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Grass, freight rates and Australia’s lamb market

Real Agriculture

The cattle market is well known for its ebbs and flows with the availability of grass, and the lamb market follows a similar pattern, though to a lesser extent. The impact of drought on the lamb market is just one thing that Angus Gidley-Baird, animal protein analyst for Rabobank out of Australia and RealAgricultures Lyndsey Read More The cattle market is well known for its ebbs and flows with the availability of grass, and the lamb market follows a similar pattern, though to a lesser extent.

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Op-ed: The Food System Cannot Become Another Fossil-Fuel Industry Escape Hatch

Civil Eats

As I started thinking about this piece in January, wildfires had begun ravaging Los Angeles. By the time I had written it, entire neighborhoods had been wiped off the map, from fires that were among the most destructive in Californias history. While the current administration may blame woke DEI environmentalists for the blazes, science shows that the climate crisis contributed to the severity of the damage.

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The Agronomists, Ep 188: Soil dynamics with Jodi DeJong-Hughes and Laura Van Eerd

Real Agriculture

Why does soil, sometimes, become hard as a brick? The answer is relatively straight-forward but remedying the issue is a much, much larger discussion. To begin to understand the soil dynamics and what to do about them, this episode of The Agronomists features Jodi DeJong-Hughes with the University of Minnesota and Dr. Laura Van Eerd Read More Why does soil, sometimes, become hard as a brick?

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2025 Master Farmers: What their friends say

Western FarmPress

The letters that pour into Prairie Farmer offices in support of Master Farmers make for the most uplifting reading editors do all year. Heres a slice of the stories they tell about the 2025 Master Farmers.

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 19: Calving, cold weather, and cattle content with Bryan Luthi

Real Agriculture

The day-to-day on a family ranch often means juggling many pieces in order to get the job done and to raise the chances of making a profit. The Luthi Ranch, a 6th generation family enterprise in western Wyoming, is no exception. On this episode of Ruminating with RealAg, Bryan Luthi joins host Amber Bell to Read More The day-to-day on a family ranch often means juggling many pieces in order to get the job done and to raise the chances of making a profit.

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Rest in Peace Joan Gussow*

Food Politics

This is a deep personal as well as professional loss. Heres the o bituary from the New York Times. which quotes me. Marion Nestle, a nutritionist and public health advocate, said that Ms. Gussow was enormously ahead of her time, adding, Every time I thought I was on to something and breaking new ground and seeing something no one had seen before, Id find out that Joan had written about it 10 years earlier.

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A pressing victory

Agricultural Biodiversity

Jeremy was thrilled — thrilled I tell you — at some recent news from Irish Seed Savers Association. And, frankly, so was I. It’s all in his latest newsletter. Thrilled to see that the apple juice produced by the Irish Seed Savers Association took the Community Food Award at the Irish Food Writers Guild shindig last week. ISSA put together and looks after the National Collection of Heritage Apple Trees on its organic farm near Clare.

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Grant to Increase Agriculture Data Sharing Among Farmers, Partners

Global Agtech Initiative

United States farmers and ranchers often struggle to access the data they need to justify and implement science-driven […] The post Grant to Increase Agriculture Data Sharing Among Farmers, Partners appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Plan for the ‘Silly Season’

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Make grain market decisions now in the calm before the storm to help steer your strategy through the volatile crop insurance trough and leave you free to focus on planting your 2025 corn and soybean crops.

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Conceptual Framework for Aquatic Environmental Management in Aquaculture

Agric4profits

Aquatic ecosystems can be defined by water quality, water quantity, habitat, and aquatic species. Protecting the aquatic environment is achieved through the active management and regulation of activities and water uses that affect these four elements.

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Help available for friends in need

Western FarmPress

Around the MDA: Agriculture is full of resilient, independent people, and we can help each other find hope in challenging times.

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Developmental Challenges in Aquatic Environments and Their Impact on Agriculture

Agric4profits

Aquatic ecosystems encompass not only coastal waters, rivers, and lakes but also a complex and interconnected system of permanent and temporary habitats with significant seasonal variations. The term wetland describes a specific group of aquatic habitats, which includes various shallow, vegetated systems such as bogs, marshes, swamps, floodplains, coastal lagoons, and estuaries.

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10 things to help reduce spray drift

Western FarmPress

Talkin Weeds: Reducing spray drift is easier said than done, but in many cases, it involves using common sense.

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Are You Tracking The Wrong Data on Your Farm?

Farmbrite

Are You Tracking the Wrong Data on Your Farm?As a farmer, youre well aware that successful farming relies on a wealth of data. From soil conditions to weather patterns, crop health to equipment performance, theres no shortage of information to track. However, with the increasing availability of technology and data collection tools, its easy to fall into the trap of tracking too much or the wrong data.

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How is barley made into beer?

Western FarmPress

FP Next: Ep. 5: Deep dive with us as Montana farmer Mitch Konen shares all things barley (and beer) production.

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What’s Next for Farms Together and Local Food for Hungry Families?

Caff

Harvestly, a proud Farms Together partner, is bringing the freshest veggies straight to the SLO Food Bank to nourish the community. March started off as a rollercoaster ride when news broke that Farms Together our program delivering food sourced from local farmers to food insecure communities across Californiahad been paused indefinitely. Seven days later, after many farmers raised alarm bells across California and the U.S., the program was restored.

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Beyond exports: How ethanol keeps sorghum farmers thriving in uncertain times

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: Ethanol provides steady value-added outlet for U.S. growers.

