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Wheat Pete’s Word, April 3: Solutions to early spring weeds, sulphur lessons, and nine years of the Word

Real Agriculture

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.

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How do animals react to a solar eclipse?

AgriLife Today

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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Deere eAutoPowr puts a charge into slurry application

Real Agriculture

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.

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Despite Recent Headlines, Urban Farming Is Not a Climate Villain

Civil Eats

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.

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Gadhave earns ‘new innovator’ research award from Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research

AgriLife Today

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.

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Common Papaya Disorders: A Comprehensive Guide

CABI

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.

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Managing through the madness

Western FarmPress

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.

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What does future of cover crop seeding look like?

Western FarmPress

Missouri Soybeans drills down on the efficiency of drones, harvest seeders and robots for cover crop seeding.

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ZimmCast 728 – Global Center for AgComm

Agwired

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.

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COTTON SPIN: Is cotton's old crop rally over?

Western FarmPress

Was this old cotton crop rally caused by a bullish change in the supply/demand fundamentals or was it speculative buying?

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Protected: Reflections from Our First Land Transfer Navigators Training

American Farmland

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.

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Beef cattle research and Fort Robinson

Western FarmPress

The historic army outpost in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge served as a USDA beef research station, before evolving into a state park.

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Report: Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Drive Inflation, Pressure Fed

AgWeb Farm Journal

Report: Trump’s Tariff Plan Could Drive Inflation, Pressure Fed apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 19:30

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Master rangeland drought survival

Western FarmPress

Online tools and tactics from North and South Dakota Extensions offer strategies to fight rangeland drought in 2024.

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Profile: Grayson LandCare – Incubating Rural Innovation

Daily Yonder

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.

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Extreme measures not necessary in conservation

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: Don’t feel pressured to dive in headfirst when trying new conservation practices.

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Volunteering with Texas Master Naturalist

AgriLife Today

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.

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Peanut farmers can use chlorpyrifos but with consideration

Western FarmPress

UGA Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney explains what peanut farmers should know about using chlorpyrifos.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty Explains Wednesday's Grain Rally, While Funds Sell Cattle

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing, says grains saw more than corrective buying Wednesday and how long will cattle trade HPAI?

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Nozzle selection not one-size-fits-all

Western FarmPress

Consider what pesticides you’ll be spraying this crop season to find your perfect fit.

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Health benefits from being in nature topic of April 17 OneOp webinar

AgriLife Today

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.

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Details matter when pushing to new yield levels

Western FarmPress

Find out what it takes to build a 250- or 300-bushel-an-acre corn crop

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Grains Stage Short Covering Rally: Cattle and Milk Prices Fall on HPAI News

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains Stage Short Covering Rally: Cattle and Milk Prices Fall on HPAI News apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 14:39

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Understanding cattle grazing personalities helps rangelands

Western FarmPress

Matching herds to landscape can support animal growth and ecological needs.

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American Farmland Trust’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program Awards Nearly $1M to New England Farmers

American Farmland

The post American Farmland Trust’s New England Farmer Microgrants Program Awards Nearly $1M to New England Farmers appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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USDA devotes more funding to conservation projects

Western FarmPress

Vilsack announces $1.5 billion to combat climate crisis which he says will bring farmers cost savings, new revenue streams and increased productivity.

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E15 Sales Set Record

AgWeb Farm Journal

E15 Sales Set Record apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 15:38

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Product that kills ag pests also harms snail

Western FarmPress

The speed of the Pacific sidebands’ demise depended on the concentration of exposure.

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Precision Ag News 4/3

Agwired

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.

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Feedback from the Field returns for 2024

Western FarmPress

Get updates on crop conditions and fieldwork progress from around the country. By farmers, for farmers!

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How GHX Improves Seed Buying Experience

Agwired

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.

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As port remains closed, concerns rise over fertilizer

Western FarmPress

Shipments of fertilizer bound for Baltimore are being diverted, which could raise prices.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: USDA FSA Loan Programs Outreach and Technical Assistance Specialist

National Young Farmers Coalition

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

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Farm Progress America, April 3, 2024

Western FarmPress

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.

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Pests & Predators Podcast, Ep 26: Invasive species awareness: what to look for and how to report it

Real Agriculture

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.

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Cautious optimism for Minnesota ag

Western FarmPress

Fifth GreenSeam State of Agriculture Report shows the majority feels state’s agriculture is heading in the right direction.

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B.C. fruit producers and vineyards waiting on word regarding AgriRecovery after deep freeze

Real Agriculture

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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