Mon.Jan 15, 2024

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AGCO targets fuel efficiency with new 4-cylinder engine

Real Agriculture

AGCO is touting a five to seven percentage fuel efficiency gain for its new AGCO Power Core50 engine. The 4-cylinder 5.0 litre engine first appeared in the the Fendt 600 Vario tractor and AGCO is billing it as the “most advanced diesel engine platform on the market today.” It’s set to debut in other AGCO. Read More AGCO is touting a five to seven percentage fuel efficiency gain for its new AGCO Power Core50 engine.

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Industry-funded study of the week: antioxidant supplement and sperm quality

Food Politics

Here’s where I first saw this one: Antioxidant supplement improves sperm quality and pregnancy outcomes, research suggests: Supplementing men with a combination of micronutrients and L-Carnitine shows promise in improving sperm motility and pregnancy outcomes, a new study concludes…. Read more I could not wait to fsee the research. The study: Effect of Micronutrients and L-Carnitine as Antioxidant on Sperm Parameters, Genome Integrity, and ICSI Outcomes: Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-C

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RealAg Radio: A lack of snow pack, wheat midge risks, and winter crops, Jan 15, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Vaderstad. On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist Peter Johnson to discuss how the cold snap can impact winter crops in the ground with a lack of snow, soybean yields, seeding rates, and more. We. Read More Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Vaderstad.

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Tractor time at Lester Larsen Tractor Test and Power Museum

Western FarmPress

Down the Road: The former Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory is now a museum of tractor-test history and shows the evolution of tractors.

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Warming Climate And Cold Days Explained

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

It’s going to be very cold in the Southeast for the next few days. Climatologists are already bracing themselves for people to say “I could use a little global warming about now.

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Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop

Modern Farmer

Basements and garages have long been fertile ground for innovation, with a host of well-known companies including Apple, Amazon and Harley-Davidson tracing back to humble residential roots. Recently, these unassuming spaces are cultivating a new trend in home-grown businesses. Armed with little more than ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive, microgreen growers are transforming the unused corners of their dwellings into profitable farming operations.

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Is it time to add grain bins?

Western FarmPress

Profit Planners: Long lines to unload and limited elevator space emphasized increased need for more on-farm storage in 2023.

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Lamenting the sad state of spectator sports

Western FarmPress

The transfer portal, NIL and skyrocketing salaries are changing the nature of college and professional sports.

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What Impact Will Inflation and the Global Economic Slowdown Have on Grain Markets in 2024?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Leading ag economists expect inflation to return in 2024 and that will not only have an impact on the interest rate environment, but it could bring the fund or speculative community back in to buy commodities.

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Kansas Sorghum names new CEO

Western FarmPress

Sorghum growers will gather Jan. 25 in Salina, Kan., for their annual meeting and mark policy wins.

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MY GURUS

The Lunatic Farmer

Many people ask me, “who mentors you?” My favorite gurus are all going to be assembled in one place, at one time, and you can hear them too. I don’t know when I’ve been as excited about a speaker lineup as what we have for the Stockman Grass Farmer Gathering 2024 here at Polyface Aug. 22-23. Let me introduce you to my mentors, the folks I would pay to go see and hear.

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Farm Progress America, January 15, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the 3 USDA reports including the WASDE report released last Friday. The report shows bigger corn and soybean crops than anticipated.

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Could Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture be the Future of Farming? 

Farming First

Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture shows significant improvements in nutrient and economic productivity, a new WorldFish study in Bangladesh reveals. The post Could Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture be the Future of Farming? appeared first on Farming First.

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What job did this tool perform?

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: In this edition of Forgotten Tool: Do you know what this device was used for?

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Lagochilus inebrians (Russian Motherwort)

Agric4profits

Lagochilus inebrians, commonly known as Russian Motherwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, particularly found in regions like Kazakhsta

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2024 Winter hay situation: Is there enough?

Western FarmPress

The 2023 hay production was up year over year but below the 10-year average.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Lagerstroemia speciosa (Banaba)

Agric4profits

Lagerstroemia speciosa, commonly known as Banaba, is a tropical flowering tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and other parts of the reg

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Will soil moisture be sufficient this spring?

