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Soybean School: Planting soybeans before canola

Real Agriculture

Once soybeans are up and out of the ground, the crop can be quite resilient. What’s more, soybeans are proving hardier than first thought, and new research suggests that planting earlier — even before corn or canola — can yield good results. In this episode of the Soybean School, Laura Schmidt, production specialist with the. Read More Once soybeans are up and out of the ground, the crop can be quite resilient.

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NASDA adopts policy in support of federal pet food label and opposes PURR Act

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Board of Directors adopted new policy supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine to establish a national rule for pet food and specialty pet food labeling. The policy advocates for consistency and transparency on pet food and pet food labels to enable pet owners to make confident, informed decisions about what they feed their animals.

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Upcoming Congressional Hearing on China’s Threat to U.S. Agriculture and Land Ownership

AgWeb Farm Journal

A congressional hearing scheduled for Wednesday will delve into the perceived threat posed by China to the U.S. agriculture industry, particularly concerning the increasing foreign ownership of American farmland.

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Letter Regarding FY25 Pesticide Appropriations

NASDA

Letter Dear Chair Merkley, Chair Simpson, Ranking Member Murkowski, and Ranking Member Pingree, As you begin consideration of fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations for programs under the jurisdiction of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, we urge you to consider the below requests to ensure our nation’s pesticide regulatory system is effective, efficient, and produces decisions based in sound science.

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Vineyards Are Laying the Groundwork for a Regenerative Farm Future

Civil Eats

On a cold, rainy day in late February, it’s hard to picture the bunches of juicy cabernet and chardonnay grapes that will decorate the Vineyards at Dodon’s neat rows of gnarled vines come summer, the fruit ripening in the hot sun. But even during these dormant months, across 17 rolling acres just 30 miles east of Washington, D.C., the landscape is filled with life.

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Scientists say the New Frontier for Corn Research is Found in the Crop's Roots

AgWeb Farm Journal

Researchers and agronomists are using a creative way to study corn plant root structures and hope it will lead to a new understanding of how below-ground root systems can impact yields and plant stress.

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Agricultural Land Lost to Development

Ohio State University

The new 2022 Census of Agriculture data shows the number of farms in Ohio declined by 2.3% and in land in farms declined by 6.4% between 2002 and 2022. One number that is concerning to agricultural stakeholders in Ohio is the loss of 931,089 acres in land in farms in Ohio in the last twenty years. The question is how much of the agricultural land in Ohio was lost to development?

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Wildfire aftermath: Producer, landowner resources

Western FarmPress

In her recent Texas Agriculture Law Blog, Tiffany Lashmet lists disaster aid resources available to those impacted by the Texas Panhandle wildfires.

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Buser named Endowed Chair in Cotton Engineering

AgriLife Today

Faculty position to bolster Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering engagement with industry Michael Buser, Ph.D., is far from retirement, but he feels his career has brought him full circle. Buser was recently appointed the Endowed Chair in Cotton Engineering, Ginning and Mechanization for the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in the Texas A&M.

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The Quantity of Feed Catfish Eat at a Given Time

Agric4profits

The quantity of feed to feed your catfish at a time varies from time to time based on their age. The older they grow, the more the quantity of feed they take. Averagely, to reach 1 kg weight, it is expected that a fish would have consumed 1 kg of feed.

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Spring highways see increase in cold-blooded commuters

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife experts share reasons for turtle sightings along roadways, ways to help Forget the chicken — have you ever wondered why the turtle crossed the road? Throughout the warm days of spring and early summer, drivers across Texas will likely encounter an intrepid turtle attempting to cross one of the many lanes crisscrossing. Read More → The post Spring highways see increase in cold-blooded commuters appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Recommended Number of Times to Feed Catfishes Daily

Agric4profits

Well this depends on how busy you are if you are the one feeding the catfishes yourself. However, feeding them three times in a day is ideal. Create a feeding time for them and adhere to it. In any case, if it will be anything less, feeding them less than 2 times a day will not bring out the best in them.

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Sorghum production expected to increase

Western FarmPress

While sorghum production for the 2024/2025 season is expected to increase, what is the outlook for domestic use and exports?

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Advantages of Imported Catfish Feeds over Local Feeds

Agric4profits

Imported catfish feeds have some advantage over the local which includes: most imported feeds are floating feeds and thus do not contaminate water easily compared with local feeds which are mostly sinking feeds/pellets.

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Field Data Management Software: 5 Key Takeaways From Stratus Ag Research Study

Global Agtech Initiative

Agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas shares insight on the latest research on the adoption and use of field data management software. The post Field Data Management Software: 5 Key Takeaways From Stratus Ag Research Study appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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2024 SCGA Safety Awards

Western FarmPress

Awards are given to Midsouth cotton gins for their effort to keep employees safe during the ginning season and throughout the year.

