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U.S. authorities no longer ruling out cow-to-cow transmission of avian influenza

Real Agriculture

U.S. animal health authorities say they cannot rule out cow-to-cow transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after detecting bird flu in dairy herds in another three states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) has confirmed the presence of HPAI in a Michigan dairy herd that recently received cows from a.

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Beef industry request for research proposals: act quickly (not an April 1 joke)

Food Politics

Jim Krieger, of Healthy Food America forwarded this request for research proposals (RFP) from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Senior Director of Human Nutrition Research., On behalf of The Beef Checkoff , the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is conducting a request for proposals (RFP) in Human Nutrition, to further understand beef’s nutritional qualities and define beef’s role in a healthy diet to nourish and optimize health at every life stage including research topics r

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Deere C-Series delivers an air cart fit for every operation

Real Agriculture

Farmers looking for an air cart to help increase seeding-time productivity, quality and accuracy will find a cart that fits their operation with the Deere C-Series, the company says. At the recent Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas, growers got their first look at Deere’s new C-Series lineup that includes five carts that range from 350. Read More Farmers looking for an air cart to help increase seeding-time productivity, quality and accuracy will find a cart that fits their operation with

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Will corn make a run to $5?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Three points in the March Planting Intentions and Quarterly Stocks Report present opportunities. Will those opportunities be short-lived?

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Soybean School: Setting the planter for soybean success

Real Agriculture

When it comes to planter prep, corn is king. The simple truth is most growers spend a lot of time fine-tuning planters to ensure corn seeds are deposited at a consistent depth and are snugged into the soil after the trench is closed. But what about soybeans? Do growers spend enough time working on how. Read More When it comes to planter prep, corn is king.

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Is a sharp drop in feedlot numbers on the horizon?

Western FarmPress

Beef Outlook: A look at long-term placement trends that have beef producers seeing higher prices.

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RealAg Radio: Adverse weather, ultra early seeding, and the importance of sulphur, Apr 1, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning into this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Shaun Haney is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson to discuss the Ontario yield numbers, adverse weather conditions impacting the wheat crop, the importance of sulphur, B.C. cherry crop, and much more! Don’t miss the top ag.

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Are there any business impacts from the total eclipse?

DTN

The exciting solar eclipse will be hitting the U.S. on April 8, 2024. And if you are lucky enough to be within an approximately 170-mile wide strip of land stretching from Texas to Maine, you are in the path of a total solar eclipse. This type of event won’t happen again in the U.S. until 2044, so it’s no wonder many people are making travel plans to take in those few precious minutes of the sun totally eclipsed by the moon.

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Corn-for-Ethanol Use Slightly Higher Than Anticipated

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn-for-ethanol use totaled 441.5 million bu. during February, 1 million bu. more than traders expected.

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New and Young Farmers Increasing, According to Agriculture Census

Food Tank

The 2024 Census of Agriculture from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals a growing number of new and beginning and young producers in the United States. Despite these changes, the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) and USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture say progress is still necessary to support these groups. In 2022, the number of farms with new and beginning producers in the United States increased by about 5 percent from 2017.

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Farm bill: Increased payment limits critical

Western FarmPress

In addition to higher reference prices, increased payment limits need to be a high priority in the farm bill to account for inflation's impact.

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Machinery Pete: Used John Deere Tractors Smash Records

AgWeb Farm Journal

A recent farm equipment auction in Iowa set a new highwater mark for used John Deere 55 Series tractors.

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Why the ‘why’ of estate planning matters to your farm

Western FarmPress

Estate Plan Edge: You can use all kinds of tools to accomplish all kinds of goals — but make sure you and your heirs know what you’re trying to accomplish.

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RFA Challenges EU’s Biofuel Regulation; Ethanol Industry Concerned

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is joining a legal challenge against the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation, arguing it unfairly penalizes the use of crop-based biofuels in the maritime sector.

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When will grains break for the rally?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Acreage cut prompts rally but soybeans aren’t dead, either. Watch for additional upside opportunities still to come.

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Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy

AgWeb Farm Journal

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.

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KDA encouraging dairies to submit Secure Milk Supply Plans

Western FarmPress

The plans are like TSA Pre-Check in case of a foreign animal disease outbreak, experts say.

