Thu.Dec 21, 2023

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RealAg Shops, Ep 3: Building for the future at Smith Family Seeds

Real Agriculture

A practical design that immediately improves efficiency on the farm is usually a top priority when building a new shop, but ideally, that building will continue providing value for the next thirty-plus years, across multiple generations. Walter Smith would still fall into the category of “young” farmer, but after ten years of running a seed.

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Bird flu causing big trouble

Food Politics

Avian influenza of the highly pathogenic kind (HPAI, H5N1) is now everywhere. The CDC says bird flu, caused by avian influenza viruses, naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Bird flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with bird flu viruses have occurred.

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Soybean School: What to plant first in 2024

Real Agriculture

Soybeans or corn? Which seed makes the most sense to plant first next spring? Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs soybean specialist Horst Bohner says good arguments can be made for planting either crop first. The best solution might be to buy a second planter and start rolling with both crops at the. Read More Soybeans or corn? Which seed makes the most sense to plant first next spring?

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The Best Livestock-Themed Christmas Trees Full of Memories and Meaning

AgWeb Farm Journal

One of the things I love most about Christmas trees is the power they evoke to simply remember. Here are some special livestock-themed Christmas trees filled with memories to last a lifetime.

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DJI Agriculture drone increases capacity and sprays or spreads

Real Agriculture

DJI is getting ready to take flight with its largest agriculture drone ever for international markets. The Agras T50 has been flying in China and is set to land in North America in the near future, says DJI Agriculture’s Toby Knisely. The high payload capacity drone is capable of carrying 40 litres of liquid or 50. Read More DJI is getting ready to take flight with its largest agriculture drone ever for international markets.

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Corn and Wheat Bounce, While Brazil Rain Sinks Soybeans: Cattle Cautious Pre-COF

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn & wheat see corrective buying. Soybean slide on Brazil rain. Cattle consolidate pre-COF, despite better cash. Hogs saw bull spreading on strong exports. Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, has details.

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Is Soil Testing Worth It? 

Trimble Agriculture

Unlock the benefits of soil testing on your farm, including the IRS Section 180 deduction and more. If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. But are there other cost-saving opportunities you might be missing? In this article, we’ll break down all the benefits of soil testing so you can ensure you’re seizing the full scope of advantages when it comes to soil testing on your farm.

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At Just 31 Years Old, He Bought The Dairy Farm From His Parents. And In The 1st Year, The Growth Has Been Incredible

AgWeb Farm Journal

In just a decade on the farm, Virginia dairy farmer Ben Smith's journey has been one of dedication and innovation, which is what makes him the 2023 Milk Business Young Producer Award winner.

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Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management graduates first cohort

AgriLife Today

Students share motivations, experience and future plans The Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management celebrated an important milestone on Dec. 14 as four students crossed the stage at the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduation ceremony to become the department’s first official cohort of graduates. The department was established in January 2020 through.

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Utah CCA Named Certified Crop Advisor Conservationist of the Year

AgWeb Farm Journal

Through his work, Russell Taylor has focused on being an advocate for conservation practices in agriculture – partnering with several different organizations to change laws and draft language for the farm bill.

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Scientists announce breakthrough discovery of safer gluten protein

Western FarmPress

Kansas State University announces a breakthrough in wheat that could help those with celiac disease.

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Mexican Rail Crossing Closures Delivering Significant Blow to U.S. Agriculture

AgWeb Farm Journal

Ag groups are urging the administration to take immediate action to open Mexican rail crossings before it delivers a serious blow to U.S. agriculture.

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How to protect your online assets from fraud

Western FarmPress

Nick Sosnowski, chief financial officer at IAA Credit Union, says a few simple steps can improve your financial cybersecurity.

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Vargo elected Entomological Society of America Fellow

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Department of Entomology professor’s work with urban pests recognized Edward Vargo, Ph.D., professor and endowed chair of urban entomology in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology, was elected as an Entomological Society of America Fellow. Vargo is internationally recognized for research in the reproductive biology and molecular.

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India: The new global commodity powerhouse?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Watch for growing agricultural demand from India, potentially increasing its value as a U.S. trade partner.

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Pixie Bob Cat Breed Description and Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

The Pixie Bob (Felis catus) cat has a short tail and a wild appearance that are sure to capture your heart as well as your imagination.

