Real Agriculture

MAY 7, 2024

New Holland is touting a leap forward in performance, comfort and peace of mind for operators when its 2025 T9 SmartTrax tractors debut next year. In this report from the Commodity Classic in Houston, Texas, New Holland product marketing manager Ken Paul says the combination of those three pillars will help farmers tackle the most. Read More New Holland is touting a leap forward in performance, comfort and peace of mind for operators when its 2025 T9 SmartTrax tractors debut next year.

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Food Politics

MAY 7, 2024

Every five years or so, we have to deal with another farm bill. Like the dietary guidelines, also every five years, the farm bill doesn’t really change much. The arguments about both don’t change either. So here we go again. And just so you know where i”m coming from on this, here are my classic thoughts on the matter: “ The farm bill drove me insane. ” A quick summary of why it does: it’s a collection of dozens if not hundreds, of programs, each with its own constituency and lobbyists, and

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Real Agriculture

MAY 7, 2024

Legumes, such as alfalfa, trefoil, and sainfoin, are a great feed source, are excellent for soil health and play a role in sequestering carbon in the soil. According to emerging research by Dr. Bart Lardner, legumes in the bovine diet also lowers methane emissions, one of the components being measured in an on-going research project. Read More Legumes, such as alfalfa, trefoil, and sainfoin, are a great feed source, are excellent for soil health and play a role in sequestering carbon in the soil

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NASDA

MAY 7, 2024

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) commends the subcommittee for its work in support of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of agriculture in all 50 states and 4 territories. NASDA members are co-regulators with the federal government and strong advocates for American agriculture.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 7, 2024

Photo credit: USDA For over a year and a half, countless farmers and ranchers nationwide have been sending an unmistakable message to policymakers in Washington, DC – that the climate-smart agriculture funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is exactly what they’ve been looking for. Since the IRA was signed into law on August 16, 2022, the farmer-driven demand – in red states and blue states alike – for these resources has far outpaced availability.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

When Paula and Dale Boles took over Dale’s father’s farmland in North Carolina, they thought that poultry farming would be a good way to work the land until they were ready to pass it on to their children. They obtained a contract with Case Farms, eventually switching over to Tyson, and built two poultry barns to company specifications, going $300,000 in debt to do so.

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USDA Blog

MAY 7, 2024

Guam is often called “where America’s day begins” as the sun rises 14 hours earlier than the nation’s capital. USDA Program Coordinator Lihan Wei recently traveled to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to visit these underserved communities and engage in outreach and partnerships.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

In part one and part two of our series on transitioning out of factory farming, we heard from both farmers who have made or are making the transition, as well as the organizations that support producers through this process. In addition to sharing their stories and insights, the people we interviewed had a lot of helpful advice—both for farmers hoping to change the way they farm and for non-farmers who are interested in where their food comes from.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Texas farmers located in the Lubbock, Sudan, and Wellington areas filed a suit for alleged discrimination in administering disaster and pandemic relief programs. Tiffany Lashmet explained it in her latest Texas Agriculture Law Blog.

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AgriLife Today

MAY 7, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 7, 2024 The post Rainfall setting up favorable Texas hay prospects appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

More than Dirt: Risk management starts with knowing your numbers. That data helps you at least survive – and potentially expand – in any farm economy.

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Food Tank

MAY 7, 2024

The Massachusetts (MA) Oyster Project, a nonprofit organization based in Cape Cod, is preparing for its third annual oyster recycling program. The program aims to keep oyster shells out of landfills and create regenerative habitats for the shellfish. The nonprofit works closely with local restaurants, which they reach through word of mouth, or by holding events and tabling at farmers’ markets around Cape Cod.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Policy Report: Federal policy on biofuels can make or break U.S. grain markets, so farmers need to keep a watchful eye on Washington, D.C.

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AgriLife Today

MAY 7, 2024

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor among 2024 honorees The post Dara Wald honored as Andrew Carnegie Fellow appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Over 20 years, University of Missouri research shows no-till offers the highest return for corn and soybeans.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 7, 2024

Like drip irrigation before it, precision pollination holds transformative potential for the agriculture industry. The post Revolutionizing Agriculture Drop by Drop: From Drip Irrigation to Precision Pollination appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

The tool is designed to enhance nutrient management, with an eye toward potentially saving farmers millions of dollars annually and reducing excess nutrient losses.

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Civil Eats

MAY 7, 2024

A version of this article originally appeared in the “Revitalizing Home Cooking” issue of The Deep Dish, our members-only newsletter. Become a member today and get the next issue directly in your inbox. Between considering the impact of your food choices on your health and on the well-being of the planet—and accounting for the very real constraints of time, money, and accessibility—shopping for groceries can often feel daunting.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Gen Z Aggie: Support for the livestock judging team at UNL is not unlike support from the industry to all kinds of collegiate ag judging teams across the U.S.

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Agric4profits

MAY 7, 2024

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a leafy green vegetable that originated in Persia. It belongs to the amaranth family and is related to beets and quinoa.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

What’s Your Story? Europeans love small farms, but they can take a page from American agriculture: Growth doesn’t have to compromise family values.

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Agric4profits

MAY 7, 2024

Spinach which is easy to grow in cool climates contains nutrients such as iron, protein, vitamin A and chlorophyll.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the cattle market has reacted after an announcement last week by the USDA. Testing by the USDA has found no trace of the H5N1 virus in several samples of ground beef.

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Modern Farmer

MAY 7, 2024

When Tanner Faaborg was growing up in Iowa, his family was fairly self-sufficient. But his parents knew they needed to add to their income if they wanted to one day send their kids to college and eventually retire. “The path they were on, they wouldn’t be able to do that,” says Faaborg. “And that’s when Wendell Murphy started moving into Iowa.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Bow Creek Chronicles: Taking opportunities to get hands-on experience in a potential career is a valuable practice to pave the way for the future.

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Agric4profits

MAY 7, 2024

The Thai cat is a breed of cat that evolved independently of people because they are naturally occurring cat breeds.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

NC Ag Leads, sponsored by Gold Leaf Foundation, will refine diverse state's focus on agriculture goals and success.

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Agric4profits

MAY 7, 2024

Cat species are domestic species that extend from small carnivorous mammals.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Take advantage of rallying markets: make cash sales, move old crop corn and soybean and put options to work to lock in prices.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MAY 7, 2024

Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder has been proven by top farmers to reduce weed control costs by 80%. The post Carbon Robotics to Help Revolutionize Farming with AI, Using Investment from NVentures appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Corn Illustrated: Pinpointing factors that threaten yield when weeds grow with corn.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

MAY 7, 2024

With the strong El Nino that has been in place all winter, it is no surprise that the temperature and precipitation patterns we have experienced in recent months show a strong resemblance to a typical El Nino pattern.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Sorghum Focus: New technologies offer options for postemergence grass control.

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CalCAN

MAY 7, 2024

CalCAN welcomed the recent farm bill reauthorization proposal from Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow’s (D-MI) last week. “We see this as a positive step towards a farm bill that helps create a more climate-resilient future and improved food system, The post CalCAN Addresses Senate Proposal Strengths, Opportunities and the Path Forward appeared first on CalCAN.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

Extension and partners team up to provide Nevadans with information and resources.

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Farming First

MAY 7, 2024

As Gates Ag One formally announces the opening of its headquarters, Farming First spoke with CEO Joe Cornelius about Gates Ag One’s mission. The post Ensuring Crop Science Serves Smallholders: A Conversation with Joe Cornelius appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 7, 2024

FFA Corner: Push yourself to grow and change through exploration and discovery.

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