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First genetically-modified wheat trait deregulated in the U.S.

Real Agriculture

The United States is joining Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay as the fourth country in the world to give the green light to production of biotech or genetically modified wheat in the coming years. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved cultivation of Bioceres Crop Solutions’ HB4 drought-tolerant wheat technology, as of August 27, 2024. In.

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Weekend thinking: The FDA v. salt

Food Politics

The FDA is once again asking food companies to voluntarily reduce the sodium in their products. It says that 40% of food categories have done just that. Prior to 2021, consumer intake was approximately 3,400 milligrams per day on average, far higher than the limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans of 2,300 milligrams per day for those 14 years and older.

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Evaluating adoption of variable rate tech starts at harvest

Real Agriculture

Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs. An investment in variable rate technology has to generate a return either through decreased costs or increased yield. In an ideal scenario, the use of VR technology does both. Anticipating what might be possible is key to adopting variable rate, says Herman Simons, Read More Not every field is a candidate for variable rate application of inputs.

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Texas farmers set new PB with 5-plus bale cotton

Western FarmPress

Ted and David Kohlleppel, T&D Kohlleppel Farms, yielded a personal best with 5-plus cotton bales to the acre on their LaCoste, Texas, farm. See what made the difference.

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Case IH rolls out new AF Series combines

Real Agriculture

It really has been the year of the combine for Case IH. At Commodity Classic in March, the Racine, Wisconsin-based manufacturer unveiled its new 775 horsepower AF11 combine. And this week at the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, the CNH Industrial farm equipment maker rolled out two new AF Series combines — the AF9. Read More It really has been the year of the combine for Case IH.

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Favorite products from Farm Progress Show 2024

Western FarmPress

Editors scoured the FPS grounds for new products, and found a residue cleaner, new drone, new side-by-side, an electric truck and more.

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Techniques of Heat Detection in Cows

Agric4profits

Heat detection in cows refers to the process of identifying when a cow is in estrus, or "heat," which is the period when she is most fertile and ready to mate.

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Mechanisms of Self-incompatibility in Plants

Agric4profits

Self-incompatibility (SI) is a general name for several genetic mechanisms in angiosperms, which prevent self-fertilization and thus encourage out-crossing.

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Agtech Company DigiFarmz Launches Tool to Boost Agribusiness Distribution Chain

Global Agtech Initiative

DigiFarmz Linkage, a new tool designed to support decision-making for agricultural retailers, cooperatives and distributors. The post Agtech Company DigiFarmz Launches Tool to Boost Agribusiness Distribution Chain appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Food Workers Deserve Fair Wages. End Of Story

Food Tank

Do you want more stories like this to land straight in your inbox? Subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays, by clicking here. Food workers in the United States face challenging conditions that take a toll on their physical and mental wellbeing. For too long, they have often been compensated unfairly for their labor, but advocacy organizations and policymakers are working to change this.

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Guide on Animal Drenching or Deworming

Agric4profits

Deworming also called worming or drenching is the process of giving a medicine (called an anthelmintic, wormer, dewormer, or drench) to a person or animal to ge

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Extension recommendations may not fit all growers, but…

Western FarmPress

Approaching 25 years with the University of Georgia Extension, I recognize that not every grower is going to follow my advice.

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Issues and Concerns on Modern Plant Breeding

Agric4profits

Modern plant breeding, whether classical or through genetic engineering, comes with issues of concern, particularly with regard to food crops.

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Size up weed control now when planning for next year

Western FarmPress

Soybean Watch: Take advantage of views from the air and the combine cab to assess how well you controlled weeds this year — and determine how you can do better.

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Determination of Body Weight for Small Ruminants

Agric4profits

Properly measuring and determination of body weight is essential for achieving many important goals related to the medical or economic status of animals.

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Funding to battle spread of avian influenza

Western FarmPress

Minnesota Minute: Livestock producers eligible for grants of up to $10,000; Shields takes helm at Potato Growers; Farm Bureau’s Dauer promoted to public policy director.

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History and Importance of Plant Breeding

Agric4profits

Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants in order to produce desired characteristics.