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El Niño’s plans for 2024 corn, soybean production

Western FarmPress

How farmers can proactively make marketing and production plans as an El Niño winter descends

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Jeff Hoogendoorn Says Corn Bounces Off Contract Low, Soybeans Fall but Brazil Crop Story Not Over

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Jeff Hoogendoorn Says Corn Bounces Off Contract Low, Soybeans Fall but Brazil Crop Story Not Over apiuser Thu, 12/21/2023 - 16:47

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AgLink helps make connections

Western FarmPress

This online platform from Iowa State University allows beginning farmers, or established farmers and landowners to build connections person to person.

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Study Shows Diverse Crops Help Plants Thrive

ATTRA

University of Kansas researchers published a study in the journal Nature Communications that shows crop diversity can help boost yields by preventing soil pathogens from thriving. Using field and greenhouse experiments and computer modeling, scientists demonstrated how diverse agricultural plantings limit development of specialized pathogens. A significant advantage of rangeland diversity is that less biomass is consumed by pathogens, and this study explains why this is also true of diverse crop

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Digital agriculture aids decision making

Western FarmPress

As producers continue to confront farming challenges, digital agriculture is expected to provide solutions.

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Cattle Struggle Awaiting Cash, COF News: Corn Sees Corrective Buying Off New Lows, Soybeans Remove SA Risk Premium

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle struggle awaiting confirmation of higher cash and COF, hogs bounce on better exports. Corn sees short covering off new lows, soybeans extract SA wx premium. Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has details.

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Mississippi continues to face drought conditions

Western FarmPress

State climatologist, MSU professor: Drought severity could go either direction this winter, better or worse.

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Precision Ag News 12/21

Agwired

David Hula of Charles City, Virginia, set a new world record of 623.84 bushels per acre in this year’s annual National Corn Growers Association yield contest with Pioneer brand corn product P14830VYHR. Hula crushed his previous world record of 616 bushels per acre set in 2019 with the Pioneer brand P1197 family of products. In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest announcement that it will restore uses of chlorpyrifos and commit to a science-based review of the pesticide, Alan

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Grape group fights Chilean import proposal

Western FarmPress

Industry applauds pause to proposed systems approach, encourages permanent abandonment.

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Tackling the Podcast Download Numbers Challenge

Agwired

“There are three types of lies — lies, damn lies, and statistics.” ― Benjamin Disraeli Providing audience numbers for media has never been an easy task, but when it comes to online metrics, it is a challenge that has been getting increasingly difficult. Let’s just look at podcasting, which has skyrocketed in popularity since we first started doing it in 2005.

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Export Report: Soybean sales continue to roll in

Western FarmPress

Corn volume also solid last week, with wheat volume fairly pedestrian

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Year-Round E15 Rule Under Final Review

ProAg

The approval which will allow eight Midwestern states to sell year-round E15, an effort that has taken nearly two years. In Iowa and Nebraska the attorneys general sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for not sending the rule to OMB for the final review process. The final ruling could take place in January, with the completion of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) final review.

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Farm meal prep: On the plate, in the field

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: See behind the scenes of a farm wife’s meal preparation methods.

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10 Tips for Mitigating Risk on Your Cattle Operation

ProAg

Making small changes to your beef operation can make all the difference when it comes to profitability. University of Missouri Extension agricultural economist Joe Horner says plants, animals and business are three areas where small changes can make a farm less vulnerable to risk. These 10 tips can tighten up your operation: 1. Have a separate bull pasture. 2.

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Colorado releases wolves brought from Oregon

Western FarmPress

Ranchers’ lawsuit will continue, but temporary stay denied.

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20 Medicinal Health Benefits of Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum)

Agric4profits

Chinese Wolfberry, scientifically known as Lycium barbarum, is a vibrant and nutrient-rich plant that has been treasured for centuries in traditional Chinese me

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A prominent packer gives tree nut perspective

Western FarmPress

A more definitive seasonal picture is emerging in the almond sector.

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20 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Self-Heal (Prunella vulgaris)

Agric4profits

Self-Heal, scientifically known as Prunella vulgaris, is a versatile and resilient herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae.

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No bright lights on the Christmas tree in 2023

Western FarmPress

The break evens or profits for bred heifers are hard to come by as the year comes to an end.

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Tonkinese Cat Breed (Felis catus) Description and Complete Care Guide

Agric4profits

In the 1960s, Siamese and Burmese cats were crossed to create the Tonkinese cat breed (Felis catus).

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The future of hazelnuts looks promising

Western FarmPress

‘I expect this year will be one of my best,’ Oregon grower says.

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