Sat.Feb 10, 2024

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Sunday viewing: Super Bowl food ads

Food Politics

Question of the day: What does a 30-second Super Bowl ad cost ? Answer: roughly $7 million (I’m not kidding—for 30 seconds ). Here is Statistica’s “Average cost of a 30-second Super Bowl TV commercial in the United States from 2002 to 2023.” I have to confess to not being much of a football fan but I am riveted by the junk food content—and astronomical cost—of Super Bowl ads.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Used equipment prices, EEFs, and farmers’ lack of optimism, Feb 10, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses: The data from the January Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index survey; Greg Peterson, otherwise known as Machinery Pete, on used equipment prices and the trends he is seeing; and, A clip from a Farming Forward episode. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend!

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Mesquite: 5 proven steps to getting it under control

West Texas Livestock

Mesquite trees are the most popular “trash” tree out there. Mostly, that popularity is due to the excellent BBQ wood that it provides. Despite its ability to supply us with some superb firewood, it poses some problems for range managers. Now, do not get me completely wrong on this. Despite being viewed by some as […] The post Mesquite: 5 proven steps to getting it under control appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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This Week in Agribusiness, February 10, 2024

Western FarmPress

Bill Northey tribute, propane benefits, fungicides, the upcoming Commodity Classic and National Farm Machinery Show highlighted this week.

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CPI Revisions Show Prices Rose Less Than Expected in December

AgWeb Farm Journal

The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in December instead of 0.3% as reported last month, the revisions of the CPI data published by the Labor Department showed.

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On a remote Pacific island, clues to El Niño’s future are preserved in ancient reefs

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

In the Southeast, we know that El Nino and La Nina greatly affect our climate conditions, especially in the winter months when farmers are preparing for the next growing season.

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Saga Robotics Gains $11.5M for U.S. and UK Expansion

Global Agtech Initiative

Saga Robotics is revolutionizing food production by replacing traditional tractors and manual labor with AI-powered robots. The post Saga Robotics Gains $11.5M for U.S. and UK Expansion appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The OSC Packaging Collaborative Is Seeking Innovative Solutions to Cut Waste

Food Tank

The OSC Packaging Collaborative is now accepting submissions for its annual packaging awards. They aim to celebrate innovative and sustainable packaging alternatives, responsible practices, and circularity. Developed by One Step Closer (OSC), the OSC Packaging Collaborative is working to remove petroleum-based plastics through the development and scaling of compostable and renewable alternatives.

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Big Oil joins forces to expand ethanol use

Western FarmPress

Former foes unite to fight the threat of electric vehicles through year-round E15 sales.

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Another rainy weekend for many

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Once again, rain is expected to fall across a lot of the Southeast this weekend with the latest storm system moving across the region from west to east.

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Cotton 5/30/90 Day Market Outlooks (2/10/24)

AgWeb Farm Journal

March cotton surged 268 points to 91.78 cents and notched a 467-point gain on the week.

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FFA Tribute: Madison Hutson

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson talks with the Arkansas FFA Secretary.

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Weekly Grain Market Recap - 2-10-2024

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grain markets continued to struggle this week following a WASDE report that offered little reason for Funds to cover their ever-growing net short position. Here's how things stand at the end of the week.

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