Tue.Dec 24, 2024

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 14: Vaccination programs and BMPs for seeing them through

Real Agriculture

Although ranching comes with a whole host of risks, vaccinations have the potential to lower that risk substantially. While vaccines may not save every cow in a herd from disease, it does give producers the chance to protect the majority of the herd from several diseases that cause sickness and even death. In thisRuminating with Read More Although ranching comes with a whole host of risks, vaccinations have the potential to lower that risk substantially.

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Drive-thru Nativity ushers in Christmas season

Western FarmPress

Timmerman family welcomes the public to experience the real reason for the season.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Onion Farming

Agric4profits

Organic onion farming focuses on cultivating onions without synthetic chemicals, using natural methods to enhance soil health and plant growth. This approach ensures a healthier environment and safer, chemical-free produce for consumers. Organic onion farming prioritizes sustainable practices, such as crop rotation, composting, and the use of natural pest control methods.

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Why most farm wills and trusts don’t work

Western FarmPress

Estate Plan Edge: Got goals? Do everything it takes to bring them to fruition, including putting the right things in a living trust.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Pineapple Farming

Agric4profits

Organic pineapple farming is an eco-friendly approach that focuses on cultivating pineapples without synthetic chemicals. This farming method emphasizes sustainability, using natural inputs to maintain soil fertility and plant health. Organic pineapple farming promotes biodiversity by encouraging natural pest control and improving soil health.

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Global sunflower production to decline in 2025

Western FarmPress

Sunflower Extra: Forecasts say Russia and Ukraine are factors for the projected decrease.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Orange Farming

Agric4profits

Organic Orange Farming focuses on cultivating oranges without synthetic chemicals. This farming method emphasizes natural fertilizers and sustainable practices to produce healthy, chemical-free fruits. Its gaining popularity due to the rising demand for organic produce. Organic Orange Farming aims to maintain soil health and biodiversity.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Pepper Farming

Agric4profits

Organic pepper farming focuses on cultivating peppers without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, ensuring healthier produce. Farmers use natural methods to maintain soil health, control pests, and boost yields. This sustainable approach benefits both the environment and consumers. Organic pepper farming encourages biodiversity by incorporating companion planting, crop rotation, and organic fertilizers.

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Don’t dry your profits away

Western FarmPress

Corn needs to be dry to store properly, but selling overly dry corn costs money.

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Complete Practical Guide on Organic Papaya Farming

Agric4profits

Organic Papaya Farming is an eco-friendly method that focuses on growing papaya without synthetic chemicals. It promotes natural farming practices to produce healthy and nutritious fruits. Organic methods improve soil fertility and biodiversity. Organic Papaya Farming is gaining popularity due to rising consumer demand for chemical-free produce.

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How to ace your agriculture college goals

Western FarmPress

Gen Z Aggie: Trying new things, making friends and getting involved on campus are a couple of tips for success for ag college students.

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Animal Ag News 12/24

Agwired

Dairy checkoff initiatives of 2024 successfully increased dairy access in schools, expanded market share for U.S. dairy products domestically and internationally and supported the industrys longstanding commitment to sustainability on behalf of U.S. dairy farmers and importers. The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to receive $1 million in federal funding through the U.S.

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Is tar spot ‘hype’ justified?

Western FarmPress

Corn Pest Beat: Tar spot concern is more than hype. Prepare for the disease by planning fungicide applications and scouting early.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

Contributing authors: Abigail Buta ,and Jessica Levy , and Elena Seeley The momentum to transform food and agriculture systems has never been more urgentor more inspiring. Around the world, organizations are driving change through initiatives designed and led by farmers to build climate resilience. They are creating bold partnerships that bring together visionaries and amplify new perspectives.

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The taste of a memory

Western FarmPress

Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Christmas can be found in the smallest of things even an antique cookie cutter and a lost recipe.

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The OFRF Intern Archive

Organic Farming Research

OFRF periodically hosts part-time interns who receive academic credit in exchange for 12-15 hours of work per week. Interns help us with the critical day-to-day tasks that keep our organization running, while we offer interesting work and learning opportunities. This page honors the interns who have joined us in the past and the valuable [.] The post The OFRF Intern Archive appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Appellate court decision puts farmers at legal risk

Western FarmPress

Mondays last-minute ruling reinstates the Corporate Transparency Act, requiring corporations and limited liability companies to file beneficial ownership information before a new Jan. 13, 2025 deadline.

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MNP acquires 21 of BDO Canada’s offices

Real Agriculture

MNP has announced its plan to acquire 21 of BDO Canadas offices, bringing more than 40 partners and 420 team members into the MNP fold. The transaction is set to include locations in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and P.E.I., provinces where both firms have offices. The two firms are aligned in their commitment to maintaining exemplary Read More MNP has announced its plan to acquire 21 of BDO Canadas offices, bringing more than 40 partners and 420 team members into the MNP fold.

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How much corn will U.S. farmers plant?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: The current corn/soybean ratio is one of the lowest in 10 years. Will ag producers respond as they did in 2023 by planting a record number of acres?

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RealAg Radio: Dairy trade, Canada as a failed state, and a potential government change, Dec 24, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to the last RealAg Radio show of 2024 on this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: John Ibbitson with the Globe and Mail on his column on how Canada is governing currently as a failed state; Becky Vargas with International Dairy Foods Association on the potential Read More Thanks for tuning in to the last RealAg Radio show of 2024 on this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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It's been cold, but dryness is still lingering

Western FarmPress

My Take: Be your own weatherman (or lady) on the farm with three tools.

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Discover what’s new in soil health and management Jan. 28-30

Western FarmPress

These are the dates for the Midwest Cover Crop Councils annual meeting and the Soil Management Summit in Mankato, Minn.

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Farm Progress America, Dec. 24, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson discovers good news for bee keepers in the Northwest. The "Murder hornet" has been eradicated.

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OFB honors members for ag advocacy

Western FarmPress

Ohio Bits: Students explore careers in equipment; Bob Evans donates $115,000 to OFB Foundation; more farmland preserved.

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Deltapine releases 4 new cotton varieties

Western FarmPress

Four new cotton varieties highlight the New Product Evaluators Summit in Nashville, Tenn.

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MMPA plant awarded for employee safety

Western FarmPress

Michigan Bits: Proposal calls for monarch butterfly to be listed as endangered; register as a certified Michigan potato grower.

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Fresno district capitalizes on over $27m in grants

Western FarmPress

Most of FIDs customers are commercial farmers that grow over 100 crops across 250,000 acres.

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