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Wheat Pete’s Word, Jan 8: Cool technologies, top 10 of 2024, and herbicide residue risks

Real Agriculture

New technology is top of mind in this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson. Between Green Lightning, a plasma technology that essentially is trying to replicate what happens in the atmosphere as lightning strikes to create nitrogen to create N on-farm, and a biological process coming out of Australia Read More New technology is top of mind in this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, hosted by Peter Wheat Pete Johnson.

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New USDA-ERS Report Highlights Diversity and Trends in U.S. Agriculture

NASDA

News Article The U.S. Department of Agricultures Economic Research Service recently released Americas Farms and Ranches at a Glance , based on the latest Agricultural Resource Management Survey data. The report provides an overview of U.S. farm and ranch diversity, including farm income, operators’ main jobs and farm ownership. It also introduces new sections on farmers unpriced inventory and the use of precision agriculture technologies.

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The truth about driving change in agriculture with Kip Tom

Real Agriculture

In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans decades of hands-on experience, consulting, and innovation. From starting his journey straight out of high school on the family farm to being considered for roles within the U.S. government, Kip brings a Read More In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans deca

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Texas A&M AgriLife honors personnel with Vice Chancellor’s Awards in Excellence

AgriLife Today

Individuals and teams recognized for exceptional contributions The post Texas A&M AgriLife honors personnel with Vice Chancellors Awards in Excellence appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Combine setting struggles minimized with Razors Edge Concaves

Real Agriculture

Farmers know where their combines struggle when it comes time to harvest, and concaves can contribute to these struggles through inefficiencies and grain damage. When Thunderstruck was designing their new Razors Edge Concave that launched at Agri-Trade in Red Deer, Alta., they wanted to create a concave with a bar spacing that allowed for maximum Read More Farmers know where their combines struggle when it comes time to harvest, and concaves can contribute to these struggles through inefficienci

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USDA helps bring Michigan potash to U.S. growers

Western FarmPress

An $80 million investment underlines the national interest in availability and affordability of domestic fertilizer for American food security.

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Bayer signs MOU to scale winter canola production in the U.S., targeting sustainable aviation fuel

Real Agriculture

Bayer and Neste, a producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly scale winter canola as a biomass-based feedstock for renewable products, such as biofuels. Within the collaboration, the companies will develop a winter canola ecosystem in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S, including Read More Bayer and Neste, a producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, have signed a memorandum of understandin

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RealAg Radio: 2025 markets, biotech corn, and an Ottawa update, Jan 8, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Tyler Schau with AgMarket.net on what he expects from the markets in 2025; John Barlow, Shadow Minister for Agriculture, on the meeting he was at in Iowa, what he discussed with U.S. counterparts, as well as an update Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio.

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How to navigate the latest federal farm relief package

Western FarmPress

Policy Report: The federal funding package passed just before Christmas included economic and disaster relief for farmers.

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Winter weather update for January 9-12, 2025

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Even though you can’t see any precipitation on radar tonight across the Southeast, the computer models and forecasters are sure it is coming and that it is going to be messy.

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4 questions the cattle market must answer

Western FarmPress

In this article, University of Kentucky Extension economist Kenny Burdine discusses four questions that will be important for the 2025 cattle market to answer.

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World FIRA 2025 Welcomes New Holland’s Award-Winning Automation Technology

Global Agtech Initiative

New Holland will showcase its brand-new T4 FNV specialty tractor, equipped with an advanced guidance system. The post World FIRA 2025 Welcomes New Holland’s Award-Winning Automation Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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A sci-fi swing and a miss on futuristic farming

Western FarmPress

Farmer Iron: Machines driven by artificial intelligence, not hand tools, are what the future holds for agriculture once investments return.

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Digi International Drives Digital Transformation With the Launch of Digi X-ON

Global Agtech Initiative

The edge-to-cloud IoT solution provides the components needed for IoT systems from one trusted and reliable supplier. The post Digi International Drives Digital Transformation With the Launch of Digi X-ON appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Shake up your crop rotation system for higher yields

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: The Purdue University long-term rotation study showed a positive yield response in 48 out of the 50 years for corn and 42 out of 50 years for soybeans.

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Driving Innovation in Agriculture: 3 Key Agtech Trends for 2025

Cropin Blog

Synopsis: As we head into 2025, global challenges like climate change, resource scarcity, and rising consumer expectations are pushing the boundaries of innovation in agriculture. This year will see a strong focus on leveraging Gen AI, scaling precision agriculture, adopting regenerative agriculture, and driving sustainable cultivation. Each of these trends presents unique opportunities to redefine production, sustainability, and efficiency.

