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Five ways to elevate your fertilizer budget and nutrient management plan

Real Agriculture

The long-term success of your farm is not only critical to your own profitability and prosperity, but it is critical to the success of the next generation on your farm. Setting up the next generation for success means creating a strong plan now and intensely managing your input costs and return on investment (ROI). During Read More The long-term success of your farm is not only critical to your own profitability and prosperity, but it is critical to the success of the next generation on your far

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Brainfood: Climate change & health, Cassava disease treble, Solanaceae disease, Parasitoid variation, Cucurbita diseases, Orange disease, Chestnut disease

Agricultural Biodiversity

Climate change and nutrition-associated diseases. Climate change is going to be bad for human health. To help us cope with the heavier burden of disease, crops will need to be able to cope better with pests and diseases themselves… Genome-wide association study of cassava brown streak disease resistance in cassava germplasm conserved in South America. …and studying genebank collections will help us help them do just that… Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown st

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New Holland Launches IntelliSense Sprayer Automation

Global Agtech Initiative

The full-season application automation system features seven supported modes, including live variable rate and Selective Spray applications. The post New Holland Launches IntelliSense Sprayer Automation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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How to Manage Agriculture Like a Business

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was learned that agribusiness encompasses a whole lot of business activities related to agriculture, which spans three sectors and offers numerous business opportunities. For any business to be successful, there is a need for efficient management.

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PTx Trimble Wins Coveted Davidson Award for Autonomous Grain Cart

Global Agtech Initiative

The first commercially available autonomous retrofit grain cart solution has been awarded the prestigious Davidson Prize at Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver. The post PTx Trimble Wins Coveted Davidson Award for Autonomous Grain Cart appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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How to Manage Agribusiness Operations Effectively?

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was learned that the various definitions provided by individual authors do not address all the possible types of agribusinesses, and a more encompassing definition was noted. Agribusiness is a large and diverse sector that encompasses economic activities including culturing, processing, extracting, and distribution. Read Also:7 Medicinal Health Benefits of Daffodils… Read More » How to Manage Agribusiness Operations Effectively?

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Egg prices not a political issue

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: Although the government has vowed to do something about soaring egg prices, there is not much it can do in the short term.

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Sec. Rollins Meets Press at #Classic25

Agwired

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins met with about 50 members of the farm press just before an appearance at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver Sunday afternoon. Rollins has had a full schedule since being confirmed two weeks ago, appearing at the National Farm Machinery Show and meeting with farmers around the country, so her visit to Classic was arranged at the last minute to accommodate her rapidly changing travel schedule.

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Davidson Prize Honors Top Agricultural Innovations at Commodity Classic 2025

Global Agtech Initiative

This award is a collaboration between ASABE and AEM to recognize outstanding achievements in agricultural engineering. The post Davidson Prize Honors Top Agricultural Innovations at Commodity Classic 2025 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Could checkoff programs be in the DOGE crosshairs?

Western FarmPress

Shipman offers up possibilities as DOGE moves through government agencies.

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The mistakes of calf dehydration: don’t wait, act now!

West Texas Livestock

Calf dehydration is a serious problem that often sneaks up on producers. It’s easy to overlook until it becomes critical, but by then, the damage may already be done. The most common culprits are scorching summer heat and scours, both of which can strip a calf of fluids fast. The key to saving a dehydrated […] The post The mistakes of calf dehydration: don’t wait, act now!

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The Agribusiness Manager and The Management Environment

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was learned that for the effective realization of organizational objectives, it is imperative for management to undertake a number of interdependent functions. These functions help to give the firm a sense of responsibility and focus. The management of an agribusiness firm is undertaken by a manager.

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Functions of Agribusiness Management

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was learned that because of the need to elicit prosperity from agribusinesses, the management of agribusiness must be approached as a systematic component. For an agribusiness organization to meet its goal of profit maximization, several roles must be played by the management.

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Meaning of Agribusiness Management

Agric4profits

Agriculture can be leveraged for societal progress through effective agribusiness management. As earlier noted, for agriculture to yield prosperity, it has to be managed with modern-day business ideology. In this article, we shall intimate ourselves with the meaning of agribusiness management.

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Agribusiness Management and Societal Progress

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was established that for agriculture to yield personal and societal prosperity, it must be managed like a regular business. Failure to do so will lead to poor efficiency and poor planning, eventually perpetuating the vicious cycle of poverty. Agriculture remains the bedrock of the development of many nations.

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What is Agribusiness and Why it is Important

Agric4profits

In Nigeria, agribusiness operations need adequate planning, production management, and marketing, beyond those of conventional farming systems. To properly manage an agribusiness, it is imperative to be acquainted with what constitutes an agribusiness.

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Principles of Management in Agriculture

Agric4profits

In the last article, it was learned that for the manager to effectively discharge his duties, he needs to possess some personal qualities and understand the various elements of his operational environments. The absence of any of these will negatively affect his job performance.