Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Dwight Foster died, following a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was 58. Husband of Ruth Ann and father to Ron, Greg, Brian, Allison, and Delores, Dwight was the ever-smiling face behind North Gower Grains, an integrated grain handling and drying facility, beef feedlot, and grain farm south of Ottawa, Read More On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Dwight Foster died, following a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Prairie Post: Trip to Canadian potash mine is fascinating and mind-blowing.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Wireless technology has been making its way into almost every aspect of life and continues to make its way into modern seeding equipment. Jordan Henderson, territory sales manager for Bourgault Industries, explains how the company has spent the last five years designing the new Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) seed controller. The controller has been used Read More Wireless technology has been making its way into almost every aspect of life and continues to make its way into modern seeding eq

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Enjoy more consistent weed control and fewer headaches by mixing herbicide ingredients correctly.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Investing in farmland has been a very secure investment over the past twenty-five-plus years. Many times over that period, people have speculated on the demise of Canadian farmlands value or its ability to keep pace and increase in value like it has historically. In October of 2024, the RealAgristudies Insights Panel weighed in, with 36 Read More Investing in farmland has been a very secure investment over the past twenty-five-plus years.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation is reaching new audiences and connecting with the rapidly growing digital audience through a chatbot, ExtensionBot.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

There are some years that start off slowly when it comes to the cattle markets, however 2025 is off to a great start with prices up across the board in the U.S. The Choice cut-out has been driving some of that, Anne Wasko with the Gateway Livestock Exchange explains in this first episode of Beef Read More There are some years that start off slowly when it comes to the cattle markets, however 2025 is off to a great start with prices up across the board in the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Hello 2025! Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Hear the Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange, then host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture and Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number Read More Hello 2025!

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Higher Ground: Look back at 2024 and strive to be a better person in 2025.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic beans farming focuses on growing beans without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Farmers rely on natural methods to improve soil health and plant growth, resulting in healthier crops. This method promotes sustainability and environmental conservation. Organic beans farming enhances soil fertility through practices like crop rotation, composting, and green manure.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Being a broker means daily submersion in the excessive influx of market information that farmers never quite have time to overcome. Its not glamorous, but it is necessary to make educated, profitable deals.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 3, 2025

There’s a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business. Others are looking to transition away from factory farming, and still others are looking at bringing on new technology or systems to help them be more efficient. This year, we explored what farming means to people across the US and the world, and brought you stories of truly modern farmers.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

From Purdue University to the producers, research guides duck production.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic blueberry farming involves cultivating blueberries without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It focuses on natural methods to enhance soil health and plant growth, promoting both environmental sustainability and crop quality. Organic blueberry farming requires attention to soil preparation, variety selection, and organic pest management practices.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Its not about whats supposed to happen in the cattle market, its about the skills involved.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic breadfruit farming focuses on growing breadfruit trees without synthetic chemicals, ensuring a natural, sustainable production process. It benefits both the environment and farmers by enhancing soil health and biodiversity. Organic breadfruit farming thrives in tropical regions where breadfruit trees naturally grow, requiring fertile soil and adequate rainfall.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

The information gathered through the survey will influence national and state policymaking decisions.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic curry farming involves cultivating curry plants without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The focus is on maintaining soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and following sustainable farming practices. Organic curry farming promotes ecological balance by emphasizing soil fertility and water conservation.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Badger View: The start of a new year is a great time to get your act together and set goals for your farm.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic Aloe Vera farming focuses on growing Aloe Vera without synthetic chemicals, ensuring the plant’s natural healing properties remain intact. Organic methods promote healthy soil, beneficial for both the plant and the environment. Organic Aloe Vera farming also prioritizes biodiversity, promoting ecological balance and reducing the negative impact of pesticides.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Bottom Line: Expect the unexpected when it comes to expenses, cash flow and marketing.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic avocado farming focuses on cultivating avocados without synthetic chemicals, using natural practices to promote soil health and biodiversity. This method is gaining popularity due to its sustainability and ability to produce high-quality fruit. Organic avocado farming emphasizes working in harmony with nature.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Organic Farming Research Foundation pushes Congress to support key studies on climate-smart farming practices.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic Blackberry Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing blackberries without synthetic chemicals. It promotes environmental health and ensures safer, healthier produce for consumers. Organic Blackberry Farming emphasizes soil fertility, natural pest control, and biodiversity. By relying on natural inputs, farmers improve their yield and quality while minimizing harm to the environment.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Catch up on the Corporate Transparency Act legal whiplash, how the American Relief Act of 2025 will aid farmers, the agroterrorism threat in the U.S. and more!

