Thu.Nov 30, 2023

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Government policies and logistics could weigh heavily on Black Sea exports in ’24

Real Agriculture

There is an early weather market making some noise for soybeans and corn in Brazil and funds making waves in the canola and wheat markets, however there are some developments around the Black Sea region that may not be getting as much coverage that could also have big impact on crop prices next year. Neil. Read More There is an early weather market making some noise for soybeans and corn in Brazil and funds making waves in the canola and wheat markets, however there are some developments around

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FoodNavigator–Asia on product reformulation

Food Politics

FoodNavigator–Asia, a newsletter I subscribe to, publishes articles on reformulation and has now collected them in one place. Reformulation is what happens when companies change the mix of food product ingredients to make them healthier—or at least to appear healthier-. This is a highly effective sales strategy. But reformulation raises philosophical questions: Is a slightly better-for-you food product necessarily a good choice?

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Bill aimed at reducing animal health risks from trespassers receives final approval from House of Commons

Real Agriculture

The private member’s bill that aims to reduce the risk of biosecurity breaches from trespassers on farms has received final approval in the House of Commons. Bill C-275, brought forward by Conservative shadow minister for agriculture John Barlow, would update the Health of Animals Act to make it an offence to enter a place where.

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Christmas tree production remains strong despite drought

Western FarmPress

Like many Texas crops this year, producers who were not able to adequately irrigate their Christmas trees saw some of their crop struggled, but not enough to decline production.

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Farm Credit Canada offers top-up to Ducks Unlimited marginal areas payment

Real Agriculture

Those who participate in the Ducks Unlimited Canada Marginal Areas Program and are clients of Farm Credit Canada may be able to access additional funds per acre. Through Farm Credit Canada’s Sustainability Incentive Program farmers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who establish perennial cover on marginal areas through the DUC program may access up to.

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‘It’s not the cow; it’s the how’

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers investigate impact of adaptive grazing management on Conservation Reserve Program lands Researchers at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management are investigating the impact of grazing practices on the long-term sustainability and biodiversity of landscapes enrolled in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program.

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Lemken bringing Equalizer precision planters to North America

Real Agriculture

Farmers can expect to see the trademark yellow of Equalizer precision planters in Canadian and U.S. farm fields in 2024. Lemken acquired the South Africa-based business in early 2023 and will significantly expand its seeding product portfolio with the addition of Equalizer precision planters with up to 36 rows and seed drills with a working. Read More Farmers can expect to see the trademark yellow of Equalizer precision planters in Canadian and U.S. farm fields in 2024.

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Meet the Urban Apiarist Creating Community for Black Beekeepers

Modern Farmer

With a background in food policy and environmental causes, Karyn Bigelow already understood how vital bees are to the environment. But the isolation during 2020 sent her on a path to help diversify the apiary world and create Beekeeping While Black , an online community to educate and support African Americans who keep bees. As her area was on lockdown during the pandemic, Bigelow gravitated towards an old hobby from her childhood: playing The Sims computer game.

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Toni Stanger-McLaughlin: Highlighting Tribal Nations and Indigenous Foods during Native American Heritage Month

USDA Blog

November is Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to celebrate Native American history and culture while also exploring the ongoing contributions, achievements, and hardships of Native people in the United States. This month’s theme, Indigenous Foods: The Intersection Between Land, Food, and Culture, highlights a challenge that many Native Americans face—food insecurity.

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Poultry Farming and Adverse Season as a Stressor

Agric4profits

The environment can be defined as the combination of external conditions which have an impact on animals and humans. Perhaps the most important physiological response of poultry to the environment is the constant maintenance of a homoeothermic state during exposure to extreme ambient temperatures. Environmental stress causes adverse effects on performance of poultry.

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Thompson Aims to Lower Crop Insurance Costs in Upcoming Farm Bill

AgWeb Farm Journal

In preparation for the upcoming farm bill, House Ag Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) told Politico his intent to make crop insurance more affordable.

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Climate Change Impacts, Causes and Solutions on Agriculture

Agric4profits

Climate change refers to the significant variation of the average weather conditions, for example, where the weather condition becomes warmer, wetter, or

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Corn and Wheat Up on Exports and Corrective Gains, Soybeans Slide: Cattle Retreat with Lower Cash, Hogs Extend Gains

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn and wheat see corrective buying with strong exports. Profit taking hit the soybean complex with an eye on Brazil wx. Cattle fall with lower cash, hogs mostly higher. Oliver Sloup, Blue Line Futures, has more.

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Farm Progress America, November 30, 2023

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes us about the farm bill extension and how it gives time to farmers, farm groups and families time to hammer out the details with legislators on the new bill.

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USDA Cuts Farm Income Forecast

AgWeb Farm Journal

USDA projects a decrease in U.S. farm sector profits in 2023 compared to the record-high levels of 2022. Inflation-adjusted net cash farm income is forecast to decline by $49.2 billion (23.8%) to $157.9 billion in 2023.

