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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 18: Managing for wildlife attractants on the ranch

Real Agriculture

Access to high quality feed and water make for a good ranching location. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit. Those same things are attractive to wildlife as well, and whether it is an ungulate, such as a deer or moose, or the predators that follow them, Read More Access to high quality feed and water make for a good ranching location.

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Taylor Slade: 2025 Southeast High Cotton Winner

Western FarmPress

Williamston, N.C. farmer Taylor Slade is known as a good manager, a savvy businessman, and a steward of the land.

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The biostimulant-micronutrient connection: how small players have a big impact on crop production

Real Agriculture

Better together. Thats a simple way to describe what happens when micronutrients and biostimulants join forces to alleviate plant stress. In this report from the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Associations MicroSmart Deep Dive meeting in Kingston, Ont., Agro 100 research and development director Pierre Migner and RealAgricultures Bernard Tobin explore the biostimulant-micronutrient connection and Read More Better together.

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Ditch the plastic, and choose natural products

Western FarmPress

As consumers, we can opt for natural products like paper or cotton rather than rely on plastics that are made from petroleum and other nonrenewable fossil fuels.

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Quebec grain farmers back Gate project in Winnipeg

Real Agriculture

A fifth provincial grain farmer organization has pledged funds toward the proposed $100 million Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) facility in Winnipeg, Man. The Gate Capital Campaign announced Tuesday that Producteurs de grains du Qubec (PGQ) is committing $111,028 to the project. PGQ is happy to participate in this flagship project, which will make a Read More A fifth provincial grain farmer organization has pledged funds toward the proposed $100 million Global Agriculture Technolog

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Meet the High Cotton Award winners

Western FarmPress

FP Next, Ep. 4: Brent Murphee announces the four cotton growers honored this year and talks about cotton production in different regions of the south.

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RealAg Radio: Tracks vs tires, spray drones, and soil biology, Feb 25, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: RealAgricultures in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson on the spring weather and soil biology; Scott Shearer with The Ohio State University on 3 places to consider tracks instead of tires; Tom Wolf with Agrimetrix and Sprayers 101 on spray drones; Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Rantizo Connects AcreConnect with Climate FieldView

Global Agtech Initiative

The connection allows growers to get a more comprehensive view of their operations by including spray drone application records and maps. The post Rantizo Connects AcreConnect with Climate FieldView appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Sweet spot: UC uses molasses to study grazing

Western FarmPress

Will cows roam far and wide for dessert? Recognizing behavior could optimize herd distribution, enhance nutrition.

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Meaning and Components of Environment for Agricultural Projects

Agric4profits

The classical and neoclassical economists of their time made specific comments about the significance of nature and the environment but, however, failed to include them in their explanation of theories.

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Is the corn market panic button ringing?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Nope. Here are two strategies to hold onto upside price opportunities for your corn crop.

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South Texas cool-season crops progress well but face water woes

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report Feb. 25, 2025 The post South Texas cool-season crops progress wellbut face water woes appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Youth meet up for meats judging

Western FarmPress

Pontiac, Ill., ag teacher Jesse Faber has created a series of meats judging competitions for 4-H and FFA members to encourage learning about meat science.

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How To Sell To Restaurants As A Farmer

Farmbrite

The most successful farms are willing to explore multiple income streams. Sometimes, that means selling to local restaurants. The premise can be appealingguaranteed weekly customers can relieve stress. Still, many factors go into selling to chefs that the average farmer hasnt considered. It requires specific skills for success; otherwise, youll wind up wasting everyones time.

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A need to stand fearless in political circles

Western FarmPress

Agri-Ready Profile: Laura Hardecke shares advice for the next generation of agriculture advocates.

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The Tribal Elder Food Box Program: 94,500 Boxes and Counting

Wisconsin Farmers Union

The Tribal Elder Food Box (TEFB) Program started in 2021 with the goal of increasing access to nutritious, culturally meaningful foods for Tribal members over 55 years old. Since then, the program has distributed over 94,500 Tribal Elder Food Boxes. At the core of the TEFB Program is self-determined community healing, equitable food access, a decentralized food system, and food sovereignty.

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U.S. soybean farmers see checkoff investments at work

Western FarmPress

Eggs in Central America carry a Sustainable U.S. Soy mark. U.S. soybean farmers learned this and much more on a recent tour of Honduras and Guatemala with the United Soybean Board.

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ANAC Permits Commercial Operations of Sprayhawk UAV in Brazil

Global Agtech Initiative

The Rotor R550 Sprayhawk UAV is compliant with ANACs Special Regulation for Unmanned Aircraft of Civilian Use. The post ANAC Permits Commercial Operations of Sprayhawk UAV in Brazil appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Protect and defend price opportunity

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Crop insurance is a building block for risk management. Farmers must build a wall to stand during a year of grain market volatility with record corn planted acreage likely.

