Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There isn’t really any more crop in storage than is average for this time of year, says Steve Kell, grain merchandiser with Kell Grain, however current prices and price outlooks has many farmers less than enthused about pricing ’24 crop. Kell notes that prices are 25 per cent lower than last year at this time, Read More There isn’t really any more crop in storage than is average for this time of year, says Steve Kell, grain merchandiser with Kell Grain, however current prices a

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

We do love sweet foods. Alas, sugars have calories but nothing else of nutritional value and they are associated with poor health. What are the poor makers of sugary foods and beverages to do? Here are some recent approaches. Are sweeteners leaving a sour taste with consumers? An ingredient developed from coca, considered amongst the most illicit and stigmatised plants on the planet, can cut sugar in beverages by up to 40%….

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It’s time to plant winter wheat and we’ve asked Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to give us his top five planting recommendations on this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School. Planting date is at the top of Johnson’s tip list. When it comes to planting date there are no shortcuts, he says. Hitting that optimum window is.

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Agri-tech

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A consortium of four UK research organisations led by the John Innes Centre has won £3m Defra funding to enable the development of climate resilient legume crops. The Pulse Crop Genetic Improvement Network (PCGIN) which started in 2008, has received the funding boost for the next five years.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultant Jeff Hink. In this report from the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Hink takes a look at how growers in the state are changing. Read More Iowa farmers expect to harvest a good corn crop this fall but spring germination issues will likely keep it from topping 2023 crop yields, says Nutrien Ag Solutions crop consultan

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The Equation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Over the last three months, which have been declared the world’s hottest summer on record, outdoor workers across the US have endured dangerously hot conditions on the job. They’ve cut grass in 112°F heat in California’s Coachella Valley, handled baggage on the hot tarmac of airports across the country, harvested fruit , delivered packages , and performed countless other functions that go largely unnoticed by our society.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Planting date, seeding rate, and fertility are listed among the top management concerns when it comes to producing wheat in the Southwest. "Picks List" helps producers determine the best-adapted variety.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A wide planting window, excess rain and disease, less nitrogen, and unusual insects mean farmers need to check hybrids and plan harvest accordingly.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the world of farming, every minute counts. With the complex nature of farm operations—from planting and harvesting to equipment maintenance and livestock care—efficient time management is crucial for success and this is especially important for farms. Timesheets, commonly used in other industries, are often overlooked in agriculture. However, they can be a powerful tool for farmers to streamline their operations, improve labor management, and enhance overall productivity.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers work in numbers all the time, so we thought you would enjoy a breakdown of Husker Harvest Days by the numbers.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Now farmers can seamlessly share FieldView reports with select retailers using AgVend platforms, empowering more impactful conversations at the farm gate. The post Bayer, AgVend Collaboration Allows Retailers to Improve Digital Connectivity with Farmers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass shared their stories on building a farm business during the Women in the Field program at 2024 Husker Harvest Days.

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Global Agtech Initiative

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The highly anticipated report highlights the most innovative, venture-backed companies driving sustainable transformation. The post SVG Ventures | THRIVE Unveils 2024 Top 50 AgTech and FoodTech Listings appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Women in the Field panelists share advice for conquering farm, family and career responsibilities at Husker Harvest Days.

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Farming First

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

To access the climate finance required for sustainable livestock development, decision-makers need to make data-informed policy decisions. The post Sustainable Livestock Development: What Decision-makers Need to Know to Access Climate Finance appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This year will not follow the same pattern as 2023 when calf prices seemingly defied seasonal pressures in many markets.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Sustainable agriculture is a farming approach that seeks to balance the needs of food production with environmental health, economic viability, and social equit

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Eight California quarantines were lifted after successful eradication efforts, but a new case has cropped up.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Biosecurity in agriculture refers to the set of practices and measures implemented to protect farms and agricultural operations from the introduction and spread

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mitigating risk and reducing stress: How a grain marketing service can support farmers.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Farm waste management involves the systematic handling and disposal of waste generated on farms to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Consider switching from grid sampling to sampling by soil type when you head out after harvesting this fall.

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Farming First

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

From predicting heatwaves to developing climate-resilient seeds, agritech can help farmers adapt to the climate crisis and transform global food systems. The post How Agritech Can Help Farmers Transform the Agriculture Sector appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Ohio State University research explores when it pays to apply fungicides to prevent ear rots.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Lights Out, Texas! asks Texans to do their part to prevent light pollution The post Three ways to protect migratory birds this fall appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pumping costs vary throughout the Midsouth, dependent on crop, mode of power and pumping depth.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Animal quarantine is a system of isolation designed to prevent the spread of diseases and pests among animals and between animals and humans.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Grain prices mixed following USDA’s latest supply and demand report.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Commercial animal breeds are specifically selected for their ability to meet the demands of large-scale agriculture and livestock production.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Between the Rows Crop tour predicts a 181 bushels-per-acre-average yield after 378 field checks.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Working breeds are animals specifically bred and trained to perform tasks that assist humans in various practical and operational roles.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Conference seeks to answer questions for the next generation of farmland owners.

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Philabundance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, a special day exists that reminds us how important it is to give back to our communities. Giving Tuesday , is a global movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The Purpose and History of Giving Tuesday Created in 2012, the idea behind Giving Tuesday is simple: encourage people to do good.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The mother-and-son team was named a 2024 Ohio Conservation Farm Family award winner.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

If you’re a farmer or rancher, your bills are endless. From budgeted costs like feed and fertilizer to unplanned expenses like machinery repairs or vet bills to budgeting for planting and harvesting season, you may set a lot of cash aside for such costs before receiving any income. This is where a revolving line of credit becomes an indispensable tool for agricultural operations, offering the flexibility needed to navigate the ups and downs of farming.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

My Take: Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of Hispanics’ influence on farming.

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Agwired

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Steve Reinhard, USB Board Chair and Ohio farmer A new multi-stakeholder Land Use Change Initiative (LUCI) is leading efforts to unite the food value chain in developing definitions, metrics and methodologies for quantifying land use change. The initiative is funded by the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with Carbon A List, and USB Board Chair Steve Reinhard, an Ohio farmer who presented keynote remarks at a recent Land Use Change Summit , said the purpose is to have farmers at the tabl

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