Fri.Mar 22, 2024

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Thinking strategically to manage market and weather cycles

Real Agriculture

Geopolitics, interest rates, currency fluctuations, market demand and the weather — there’s much for farmers to consider when making business decisions in a volatile market. Meteorologist and market analyst Shaun Hackett says it’s important for farmers to have a good understanding of all the factors that can impact prices to build effective marketing strategy.

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Mystery Illness is Now Affecting Dairy Cows in Texas, New Mexico As Industry Searches for Answers

AgWeb Farm Journal

In affected cowherds, the illness impacts nearly 10% of the animals, causing reduced feed consumption and a 10% to 20% decline in milk production.

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ADAMA Canada rolls out new cereal herbicide lineup

Real Agriculture

ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Canada Ltd. has launched four new cereal broadleaf herbicides for its 2024 lineup. Forcefighter All in, Esteem All In, Rush 24 All In, and Outshine All In will join ADAMA Canada’s expanding All In group of products, the company says. The new formulations feature decreased packaging, simplified mixing, and a more convenient.

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Restoring native grasslands after wildfire

Western FarmPress

Tips to consider as producers recover rangeland burned by the wildfires: “This isn’t just an ecological recovery; it’s a construction recovery—lost fences and water infrastructure—and even a mental recovery, too.

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RealAg Radio: Interest rate cuts, inflation numbers, and TFW allowances, Mar 22, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: The timing of interest rate cuts; Impending pull back on Temporary Foreign Worker allowances; Inflation numbers; and, Kelvin’s.

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John Deere, Kinze And Ag Leader Announce Collaboration, Settle Litigation

AgWeb Farm Journal

John Deere, Kinze Manufacturing, and Ag Leader Technology announced a collaboration agreement that the companies say will make it easier to integrate each company’s equipment and technology solutions.

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Touring the house that cotton built

Western FarmPress

Over 100 cotton farmers, ginners, and industry people from across the country visited the world headquarters of Cotton Incorporated in Cary, N.C.

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Farm Progress America, March 22, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Greater Sage Grouse, native to sage grass areas, and how the bird is pitting the federal government against land owners and ranchers.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Costs Must Be Lower, Exxon VP Says

AgWeb Farm Journal

Costs are the main obstacle to increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Exxon Mobil Senior Vice President Jack Willams said Friday.

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7 ag stories you can’t miss – March 22, 2024

Western FarmPress

Catch up on Anheuser-Busch's latest campaign to support farmers, the corn vs. soybean planting debate, China's impact on U.S. agriculture and more!

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Mission to serve brings Osburn to floral design

AgriLife Today

New hire brings unique perspective, background to department Wendy Osburn, the newest floral design professor of practice at the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences, had a winding path to the role she assumed in January. “I joined the department because I have the heart of a servant, and. Read More → The post Mission to serve brings Osburn to floral design appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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ADVOCACY & POLICY UPDATES

Coalition Against Hunger

Join us April 9th to Rally for a Hunger Free Pennsylvania! On April 9, the Pennsylvania anti-hunger community will come together in Harrisburg, PA to hold a rally in the Main Capitol Rotunda at 10:00 AM to underscore the importance of adequate state funding for programs that support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We would love to see you there to show the Pennsylvania state legislature that hunger is an issue their constituents care about!

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2024 acreage: Farmers still eager to plant corn

Western FarmPress

Growers intend to plant slightly less corn, slightly more soybeans compared to Farm Futures survey estimates posted in January.

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There's a Possibility USDA's Prospective Plantings Report Next Week Produces a Surprise in Corn

AgWeb Farm Journal

The March Ag Economists' Monthly Monitor found nearly 80% of those surveyed say soybeans pencils better than corn this year, but economists still increased their corn acreage projections slightly in the latest survey.

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Beyond dicamba: Problems, questions and options

Western FarmPress

How can farmers prepare for an environment of dicamba regulation, Endangered Species Act impacts and herbicide resistance?

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The Periodic Table of Food Initiative: Illuminating the Mysteries of What We Eat

Food Tank

An estimated 26,000 biomolecules can be found in food, yet a vast majority are unidentified and their health effects of are largely unknown, according to a recent paper published in Nature Food. A group of researchers are working to unlock these mysteries through a new initiative known as the Periodic Table of Food (PTFI). The PTFI is a global project that aims to create an open-access platform that will support molecular analyses on food items and standardize the way that data is collected and

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Drought threatens Mississippi River barge traffic

Western FarmPress

Dry, warm spring could lead to low water levels on the crucial transport route for the third straight year.