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Precision Fertilizer Application: How FarmQA Helps Optimize Use

Farm QA

Discover how FarmQA's soil sampling, data visualization, and analytics tools can help you implement precision fertilizer strategies and maximize your ROI.

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Better than beginner’s luck

Western FarmPress

2024 Kansas Soybean Yield Contest winner breaks statewide record with his first entry.

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Northeast Regional Business Builder Sub-Awards

ATTRA

Applications are due by April 7, 2025. The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is accepting applications for Business Builder sub-awards. This program will equip small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses with funding to develop and amplify regional supply chains. In the first funding round, the Center anticipates distributing around $10 million and making between 180 and 350 awards.

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Ensure seed corn singulation is accurate before planting

Western FarmPress

Corn Corner: Proper planter calibration is key to setting your crop up for success.

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Good Meat Project Plans ‘Real Burger of Earth Day’ Promotion

ATTRA

The Good Meat Project is kicking off its 4th Annual Real Burger of Earth Day promotion , celebrating the benefits of grassfed meat for the planet, for the farmer, and for our taste buds. This promotion gives grassfed producers and businesses an opportunity to share their unique brand story and promote their 100% grassfed meat in unison with other enthusiastic farms/ranches, butcher shops, restaurants, and businesses.

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Tips for success with Liberty Ultra herbicide

Western FarmPress

BASFs Liam Vincent explains what you need to know to use this new option effectively.

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LeafWorks Unveils Ag-Tech Breakthrough for Male Sterility in Cannabis

World Agri-Tech

LeafWorks Unveils Ag-Tech Breakthrough for Male Sterility in Cannabis February 26, 2025. Female-led plant genetics and testing company, LeafWorks, which specializes in botanical identification for cannabis and hemp, has introduced a cutting-edge non-GMO classified RNA spray designed to control male sterility genes. This technology offers wide-ranging benefits, including mitigating the risk of cross-pollination and hermaphroditism and producing male-sterile plants for efficient hybrid seed produc

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Take stock of livestock in late winter, early spring

Western FarmPress

Beef Brief: Fluctuating temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns can take a toll.

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Still no agricultural pesticides approved for drone spraying in Canada: an update with Tom Wolf

Real Agriculture

While the number of spray drones sold for use in Canadian farmers fields is climbing, there are still no agricultural pesticides approved for application by drone in Canada heading into the 2025 growing season. Its up to crop protection companies to pursue changes to their product label through Health Canadas Pest Management Regulatory Agency Read More While the number of spray drones sold for use in Canadian farmers fields is climbing, there are still no agricultural pesticides approved for ap

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Egg-laying hens at nine-year low as bird flu decimates USA flock

Western FarmPress

Eggs have been setting new highs every week this year with fewer chickens hatching eggs.

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Celebration is key to bringing the next generation back to the farm

Real Agriculture

It can be easy to get swept into the day to day of farm life and forget to celebrate the big and little moments that happen along the way. Celebration is something that 2025 Top Producer Women in Agriculture Award winner, Kimberly Ratcliff, tells other generational farmers is key to getting the next generation to Read More It can be easy to get swept into the day to day of farm life and forget to celebrate the big and little moments that happen along the way.

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Choosing which neighbor to rent farm to is tough task

Western FarmPress

Agrivision: Discuss your goals with each neighbor and ask some key questions to help you make your decision.

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Northeast Regional Food Business Center Announces Business Builder Funding Opportunity

NASDA

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. The Northeast Regional Food Business Center is excited to announce the launch of the first round of Business Builder sub-awards, designed to strengthen local and regional food systems by providing direct funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses. Ten million dollars will be made available in this round, with awards ranging from $15,000 to $100,000 to support businesses in scaling their operations, expanding m

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Knowing your numbers will keep you out of trouble

Western FarmPress

Compeer CEO weighs in on issues that will impact the farm.

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Agricultural Production Decision and Theory of Production Function

Agric4profits

In this article, an understanding is provided of the meaning of agricultural production and decision, types of production relationship, meaning of production function, assumption of production function, and types of production function.

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Get ready now: Prepare the planter for #plant25

Western FarmPress

This downtime is the perfect moment to examine the planter for potential breakdowns, maintenance and any technology upgrades.

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The Nature of Environmental Economics in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Environmental economics is a science applied to decision-making. It focuses on how and why people make decisions that have environmental consequences, the implications of such decisions, and the role of economic institutions and policies in influencing these choices. Environmental economics is considered both a positive and normative science.

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Farm Progress America, Feb. 25, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Nebraska Meat Scientist Dr. Roger Mandigo, the man behind the McRib and the chicken nugget.

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