Real Agriculture
MARCH 28, 2024
Soil tests are one tool for determining fertilizer needs of a particular field, but several other factors impact the overall productivity of any soil zone, regardless of nutrient level. Factors, such as physical make up of the soil, salinity, internal drainage, field position, and organic matter levels, all play a role in determining the high-yield.
USDA Blog
MARCH 28, 2024
With the end of Women’s History Month coinciding with César Chávez Day, I’ve been reflecting on my personal and professional experience and the journey that has taken me to my current role as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Designated Federal Officer (DFO) of the Equity Commission. It is also extremely fitting that this year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Real Agriculture
MARCH 28, 2024
Farmers looking for high-speed, aggressive tillage may want to take a look at the Vaderstad Carrier XL disc harrow. In this report from Agritechnica, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin and Vaderstad’s Bernt Martensson check out the Carrier XL 725 on the trade show floor at the agriculture innovation showcase held in Hanover, Germany. “We would normally go.
USDA Blog
MARCH 28, 2024
Farmworkers make up less than one percent of all U.S. wage and salary workers, but they are vital to the country’s agriculture. They labor every day in fruit orchards and dairy farms, in blazing heat and freezing cold, to ensure that families have food on their tables.
Real Agriculture
MARCH 28, 2024
The Field Crop Development Centre, established in the late ’70s, has a new home and a new name — Western Crop Innovations. The rebranded non-profit organization, with funding from the Alberta government, will be focused on agriculture research and crop development. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation says the new structure will “revitalize this organization, promote a.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
Where Did All the Corn Acres and Principal Crop Acres Go?
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Prospective Plantings: USDA predicts higher old crop usage, lower new crop acreage to breathe fresh life into corn markets.
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Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Getting the right varieties planted, using a longer crop rotation are keys to making oats profitable over the long haul.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
Farmer and philanthropist Howard Buffett held a fireside chat during the 2024 Top Producer Summit to share his experiences visiting the front line of Ukraine over the past two years.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Opportunities for Midsouth rice exports may arise for the 2024 crop.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
Grains end mixed with strong gains in corn in reaction to USDA's 90 million acre estimate and lower than expected stocks. But how much higher can corn go? Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk, shares his thoughts.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Study findings apply to U.S. shipping industry’s more than 14 million vehicles.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
What is causing wheat prices to remain $.65 below average? Economist Kim Anderson takes a look.
Global Agtech Initiative
MARCH 28, 2024
ICIT's Joyce Hunter discusses how the ag industry can work with government organizations to ease the process of ag tech adoption. The post Ground Breaking Podcast Episode #3: How Public and Private Sectors Can Work Together to Reduce the FUD Factor appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Five new Illinois farmers join the ranks of Prairie Farmer’s Master Farmers today, plus a new Honorary Master Farmer.
Modern Farmer
MARCH 28, 2024
Through his outspoken social media presence, farmer Chris Newman has killed a lot of sacred broiler chickens. His video about racism in agriculture , “I’m a Black Farmer,” went viral in January. When he and his wife started Sylvanaqua Farms , a multi-enterprise permaculture farm in the Virginia Piedmont in 2013, he had no idea that he was in for a harrowing ride that would teach him painful lessons about food and farming—and show him a better way for alternative agriculture to
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Various agronomists share tips on tillage, planting, herbicide use and pests to foster a successful year.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
A move toward culinary experiences on the farm could be the driving factor in the increase.
Agric4profits
MARCH 28, 2024
The Alfalfa stigma is a vital part of the female reproductive system in flowering plants, including alfalfa (Medicago sativa).
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Wheat production looks better than the last couple of years, providing optimism despite low wheat prices. Learn more, plus the latest Texas Crop and Weather Report.
Agric4profits
MARCH 28, 2024
Alfalfa petals (Medicago sativa) is a perennial flowering plant known for its trifoliate leaves and clusters of small purple flowers.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Corn volume also strong last week, while soybeans post relatively disappointing results.
Agric4profits
MARCH 28, 2024
Alfalfa inflorescence, known scientifically as Medicago sativa, features a unique inflorescence, or flowering structure, characterized by clusters of small, purple
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
California's farm animal welfare act, approved in 2018, fully implemented in January.
Agric4profits
MARCH 28, 2024
Alfalfa stamens are the male reproductive organs of flowering plants like alfalfa (Medicago sativa).
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Program in New York measures how farms manage nutrients and what their carbon footprint is.
EOS
MARCH 28, 2024
Aside from soil health, regenerative agriculture has other ecological and farming benefits. These advantages outweigh the short-term hurdles of the transition.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Nutrition plays a critical role in PPI, be sure the cow's nutritional needs are being met.
American Farmland
MARCH 28, 2024
Relationships between farmers and landowners are a fact of life, so good landowner relations are critical for keeping agreements in place, which keeps more land in agricultural production.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Most surprising among the research findings was the fluctuation in orange juice prices over time.
AgWeb Farm Journal
MARCH 28, 2024
The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.
Western FarmPress
MARCH 28, 2024
Residue management is key to successful corn-after-corn production.
Farmbrite
MARCH 28, 2024
There's no doubt that modern technology has given us the tools to make our farming operations more efficient and productive. However, it can be hard to choose which practices to implement on your farm. Luckily, we’ve done the research and broken down the top tips for increasing efficiency and productivity on your farm. Let’s jump into it! Organize Your Day on the Farm From chores to meetings to remembering things you need to stock up on, being organized will get you further.
Agric4profits
MARCH 28, 2024
The Alfalfa pedicels, also known as stalks or stems that support the flowers, are slender and elongated structures that emerge from the main stem of the plant.
Cropaia
MARCH 28, 2024
Mycorrhizae are complex, symbiotic associations between fungi and the roots of plants. The term “mycorrhiza” comes from the Greek words ‘mykes’, meaning fungus, and ‘rhiza’, meaning root. In modern agricultural practices, mycorrhizal fungi are increasingly recognized for their role in enhancing plant health and soil fertility.
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