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The Sharp Edge: Sulphur strategies for higher-yielding soybeans

Real Agriculture

Research from Purdue University agronomy professor Shaun Casteel indicates that early sulphur applications broadcast pre-plant or right at planting can deliver a soybean yield bump in specific conditions. On the season debut of The Sharp Edge, Maizex agronomist Henry Prinzen takes that knowledge to the field to compare notes with Simcoe, Ontario, grower Kyle Sowden.

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Sugars: the downward trend continues

Food Politics

The USDA has released its latest data on sugar production and the 20-year downward trend continues. The chart is based on data from the USDA Economic Research Service’s (ERS) Food Availability (Per Capita) Data System , Availability means total amount produced, less exports, plus imports; it is a proxy for consumption (but undoubtedly higher than actual consumption).

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Be drift aware: new campaign pushes for safe spraying

Real Agriculture

Several organizations have come together to offer farmers in Ontario support in reducing the risk of off-target pesticide application through the Be Drift Aware campaign. Drift is the unintentional aerial movement of plant protection products away from the intended target. It is an issue that can impact crop yield, crop quality and input costs. Drift.

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Biochemical Society Award for Researcher

Agri-tech

Dr Sam Mugford has received a prestigious award for his outstanding service in supporting the research of the John Innes Centre. Sam, a research assistant in the group of Professor Saskia Hogenhout, has been recognised by the Biochemical Society’s 2025 Awards with the Research Support award. “This is a huge honour and an amazing surprise,” said Sam.

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Fusarium forecast system needs more weather station help

Real Agriculture

Starting in May, Prairie farmers will have access to an up-to-the-day fusarium head blight forecasting tool for winter and spring wheat, durum, and barley. The new forecasting tool is based on over five years of research and field-level proof-of-concept work supported by Alberta Grains, SaskWheat, SaskBarley, the Manitoba Crop Alliance, the University of Manitoba and.

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Who is holding onto corn?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Illinois and Iowa producers hold nearly 3 billion bushels in corn stocks, limiting rally opportunities on the cash market. Weather and fuel production could fuel short-lived market rallies.

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Texas-Sized Problems Hit the Lone Star State, but Ag Commissioner says ‘Things are Getting Better’ 

AgWeb Farm Journal

Sid Miller, commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, says the risk of highly pathogenic avian influenza impacting beef cattle in the state's panhandle – where dairy cows have been infected – is minimal.

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Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute: Sowing Seeds of Sustainability

Food Tank

Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute (FTPI) is a Native-American women-run organization dedicated to teaching sustainable indigenous ways of living in Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. The Institute provides resources that support the Pueblo people through knowledge preservation and education. Roxanne Swentzell created FTPI in 1987. Swentzell tells Food Tank that before creating FTPI, she learned about permaculture and built her own sustainable homestead.

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Is the export door opening with India?

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Despite trade agreement and tariff hurdles, India is importing more ag products. The U.S. demand opportunity lies with ethanol, wheat and soybean oil.

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New modeling app to assist farmers in forecasting

AgriLife Today

Decision support system to integrate simulated weather, cropping, market and farm conditions for predictive planning Being able to see into the future would be a handy trick for anybody, but that ability could be indispensable in helping farmers navigate the ups and downs of Mother Nature and markets. Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research in.

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Add soybean yield with earlier-than-normal planting

Western FarmPress

Early soybean planting is a relative term only loosely tied to a calendar date. There is a lot of geographical diversity in Tennessee, and this is reflected in planting dates for both corn and soybeans.

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E. Kika De La Garza Science Fellow Finds Community in Fellowship

USDA Blog

Dr. Samuel Discua is a postdoctoral researcher at University of Arizona Yuma in the Department of Entomology, where he studies the ecology and management of insect pests associated with leafy greens and melons in Arizona cropping systems. Yuma and the rest of the state lead national lettuce crop production. His research currently focuses on the role of host plants in the transfer of insect-transmitted diseases in lettuce and melons.

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Texas fruit growers optimistic, chill hour concerns

Western FarmPress

Texas fruit growers are cautiously optimistic about yields this year. Adequate chill hours and a lack of rainfall have producers concerned.

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Farmers Express Optimism In Purdue's Latest Ag Economy Barometer

AgWeb Farm Journal

Purdue's Ag Economy Barometer Index is up for March - something Jim Mintert says is a result of increased farmer optimism for the future.

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No driver, no problem with new feedlot tech

Western FarmPress

An engineering company based in Nebraska is working on an autonomous truck for use in feedyards.

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NASS Announces Program Changes Following Five-Year Review

AgWeb Farm Journal

NASS will make changes to its survey work for the January Cattle Inventory Report, December Hogs & Pigs Report, Cattle on Feed Report and Milk Production Report, along with some others.

