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FP Next : Top agriculture stories of 2024

Western FarmPress

Ep. 32: Curt and Sarah reflect on the past year, and favorites stories from season 1, including the farm bill, carbon, biosecurity and farm income.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Cabbage Farming

Agric4profits

Organic cabbage farming is a sustainable method that avoids synthetic chemicals, focusing on natural practices. It emphasizes the use of organic inputs, ensuring healthy crop growth while maintaining soil fertility and ecosystem balance. Organic cabbage farming relies on eco-friendly techniques like composting and crop rotation.

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5 questions to ask before buying generic pesticides

Western FarmPress

Be sure what you save on chemicals up front doesnt lead to headaches down the road.

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Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year

AgriLife Today

AgriLife Extension expert gives tips for making healthy eating resolutions attainable and sustainable The post Make healthy eating habits stick in the new year appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Get ready for the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show

Western FarmPress

The Mid-South Farm and Gin Show will take place Feb. 28 and March 1.

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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy *Additional management considerations for this article were provided by Kent Solberg, Understanding Ag, LLC Stockpiled Pasture Regenerative agriculture and adaptive grazing often focus on reducing inputs in an agriculture production system. In the following discussion, I would like to share some thoughts on how to add net profit into a grazing operation, as well as share my own experiences reducing hay inputs with the grass-finished beef herd that roams

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Extension delivers credible goods with new strategic plan

Western FarmPress

Whats Your Story? Illinois Extension has a new story, and its a good one.

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Are you falling behind?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Farmers are smart to take advantage of options to manage risk and stay ahead on marketing their corn and soybeans.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Cashew Farming

Agric4profits

Organic cashew farming focuses on growing cashew trees without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It emphasizes natural farming practices that enhance soil health, crop quality, and environmental sustainability. Organic cashew farming supports biodiversity by encouraging the growth of other plants and microorganisms.

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High corn yields start at the planter

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: Perform proper planter maintenance to achieve high, consistent yields.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Cauliflower Farming

Agric4profits

Organic cauliflower farming focuses on cultivating this nutritious vegetable without using synthetic chemicals. Farmers use natural methods to enhance soil health and manage pests. This eco-friendly approach improves crop quality while ensuring a healthier environment. Organic cauliflower farming requires proper planning and management, as the plant is sensitive to soil conditions and pests.

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Check out data from corn silage trials

Western FarmPress

Trials were done in various locations across Pennsylvania, New York and Vermont.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Cassava Farming

Agric4profits

Organic cassava farming is an eco-friendly approach that focuses on growing cassava without synthetic chemicals. It prioritizes soil health and sustainability. Farmers use natural inputs to boost crop yields while protecting the environment. Organic cassava farming promotes biodiversity by encouraging the use of cover crops and beneficial insects.

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Avian flu back in Michigan, Ohio poultry

Western FarmPress

Four Ottawa County flocks infected in Michigan; Ohio operation confirmed positive in Darke County.

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Happy New Year!

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. I started this blog in 2014, so more than ten years have passed since I started it. But I never get tired of talking about weather and climate, so here we go again!

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Farm Progress America, Dec. 31, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the top stories that shaped the ag industry in 2024.

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Happy New Year from AgWired and Grok

Agwired

This image was generated by AI, specifically the X-model Grok. If there is one prediction we can make about 2025, it’s that AI is going to become a lot better and more mainstream. We hope to find new ways to use this new tool in the new year.

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Focus on the farm

Western FarmPress

More than Dirt: When planning to distribute your estate, taxes are the low-hanging fruit. Answer these questions to set your farm heirs on the path to success.

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Year End Ethanol Report

Agwired

2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on some of the top ethanol stories of the year, including the continuing roller coaster ride for E15, fighting the EPA’s tailpipe emissions standards , working to get ethanol off the ground in sustainable aviation fuel , and expected

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A palm oil company, a group of U.S. venture capitalists, and the destruction of Peru’s rainforest

Food Environment and Reporting Network

This article was produced in collaboration with Business Insider. 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. Share this This Story’s Impact 100 million global monthly unique visitors Business Insider Two of the largest palm oil plantations in Peru are located on the west side of the Ucayali River, which flows from the Andes to the Amazon.

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DON'T ASK FOR GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The Lunatic Farmer

As my last post for 2024 and advice going into 2025, let me implore everyone who thinks the Trump election spells nirvana for truth to sit down and listen for a minute. First, I have zero pull or connection to MAGA or MAHA. So everyone sending me an idea or product to get the new officials' attention, quit. I'm not in Trump's contact list. In my bubble, without smart phone, no apps, no TV, I probably know less about plans and positions in the upcoming new slate of appointees than just about anyo