Real Agriculture

APRIL 2, 2024

Wheat is a crop that sets yield potential very early in the season, so it’s imperative that the crop get off to the best start possible. Once plant stands and tillers are off to the races, splitting nitrogen can manage risk and help reach full yield potential. What’s more, late N can also bump protein. Read More Wheat is a crop that sets yield potential very early in the season, so it’s imperative that the crop get off to the best start possible.

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Food Politics

APRIL 2, 2024

ProPublica has issued a major and highly importantt investigative report: The U.S. Government Defended the Overseas Business Interests of Baby Formula Makers. Kids Paid the Price. The report documents how the U.S. has opposed marketing restrictions on infant formula throughout the world. It refers specifically to what happened in Thailand over attempts to restrict the marketing of toddler formula ( an unneccesary product ).

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 2, 2024

Fendt’s E-Vario weeder concept presents a weeder that is optimized for combining with an electrically powered tractor. What happens after a company develops an electric tractor and makes plans to bring it to market? In the case of the Fendt e107 V Vario tractor, which made its public debut at Agritechnica, one of the jobs. Read More Fendt’s E-Vario weeder concept presents a weeder that is optimized for combining with an electrically powered tractor.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Ep. 10: It’s not just the farmer down the road buying land; media and business moguls, companies, and even China are making significant purchases. What does that mean for you?

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 2, 2024

Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio! On this episode, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Marty Vermey with Grain Farmers of Ontario on the drift awareness campaign; Paul Bullock with University of Manitoba on FHB forecasting and more weather stations; A clip from The Agronomists on saving N with. Read More Thanks for tuning into this Tuesdays with Lyndsey edition of RealAg Radio!

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Slideshow: The ag tech marketplace has exploded over the last decade, and it’s expected to continue growing at a rapid pace, as seen at Agri-Tech Innovation Summit.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: Devoured: The Extraordinary Story of Kudzu, the Vine That Ate the South detangles the complicated story of the South’s fickle relationship with kudzu, chronicling the ways the boundless weed has evolved over centuries and dissecting what climate change could mean for its future across the United States. From architecture teams experimenting with it as a sustainable building material, to clinical applications treating binge-drinking and chefs harvesting it as a wild edi

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ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist Ah, the season of boot-sucking, tractor sliding, truck bed smashing, brown paw-printed kitchen floors, heavy pant cuffs, human swearing mud. The constant freeze-thaw cycles of the eastern part of the U.S. create ankle-busting holes and ruts that are maddening and dangerous to humans and beasts. Our pastures are devastated by livestock feeding areas, hooves, gate ruts, excessive rain, snow melt, and lack of vegetative cover during the non-growing seas

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

The last total eclipse viewable in the U.S. until 2044 will cross over much of Arkansas and some of of other Delta regions on April 8.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 2, 2024

Study abroad Aggies let newfound knowledge percolate in Costa Rica Kias Simmons ’26 looked out from the middle of a Costa Rican supermarket over half a dozen bags of coffee beans stacked high in his arms. The aisle in front of him was clear. All that remained was the high-wire act to get to the. Read More → The post From coffee bean to coffee cup appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Farmers found outstanding in ag production and leadership were honored in March, along with a recipient for exceptional service.

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USDA Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Chanika Forte, founder of Heart & Soil People’s Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, shared her reflections on the connections between women, gardening, and food justice. A dedicated advocate for community empowerment, environmental sustainability, and food sovereignty, Chanika is also the founder of BaeHive and ABC Mobile, a beekeeping program and education platform that promote sustainable agriculture.

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s an election year in the United States, which means that national news outlets are fixated on presidential politics. But although who Americans vote into the top office does have ramifications for food and climate policy, making a change for the better in your local community doesn’t have to wait for November. In fact, there are plenty of ways to begin today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

ZALO offers two modes of action in the same jug -- a new tool to augment weed control in glufosinate trait-enabled varieties.

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Food Tank

APRIL 2, 2024

Across the city of Atlanta, Georgia, many organizations are working to build a food system that centers community wellbeing with the health of the planet. These organizations are supporting local food producers and regional economies, offering educational resources and agricultural training, and working to ensure that their neighbors don’t go hungry.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Minnesota farmers soon will have a more robust system of information about weather conditions to help make agronomic decisions.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 2, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 2, 2024 While it is too early to tell about the impact of chill hours for fruits grown in higher chill areas of the state, current conditions are good for the low-to-mid chill areas, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. The importance of chilling out Larry Stein, Read More → The post Texas fruit growers cautiously optimistic about yields appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Young entrepreneurs expand from on-farm fungicide spraying to custom application.