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From Livestock to Lion’s Mane, the Latest From the Transfarmation Project

Civil Eats

A version of this article originally appeared in The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. In an old tobacco barn in North Carolina, Craig Watts completed three trial runs growing shiitakes before he felt ready to scale up. Then, he pulled a shipping container into one of the four giant barns that have been sitting empty on his farm and connected plumbing and electrical systems that once provided water and lighting for tho

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What cover crop blooms early to benefit corn?

Western FarmPress

Legumes mine nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash from subsoil. Researchers want to see whether cover crop nutrients can be used by cash crop after.

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Urban tick workshop set for April 16-17 in Dallas

AgriLife Today

Event focuses on prevention and management The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an urban tick workshop April 16-17 in Dallas. The workshop will be held from 12:30-5:45 p.m. on April 16 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on April 17 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Dallas, 17360 Coit Road. The. Read More → The post Urban tick workshop set for April 16-17 in Dallas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Human HPAI case confirmed in Texas

Western FarmPress

The Center for Disease Control states the public risk remains low after an individual contracted avian influenza following exposure to sick dairy cattle.

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Cattle and Grains See Risk Off Selling with Human Case of HPAI, Report Hangover

AgWeb Farm Journal

A risk off day produces a sell off in cattle and grains. Was it all the human case of HPAI? Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing, has analysis.

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Small dairies sue Oregon over CAFO regs

Western FarmPress

State withdraws rule that would have affected small livestock farms.

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AGCO and Trimble Close Joint Venture, Form PTx Trimble

Global Agtech Initiative

Leading ag tech deal creates an industry-leading, mixed-fleet precision ag platform serving farmers globally. The post AGCO and Trimble Close Joint Venture, Form PTx Trimble appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Take farmland ownership up a notch

Western FarmPress

New farmland education course can help Iowa landowners incorporate conservation and soil health practices.

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How Solinftec Is ‘Living in the Field’ With the Solix Platform

Global Agtech Initiative

The Solix platform is a promising solution for achieving more cost-effective agronomic outcomes, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post How Solinftec Is ‘Living in the Field’ With the Solix Platform appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Rice industry validates commission's continuance

Western FarmPress

All handlers, 95% of growers support panel's work.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Dave Chatterton Says Grains and Cattle Sink with Risk Off Day, Human HPAI Case

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing, says grains and cattle see risk off selling with human case of HPAI and a soaring dollar.

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How to manage your farm’s data

Western FarmPress

Finance First: Focus on farm goals to avoid drowning in data.

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Grains Leaning Lower on Report Hangover, Better Wheat Conditions: Livestock React to HPAI News

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains lean lower on USDA Report hangover, ideas of better wheat conditions than 2023. Cattle mostly lower w/HPAI spreading, which supports hogs despite a bearish report. Allison Thompson, The Money Farm, has more.

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Farm Progress America, April 1, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells us the markets were closed Friday but they open today-- the first day after the planting intentions report came out.

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Made For Agriculture Podcast #60 - Dicamba, the courts vs. the EPA and weed control

Todays Farmer Magazine

Made For Agriculture podcast hosts, Adam, Cameron and Emily team up to discuss the latest in Dicamba ruling news with MFA’s Central Staff Agronomist Scott Wilburn and MFA Director of Crop Protection and Seed Jordan Tomlinson. They talk product availability and substitutions. The agronomy team then discusses the best ways to control weeds in your row crop fields this year.

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Weekly Grain Movement: Corn and wheat outpace analyst expectations

Western FarmPress

Soybean volume spills to lackluster levels, in sharp contrast.

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American Farmland Trust’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program awards $954,850 to 117 farmers

American Farmland

The post American Farmland Trust’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program awards $954,850 to 117 farmers appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Is a carbon-negative beef production system possible?

Western FarmPress

Producer pursues different ways to reduce carbon emissions while producing high-quality, natural beef.

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Breaking Down the Environmental Benefits of Nitrogen Stabilizers

AgWeb Farm Journal

Nitrogen fertilizer is essential to growing high-yielding corn. But with 12 million tons of nitrogen fertilizer applied to crops each year, it’s critical to keep that nitrogen where it’s applied.

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Canola option open for Midsouth farmers

Western FarmPress

Good growing climate, expanded marketing opportunities create a path for canola.

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