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Here's what you can spray on E3 and Xtend soybeans

Western FarmPress

Talkin Weeds: Last years dicamba ruling raised a lot of questions, but there are plenty of answers.

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Farmer Appreciation: A Tribute to Janice Neighbor 

ATTRA

January is Farmer Appreciation Month at NCAT, and some of the farmers and ranchers we especially value are those who make the effort to pass along their hard-won knowledge to beginners. NCAT Livestock Specialist Linda Coffey recently lost one of her farming mentors and took the opportunity to document how significantly this friend influenced her life.

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5 takeaways from Beck’s Practical Farm Research program

Western FarmPress

Corn Chatter: The 2024 PFR trials provide surprises, confirmation and good advice.

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UC Berkeley awarded $2.6 million grant to counter arts censorship

Berkeley Blog

The grant, from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, will support a multiyear initiative that confronts censorship and surveillance targeting academic and artistic freedom. The post UC Berkeley awarded $2.6 million grant to counter arts censorship appeared first on Berkeley News.

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One-chance sealed-bid sale tool shows success

Western FarmPress

Land Sales: "B"-quality farms still bringing good value.

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Ambitious new center will link scientific analysis and environmental justice

Berkeley Blog

The Climate and Society Center aims to accelerate Californias equitable transition to renewable energy and zero-carbon emissions. The post Ambitious new center will link scientific analysis and environmental justice appeared first on Berkeley News.

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How to keep the peace during farm transition planning

Western FarmPress

Tough Decisions: Blending traditional farm management strategies with more modern methods takes mutual respect and additional planning.

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MyLand and Texas A&M AgriLife Offer Soil Health Courses

Agwired

Soil health innovation leader MyLand is launching a new Educational Hub in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Research, featuring six online courses designed to educate individuals on the importance of soil health. The Educational Hub will offer courses that address critical soil health topics, including: 1. Introduction to Soil Health 2. Chemical Traits of Soil 3.

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Wildfires take toll on food producers

Western FarmPress

Stress affects mental, physical health; farm bill program could help.

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FEMA extends Georgia disaster assistance application deadline to February 2025

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

If you and your farm have been impacted by hurricanes in 2024, you may still be working on applying for disaster assistance. Fortunately, FEMA has extended the deadline for applying for assistance to February 7, 2025.

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Get ahead of waterhemp in 2025

Western FarmPress

Follow these tips to keep waterhemp under control this growing season.

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Can the Delta double crop? Maybe.

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

One of the consequences of the warming climate is that the growing season is getting longer. This provides producers with the opportunity to try to get two crops from a field in a season instead of just one.

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Preventing strangles in horses

Western FarmPress

Strangles, a highly contagious respiratory disease in horses, peaks in the spring. Horse owners are encouraged to focus on prevention this time of year. Learn the signs, testing options and how the disease spreads.

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The Most Significant U.S. Weather Events Of 2024

DTN

The post The Most Significant U.S. Weather Events Of 2024 appeared first on DTN.

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Farm succession workshop for women begins Jan. 21

Western FarmPress

Kansas Digest: Farm succession workshop set; KSU Swine Profitability Conference on tap; local food workshops scheduled; food sales tax axed.

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Forecasting Power Outages Ahead of the Storm

DTN

The post Forecasting Power Outages Ahead of the Storm appeared first on DTN.

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Farm Progress America, Jan. 8, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at International Longshoremen's Union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance labor discussions latest attempt at preventing a labor strike.

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DWFI Podcast 40 – Irrigation’s Role in Agricultural Productivity

Agwired

In the 40th episode of the Water for Food Podcast, Daugherty Water for Food Institute (DWFI) Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes sits down with Darren Siekman at the Valmont Industries headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Darren is the Vice President of Policy and Industry Strategy at Valley Agriculture, a Valmont Company. The two discuss Valmont’s history and global presence and the importance of center pivot irrigation in agricultural productivity, as well as curren

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Which farm bill commodity program best fits your farm?

Western FarmPress

An MSU Extension webinar series will focus on the 2025 Farm Bill and programs to manage risk.

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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program in American Samoa

ATTRA

Applications are due by February 15, 2025. USDA and the American Samoa Department of Agriculture are working together to offer more than $2 million in competitive grant funding under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), for projects designed to build resilience across the middle of the supply chain. Using RFSI funding, the American Samoa Department of Agriculture will fund projects that purchase specialized equipment, expand processing capacities, increase production volumes

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Wildfires, climate change and the Ice Age

Western FarmPress

Ancient methane trapped beneath Antarctic ice caused climate fluctuations, study finds.

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