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Agwired

APRIL 2, 2024

A new partnership has been formed between Taranis and Steward Link to help growers with program application and validation of implemented practices to better utilize USDA conservation programs. Taranis is a global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, and Steward Link was created by a former USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services employee to match up farmers with federal program opportunities.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Nearly 1.6 million laying hens and 337,000 pullets were destroyed when a flock tested positive for HPAI at a Texas Panhandle facility.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 2, 2024

Sulfur salt blocks have generated a love/hate relationship among many cattlemen. Some love them and swear by them, while others feel they are a waste of money. It can be a bit of a headache to understand either side truly. The ones who love them say that it helps with external parasite control. While sulfur […] The post How to actually decipher the disinformation about sulfur blocks appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the Bird flu or HPAI virus has crossed over into dairy farms. It's the first mammal to get diagnosed with the virus.

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Caff

APRIL 2, 2024

Title: Local Food Campaign Project Manager, Contractor Location: Fresno Region, CA / Hybrid FTE: 1 FTE Compensation: $170K, total 26-month contract period (max) Project Start Date: 6/1/24 Project End Date: 9/1/26 Reports To: Communications Director Other details: Bilingual preferred CAFF is a California-based membership organization that includes family farmers and other community members passionate about local food, farming, and the environment.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Agritourism can take the form of farm-direct sales, education, entertainment, outdoor recreation and hospitality.

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Cropin Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

This blog delves into Cropin Intelligence capabilities, with a specific emphasis on optimizing decision-making at the farm level. Through a detailed examination of a potato farm case study, we illustrate how our intelligence solutions effectively address key challenges agri-businesses encounter.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Slideshow: Attendees gathered in Bloomington, Ill., to honor the 2024 Prairie Farmer Master Farmers.

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Caff

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s an election year in the United States, which means that national news outlets are fixated on presidential politics. But although who Americans vote into the top office does have ramifications for food and climate policy, making a change for the better in your local community doesn’t have to wait for November. In fact, there are plenty of ways to begin today.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Higher lending rates, dismal commodity prices contribute to trend.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

APRIL 2, 2024

Dear Customer Owners, I know it may seem like you just heard from me, but with so much happening in April, I wanted to be sure to communicate with you earlier this month. There is no more gratifying time of year for me and our team, than the month we get to celebrate our customer owners and to share your cooperative’s profits with you in the form of cash patronage!

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Land Sales: Location and availability of water for irrigation were two variables that drove land prices in March.

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Farmland 104

Tillable

APRIL 2, 2024

Leveraging Land Auctions for Growth: A Guide for Loan Officers and Marketers Land auctions and listings are the best opportunity to originate new loans with existing customers and win new business with new customers. Auctions and listings are an excuse to reach out to existing customers and new customers alike with valuable information that is proprietary and unique to Farm Credit – it is an opportunity to show the unique advantages of working with Farm Credit and their expertise in agricu

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

Slideshow: Beneficial insects perform important tasks in the environment, including helping to control crop pests.

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Cropin Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Cropin, a global leader in agri-intelligence, is dedicated to assisting stakeholders across the agricultural value chain in navigating complex challenges and building a more sustainable future. This blog focuses on Cropin's expertise in delivering agri-intelligence at a regional level. It specifically highlights a groundbreaking project empowering policymakers in Africa and showcases the transformative potential of our solutions.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

What can dairy farmers do to protect their herds from HPAI?

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Cropin Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Our recent webinar, "Unlocking Yields, Saving Resources: The AI Advantage for Agriculture," explored how AI can address some of the most pressing challenges faced by global agricultural companies. These companies, often involved in the production, procurement, and processing, while staying committed to sustainability, grapple with a range of concerns at both regional and farm levels.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 2, 2024

My Take: Nothing on the farm is worth taking an unnecessary risk, or putting children in danger.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

APRIL 2, 2024

Agricultural technology specialists KRONE and LEMKEN are utilising the front attachment space to significantly expand the range of application for their autonomous process units With their joint 'Combined Powers' project , the two companies are focussing on not only the development of autonomous process units, but also the associated work processes by carrying out additional practical deployments at home and abroad.

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