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic apples farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing apples without synthetic chemicals. It uses natural methods to promote soil health, control pests, and maintain biodiversity while yielding high-quality fruits. Organic apples farming prioritizes ecological balance.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Wheat and soybean exports stumbled to marketing-year lows last week.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic Broccoli Farming focuses on growing broccoli without synthetic chemicals, relying on natural inputs and methods to boost production. This approach ensures healthier crops while preserving the environment. Organic Broccoli Farming aims to produce high-quality, nutritious vegetables by utilizing eco-friendly farming techniques. Farmers focus on maintaining soil health and using organic fertilizers.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 3, 2025

Catch up on the Corporate Transparency Act legal whiplash, how the American Relief Act of 2025 will aid farmers, the agroterrorism threat in the U.S. and more!

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic sorghum farming focuses on growing sorghum without synthetic chemicals or genetically modified organisms. This practice emphasizes sustainability, biodiversity, and soil health while producing high-quality crops. Farmers practicing organic sorghum farming use crop rotation, composting, and natural pest control methods to enhance the soil and avoid synthetic fertilizers.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 3, 2025

The journal Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment published research from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlighting the soil health benefits of a “living mulch” cover crop actively growing between rows of corn. The researchers found in field testing that legume cover crops increased dissolved organic carbon and available nitrogen in the soil, altering the microbial community structure and promoting carbon cycling.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Heliospectra AB, a global leader in smart LED lighting for controlled environments, recently announced the launch of its Dynamic MITRA X multi-channel LED solutions Featuring advanced 3-channel and 4-channel configurations, the new lighting systems bring unmatched precision and customisation in combination with the new Spectrum Design Tool and Dynamic Zoning , allowing growers to optimise crop growth, quality, and operational efficiency.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 3, 2025

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive, destructive insect found in 18 states that feeds on and can kill grapes, apples, hops, and maple and walnut trees. A study in New York, led by Cornell University , tested how trained dogs would do at detecting overwintering egg masses in vineyards and adjacent forested areas. The researchers found that humans were able to detect more egg masses in the vineyard environment, through systematic visual scans of vines and support poles.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Agricultural robotics leader, Burro has announced a strategic partnership with GEODNET, a blockchain company providing precise GPS positioning solutions, to integrate GEODNET's cutting-edge RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) GPS technology into Burro's autonomous robots This partnership represents a significant step forward in the application of advanced GPS technology in agriculture, enhancing the capabilities of robotic systems that are already transforming farming practices.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 3, 2025

Tax credits are funded in a first-come, first-served manner. The Minnesota Beginning Farmer Tax Credit provides state tax credits to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or sell farmland, equipment, livestock, and other agricultural assets to beginning farmers in the current tax year. Funding is limited to $4 million, and tax credits are funded in a first-come, first-served manner, so applicants are advised to apply early in the year.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Saskatoon, Sask.-based MustGrow Biologics says it has completed its purchase of NexusBioAg from Univar Solutions, as of December 31, 2024. The acquisition provides MustGrow with NexusBioAgs existing biological and fertilizer product lines, as well as a sales, marketing, and distribution division in Canada, with the opportunity to expand the divisions operations into the U.S.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 3, 2025

Proposals are due February 14, 2025. Approximately $500,000 in funding is available to New Mexico producers through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops. All project proposals must prioritize either marketing, training, certification, food safety, pest control or plant health for the benefit of specialty crops.

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