Real Agriculture
APRIL 3, 2024
Here’s something you maybe didn’t know: Host of The Word, Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson started Wheat Pete’s Word a full NINE years ago, back before podcasts were cool. So let’s kick off the 10th year with something really special — like the second warmest winter on record since 1895! Johnson also discusses evaluating geese damage.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Wildlife responses vary from unbothered to anxious While many of us are preparing for the solar eclipse on April 8 with ISO-approved solar eclipse glasses and extra water and fuel, animals will naturally be caught unaware by the premature darkening of the sky. So, how do they respond? Jacob Dykes, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Read More → The post How do animals react to a solar eclipse?
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Real Agriculture
APRIL 3, 2024
In 2019, John Deere’s eAutoPowr concept arrived at Agritechnica touting the potential of the world’s first electric variable transmission. That year, the new transmission concept, developed through a partnership with Joskin, won Agritechnica’s gold innovation award. Fast forward to Agritechnica ’23 and eAutoPowr was again attracting throngs of farmers at the innovation show’s John Deere.
Civil Eats
APRIL 3, 2024
At the end of January, multiple publications including Modern Farmer and Bloomberg ran eye-catching stories on the results of a research study published in Nature. Forbes declared that, “Urban Farming Has a Shockingly High Climate Cost,” a headline that was outright wrong in terms of the study’s findings. Earth.com led with a single, out-of-context data point: “Urban agriculture’s carbon footprint is 6x greater than normal farms.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist is developing next-generation pest management tool Kiran Gadhave, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research entomologist, has been selected as one of 11 recipients of the New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, FFAR. An assistant professor within Texas A&M’s Department of Entomology with a.
CABI
APRIL 3, 2024
Papaya, also commonly known as the papaw or pawpaw, is a large tropical fruit-producing plant originating from Central America. Market demand for tropical fruits has steadily grown, and consequently, the papaya has become an important agricultural export in many countries around the world. As of 2020, India was the largest producer of papaya, followed by… The post Common Papaya Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
More than Dirt: Does your operation need a specialty coach? More farmers are bringing in coaches and joining peer groups to build on their success.
Agriculture Informer brings together the best content for Agriculture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Missouri Soybeans drills down on the efficiency of drones, harvest seeders and robots for cover crop seeding.
Agwired
APRIL 3, 2024
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I started in a career of agricultural communications back in 1983 and in all these years it is amazing how much has changed. Technology has played a major role and that includes the ability today to easily communicate about agriculture everywhere in the world. Having said this I’m going to have a conversation with Dr.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Was this old cotton crop rally caused by a bullish change in the supply/demand fundamentals or was it speculative buying?
American Farmland
APRIL 3, 2024
This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Reflections from Our First Land Transfer Navigators Training appeared first on American Farmland Trust.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
The historic army outpost in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge served as a USDA beef research station, before evolving into a state park.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 3, 2024
Report: Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Drive Inflation, Pressure Fed apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 19:30
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Online tools and tactics from North and South Dakota Extensions offer strategies to fight rangeland drought in 2024.
Daily Yonder
APRIL 3, 2024
Inspired by the Australian LandCare model developed to “restore, enhance and protect the natural environment in…local community through sustainable land management and conservation activities,” Grayson LandCare (GLC) wants to foster community and economic growth by embracing Virginia’s agricultural heritage, while keeping a keen eye for the future. “We are community driven.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Hoosier Perspectives: Don’t feel pressured to dive in headfirst when trying new conservation practices.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Texas Master Naturalist program celebrates robust community of volunteers excited to give back to the natural world Mary Pearl Meuth is excited to wake up every day and work with people who spend their days learning about “crawly things” and the nature around them. Meuth is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program coordinator for. Read More → The post Volunteering with Texas Master Naturalist appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
UGA Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney explains what peanut farmers should know about using chlorpyrifos.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 3, 2024
AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, says grains saw more than corrective buying Wednesday and how long will cattle trade HPAI?
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Consider what pesticides you’ll be spraying this crop season to find your perfect fit.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 3, 2024
Event discusses ways participants can enjoy the outdoors and physical activity The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a webinar on April 17 focused on improving health and wellness by going outside in nature. The free webinar will be held from 10-11 a.m. OneOp is a virtual professional development platform for providers. Read More → The post Health benefits from being in nature topic of April 17 OneOp webinar appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Find out what it takes to build a 250- or 300-bushel-an-acre corn crop
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 3, 2024
Grains Stage Short Covering Rally: Cattle and Milk Prices Fall on HPAI News apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:39
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Matching herds to landscape can support animal growth and ecological needs.
American Farmland
APRIL 3, 2024
The post American Farmland Trust’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program Awards Nearly $1M to New England Farmers appeared first on American Farmland Trust.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Vilsack announces $1.5 billion to combat climate crisis which he says will bring farmers cost savings, new revenue streams and increased productivity.
AgWeb Farm Journal
APRIL 3, 2024
E15 Sales Set Record apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 15:38
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
The speed of the Pacific sidebands’ demise depended on the concentration of exposure.
Agwired
APRIL 3, 2024
Ten new members representing diverse sectors of agriculture and sustainability have joined the Board of Directors of the Soil Health Institute, ushering in the organization’s next phase of enhancing life by enriching soil. Farm Journal Intelligence has issued the Smart Farming Intelligence Report: Navigating Ag Data & the Smart Farming Change Journey , which brings insights to assist the value chain in identifying the human dimensions of agriculture decision making.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Get updates on crop conditions and fieldwork progress from around the country. By farmers, for farmers!
Agwired
APRIL 3, 2024
Christy Schrader, GHX Marketing Manager, at Commodity Classic More farmers have been able to improve their seed buying experience with the GHX Mobile App in the past year With GHX Yield Intelligence for example, Christy Schrader, GHX Marketing Manager for Syngenta, says farmers can turn data into decisions with customized MaxScript seeding recommendations focused on getting the right products and the right seeding rates for their fields, backed by the support of the GHX team.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Shipments of fertilizer bound for Baltimore are being diverted, which could raise prices.
National Young Farmers Coalition
APRIL 3, 2024
Request for Proposals Released: April 3, 2024 Due: April 18, 2024 The National Young Farmers Coalition (Young Farmers / the Coalition) is in search of a Phone Banker and Technical Assistant, to make calls to potential applicants to Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan programs. The goals of these outreach calls and accompanying technical assistance to farmers and ranchers across the country are to: Ensure increased awareness and comprehension of relevant FSA loan programs; Provide tailored support th
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
More farmers are finding jobs for drones on their farms. Mike Pearson tells us about a new decision from the Federal Aviation Administration may push more drones into the skies of rural America.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 3, 2024
Several of the crop pest species farmers grapple with in a season aren’t actually native to the area. Pea leaf weevil, cabbage seedpod weevil, and wheat midge all came from other geographies before setting up shop on the Canadian Prairies. Still more insect pests could find their way here — or could be here already. Read More Several of the crop pest species farmers grapple with in a season aren’t actually native to the area.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 3, 2024
Fifth GreenSeam State of Agriculture Report shows the majority feels state’s agriculture is heading in the right direction.
Real Agriculture
APRIL 3, 2024
B.C. wine of a 2024 vintage is going to be hard to find in the coming years, as vineyards and fruit producers in much of southern B.C. are reeling from a cold snap in January — the latest in a series of major challenges for the high value crops grown in the region. “I’m hearing. Read More B.C. wine of a 2024 vintage is going to be hard to find in the coming years, as vineyards and fruit producers in much of southern B.C. are reeling from a cold snap in January — the latest in a serie
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