first-generation college student from Diana.

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7 ag stories you can’t miss – December 15, 2023

Western FarmPress

Catch up on the farm truck driver shortage, record-breaking corn yields, affordable holiday recipes and more!

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Rabobank: Tighter Margins Globally For Row Crop Farmers in 2024

AgWeb Farm Journal

Rabobank: Tighter Margins Globally For Row Crop Farmers in 2024 apiuser Fri, 12/15/2023 - 13:52

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These products enhance spraying process

Western FarmPress

What’s New From the Shows: Check out these accessories for spraying.

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South American Weather Isn't the Only Thing Shaking Up the Markets

AgWeb Farm Journal

Analysts say it's go-time for the impacts of South American weather, but Argentina's new president, and major policy changes, also spooked the markets this week. Chip Nellinger and Brian Grete explain why.

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USDA accepting online farm loan applications

Western FarmPress

FSA seeks to streamline its processes, improve customer service and expand credit access.

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Does Your Farm's Culture Pass This Easy Test?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Prioritizing culture is often overlooked when it comes to employee management and retention.

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KLA members focus on policy goals for 2024

Western FarmPress

From property rights to addressing veterinarian shortages, KLA members pass resolutions.

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Grains Mixed in Holiday Mode, Despite Big Soybean Export Sale, SAF Decision: Livestock 2-Sided

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains mixed in holiday mode. Early gains in beans on export biz, but Brazil rain chances cap rally. Corn follows, wheat is higher. Cattle and hogs 2-sided. DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, has more.

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Pam Caraway to lead Farm Futures

Western FarmPress

Veteran Farm Progress editor to lead company’s flagship business brand.

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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Bill Passes with Flying Colors

ProAg

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to pass the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. While Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson’s bill didn’t have enough votes to pass Tuesday, it pushed through Wednesday on a 330-99 margin. The National Milk Producers Federation says Congress was ultimately won over with studies showing how dairy is under-consumed among school-aged children.

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Start your New Year’s resolution now

Western FarmPress

Whether it’s in your personal life or your cattle business, there’s no reason to wait to start new behaviors.

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