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Trimble Addresses Rural Connectivity with Automatic Stream Switching for Corrections

Global Agtech Initiative

Automatic stream switching allows farmers to access the best available means of receiving RTX corrections, minimizing downtime. The post Trimble Addresses Rural Connectivity with Automatic Stream Switching for Corrections appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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What's That Stuff At the Bottom of the Engine Oil Bucket?

AgWeb Farm Journal

According to lubrication experts, some of the additives in modern lubricants might settle to the bottom of a container during long periods of storage. Does that indicate a problem?

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Don’t let dairy cows get lost in transition

Western FarmPress

Here are a few recommendations to help momma cows through a rough patch before, during and after calving.

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5 Balance Sheet Busters to Watch in 2024

AgWeb Farm Journal

Following a few turbulent years that included a pandemic, rapid inflation, rising interest rates, a supply chain meltdown and high input costs, agriculture is hoping to find softer soil as it marches through mid-decade.

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2501 Grant Enhances Food Sovereignty Among Native Communities

USDA Blog

Since 2017, FEED 7 Generations has worked to improve the health and wellness of Native people in the Pacific Northwest.

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Accessing Agronomic Research Through Dairyland Seed’s PAR Report

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Dairyland Seed Agronomy Team spent the past year preparing the upcoming 2023 Product Agronomy Research (PAR) Report, conducted on Dairyland Seed research sites, demonstration plots and replicated trials.

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Auctions: The small town’s Carhartt convention

Western FarmPress

Where I Come From: As live farm auctions become fewer and farther between, what are the implications for rural America?

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Proper Management Measures for Poultry Birds During Summer (Heat)

Agric4profits

Poultry birds become heat stressed when they have difficulty in achieving balance between body heat loss and body heat production, the normal body temperature of poultry being 41ºC.

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Claas demo cabs take odyssey into future

Western FarmPress

Agritechnica display gave visitors a chance to experience new ideas for cab options.

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Fowl Cholera Disease and Methods of Treatment

Agric4profits

Fowl cholera is a serious, highly contagious disease which is caused by a bacterium in a range of avian species including chicken, turkey and water fowl. The disease can range from acute septicaemia to chronic and localized infections and the morbidity and mortality may be up to 100%.

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AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec. 14

AgriLife Today

In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar both in person and virtually on Dec. 14 in Waco and at different locations districtwide. The event will be held from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., with registration beginning at 7 a.m. Read More → The post AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec. 14 first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Soil health and forage: A cover crop twofer

Western FarmPress

Dairy farmers are getting creative with cover crops as a homegrown forage.

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Mycorrhizal Fungi Innoculation Improves Crop Yields

ATTRA

The University of Zurich reports that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. In a large-scale field trial in Switzerland, researchers from the universities of Zurich and Basel, Agroscope, and the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture found that plant yield increased by up to 40% when fungi were mixed into the soil before sowing crops. “We discovered that the inoculation functioned bes

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Land prices still topping market

Western FarmPress

Land Values: Here are the latest Nebraska land sales in Stanton, Cass, Polk and Hall counties.

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Neonatal Pig Diarrhoea – Introduction, Clinical Signs, Prevention/Treatment

Agric4profits

Neonatal Pig Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in neonatal pigs. Diarrhoeal disease in neonates is often sudden in onset and causes a rapid decline in clinical condition as the pig becomes dehydrated and develops systemic infections. Thus prevention, early identification and immediate initiation of supportive care and treatment in neonatal diarrhoea cases are critical.

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5 take-home lessons from soybeans in 2023

Western FarmPress

Soybean Watch: Here are key lessons learned or relearned through the 2023 season.

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The Sustainable Soil-ution Beneath Your Feet

Sustainable Harvest International

“ “My philosophy has always been that the health of soil, plants, animals, people, and the environment is one.” ” — Rattan Lal, professor of soil science + 2020 World Food Prize Laureate Conventional, or industrial, agriculture uses chemicals to defend crops from weeds, certain insect species, and diseases. However, these chemicals harm the very thing the crops rely on: soil.

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Organic deadline presents new challenges

Western FarmPress

New applications, exemption requests flood in as March implementation approaches.

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Cattle Retreat, So is the Low Really In? Corn Up as Liquidation Eases on First Notice Day

AgWeb Farm Journal

Cattle see fund selling resume but is the low in? Hogs consolidating, while corn up with liquidation easing on first notice day & with strong weekly exports. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.

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Iowa State University gives kudos to ag innovators

Western FarmPress

Two members of ISU’s Digital Ag Innovation team receive an innovation award for starting Planter University.

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Corn and Wheat Rally with Strong Exports, Soybeans and Crude Oil See Profit Taking: Cattle Ease with Lower Cash

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn & wheat up on strong exports, first notice day liquidation eases. The soybean complex & crude oil see end of month profit taking. Cattle fall with lower cash, fund selling. Kevin Duling, KD Investors, has more.

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Does your corn planter need upgrading?

Western FarmPress

Here’s advice for which planter add-ons and options to focus on first.

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