Real Agriculture

JANUARY 19, 2024

Every two weeks, Anne Wasko, with the Gateway Livestock Exchange, joins RealAgriculture for the Beef Market Update. For this episode, Wasko is on with Lyndsey Smith, to talk about the cash trade, futures prices, packer margins, and heavy carcass weights of the last two weeks. Summary: U.S. cattle market trends and the cold weather impact. Read More Every two weeks, Anne Wasko, with the Gateway Livestock Exchange, joins RealAgriculture for the Beef Market Update.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 19, 2024

I am endlessly fascinated by the plant-based industry producing products to substitute for animal foods. Here are a few samples of what’s happening in this area. Domestic Dairy and plant-based organizations go head-to-head over FDA’s plant-based milk labeling guidance: More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to machinery shops, most farmers like to build them in their yard from the ground up. But farmers are also innovators and some just can’t resist looking for alternative ways to get the job done. That’s certainly the case for Dresden, Ont., grain farmer Mark Richards who in 2015 came up with.

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USDA Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

USDA scientists have discovered that the spotted lanternfly , an invasive threat to fruit crops and many trees, may have an Achilles heel – an attraction to vibration.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 19, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel! Host Lyndsey Smith is be joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture, and Saskatchewan farmer, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel. They discuss a number of topics, including: Sustainability practices and lending; Carbon tax cheques; Sticky inflation, and; Toilets (yes, toilets). We will also hear from Anne.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

We asked seven commodity market analysts to give commodity market outlooks for 2024 With their insights, the bearish market conditions will carry over, with a slightly more optimistic outlook for soybeans over corn.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

As concerns grow, better data tracking is needed to understand just how much land is getting snatched up by foreign interests.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Current doctoral student Ally Milby-Blackledge shares her academic journey and successes Graduate student Ally Milby-Blackledge ’21 is beyond proud to be a part of the Department of Poultry Science in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As a second-generation Aggie, following in the footsteps of a proud former student — her mother.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Climate FieldView announces new capabilities in FieldView Plus for 2024, including more personalized features available through the new FieldView Premium subscription tier, improvements to FieldView’s in-cab experience.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 19, 2024

Through digital transformation, MentorMate helps its clients plant, grow, and harvest products more efficiently to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. The post MentorMate: Using Advanced Technologies to Create Digitally Transformed Human Experiences appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

With another round of frigid temperatures blanketing the U.S. again, what's behind the cold? Here's a hint: it's not El Niño.

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USDA Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Our nation's lands are vital to providing clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, sustainable wood, minerals, energy, jobs and places for Americans to enjoy the outdoors. USDA’s Forest Service is responsible for managing 193 million acres of grasslands and forests. For rural America to thrive, we recognize we must partner with land managers and landowners.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Grains close mixed & fail to confirm a low with a lack of follow through in corn & soybeans after reversals, strong weekly exports and China soybean biz. Tomm Pfitzenmaier, Summit Commodity Brokerage, has more.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Clemson plant pathologist shares strategies for success, from seed choice to fungicide application timing for corn and soybeans.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Just because tar spot was mostly a no-show in 2022 and 2023 doesn't mean that will be the case in 2024. Charting humidity levels can help predict if the disease will strike.

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Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 19, 2024

Banks brings extensive experience having held numerous leadership and entrepreneurial roles across several industries. The post Indigo Ag Announces Former Tyson CEO Dean Banks as New CEO, Closes on Nearly $270M appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Sarah Beth Aubrey shares why instead of promoting their environmental efforts, some companies opt for a quieter approach, potentially saying nothing at all.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

For the Health of It: Wearables, apps, devices and sensors can save lives on your farm and ranch.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

What caused the price pressure again this week? Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing by Stewart-Peterson and John Payne of hEDGEpoint Global join U.S. Farm Report to discuss what the market is watching.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Catch up on John Deere’s partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink, the prospects of a new farm bill, the impact of the new Corporate Transparency Act on farmers and more!

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management event assesses market outlook for small and large ruminants The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the “Predictions for 2024 Texas Livestock Markets” webinar on Feb. 1 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar will focus on state and national trends for cattle, sheep and goat markets.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nearly all of Wisconsin’s one-room schools closed in the mid-1960s. A noted historian shares his memories of attending a one-room school.

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USDA Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Last month at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the global message was clear: agriculture is a key solution to tackling climate change.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Slideshow: Here are more new tools and services that ag companies introduced recently.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

GAO called for USDA to enhance its procedures, including providing data to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Trust Protocol makes notable progress in the three years since the program’s launch.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS) is a new project that aims to boost agricultural productivity and nutrition by developing diverse, climate-resilient crop varieties and building healthy soils. Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler recently launched the initiative in Africa in partnership with the African Union and the U.N.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

There are multiple nutrients in forage that compose a portion of ash measurement, including dirt that mixes in during harvest.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, considers the bounce off the lows a victory: “This was a win, even though we had markets down a little bit for the week.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

USDA is increasing the minimum annual payment in CSP from $1,500 to $4,000 for new and renewed contracts.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Organic Farming Research Foundation teamed up with the USDA NRCS to develop a series of resources on Conservation and Soil Health Practices for Organic Production Systems. The latest release, available online in PDF, is Cover Cropping. The nine-page publication covers the benefits and challenges of integrating cover crops into an organic production system and offers suggestions for selecting appropriate cover crops for your region, soil condition, and farming needs.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Drought relief and higher prices may allow for some herd rebuilding in 2024.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Cotton surged to a two-and-a-half-month high in early trade and notched gains for the fourth straight session amid U.S. dollar weakness, a rally in equities and robust export demand.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Montana State Extension shares management practices for lambing and kidding.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 19, 2024

On February 7 at 1:00PM ET, Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals will host a special herbal education webinar. The event will touch on topics including food as medicine; quality, efficacy, and medicine; wild harvesting; and the intelligence of the Earth. Communities around the world have long used edible plants to promote health and healing. The event is designed to elevate an understanding around plant medicine and its role in food and agriculture systems.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 19, 2024

Prairie Post: Untap the talent within yourself and those on your team to achieve overall success.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 19, 2024

Grains extend gains after reversals, with strong exports & China soybean sales. Kevin Duling, KD Investors, says he can't confirm a low yet. Cattle consolidate ahead of COF, while crude oil sees profit taking as well.

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