Fri.Apr 19, 2024

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How capital gains taxation changes will impact the farm succession plan

Real Agriculture

There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital gains inclusion rate and exemption laid out in the latest federal budget may impact their succession planning. The government plans to increase the taxable portion of capital gains —. Read More There may be a flurry of activity in several accountants’ offices over the next 10 weeks as farm families grapple with how changes to the capital ga

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Weekend reading: Eric Schlosser on our cartel food system

Food Politics

In the Atlantic (to which I subscribe), Eric Schlosser writes: Do We Really Want a Food Cartel? Mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated, unfair, and even dangerous. He begins with the Federal Trade Commission’s report on what happened to the US food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic: Feeding America in a Time of Crisis: FTC Staff Report on The United States Grocery Supply Chain and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Taking steps to minimize compaction from the sprayer

Real Agriculture

The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies, and manure spreaders — but sprayers should also be at the forefront when it comes to trying to minimize compaction. After all, with some sprayer tanks now exceeding 2,000 gallons and booms extending upwards. Read More The topic of soil compaction often arises when talking about the heaviest of farm machinery — four-wheel drive tractors, grain carts/buggies

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NEW: USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission a Factor in Avian Flu Spread

AgWeb Farm Journal

USDA said this week cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in the spread of avian flu in dairy herds, but it still does not know exactly how the virus is being moved around.

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RealAg Radio: A dive into the budget, looming capital gains changes, and excluding ethanol, Apr 19, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAgRadio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Kehrig with MNP to discuss the capital gains changes in the federal budget and possible impacts for farm succession plans. Haney is also joined by Tyler McCann with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI), and RealAg’s Kelvin Heppner and. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAgRadio.

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Burned acreage recovering; more rain needed

Western FarmPress

Pastures scorched by the Smokehouse Creek Fire are beginning to recover. Funds are available to assist Texas and Oklahoma producers impacted. Preparations continue for next week's beef conference.

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$3 Corn? That Could be the New Reality Without a Weather Problem This Year

AgWeb Farm Journal

As drought deteriorates across the U.S., it's a positive signal for growing a big crop in 2024. And analysts say if weather continues to fuel this year's crop, December corn futures could fall into the $3 range by fall.

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Grains See a Strong Rally Friday: Was it Just Short Covering? Steady Southern Cash Supports Live Cattle

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains close higher on short covering and putting in some risk premium. Live cattle ended higher with steady Southern cash. Hogs broke above chart resistance. Rich Nelson, Allendale, Inc. covers it all.

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Deal with back pain on the farm

Western FarmPress

For the Health of It: By following some simple, low-cost prevention measures, you can head off back pain.

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Drones: American Made Option Emerges Amid DJI Ban Saga

AgWeb Farm Journal

Anzu Robotics, an emerging U.S.-based commercial drone manufacturer, announces its entrance into the drone market with the launch of two enterprise aerial platforms.

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BioBoosters Accelerator Program Boosts Innovation for Agtech and Bioeconomy Startups

Global Agtech Initiative

The program connects agritech and bioeconomy startups and growth companies with end users, investors and corporations. The post BioBoosters Accelerator Program Boosts Innovation for Agtech and Bioeconomy Startups appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Vilsack Again Taps CCC, This Time for Food Aid

AgWeb Farm Journal

USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the release of $1 billion in previously allocated food aid.

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Illinois cover crops: Risks, best practices and incentives

Western FarmPress

Precision Conservation Management data can help farmers manage risk and profitability.

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DEVELOPING: US EPA allows temporary expansion of higher-ethanol gasoline blend this summer

AgWeb Farm Journal

DEVELOPING: US EPA allows temporary expansion of higher-ethanol gasoline blend this summer apiuser Fri, 04/19/2024 - 13:03

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7 ag stories you can’t miss – April 19, 2024

Western FarmPress

Catch up on lower equipment prices, the plague of leafhoppers in Argentina, the prospects for a new farm bill and more!

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Cattle Await Cash and COF News: Grains See Short Covering, Add War/Risk Premium

AgWeb Farm Journal

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek says live cattle see pressure ahead of cash news and COF but have absorbed a lot of bearish news. Hogs consolidate, with short covering in grains putting in war premium.

