Real Agriculture

MARCH 21, 2024

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is calling on the federal government to invest in programs, projects, and veterinary infrastructure to mitigate a growing shortage in the veterinary workforce. The Employment and Social Development Canada’s (ESDC) Canadian Occupation Project System (COPS) shows that the labour market supply of veterinarians is in a structural supply deficit.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

What to do when your major adversary is also your biggest customer?

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Agriculture Agriculture 130

Real Agriculture

MARCH 21, 2024

The Canadian Association of Agri-Retailers (CAAR) has announced the appointment of a new executive director. Myrna Grahn will join CAAR starting March 25. Grahn has more than thirty years of experience working with agriculture organizations and institutions. She most recently led the Manitoba government’s strategy for attracting investment in protein processing.

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Processing Agriculture Agriculture 279

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

ADM’s ‘re:generations’ program bridges the gap of implementation and results in regenerative ag.

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Agriculture Agriculture 128

Real Agriculture

MARCH 21, 2024

The big corn Ontario crop of 2023 is doing what analysts suspected it would to cash prices — and it’s not a rosy picture. Phil Shaw, market analyst and farmer from Dresden, Ont., says that a seasonal post-harvest rally didn’t even happen, which was a little surprising, and Ontario farmers have got plenty of corn. Read More The big corn Ontario crop of 2023 is doing what analysts suspected it would to cash prices — and it’s not a rosy picture.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Commentary: Five leaders in Illinois agriculture and sustainability say there are ways to make sustainable practices pay off for farmers. Here’s how.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 21, 2024

Lemken will debut Rubin 10, its next generation of speed disc cultivators, for 2024. Last fall, the company announced plans to introduce a new Rubin 10 series, replacing its Rubin 9 series. A key feature of the new machines is the ability to be hitched via a ball coupling or drawbar eye; hydraulic support is. Read More Lemken will debut Rubin 10, its next generation of speed disc cultivators, for 2024.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

While HPAI has been detected in predatory mammals that prey on infected birds, this is the first identified case of HPAI in domestic livestock in the U.S.

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Livestock 122

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Nematodes are active in fields where peanuts, cotton, corn and soybeans will soon be planted. Active nematodes now could be a significant threat for the next crop in the field.

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Crop 122

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

What would you tell someone launching their farming career today? A panel of Illinois farmers recently shared some of their successes and setbacks along with a handful of recommendations for young or new farmers.

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Farming Farming 120

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Today, farmers with animals often select varieties with grazing in mind.

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Agri-tech

MARCH 21, 2024

An outstanding early-career wheat researcher has received international recognition for her achievements. Isabel Faci a third year Ph.D. student at the John Innes Centre is one of five leading young scientists worldwide to receive a Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) award for 2024. The WIT award, established in 2010 under the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI).

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

What’s Your Story? The gap between food, agriculture and the public has widened, and a new University of Illinois entity plans to bring balanced information about ag and food to the table.

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USDA Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Several weeks ago, USDA announced $26 million available through this year’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program funds projects that increase the availability of locally grown food for consumers and develop new markets for local and regional food agricultural businesses, farmers markets, and food hubs, keeping food dollars in the local community.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

A new Indy-based company is making landowner relations easier with an online records management platform.

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Farming Farming 116

Caff

MARCH 21, 2024

Right now, $12 million for small farm disaster relief as well as $14 million meant to support local food hubs are at risk getting completely eliminated from the state budget. But by signing on to our letter today, you can help tell state leaders that these investments are simply too important to cut. ADD YOU NAME HERE Background: Emergency relief for small and underserved farmers impacted by recent climate disasters: In recent years, many farmers have been impacted by climate disasters, from dro

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Plains Cotton Growers invites cotton producers and industry professionals to attend their annual meeting as they focus on building and planning for cotton's future.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

Grains end higher Thursday with soybeans making new highs for the move. Cattle close lower after record strong cash trade scoring a third reversal says Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

“Higher for longer” reality check: Sticky inflation cools hope for bigger, quicker rate cuts.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 21, 2024

I’ve been a regenerative farmer for nearly two decades, currently operating Blue Ridge Farm in a remote corner of northeastern Washington State. One of my four key farm values is a commitment to decreasing waste, especially in the form of plastic. This is a big reason why the concept of soil blocking first captured my attention: It would allow me the ability to stop relying on plastic plant pots.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Soybean and wheat sales were mostly lackluster last week.

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Marketing 111

AgriLife Today

MARCH 21, 2024

Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism students learn ‘the Disney way’ through trainings at Disney Imagination Campus A group of students from the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently gained valuable insights on the hospitality industry from one of the world’s most iconic brands.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

The turning of soil can invoke an almost tangible sense memory.

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Plowing 111

DTN

MARCH 21, 2024

The pinnacle report on the state of U.S. agriculture and ranching was released in February. Collected once every five years by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2022 Census of Agriculture is a 757- page document spanning more than 6 million data points on land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Water Lines: Western agriculture, waterfowl are far from being incompatible.

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Agriculture Agriculture 111

AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 21, 2024

Sarah Beth Aubrey explores the advantages and disadvantages of early adoption in the ag industry.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Crawfish producers may receive relief payments on par with other national commodities.

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Rodale Institute

MARCH 21, 2024

The awards fund much-needed training, technical support and innovative climate research. These projects increase farmer access to knowledge and resources, with an emphasis on historically underserved communities. “Organic farming is […] The post FFAR & The Organic Center Invest $632,000 into the Future of Organic Farming appeared first on Rodale Institute.

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Farming Farming 98

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Minnesota has the largest gray wolf population in the 48 contiguous states, and that is a problem for cattle producers in the wolf habitat areas.

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Cattle 105

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

MARCH 21, 2024

According to a recent story from the National Weather Service, the waning El Nino has provided a lot of drought relief to the nation over the course of the winter, including parts of the Southeast.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

My Favorite Tractor: Derek Griep is the fourth generation to operate the tractor.

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Tractor 105

Agric4profits

MARCH 21, 2024

Sudangrass (Sorghum × drummondii) is a hybrid-derived species of grass used as fodder for animals especially horses and cattle.

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Cattle 98

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

The milder-than-normal winter means much of the region’s winter wheat has already started to green up.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 21, 2024

Newcastle disease has for several years been recognized as a leading cause of loss to poultry farmers, it’s deadly to birds.

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Poultry 98

Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Price slides are often used for selling cattle with weight uncertainties that evolve with the market.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

MARCH 21, 2024

The university blog sites are shutting down this weekend for a software update, so here is an early look at the rainfall for the next week.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 21, 2024

Ag Marketing IQ: Historical data suggest prices may not bounce until summer. Look for choppy, sideways movement until then.

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