Western FarmPress

Some improvement in drought conditions is noted in places.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Kaempferia Parviflora (Thai Ginseng)

Agric4profits

Kaempferia parviflora, commonly known as Thai Ginseng or Black Ginger, is a herbaceous plant native to Thailand. It belongs to the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.

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Beef: It’s at New York Farm Show

Western FarmPress

Get your hot beef sundae daily from 10:30 a.m. until they are sold out.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Kibatalia Arborea (Kibatalia Tree)

Agric4profits

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, I don't have specific information on "Kibatalia arborea" or the "Kibatalia Tree.

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Policy quick hits: Senators question JBS plan to go public

Western FarmPress

Also: Summer EBT, Continuous CRP and pricey H-2A labor

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How to Freeze Blueberries

Agric4profits

How to freeze blueberries; Freezing blueberries is a fantastic way to preserve their freshness and enjoy these delicious berries for a longer time.

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Press Release: Volunteers, Elected Officials Pack 40,000 Pounds of Food on MLK Day?

Share Food Program

Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro, along with other elected officials and volunteers helped Share Food Program nourish neighbors in need PHILADELPHIA, PA – January 15, 2024 – Today, Share Food Program welcomed 200 volunteers from organizations across the region, including Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro. Joining the governor and his family were State Representatives Morgan Cephas, Danilo Burgos, and Roni Green, City Commissioner Lisa Deeley, members of the Barrist

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Benefits of Responsible Sourcing

Cropin Blog

Discover the critical importance of responsible sourcing in agriculture for a sustainable future. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and strategies for integrating responsible sourcing in your business.

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Brutal Storms From Space Could Absolutely Devastate Our Trains and Railroads

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Space weather is not something we talk about very often in this blog, but solar storms that bring charged particles towards the earth can cause significant disruptions in communications.

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I Hate January

The Farmers Daughter USA

Who else hates January? I don’t want to hate January. But there’s a lot of reasons. The glittery and festive atmosphere of the holidays is packed away. We’re in the middle of winter’s icy grip. And everything is set back to zero and we have to reach all those same achievements we were celebrating just a few weeks ago. This year I’m trying to reset my thinking.

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How to calculate chill hours using NWS hourly data

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Last week, I gave a talk at the Southeast Fruit & Vegetable Growers conference in Savannah to peach growers. One of the things we discussed was the change in chill hours over time due to the warming climate.

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Where to Buy Blueberries

Agric4profits

Buying blueberries can be a delightful experience for those who appreciate the burst of flavor and health benefits these little berries offer.

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Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Signup Reopens

ATTRA

USDA announced that the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) reopened for signups on January 12, 2024. Additionally, producers with acres enrolled in Continuous CRP set to expire September 30, 2024, can offer acres for re-enrollment. A producer can both enroll new acres into Continuous CRP and re-enroll acreage that expires this year.

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How to Make Blueberry Jam

Agric4profits

Blueberry jam is a delectable culinary delight that captures the essence of plump, juicy blueberries in a sweet and spreadable form.

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2023 was the world’s warmest year on record, by far

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

NOAA and other organizations have now completed their analysis of the global climate for 2023. Every one of them shows that 2023 was the warmest year in record (since records began in 1880) by quite a bit.

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What Kind of Soil do Blueberries Need?

Agric4profits

Blueberries soil plays a pivotal role in nurturing these delectable berries, contributing significantly to their growth and flavor.

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Farming Forward: The value of a Grazing Mentorship Program

Real Agriculture

It’s a tough lesson in farming and ranching: learning lessons on what doesn’t work can be expensive and time consuming. That’s why knowledge transfer, peer-to-peer sharing, and mentorship can have a huge positive impact on those trying something new. For Grant Lastiwka, rancher at Innisfail, Alta., the Grazing Mentorship Program supported by Farmers for Climate.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan Honeysuckle)

Agric4profits

Leycesteria formosa, commonly known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, is an ornamental shrub that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family.

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Canadian beef industry on track to achieve its 2030 emissions reduction target

Real Agriculture

Compared to 2014, a kilogram of beef in Canada is now produced with 15 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. According to the National Beef Sustainability Assessment (NBSA) and Strategy report, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) says this latest assessment reflects three years of scientific analysis to make the determination, comapring 2014 to.

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18 Medicinal Health Benefits Of Kaempferia Galanga (Aromatic Ginger)

Agric4profits

Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as Aromatic Ginger, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family.

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