Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
This week held no big surprises in the beef markets. While markets were lower last week, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange surmised that would continue into this week and says that it has. The dressed market in the U.S. is down and the wholesale market is under pressure as well, however showing signs of Read More This week held no big surprises in the beef markets.
Food Politics
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
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Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
How could a changing climate impact weed control? Will some weeds prosper? Will the herbicides farmers have in their management toolbox be more or less effective as conditions change? Cornell Cooperative Extension agriculture educator Sharon Bachman tackled these and other questions when she spoke to CCAs attending the Ontario Certified Crop Advisors meeting in London, Read More How could a changing climate impact weed control?
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
NC State University Extension cotton specialist Guy Collins wants farmers to ensure the seed they are planting this year meets germination standards necessary to produce a strong crop.
Real Agriculture
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner, and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), for the RealAg Issues Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Bow Creek Chronicles: How did Nebraska become a state? That question and the states ties to agriculture are discussed with an historian, editor and author.
Agwired
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
After years of dedicated work from many people and sectors, UNL has released new recommendations for nitrogen fertilization of irrigated corn. In this episode, Nebraska Water Extension Educator Crystal Powers talks to UNL professor of agronomy Richard Ferguson , who has been involved in the project from the start. Listen here or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: DWFI podcast episode 41 17:34 The Robert B.
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Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
There are many challenges inhibiting the effective implementation of past agricultural policies in developing countries. Some of these challenges are discussed in this article. Policy Instability One of the major constraints to agricultural policy effectiveness was that of policy instability.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
K-States Robin Reid breaks down trends in agricultural land values from her recent report.
Global Agtech Initiative
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Deere's Matt Percy helps us better understand the company's approach and strategic conviction around this business model. The post Making Sense of Deere’s Software-as-a-Service Model appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Four cotton producers are being recognized for their high yields using regenerative and sustainable production practices. From the fields of North Carolina to Mississippi, Texas, and California, four producers have been selected as the 2025 High Cotton Award winners. Learn their keys to success.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The agricultural policy instruments that have been used in Nigeria and other parts of the world are as follows: i. subsidy ii. agricultural commodity price support schemes iii. taxes iv. international trade instruments v. monetary policy instruments vi. agricultural insurance scheme vii. agro-industrialization strategy viii. agricultural sector budgets ix. legislation x. infrastructure services xi.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Jens Jots: The backstory on the potato commercial puts agriculture and the American farmer in the spotlight.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
This article was produced in collaboration with Inverse. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. A couple of years ago, when my daughter Sandy was in fifth grade, she fell in love with Gatorade. A couple of times a week, shed beg me for a few dollars so she could walk to the bodega a block from our apartment in Brooklyn and buy a 20-ounce bottle of the Cool Blue flavor.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
There is a lot going on in the cattle markets, but its important to know the basics before you lose money in them.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The essentials of agricultural development are highlighted below: i. marketing for farm products. ii. constantly changing technology. iii. local availability of supplies and equipment. iv. production incentives for the farmers. v. adequate transportation. vi. adequate credit for production and consumption. vii. formation of farmers groups and cooperatives. viii. improving and expanding agricultural land. ix.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Hoosier News and Notes: Shipman has been approved to serve as Indiana state veterinarian. Kosciusko County will host a soil health workshop. Science for Success will hold the second of two soybean webinars.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The problems of agriculture in developing countries are categorized into four groups: technical constraints, resources constraints, socio-economic constraints, and organizational constraints. Technical Constraints Technical constraints include the following: i. inadequate infrastructural facilities. ii. high incidence of pests and diseases. iii. high cost of improved varieties of seedlings. iv.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Try a trial to test top ways to cut cotton costs without sacrificing top-end yield.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The role of agriculture in economic development is crucial because the majority of the population in developing countries make their living from agriculture. Agriculture plays the following role in the economic development of developing countries: i. Contribution to National Income. ii. Source of Food Supply. iii. Provision of Surplus. iv.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Farmhouse Window: Yes, there is a light at the end of this dark winter tunnel.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Planning has been simply defined as “deciding in advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and who is to do it.” Planning is also defined as embracing all the activities that lead to the determination of objectives and the appropriate courses of action that lead to their achievement.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Road Warrior: In today's digital world, monitoring social media and online reviews are important for success.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The concept of integrated rural development effectively combines multiple sectors and techniques, including healthcare service provision, agricultural expansion, education, and infrastructure improvement, alongside technical transfer, while considering local governments as counterparts to address the multidimensional causes of poverty.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Ag Matters: Work needs to continue at the state level for the future of farming and rural communities.
Global Agtech Initiative
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The new perception system includes 16 cameras mounted to the tractor cab roof that allows for a complete 360-degree view. The post John Deeres Next Generation Perception System Brings Autonomy to Tillage appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
National Cotton Council Chairman Patrick Johnson notes that a new and improved farm bill should be the focus of Congress.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Historically, the most common and effective adjustment in agricultural production in Nigeria has been the expansion of land planted. Nigerian agricultural and rural institutions are currently at a crossroads. This is because agriculture is growing, but the growth is unsustainable.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Mike Pearson gives a preview of Commodity Classic 2025.
Food Environment and Reporting Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
This article was produced in collaboration with Inverse. It may not be reproduced without express permission from FERN. If you are interested in republishing or reposting this article, please contact info@thefern.org. On a plate in front of me are three shrimp: One is wild, one is farmed, and the last one isnt a shrimp at all. Its a vegan shrimp, one of several brands that have come to market in the last decade.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
AgSpire programs bring benefits and insights for improving management.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
In order to reduce areas of overlap and duplication of efforts between the three tiers of government in the country, the responsibilities of the Federal, State, and Local Governments are clearly indicated in this article. The exact mode of operation in some of the areas of intervention is contained in subsequent subsections.
Farming First
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
From developing crops with deep roots to fungi-enhanced soil health and lightning-inspired nitrogen fixation, emerging food systems innovations are helping to shape a more resilient future for food production. The post Food Systems Innovations to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Farming First.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
In order to revamp the agricultural sector, successive governments in Nigeria have embarked on and implemented several agricultural policies, some of which are defunct or abandoned, some restructured, and others still in place.
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Texas fire personnel and equipment activated as wildfire numbers increase The post Prepare for wildfires as potential continues appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The previous agricultural policy document was finalized in 1988 and was supposed to remain operative until the year 2000. Hence, in 2001, a new policy document was launched (FMARD 2001). The new policy document bears most of the features of the old one but has a more focused direction and better articulation.
Western FarmPress
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Between the Fencerows: This farmer uses cold tests to manage risk and increase chances for a good stand after planting. Work continues to make mixing more efficient and faster.
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