Food Politics

MARCH 7, 2024

Two examples of beef-industry attempted influence: I. Science teachers This one comes from Wired: Inside the Beef I ndustry’s Campaign to Influence Kids Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change kids’ perceptions of the industry. A beef industry group is running a campaign to influence science teachers and other educators in the US.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 7, 2024

Visitors to Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island just outside of Portland, Oregon last October didn’t encounter a corn maze but rather a kid’s maze cut through a field of sorghum. It’s easier on the soil, explains Kat Topaz, who owns the farm along with Jim Abeles. Topaz and Abeles put up a sign explaining the choice, and they frequently take the opportunity to explain their farming decisions to visitors.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Cattle producers impacted by the Texas Panhandle wildfires may begin applying for aid through the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Relief Fund.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Don't take equipment to fields too soon and create headaches that will linger all season. While you wait for the right timing, consider doing prep work and projects that can help set you up for yield success.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

The distance of a ruminant farm from residential areas depends largely on the type of ruminant being raised and the size of the farm. Sheep and Goat have been raised very close to residential areas without much problem apart from the fact that most of them are usually raised in small number using extensive system of management.

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Farming Farming 105

Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

This 2024 Prairie Farmer Master Farmer from Lanark, Ill., keeps service, leadership and environmental stewardship at the forefront of his decisions.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

As a ruminant farmer, am sure you will like to have an idea of the space you will need to embark on ruminant farming. Well, the space of land that will be needed depends on all that you want to construct on the farm land. For instance, If you want to construct only their housing without paddock, the space you will need will be minimal compared with when you want paddock, housing unit, resting shed etc. so, to get the ideal size of the land you will need, I will advise that you invite an expert,

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Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

The issue of how to prevent flies on a ruminant farm has always been a very big challenge to most ruminant farmers because flies do multiply rapidly where dungs

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Farming Farming 104

iFarm

MARCH 7, 2024

Just writing this out, the question doesn’t really make sense. But in recent months, several clients have asked me this question, though from the perspective of investing in the business to increase sales. Turned around like this, it almost makes sense. And certainly, worthy of a deeper analysis. If you are carrying a burdensome amount of debt, you’re likely thinking of ways to dig out of the hole.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

The main purpose of livestock production including ruminant animals is to convert the energy in feed into products that can be utilized by human beings, such as

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: To be ready for anything, monitor the delicate balance of Fed commentary, interest rates and the Goldman Sachs Commodity Index.

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Marketing 105

Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

The nutrient intake of poultry is affected by both the nutrient composition of the diet and the amount of feed eaten or poultry feed requirements and intake.

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Poultry 104

Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Mistakes are a part of life, but mistakes on a farming operation can be much more dangerous compared to other occupations.

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Farming Farming 111

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Through the Frontier Fields program, a select group of farmers will document their experiences with a biological product over the course of a year.

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Production 96

Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

E-Corn-Omics: Farm Futures 2024 survey finds that growers are trying to get ahead of falling commodity prices.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Workshop designed to help watershed residents learn about local water resources A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on the water quality for the Thompsons Creek watershed will be held on March 21 in Bryan. The free event will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, and is open to anyone interested. Read More → The post Thompsons Creek water quality training set for March 21 in Bryan appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Tailwater recovery is nothing new, but technology and sustainability are driving a new age in water efficiency.

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Food Tank

MARCH 7, 2024

The food we consume, the land and aquatic systems that produce it, and its impact on people, nature, and the planet shape not only our sustenance but also our health, economies, and the planet’s wellbeing. What makes food truly remarkable is its local, diverse, and cultural essence. Despite this richness, our current globalized approach tends to favor top-down solutions when it comes to policy and innovation.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Mike Pearson tells us about some reports that came out last week about the global economy and how Brazil and the USA stand.

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Farming Farming 110

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Of note: Ag groups are mostly praising SEC’s move to shield the ag sector.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Research shows that fertilizer spreader applications at excessive speeds are not very accurate.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 7, 2024

AgriLife Extension gardening guide for March There’s no time like the present — especially when it comes to plants for a spring garden. Much of the state has experienced early spring weather, which means the sooner you can get to certain garden tasks, the better off your yard will be. For everyone who has “embraced. Read More → The post It’s time to embrace the power of flowers this spring appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Pruning 72

Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Best advice from a farmer who’s been there? Plan for what you’ll need 10 years from now.

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Grain 116

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

A Potential Simple Fix for Overheating Engines apiuser Thu, 03/07/2024 - 15:58

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

As Things Look to Me: There’s a lot of Vince Lombardi in this year’s Iowa Master Farmer award winners.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 7, 2024

Let us discuss how you can handle the introduction of new ruminant animals into your ruminant farm.

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Farming Farming 98

Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Land Values: Here are the latest land sales in Nebraska in York, Seward, Polk and Hall counties.

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Marketing 105

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Grains see early strength ahead of the WASDE and with some better demand news. Cattle are mixed ahead of cash development, hogs mostly higher trying to recover. Kent Beadle, Paradigm Futures, has more.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Commission affirms farmers are not required to disclose greenhouse gas emissions.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 7, 2024

CNH brings 4G network connectivity and digital services to 500,000 hectares of countryside in the province of Buenos Aires. The post CNH Supports Expanded Rural Connectivity in Latin America appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Be sure to get out and walk the pasture. Check for fencing and what is growing in the area.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 7, 2024

Multiple government programs are available to provide agricultural disaster aid Landowners and agricultural producers are beginning the recovery process by assessing damages left in the wake of the Smokehouse Creek fire and other fires in the Texas Panhandle. It is important for those who suffered damages to know there are resources available to help in.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Three decisions play a vital role in plant health and profitability.

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Yield 116

ATTRA

MARCH 7, 2024

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has released a new, free online course in Spanish, focused on the importance of improving soil health for agricultural production. Los Fundamentos de la Salud del Suelo , (Fundamentals of Soil Health) was produced in partnership with the University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, NCAT, and the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

2024 Master Agriculturist from Fox Lake, Wis., milks 500 cows, raises beef and farms 2,000 acres.

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AgriEpiCenter

MARCH 7, 2024

A new Innovate UK-funded agri-tech project with the potential to transform the detection and treatment of dairy cow lameness is underway in South West England. The “Hoof Monitor” initiative is developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered thermal imaging tool capable of identifying lameness at its earliest stage and in cows’ individual feet, allowing speedier intervention.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 7, 2024

Indianapolis International Airport and Indiana Grown make dining unique for travelers.

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