Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Putting cover crops to work on Randy Tkachyk’s farm means keeping soil covered, growing winter feed for cattle, and providing grazing opportunities for those cattle well in to the fall. Tkachyk grows a diverse cover crop mix on his farm near Sundown, Man., as a means to manage risk against the growing season. A 15-way. Read More Putting cover crops to work on Randy Tkachyk’s farm means keeping soil covered, growing winter feed for cattle, and providing grazing opportunities for those

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I like following what’s happening with insect foods, and much is. Here are some recent examples from the press but also from academic journals. Tyson makes first move in insect protein sector : Tyson Foods is working with insect-based protein producer Protix to build a Protix plant in the US to supply Tyson with insect larvae for use in feedstock and pet food for the first time while taking a minority stake in the Dutch company to support its global growth.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s taken 100 years but the Farmall tractor brand now boasts an electric model. Earlier this year, Case IH announced that the new electric drive Farmall 75C would be available to farmers for 2024. In this report from Agritechnica 23, CNH product specialist Florian Gessner shares some of the features of the new tractor after. Read More It’s taken 100 years but the Farmall tractor brand now boasts an electric model.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The study highlights that to accurately assess the carbon footprint of beef production, land use impacts must be considered.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to the past past, markets and market outlooks have leaned heavily to the bearish side. Steve Nicholson, global sector strategist for grain and oilseeds with Rabobank, is one analyst who is going against the trend, at leasts for wheat and oilseeds, including canola. Setting aside corn and beans, and looking at wheat, Read More When it comes to the past past, markets and market outlooks have leaned heavily to the bearish side.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

My Generation: A conversation and a calculation at our house ended with a profound question: “How’s a young guy ever supposed to buy ground?

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

After botching many welding jobs, Dan Anderson has established baselines for any weld he now attempts. For example, positioning his helmet closer versus further from the arc allows him to better monitor the weld puddle.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 14, 2023

April Prusia’s 78-acre heritage hog operation in the Driftless region of Wisconsin has benefited from two forms of financial support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In 2013, around the time she was getting the operation off the ground, Prusia secured a cost-share loan through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) that helped her install a system to divert water from the roof of the barn away from the barnyard.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ag Marketing IQ: See what the past 16 years say about the odds of a corn price jump after the holidays.

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Agri-tech

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to a pioneering scientist, esteemed colleague, and a true gentleman, Professor Phil Dale OBE. Phil’s remarkable journey in the field of agriculture spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the scientific community. His passing on December 6th, 2023, at the age of 78, has left a void that will be felt by all who had the privilege of knowing.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

While large scale farmers seldom use the Plant Hardiness Zone Map, gardeners and landscapers use it to plan planting dates and plant types.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Daigle explores how heat stress impacts production and water consumption to identify cows that can beat the heat Identifying efficient dairy cattle in a climate of higher temperatures is the goal of one scientist in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science. Courtney Daigle, Ph.D., associate professor and an.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Slideshow: This chocolatier and bakery may be one of the state’s best-kept secrets.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student Dylan Sione ’23 built relationships and leadership skills through involvement In August 2017, Dylan Sione ’23 left his hometown of Fredericksburg, brimming with enthusiasm to embark on his involvement as a freshman at Texas A&M University. On the eve of the first day of classes, while.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stocker management specialist offers tips on forage.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Looking at the farm economy as well as lending conditions, over 260 ag lenders ranked their top 12 concerns for what institutions and producers are facing.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Bill now heads to Senate

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suppressing weeds with a layer of mulches is without a doubt one of the best organic weed control tips out there. But, mulching only works if you do it right.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cowtowns and Skyscrapers: We get so focused on a goal that we miss the rest of the picture.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Farmers today let's share about inbreeding, one of the commonest vices in pig farming. Meaning of Inbreeding: This is the mating animals of the same breed that are closely related.

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Farming Farming 105

Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

MSU will lead researchers in advancing blueberry production.

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

DECEMBER 14, 2023

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released their latest ENSO discussion today. In it, they discuss the likelihood of El Nino continuing through the winter. By the April through June period they predict that neutral conditions are most likely, and by July through September there is almost an equal chance of neutral and La Nina conditions.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Deltapine held its annual NPE Summit, where it honored its field trial growers and announced the new class of cotton varieties for 2024.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sida acuta, the common wireweed, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The challenge now is replicating this success 91 more times in Indiana.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Biochar represents promising soil amendment across horticulture production An ancient soil amendment – biochar – could be a promising tool for future soil health enhancement and maintenance, according to a study by the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences. Amit Dhingra, Ph.D., head of the department in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Mike Pearson talks about Lucas Lentsch, the new CEO of the United Soybean Board.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Brazilian soybean farmers are facing a dearth of seeds for their replanting efforts as suppliers have run out of the main varieties, Marino Colpo, chief executive of seed company Boa Safra Sementes, told Reuters.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Deer, electric tractors and a round barn were hot topics in 2023.

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Tractor 105

Agric4profits

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Guava fruits and guava leaves improve female fertility: Having babies has been the problems of many homes, situation that might tear down young homes. Children do act as mediator between the father and the mother and sometimes become the link to their stay together.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

After AB 1066, ag workers see average hours, wages fall.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Grain and livestock futures recover after the meltdown Thursday on corrective buying, strong exports, a 14.7 mb sale of soybeans and the lower dollar. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing, has more.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Northeast Roundup: Got a dairy product idea? Apply for the Dairy Runway program.

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AgriLife Today

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pollen production reaches peak in January It’s time for Texans to brace for runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery as cedar fever season arrives once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to. Read More → The post Cedar fever season begins in Texas first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Iowa survey shows more farmers are worried about the continuing increase in herbicide-resistant weed populations.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

When you look at the totality of people on a vineyard, the people who care for the plants and the people who work behind the scenes in tasting rooms and cellars, the wine industry is overwhelmingly diverse—brimming with people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community and women. But when you look at it from the outside, that diversity is rarely seen.

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Western FarmPress

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A persistent El Niño could bring more storms and colder weather to southern states from December through February along with milder conditions across northern states.

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