Sat.Jan 25, 2025

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Live cattle futures cross $200 for the first time in history

Real Agriculture

It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Driven by tightening supplies and strong demand by consumers around the world, beef has seen exceptional price appreciation. Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever, Read More It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time.

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How to make the smart call on replacement heifers

West Texas Livestock

Replacement heifers are the backbone of a successful and profitable ranching operation. Over time, breeding stock needs to be rotated out to maintain a strong genetic pool and ensure your herd’s overall health and productivity. Plus, as cows age, they eventually reach a point where they can no longer breed, leaving gaps in your operation. […] The post How to make the smart call on replacement heifers appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Succession planning, yield targets, and the value of networking, Jan 25, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! On todays show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Patti Durand on her new book on succession planning from the perspective of the younger generation; Clint Jurke with BASF in a Canola School episode on yield targets to maximize crop profitability; and, Hear a clip from Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!

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Meaning and Scope of Farm Records

Agric4profits

Farm records are essential documents that detail the day-to-day activities, financial transactions, inputs, and outputs of a farm. These records serve as a comprehensive account of all farm operations, providing a clear and organized reference for farmers to make informed decisions.

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Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar +2024 Year in Review for the Southeast, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar! This webinar series provides the region with information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods, and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Nio and La Nia.

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FFA Tribute: Caleb Lentz, Iowa State FFA, North Central VP

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson talks with Caleb Lentz, Iowa State FFA, North Central VP, about how he got his start in the FFA Program.

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Rain on Monday and later this week in western parts of the region

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most of the rain this week will fall in western parts of the region, especially Alabama and western Florida and Georgia. Some rain will fall Sunday night through Monday and a second storm will affect the western parts of the region late in the week.

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Meaning and Scope of Agricultural Trial Balance

Agric4profits

Agricultural trial balance is a key financial tool used by farm managers and agricultural accountants to ensure the accuracy of financial records. It serves as a summary of all the ledger balances within a farming enterprise, helping to verify that all financial transactions have been properly recorded and balanced.

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Lessons learned from nearly 10 years trying to bridge the rural-urban divide

Real Agriculture

The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations. Its understandablesomeone living in a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Calgary might find it hard to grasp the challenges a rancher faces to produce the high-quality ribeye steak on their plate. Conversely, that same rancher might struggle to relate to the Calgarians daily life and Read More The division between urban and rural populations has existed for generations.

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This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 25, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the executive orders signed by now President Donald Trump, the markets and the power grid.