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Back to home

Western FarmPress

Where I Come From: We’re moving to the farm, near where I grew up. Our next chapter is both a reset and a homecoming for our family.

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Young Farmer, 29, Suffers Heart Attack, Dies With Crop In Field

AgWeb Farm Journal

Bryce Driver died a day before Easter, leaving behind a wife, a pair of seven-week-old babies, and a crop in the field.

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Ag ‘drone swarms’ cleared for takeoff

Western FarmPress

New FAA rule could boost drone spraying as a way to help farmers save time and money.

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Corn Higher for Second Day, but Exports Weigh on Soybeans: Cattle See Recovery Rally

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grains lean higher except soybeans with an up day in cattle and hogs. Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, has analysis.

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Peanut Efficiency Awards: more than production

Western FarmPress

Managing inputs to grow a profitable, sustainable peanut crop is key for the efficiency awards.

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National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden — or start one

AgriLife Today

AgriLife Extension gardening guide for April April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cleaning,” may want to learn a new skill or expand the scope of their gardens. “Gardening Month. Read More → The post National Gardening Month: Time to clean your garden — or start one appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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After the wildfires: Rangeland recovery tips

Western FarmPress

Responding to the devastation left behind by the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma fires comes in layers, requiring time and patience, says a rangeland specialist. Learn more about pasture recovery.

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Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Charm Therapeutics receive new support to tackle high-value tuberculosis targets

AgriLife Today

Collaborators combine research, deep-learning tech for solutions A groundbreaking collaboration between Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Charm Therapeutics will combat global health challenges in tuberculosis through innovative technology, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. At the heart of the collaboration is AgriLife Research’s extensive research on mycobacterium tuberculosis and Charm’s pioneering deep-learning.

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Farm Progress America, April 4, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the impact on industries after the shipping accident last week that closed the Baltimore harbor.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Jeff Hoogendoorn Says Grains Trade Rangebound Looking for Direction, Cattle Bounce

AgWeb Farm Journal

Jeff Hoogendoorn, Professional Ag Marketing, says corn may trade range bound until more is known about the weather for the 2024 planting season, but with only 90 million acres planted it will be sensitive to any issues.

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What’s a smart dairy investment?

Western FarmPress

In a time of tight finances, here are some tips to put pencil to paper and prioritize what needs to be done.

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Cattle Struggle to Stabilize Amid HPAI News; Will Funds Stay Short in Grains Ahead of Planting?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle try to bounce early but rallies are hard to sustain as new HPAI headlines circulate. Hogs consolidate, while grains chop looking for direction.

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Paul Brierley: Arizona’s ag decision-maker

Western FarmPress

Former U of A researcher will celebrate his one-year anniversary in state post in June.

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Central Texas Small Grain Field Day will be on April 18 in McGregor

AgriLife Today

Event features talks on small grain pest management, commodity market updates The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the annual Central Texas Small Grain Field Day on April 18 in McGregor. The field day begins at the Kevin Huffman field, 1.9 miles east of McGregor on U.S. Highway 84. Registration and check-in will begin. Read More → The post Central Texas Small Grain Field Day will be on April 18 in McGregor appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Tips for managing hay fields and pastures after storm damage

Western FarmPress

Just because the large debris is picked up, doesn't mean the little stuff can stay in the pasture.

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Texas A&M AgriLife and Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association team up on ‘field of dreams’

AgriLife Today

Farm projects will include research, field trials and community resources An alignment of the right land and the right team in place is leading to creating an agricultural research “field of dreams.” When agronomist Reagan Noland, Ph.D., took a position with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service five years ago, one of the things that. Read More → The post Texas A&M AgriLife and Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association team up on ‘field of dreams’ appeared first on Agri

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Export Report: Corn shipments hit marketing-year high

Western FarmPress

Soybean sales miss the mark, with wheat finding rangebound results.

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Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in Africa Through Climate-Smart Agriculture

Farming First

Climate-smart agriculture offers Africa a viable and scalable path to a more resilient and food-secure future, according to a new report. The post Accelerating Food Systems Transformation in Africa Through Climate-Smart Agriculture appeared first on Farming First.

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Extreme volatility in farm business ahead for 2024

Western FarmPress

Make sure when considering any opportunity that it passes the economic and business “sniff test.

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Agri-tech Market Contraction Drives Shift to Resilience, Sustainability and Tech Integration

Global Agtech Initiative

A 40% reduction in the agri-tech market in 2023 signals an influx of robust M&A activity in 2024, says Ali Al Suhail, VP at DAI Magister. The post Agri-tech Market Contraction Drives Shift to Resilience, Sustainability and Tech Integration appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Why it pays to attend ISU’s Planter University

Western FarmPress

Consider enrolling in one-day program for next year to optimize your planter’s performance.

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