Real Agriculture

MARCH 4, 2025

Edible or dry beans come in several shapes, colours, and sizes, but they all have incredible earning potential if done right. To dig in to the how, when, and why of edible bean production, this episode of The Agronomists features Wade Bickell of Hensall Co-op and Dennis Lange with Manitoba Agriculture to talk about field Read More Edible or dry beans come in several shapes, colours, and sizes, but they all have incredible earning potential if done right.

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Food Politics

MARCH 4, 2025

I was intrigued by this item from WattPoultry: Blame for high US egg prices is now a political pinata The lack of understanding of basic economics is frustrating, but the misguided blame game over the cause of high egg prices presents an opportunity for change. Read more Everyone in the poultry industry knows that HPAI [Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza] caused laying hen losses and reduced the supply of eggs, and this is why retail egg prices , which have always been demand inelastic , have rea

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 4, 2025

The dairy industry has always provided a relatively small but consistent portion of the beef industry in the integrated North American market. As breeding technology has advanced, dairy producers have been steadily increasing the pounds of beef produced from the relatively same number of cows. Lance Zimmerman, senior animal protein analyst with Rabobank, says that Read More The dairy industry has always provided a relatively small but consistent portion of the beef industry in the integrated Nor

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Agricultural Biodiversity

MARCH 4, 2025

The American Geographic Society had very informative post about coffee prices on Facebook a few days back. I don’t really want to link to it, but I’m sure you can find it if you want. Anyway, here’s the text. Coffee prices have hit a 50-year high due to a combination of rising costs of production, supply chain disruptions, and climate changerelated declines in crop yields.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 4, 2025

This too shall pass is a Persian proverb used to encourage hope when times are difficult. Does this saying apply to the current U.S. Presidents confrontational approach to allies and friends? Does it apply to the U.S. administrations isolationist trade policies and tariffs? It probably does apply in the long-term, but today, hope is in Read More This too shall pass is a Persian proverb used to encourage hope when times are difficult.

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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

Q&A Pam Coleman is the survey administrator for the ARMS 3 survey, the nations primary source of economic information on farm production practices, resource use and financial well-being. She oversees the design, implementation and analysis of this critical survey. In a recent interview, Pam highlights the contributions of NASDA enumerators, shares insights into her work and explains how the data they collect supports farmers, policymakers and the public.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 4, 2025

Spraying is a time-consuming job that also exposes growers to potentially harmful chemicals. These are two things that Pattison Liquid Systems aims to remedy with their latest chemical induction product, the Inductor Flex. The Inductor Flex has a 60-gallon mix tank and a 440 GPM water pump. By drawing product directly from the tote into Read More Spraying is a time-consuming job that also exposes growers to potentially harmful chemicals.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 4, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Resurge from Helena Agri. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Sean McCarty, executive vice-president, director of government affairs at Helena on trade, policy, and the impact of tariffs on an ag company; A panel with Shane Janzen of Independent Crop Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Resurge from Helena Agri.

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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

Q&A In a recent interview, NASDA Director of Public Policy Patrick Wade talks about NASDAs work on agricultural labor, pesticide rules, and rural development. He explains how NASS data helps with these efforts and supports farmers and ranchers. Before joining NASDA, Patrick served as Policy Director for the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers, where he often relied on NASS data to demonstrate the importance of grain sorghum to key state legislators districts.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Agronomists offer tips for managing disease risk in corn while pursuing high yields.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

MARCH 4, 2025

I don’t usually talk about politics in this blog, but as a former National Weather Service employee and as someone who uses weather and climate data from NOAA and the National Weather Service on a daily basis, I am appalled at the recent moves by the federal government to recklessly fire numerous employees in these […] Read More

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Testing where your heifers stack up through the Great Plains Heifer Development program can help you understand the performance of genetic lines.

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Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 4, 2025

Its easy to feel overwhelmed by the various, confusing and often contradictory diet guidelines that exist to help us make better food choices. Here, food journalist, Joanna Blythman, reviews The Nourishment Table, a new dietary framework from Brussels which has been designed to help us make healthier food choices based on two key considerations: nutrient density and degrees of processing.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

This 2025 Prairie Farmer Master Farmer from Frederick, Ill., says his biggest aspiration besides growing record yields and raising a beautiful family is to be known as the guy who helped people.

