Thu.May 30, 2024

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RealAg Markets: Navigating this spring rally in the wheat market

Real Agriculture

Wheat markets have rallied this spring, creating some selling opportunities for both old and new crop amidst the busyness of seeding and planting. In this episode of RealAg Markets, host Shaun Haney sits down with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net to delve into the complexities of the global commodity markets, focusing on wheat and soybean dynamics. Read More Wheat markets have rallied this spring, creating some selling opportunities for both old and new crop amidst the busyness of seeding and plant

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What’s new in food tech? A few that caught my fancy

Food Politics

I’m a food technology skeptic but I do enjoy keeping an eye on what food scientists and innovators are coming up with. Just what we need! ‘We made the first female arousal drink’: How G Spot leans into functionality for women: Award winning actor Gillian Anderson is harnessing the power of botanicals to cater to an underserved market. We ask which ingredients align to which need state….

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3 keys to staying the grain marketing course in-season

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Know your numbers – yield, crop cost and break-even price – and adjust accordingly in-season to harvest a profit from your crops in 2024.

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What’s new in CamoAg: Data & Enhanced Features

Tillable

What's new in CamoAg: Data Updates and Enhanced Features We’re excited to share the latest from our team. Read on to learn more about what product features were released and featured use cases for our platform. What’s New? Data Updates and Enhanced Features Our Ag-Specific dataset is central to the CamoAg platform, supporting sales, marketing, appraisal, and farm management workflows.

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Procedure for Hoof Trimming in Sheep and Goat

Agric4profits

Hoof trimming is an essential management practice in sheep and goat farming that promotes animal welfare, prevents lameness and infections, and ensures optimal

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Farm Progress America, May 30, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at how beef exports may play a big role in the bribery trial of New Jersey U.S. Senator Robert Menendez.

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Silage Fodder Production Procedure for Animals

Agric4profits

Silage is the final product when forage of sufficient moisture (> ~50%) is conserved and stored anaerobically (oxygen-free) under conditions that encourage

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Methods of Dehorning or Disbudding Animals

Agric4profits

Dehorning or disbudding is the practice of removing an animal’s horns or horn buds, depending on the age of the animal and the stage of horn growth.

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Are new cooperatives a thing of the past?

Western FarmPress

Despite a successful business model, especially in the agricultural sector, few new cooperatives are being started. Why is that?

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Improving plant health in Papua New Guinea with plant doctor training

CABI

Plant clinics require trained agricultural extension workers to deliver this service to farmers. However, a lack of public extension workers to reach smallholder farmers with the crop advice they need can be a common problem in many countries. The post Improving plant health in Papua New Guinea with plant doctor training appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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Do you know soybean growth stages?

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: When you can stage soybean growth accurately, you can make more informed decisions.

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Procedures and Methods of Animal Identification

Agric4profits

Animal identification is a process done to identify and track specific animals.

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First-generation farmer an industry leader

Western FarmPress

Master Farmers: Chris Hoffman never imagined himself as a farmer, but he’s found success on and off the farm.

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The Broccoli Leaves: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli leaves, often overlooked in favor of the more commonly consumed florets and stems, are an integral part of the broccoli plant, scientifically known as

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EU to require soybeans to be deforestation-free

Western FarmPress

EU mandate will affect all elevators selling soybeans to Europe, prompting additional verification platforms across the U.S.

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Proag’s Grant Adams Reflects on Four-year Term as AACI Chairman

ProAg

ProAg’s Grant Adams with AACI President Scott Graves There’s an old saying: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The American Association of Crop Insurers (AACI) was founded in 1983 on the latter principle. AACI’s mission is “to advocate on behalf of all segments of the private sector crop insurance industry with a unified voice in an effort to promote and protect a viable, affordable and diverse crop insurance program.

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Interseeding alfalfa into corn silage shows promise

Western FarmPress

The system addresses issues in corn silage and alfalfa rotations, but it comes with challenges.

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The Broccoli Stems: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli stems, often overshadowed by the more popular florets, are a highly nutritious and versatile part of the broccoli plant, scientifically known as Brassi

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A short-term top for the cattle market?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Tight supplies support a bullish market, but China’s actions weaken demand for U.S. beef.

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Cultivating Connections Through Storytelling

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Join Wisconsin Farmers Union for Stories of Hope, Resilience, and Adaptability for Women and Girls in Farming at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay on Tuesday June 11 from 1:00-3:00pm ! Wisconsin Farmers Union is hosting this Farm Climate Smart WI event to bring area farmers together for a mini-storytelling workshop and sharing session where attendees can learn from others and build community around shared experiences.

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5 steps to becoming a better client for your veterinarian

Western FarmPress

Lack of rural veterinary services and a lack of people wanting to enter the industry is creating a crisis.

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New Climate Risk Disclosure Rule Highlights Need For Risk Communicator

DTN

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently adopted new climate disclosure rules that require public companies to take a proactive and transparent stance on climate change’s impact on their stakeholders. Climate risk management is a key element of corporate stewardship and presents some of the most material financial risks businesses must manage.

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Manage farm risks

Western FarmPress

Above+Beyond the Harvest: Manage farm risks to ensure sustainability and growth.

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Governor Newsom convenes GenAI leaders for landmark summit

Berkeley Blog

The post Governor Newsom convenes GenAI leaders for landmark summit appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Do farm profits equal farm size?

Western FarmPress

No matter what the size of the farming operations, losses can spin out of control quickly.

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The Broccoli Shoots: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli shoots, also known as broccoli sprouts, are the young, immature plants of the broccoli species (Brassica oleracea var. italica).

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NPI: A decade of healthy choices

Western FarmPress

Researchers provide influential evidence that shapes federal, state nutrition programs.

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The Broccoli Head: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli Head, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. italica, is a vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family.

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Is Missouri out of drought risk?

Western FarmPress

Rains boost soil moisture, but a La Niña heat wave could still affect the region.

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The Broccoli Florets: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Broccoli florets are the flowering heads of the broccoli plant, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. italica.

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Make decision to control gray leaf spot

Western FarmPress

Corn Pest Beat: Disease presence does not always warrant spraying fungicide.

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A staggering 96% of California residential land is zoned for single-family housing, UC Berkeley study finds

Berkeley Blog

BERKELEY, CA: A stunning 95.

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Summer is here. Can you believe it?

Western FarmPress

Farmhouse Window: There are a lot of things to do before summer flies by.

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Tennessee NRCS Small-scale and Urban-focused Agricultural Grants

ATTRA

Applications must be received by June 21, 2024. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for funding for the development of small-scale and urban-focused agriculture production activities in Tennessee. The Tennessee NRCS Small-Scale Urban-Focused Agriculture Project is an effort to challenge local Conservation Districts, nonprofit organizations, non-government organizations, institutions of higher learning, and other community partners to work toward the development

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Tight beef cattle supplies push prices to 10-year high

Western FarmPress

Despite high prices, producers face tough management challenges.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in Puerto Rico

ATTRA

Applications are due by June 30, 2024. USDA and Puerto Rico are working together to offer over $3.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Using Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) funding, the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture will bolster the island’s agricultural infrastructure with an emphasis on establishing advanced industrial processing facilities.

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Are changes coming to the hemp industry?

Western FarmPress

Farm bill amendment may restrict CBD sales

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