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Texas sheep and goat prices rise as supply tightens

AgriLife Today

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices.

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Looking for a small baler? Check out Hesston’s latest

Western FarmPress

The SB.1436DB offers an electronic monitoring and control system that automates baling processes for consistent bale density, weight and dimensions.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, recently announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1 & 2) to report zero over 2024 In an attempt to bring down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Perstorp Waspik has taken several steps including replacing all fossil fuel forklift trucks with electric ones and all lighting by LED.

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Remembering Joan Dye Gussow: Pioneer of Local Food Movement

Food Tank

Joan Dye Gussow, a nutrition leader, environmentalist, and avid gardener, died on Friday in her home in Piermont, New York. She was 96. Gussow was widely hailed as what the New York Times called the matriarch of the eat-locally-think-globally food movement.” She was a trailblazer in nutrition education and a staunch critic of the industrialized food system, one of the first to emphasize the link between health and methods of food production.

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Save money while killing more weeds

Western FarmPress

Expert explains how beefing up your early residual herbicide program can lead to more efficient weed control.

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USDA Makes Rare Move to Reschedule an Important Organic Standards Meeting

Civil Eats

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted on its website that the spring meeting of the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), originally planned for April 29May 1 in Tempe, Arizonais being rescheduled. Since the USDA began regulating organic certification, NOSB meetings have been the primary public forum for organic farmers, processors, and other industry players to engage with the board, which is responsible for evaluating and voting on updates to the regulations.

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Family, farming and Farm Bureau define Iowa Master Farmers Craig and Patti Hill

Western FarmPress

The 1980s farm crisis spurred Craig Hill to become active in Farm Bureau. Almost 40 years later, this involvement, along with farming technology, led to Craig and Patti Hill being 2025 Iowa Master Farmers.

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Understanding the Connection Between Paleolimnology, Sediments, and Agriculture

Agric4profits

Paleolimnology originates from Greek, with “paleo” meaning old, “limne” referring to lakes, and “logos” meaning study. This scientific field focuses on studying the paleoenvironments of inland water bodies by examining their sediments, fossils, erosional features, and geophysical data from lake floors.

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6 drawbacks of too much tillage

Western FarmPress

Consider cutting back on tillage to prevent these long-lasting negative impacts.

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Fish Ponds: Agricultural Practices and Public Health Implications

Agric4profits

This article discusses the public health implications of livestock-fish integration. The focus is on how integrated systems, as well as stand-alone livestock and fish production, affect public health.

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Make money growing salad greens on farm

Western FarmPress

Here is how Jason Hirtz uses alternative crops, high tunnels and year-round production to turn a profit.

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Celebrating the future of Farms Together and local food for hungry families

Caff

March started off as a rollercoaster ride when news broke that Farms Togetherour program delivering food sourced from local farmers to food insecure communities across Californiahad been paused indefinitely. Seven days later, after many farmers raised alarm bells across California, and the U.S., the program was restored. Despite the significant victory, the programs future remains uncertain.

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Effective Management of Bacterial Diseases in Fish Farming

Agric4profits

Fish rarely suffer from bacterial diseases unless they are farmed or confined to a tank or bowl. In such cases, where stagnation, overcrowding, limited space, increased excreta concentration, and higher nutrient levels in the water are common, bacteria can thrive and cause infections.

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John Innes Centre researcher honoured with Mendel Memorial Medal

Agri-tech

Professor Noel Ellis has been awarded a prestigious honour in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the legacy of the Father of Genetics, Gregor Mendel. The Mendel Memorial Medal is awarded annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the scientific and cultural legacy of Mendel and genetics. The Medal is conferred by the Mendelianum, part of the Moravian.

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Fungal Fish Diseases: Identification and Control Strategies in Aquaculture

Agric4profits

Fungi are a group of organisms called heterotrophs that require living or dead matter for growth and reproduction. Unlike plants, they are incapable of manufacturing their own nutrients by photosynthesis. Fungi are present everywhere in saltwater or freshwater, in cool or warm temperatures.

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On Farm Transfer, Conflict Resolution, and Good Communication

American Farmland

Recently, AFTs Brooks Lamb caught up with Claudia for a quick Q&A after the Land Transfer Navigators training in San Antonio, Texas. In the conversation below, they discuss farm transition planning, conflict management, role playing exercisesand the importance of good, consistent communication.

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Fish Allergy: Implications for Aquaculture and Food Safety

Agric4profits

Seafood is a significant part of the human diet, providing a healthy source of protein, but it can also cause illness through allergic and non-allergic food reactions. Seafood allergy is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from shellfish, scaly fish, or crustaceans, causing an overreaction of the immune system, which may lead to severe physical symptoms.

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2025 Mid-South Farm & Gin Show pulled it all together

Western FarmPress

Ag industry gathered for information, education and socialization.

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Understanding the Environmental Impact of Fisheries within the Agricultural Framework

Agric4profits

This article defines Fisheries Environmental Impact Assessment (FEIA) and helps in understanding its scope. It provides insights into the importance of assessing the impact of fisheries on the environment as part of a larger agricultural perspective.

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Episode 368: Lessons from ‘The Principal Farmer’

ATTRA

In this episode of Voices from the Field , NCAT Gulf States Regional Coordinator Felicia Bell sits down with The Principal Farmer, Patrick Muhammed, of Atlanta, Georgia. Patrick is the principal of the Chattahoochee Hills Charter School, where students from kindergarten through eighth grade learn about the world through the lens of agriculture, nature, and the arts.