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If you use soybeans in your peanut rotation, years matter

Western FarmPress

Based on surveys, 25% to 30% of North Carolina peanut growers include soybeans in their crop rotation.

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Ode to an Oxygen Bottle Cap and Farmer Creativity

AgWeb Farm Journal

A sizable inventory of shop and hand tools is nice, but innovation can accomplish most jobs.

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Tips for sending seed to lab for resistance testing

Western FarmPress

The results can be used to adjust trait platforms, herbicide programs and cultural practices to better manage weeds.

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Reflections from the Road: USDA Co-Hosts Inaugural Regional Equity Convening in Michigan

USDA Blog

On March 26, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the first Regional Equity Convening at Carhartt Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan in partnership with Carhartt and the State of Michigan. Regional leaders and local stakeholders from across the Midwest were invited to learn about the recommendations included in the Equity Commission Final Report that was released at the National Equity Summit in February 2023.

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John Deere drafts Brock Purdy to launch search for chief tractor officer

Western FarmPress

New campaign features star athletes in search for company’s social media leader.

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The Breadfruit Styles: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The Breadfruit styles of breadfruit flowers typically have a slender and elongated shape.

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Farm Progress America, April 19, 2024

Western FarmPress

Where do you buy your pesticides? Mike Pearson takes a look at a new report that examines the sale of counterfeit pesticides for sale online.

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QuickBooks workshop will be on May 18 in Borger

AgriLife Today

Course offered for agricultural, other business owners The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a QuickBooks Online Plus accounting software workshop on May 18 at Frank Phillips College in Borger. The one-day workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Room 117 at the college’s Center for Access and Innovation, 901 S. Opal. Read More → The post QuickBooks workshop will be on May 18 in Borger appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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New cotton gin in the NE Arkansas

Western FarmPress

Graves Gin is a new ground-up facility with state-of-the-art systems.

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How to Adjust Your Fertility Practices for No-Till and Cover Crops

AgWeb Farm Journal

How to Adjust Your Fertility Practices for No-Till and Cover Crops apiuser Fri, 04/19/2024 - 12:25

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Avoid these 5 gardening mistakes

Western FarmPress

Through the Garden Gate: These common problems can be overcome with a little planning and discipline.

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Breaking down pollution: Texas A&M AgriLife Research seeks solution to ‘forever chemicals’

AgriLife Today

Study investigates biological degradation of PFAS in waste Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists are looking for a better way to remove or degrade stubborn pollutants, also called forever chemicals, from waste before they impact human and animal health. Eunsung Kan, Ph.D., associate professor and AgriLife Research biological engineer in the Texas A&M Department of Biological.

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Grain center expansion: Dream it, build it!

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Take a look behind the scenes of this year-long project.

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The Cashew Stamens: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

Cashew stamens are the male reproductive organs of the cashew flower, which produce and release pollen, the male gametes essential for fertilization.

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Battling resistance with early intervention

Western FarmPress

Between the Fencerows: Burndown and residuals go out despite crossed signals at loading. Up next: planting.

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Perspective

AgWeb Farm Journal

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

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Pricing grain below production costs in spring 2024

Western FarmPress

Will the spring price bump be enough to allow you to price grain above production costs?

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Little Bay water quality public discussion will be on May 7 in Rockport

AgriLife Today

Stakeholders invited to learn about water quality, human health research in the Little Bay watershed The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a public meeting on the water quality of the Little Bay watershed on May 7 in Rockport. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Bay Education Center, 121 Seabreeze Drive. Read More → The post Little Bay water quality public discussion will be on May 7 in Rockport appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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This Week in Agribusiness, April 20, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson is talking clean soil, biodiesel and even a look at what’s going on with the apple industry.

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The Cashew Sepals: Economic Importance, Uses, and By-Products

Agric4profits

The cashew sepals are the outermost part of the cashew flower, forming the protective covering around the delicate inner reproductive structures.

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EPA to again allow summer E15

Western FarmPress

Emergency wavier permits nationwide sales for third consecutive year.

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