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St Augustine Grass Complete Growing and Care Guide

Agric4profits

St Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum Secundatum) widely known as buffalo turf in several parts of the world today is a warm-season grass mostly grown in tropical cl

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NCC asking Congress to step up action on farm bill, other priorities

Western FarmPress

Meaningful changes are on the list of what the National Cotton Council is seeking in the next farm bill.

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Bringing back native grasslands after wildfire

AgriLife Today

AgriLife Extension offers range restoration tips after Panhandle wildfires. The post Bringing back native grasslands after wildfire appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Raven program inspires next generation of ag tech leaders

Western FarmPress

Raven, part of CNH, makes affordable equipment available for teaching high-tech agriculture concepts.

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Snow Bengal Cat Breed Description and Care Guide

Agric4profits

The Snow Bengal Cat is an intelligent species that resembles an Asian Leopard cat in appearance. The snow Bengal is the best exotic cat for you.

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Spring Holidays are for Family Feasts, Not Pesky Bacteria Guests

USDA Blog

It’s a special time of year as we welcome spring and celebrate several holidays. Many families and communities will be celebrating with their Easter, Eid, and Passover traditions. Whether you’re celebrating your Easter dinner with ham, Eid lunch with lamb, or Seder meal with brisket, remember to keep food safety at the forefront.

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Markets Now: Has the Cattle Market Put in an Intermediate Top?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle higher Monday with near to record cash prices. However, the market fails to negate chart reversals. Has the cattle market scored an intermediate top? Scott Varillek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has the answer.

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Soil health fund grants promote innovation, education

Western FarmPress

The Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund offers grants to individuals, students and organizations.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Has the Cattle Market Put in an Intermediate Top?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle higher Monday with near to record cash prices. However, the market fails to negate chart reversals. Has the cattle market scored an intermediate top? Scott Varillek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has the answer.

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Genomics reduces dairy’s carbon footprint

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: Cows produce more milk and less methane compared to 15 years ago.

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How AWS and Ever.Ag Are Accelerating AI-Enhanced Crop Management and Sustainability

Global Agtech Initiative

FieldAlytics will leverage AWS's Generative AI on the SageMaker platform to offer crop growth modeling and imagery change detection. The post How AWS and Ever.Ag Are Accelerating AI-Enhanced Crop Management and Sustainability appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The Fed battles interest rates and sticky inflation

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: This week’s meeting could rattle markets – and your farm’s bottom line.

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Sizes of Feeds to Give Catfish at a Particular Age

Agric4profits

I want to assume that your catfish are juveniles. If yes, they will be around 6-8weeks of age. At this age, 2mm of imported feeds is recommended. As they keep growing and from experience, I have come to conclude with the sizes that correspond to their age especially if they are from good source and are responding well to their feeds. For instance: 2mm at 2months, 3mm at 3months, and 4mm at 4months etc.

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Iowa’s Master Farmers rooted in history

Western FarmPress

Since 1926, the Iowa Master Farm Award has honored farmers for “Good Farming, Clear Thinking, Right Living.

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Inaugural Montana Soil Health Week Planned

ATTRA

Following a legislative resolution in 2023, Montana will celebrate its first Soil Health Week April 1-7, 2024 , with Montana Soil Health Day set for Wednesday of that week. Organizers at the Northern Plains Resource Council say celebrations, events, and activities throughout Soil Health week will help raise awareness of the importance of soil stewardship while honoring Montana’s agricultural producers and celebrating the importance of agriculture in Montana’s culture, history, and ec

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Stop running the same play to beat weeds

Western FarmPress

NCSU Extension Weed Specialist Wes Everman stresses importance of product rotation in resistance management and effective weed control.

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4 Cool Things About Engine Coolant

AgWeb Farm Journal

Water alone will cool engines, but “coolant” improves cooling system performance.

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Deadline extended for Illinois’ best farm dog

Western FarmPress

Send your entry by March 22 for the 2024 Prairie Farmer Favorite Farm Dog Contest.

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Texas 4-H prepares departing member through connections and life skills

AgriLife Today

Kyler Wendt confidently moves to his next chapter Kyler Wendt, a Texas 4-H Youth Development Program member from Brazos County, watched his older sister spend many successful years in Texas 4-H and couldn’t wait until it was his turn. Now completing his Texas 4-H career, Wendt hopes to prove to others that the network he. Read More → The post Texas 4-H prepares departing member through connections and life skills appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Kick up corn yields by diversifying cover crops

Western FarmPress

Legume cover crops ahead of corn pay off in field trials.

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Climate Resilient Farming Success for Rwandan Refugees and Farmers

Farming First

A climate-resilient farming project by Practical Action shows how refugees and local farmers in Rwanda are reducing hunger and combating climate change through regenerative agriculture. The post Climate Resilient Farming Success for Rwandan Refugees and Farmers appeared first on Farming First.

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