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Know your advantages in the cattle market

Western FarmPress

Cattle traders need to beware of the market turbulence but also know what they have in their operation to increase profits.

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How to Catch and Hold Sheep and Goats Easily

Agric4profits

Catching and holding of sheep and goats easily might sound like a farmyard wrestling match, but with the right techniques, it’s all about finesse, not force!

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Researchers developing herbicide for Palmer amaranth

Western FarmPress

Difficult weeds annually cost the agricultural industry roughly $33 billion in losses in the U.S.

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Alliance Seeks to Control Weeds, Not Farming

Agwired

L-R: Martha Smith, Bayer; farmer Dave Struthers; Ben Gleason, Iowa Agribusiness; and farmer Kevin Ross The Modern Ag Alliance, led by Bayer, was launched earlier this year to advocate for farmers’ access to safe and effective pesticides. The coalition of over 85 agricultural groups supports science-based regulation and labeling of crop protection tools that are essential for food production and sustainability and their rallying cry is “Control Weeds Not Farming.” Bayer sponsore

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Our roller-coaster growing season

Western FarmPress

Two Hearts, One Harvest: The weather started out dry and ruined our sweet corn, but the rain returned and saved our field corn.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Methods of Milking

Agric4profits

The methods of milking involves several key steps to ensure good milk let down, reduce the risk of mastitis, and remove milk efficiently.

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Don’t stop gardening yet — fall is busy time

Western FarmPress

Through the Garden Gate: Keep watering, deadheading and harvesting plants into the fall to extend the bounty of your garden.

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Sheep Production and Management Guide

Agric4profits

This article will provide you with a sheep production guide which in return, will broaden your knowledge about sheep management.

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Plan for an agricultural economic downturn

Western FarmPress

Show-Me Life: Use a CORE strategy to strengthen your farm when money gets tight.

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Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director

AgriLife Today

Veterinary diagnostician to continue service to animal agriculture in new role The post Thompson named Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory Canyon resident director appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Internet access improving for farmers

Western FarmPress

The 2022 Ag Census shows a modest uptick in rural internet access.

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Ogbono (irvingea spp) Farming, Care, Harvesting and Uses

Agric4profits

In Nigeria, some trees in this category include Ogbono (irvingea spp), Akee-apple (Isin), Chrysophyllum albidum (white star-apple), Gmelina arborea, Dacryodes

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Farm Progress and AIN award scholarships to rural youth

Western FarmPress

Nebraska graduates pursue careers in agriculture through Husker Harvest Days funds.

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Goat Production Complete Guide

Agric4profits

This articles primary objective is to walk you through a detailed goat production guide.

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#Grow24 waiting on grain harvest

Western FarmPress

Missouri-Kansas Crop Progress: Corn silage harvest begins, while grain farmers head to field days.

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This Immersive Farm Apprenticeship is Training the Next Generation of Farmers

Modern Farmer

Most July mornings, Charlotte Maffie rises with the alarm at 5:30 a.m., sleepily dons her “stinky, stinky chore clothes” and heads to the red barn to begin the daily morning tasks of greeting and caring for the 60 cows and 40 chickens at Catskill Waygu at Hilltop Farm in upstate New York. Charlotte Maffie. Photography courtesy of Charlotte Maffie. In the 90-minute ritual, she distributes buckets of grain and hay for the cows’ breakfast, scrapes away animal feces, fills the water trough bucket by

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New farmer mentoring program reboots old idea

Western FarmPress

The inaugural class of mentors includes many who were part of a similar mentoring group in the 1970s.

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New TerraClear Chief Shares Vision for Robotics-Powered Rock Picking on US Farms

Global Agtech Initiative

TerraClear’s newly minted CEO Devin Lammers discusses his vision for near-term and long-term growth. The post New TerraClear Chief Shares Vision for Robotics-Powered Rock Picking on US Farms appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farm Progress America, August 30, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at unemployment data. He found that rural areas with focus on rural recreation and tourism are leading the charge in job recovery.

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Pasture Production and Management

Agric4profits

The growth rate of forages depends on the rate of pasture production and management.

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