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ATTRA

MARCH 4, 2025

Scientists from the University of Gttingen in Germany identified several key factors that facilitate successful agricultural-environmental collaboration at landscape level. Participating scientists noted that agri-environmental measures that are planned across farms at the landscape level offer greater potential for creating suitable habitats for different species as a mosaic in the landscape.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

The Pacific Northwest-based Carbon Robotics wowed World Ag Expo attendees with its new LaserWeeder, and is marketing its machine worldwide. We talked to its CEO.

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ATTRA

MARCH 4, 2025

Iowa State University research published in Nature Communications revealed that the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades. Authors of the study primarily attributed the increase in optimum nitrogen rates to increased loss during wetter springs and the nutrient demands of higher yields.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

China's latest trade retaliation hits key U.S. ag exports, including soybeans and beef. With planting season approaching, farmers brace for market uncertainty.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 4, 2025

Texas Crop and Weather Report - March 4, 2025 The post Chicken meat prices hold steady despite rising egg costs appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

The 2025 Master Agriculturist from Waupaca, Wis., is the fifth generation to work the farm, which has been in the family since 1855.

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ATTRA

MARCH 4, 2025

Applications are due by April 14, 2025. The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork is seeking applications for a new grant program. The Farm to Community Food Hubs Program will award up to $13.75 million in competitive grants for organizations developing and expanding new and existing community food hubs to increase the purchasing of local, climate-smart and nutritious foods by schools and other institutions in California.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

With tariff clouds hanging over slumping grain markets, farmers should be ready to pounce on opportunities.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2025

During a busy week of farm policy events in Washington D.C. (and beyond) last week, USDA officials and staff pressed forward with business as usual, while some farmers tried to call attention to the billions of dollars in contracted funding theyre still waiting for. At the NASDA Winter Policy Conference , the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum , and the Commodity Classic , Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins talked about her priorities, including fixing a challenging farm economy, supporting a new

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

If you already implement conservation practices on your farm, consider adding biochar to the routine.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 4, 2025

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or rancher , an aspiring farmer looking to venture intofarming or ranching, or a farm business owner who wants to have a strong plan as they transition into another farm business, its helpful to know how to write and use a business plan. This will allow you to maximize your time, understand where you need to focus,engage with the right people, and nail yourmarketing strategy.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Kansas agricultural land auctions slow to start in 2025, show highly variable prices border to border.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 4, 2025

In the last article, it was noted that to meet the innovation needs of the agricultural sector, as envisaged in the agricultural research policy, the government over the years established research institutes.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Disease, labor force challenges continue, but optimism abounds in pork industry.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 4, 2025

In the last article, it was noted that the nation continues its policies of providing credits, grants, and loans to the agricultural sector, and that efforts towards agricultural financing have birthed the Bank of Agriculture. The marketing and pricing strategies also emphasized the importance of market liberalization.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Whos been a Master Farmer? Heres a look, going back to 1968 when the program was reinstated. Check out all the Honorary Master Farmers, too, plus a historical timeline illustrating 100 years of Master Farmers.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

MARCH 4, 2025

I forgot to post the latest drought conditions map last week, so here it is. The next map will come out on Thursday morning. The map from last week shows slightly improvements over the previous week due to some rain that occurred mainly over the western parts of the region.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Ag Marketing IQ: Three tips to help farmers navigate a turbulent ag commodities market.

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American Farmland

MARCH 4, 2025

The post Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company and American Farmland Trust Partner to Advance Smart Solar Development appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Farm Press/Cotton Foundation honors four innovative cotton farmers at the High Cotton awards. Winners were recognized for high yields, quality, and sustainable practices.

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Sustainable Food Trust

MARCH 4, 2025

SFTs Head of Policy and Campaigns and lead on our small abattoirs work Megan Perry, explores the decline in people opting to work in skilled labour roles in the food sector, including slaughtering and butchery. From systemic shocks like Brexit and COVID-19 which have affected labour supply and demand, to a lack of funding for training, Megan takes a deeper look at the reasons behind this decline and what can be done to protect the future of the UK’s small abattoirs and butchers.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 4, 2025

Mike Pearson takes a look at the USDA Ag Outlook last week: Record corn production acreage, lower grain prices and good news is on tap for livestock producers.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 4, 2025

In the last article, it was noted that vertical integration occurs when firms take over components of their value chain. Firms adopt this strategy to secure raw material sources, eliminate wastage, or sustain their businesses. This often leads to economies of scale and improved management efficiency.

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