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Even with an Olympic event lined up, improving water quality is not that straightforward

OECD: Environment

By Marijn Korndewal and Sophie Trémolet, OECD Environment Directorate With the French President and the Mayor of Paris looking to take a dive in the river Seine soon, water quality is hot news in France in the run-up to the Olympics. The burning question is will the river be clean enough for hosting the world’s Olympic athletes ? Although making the Seine swimmable in Paris has been a target for decades, the suspense is still on.

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Time to address the Ogallala in the room

Western FarmPress

Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Change is messy but needed for the sake of the Ogallala Aquifer.

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Liu brings genetics expertise to AgriLife Research wheat breeding program

AgriLife Today

Familiarity brings smooth transition within Texas public wheat breeding program The career of Shuyu Liu, Ph.D., has come full circle with his appointment as the Texas A&M AgriLife Research wheat breeder in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. Liu, a wheat genetics, genomics and breeding professor, Read More → The post Liu brings genetics expertise to AgriLife Research wheat breeding program appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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It’s time for a ‘tick talk’

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: Avoid tick-borne illnesses with a few common-sense precautions.

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AEM Planning 2nd Celebration of Modern Ag in DC

Agwired

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is preparing to showcase the Future of Food and Farming in the heart of Washington, DC, during the 2nd Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall. On May 6-8, 2024, more than 20 AEM members will be onsite in the nation’s capital between the Smithsonian Museums to illustrate the equipment manufacturing industry’s contribution to sustainably providing for a growing world.

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Indiana FSA director creates lasting impression

Western FarmPress

Someone to Know: Julia Wickard is working to make an impact beyond her term with the USDA Farm Service Agency.

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What You Need To Know About Charitable Remainder Trusts

AgWeb Farm Journal

Farm attorney Matt Folz shares the pros and cons of creating a charitable remainder trust.

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Missouri’s farm perspective on national stage

Western FarmPress

Ag Matters: Leading Midwest state ag directors bring national attention to Show-Me State.

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Turnip the Beet on Summer Meals

USDA Blog

It’s award season! USDA is excited to highlight summer meal sponsors who go above and beyond to ensure children receive nutritious, appetizing meals.

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How to stay ahead of weeds in 2024

Western FarmPress

Soybean Source: Evaluating herbicide rates, properly timing applications and scouting are ways to keep weeds at bay.

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Ranchers Leasing Workshop set for April 24 in San Angelo

AgriLife Today

Event focuses on grazing, hunting and livestock leases The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a leasing workshop for ranchers on April 6 in San Angelo. The half-day workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo, 7887 N. U.S. Highway 87. Registration. Read More → The post Ranchers Leasing Workshop set for April 24 in San Angelo appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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CDFA awards $11.7m for urban ag

Western FarmPress

All funded urban agriculture projects are either led by or serve at-risk populations.

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Markets Mostly Red Early Friday: What's Driving it?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains fall on weather, but what else is behind it? Does the reversal in cattle mean anything? And will gold & the DOW continue to make new highs & what does it mean for ag markets? Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.

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Tax sunsets could have ramifications for farms

Western FarmPress

Country Counsel: The outcome of the general election will go a long way toward determining the handling of these sunsets.

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North Carolina Unveils Ambitious AgTech Initiative to Empower Local Farmers

Global Agtech Initiative

N.C. A&T spearheads the Climate-Responsive Opportunities in Plant Science (CROPS) project. The post North Carolina Unveils Ambitious AgTech Initiative to Empower Local Farmers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Ready to retire? Plan farm equipment sales wisely

Western FarmPress

Agrivision: Ask your accountant about spreading out the sale of machinery to manage tax obligations.

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Kansas State Teams With Australia Agtech Accelerator on Farm Innovation

Global Agtech Initiative

The partnership is designed to foster research and development between the two countries on a range of technologies, including pollination robots. The post Kansas State Teams With Australia Agtech Accelerator on Farm Innovation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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What’s your next replacement?

Western FarmPress

Cattlemaster Doug Ferguson reminds everyone not to sell anything unless you have the replacement already identified.

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TELUS Formally Announces Proagrica Acquisition: Strategic Acquisition or Act of Desperation?

Global Agtech Initiative

The acquisition of Proagrica raises doubts about TELUS's prospects in the ag software market, says one industry insider. The post TELUS Formally Announces Proagrica Acquisition: Strategic Acquisition or Act of Desperation? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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What title or label best suits your farming operation?

Western FarmPress

Are you a farmer, a rancher, a grower, or doesn’t a title matter to you?

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