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Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Real Agriculture

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together. Feedlot operators have been spreading manure… Read More Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients.

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The FDA Food Program’s “Deliverables” for chronic disease prevention: your personal responsibility

Food Politics

The FDA has announced its 2025 Priority Deliverables for the Human Food Program. These cover the microbial and chemical safety of foods, but I am especially interested in what the FDA is and is not doing about nutrition and chronic disease prevention—something mentioned by FDA Commissioner Robert Califf as a priority for American public health. Based on FDA’s Nutrition Initiatives, the deliverables begin with: FDA’s Role in Empowering Consumers to Build Nutritious Diets that Support Health and

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Corn School: Tackling tar spot with disease tracking technology

Real Agriculture

Genetics and fungicides are the two pillars of disease defence when it comes to yield robbers like tar spot. But weather and technology also play a key role in helping growers defend their crops against the foliar disease. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Agribusiness pathologist Albert… Read More Genetics and fungicides are the two pillars of disease defence when it comes to yield robbers like tar spot.

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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture welcomes new policy director

NASDA

Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Patrick Wade as Director of Public Policy. As Director, Wade will advance the organization’s public policy advocacy with his nearly 10 years of experience in agricultural policy and government affairs. Wade will be the staff lead for NASDA’s Plant Agriculture and Pesticide Regulations and Rural Development and Financial Security Committees. “I am thrilled f

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Federal government imposes binding arbitration on Vancouver and Montreal port strikes

Real Agriculture

The Canadian government is imposing binding arbitration to end work stoppages that have dragged on at ports in British Columbia and Montreal. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Tuesday morning that he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports, and to assist in imposing final and… Read More The Canadian government is imposing binding arbitration to end work stoppages that have dragged on at ports in British Columbia and Montr

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From top yielder to off the farm — in one year

Western FarmPress

Corn Commentary: Evaluate hybrid performance and make tough decisions for next season. Read why one grower decided to remove a previous top yielder from the lineup completely.

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Canola School: Insect friends vs foes and the world beneath the flowers

Real Agriculture

Ecosystems are strange and wonderful places, and the ecosystem within canola fields is no exception. It can be easy to overlook the incredible abundance of interactions between different arthropods, including insects and spiders, happening within the canola canopy. Plus, when a farmer or agronomist sees damaged plants, it can be challenging to figure out if… Read More Ecosystems are strange and wonderful places, and the ecosystem within canola fields is no exception.

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RealAg Radio: Reducing methane, narrow rows, and fall manure application, Nov 12, 2024

Real Agriculture

It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey! Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Mike Schaefer for a spotlight interview for Nuseed; Dr. John Duynisveld of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on feeding seaweed to reduce methane production in cattle; Hear the latest Wheat School episode with Peter… Read More It’s time for Tuesdays with Lyndsey!

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Create space for youth leaders at Extension table

Western FarmPress

Kaycie Hollrah, National 4-H Youth in Action winner, brings the next generation’s perspective to county Extension programs.

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Veteran’s Creativity Turns a Shipping Container into a Farm

USDA Blog

“I had a plan, or maybe it was more of a dream,” said Brad Fourby, Navy veteran and owner of Leafy Green Farms. “The moment I saw a shipping container farm is how the idea for my farm started.” Leafy Green Farms is in southeast Kansas, where the population is 20,000 — a big difference from Brad’s hometown of Sacramento, California.

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Yara North America Launches YaraAmplix Biostimulant

Agwired

Yara North America announces the launch of the YaraAmplix biostimulant portfolio in the United States and Canada, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient food system. The YaraAmplix portfolio is designed to enhance crop resilience, nutrient uptake, and overall crop quality while promoting healthier soils and better adaptability to environmental stressors.

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Surefire ways to grow your own Christmas holly

Western FarmPress

Farm and Garden: If you love the festive nature of holly over the holidays, here are some tips to grow your own.

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Is a Super App Possible in North American Agriculture?

Global Agtech Initiative

Creating a true super app in North American agriculture faces significant structural and cultural hurdles, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Is a Super App Possible in North American Agriculture? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Citizen scientists discover new, more virulent form of sudden oak death in Bay Area

Berkeley Blog

Every year, volunteers with the UC Berkeley-led SOD Blitz Project survey tens of thousands of California trees for signs of the fungus-like pathogen. The post Citizen scientists discover new, more virulent form of sudden oak death in Bay Area appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Planning a dairy expansion? Take your time and ask for help

Western FarmPress

Agrivision: Contact a dairy business consultant who can help you plan how to grow your operation.

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Announcing why your cows need roughages for optimal performance

West Texas Livestock

Roughages, often overlooked but crucial, are an essential part of a cow’s diet. While the focus is usually on crude protein, energy, and mineral content, understanding the role of roughages is equally essential. A certain amount of roughage is necessary to keep the rumen functioning and aid in the digestion of protein, energy, and minerals, […] The post Announcing why your cows need roughages for optimal performance appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Farm Progress America, Nov. 12, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at a report recently released by the USDA about the competition in meat processing industry.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Mustard Flowers

Agric4profits

Mustard flowers, scientifically known as Brassica species, are small, yellow to white blooms that are often seen in fields of mustard plants.

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Small shipments of sorghum offer big impact globally

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: cSmart project helps U.S. industry reach niche markets overseas.

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The Power of Journey Mapping: Enhancing Customer Experience

USDA Blog

At the Office of Customer Experience (OCX), we recognize the importance of providing exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers. Last month, we celebrated CX Day, which occurs every year on the first Tuesday of October. In honor of this occasion, we’re excited to share insights on one of the most effective tools for improving customer interactions: journey mapping.

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Crop progress: Winter wheat quality jumps higher

Western FarmPress

USDA reports the 2024 corn and soybean harvests as nearly complete.

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New tropical system could affect Florida in about a week

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The Atlantic tropical season is not over just yet. The National Hurricane Center has identified another area with a 90% chance of development in the next week in the western Caribbean Sea where tropical cyclones typically develop in late fall. If it develops as expected, it would be called Sara.

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NASDA honors Iowan Bill Northey

Western FarmPress

A great agriculture and conservation leader, Bill Northey is honored posthumously by National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

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Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project 

AgriLife Today

More than 150 trees planted, 280 saplings distributed in Lufkin The post Texas A&M Forest Service aids in East Texas community reforestation project appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Can I cut soybean populations?

Western FarmPress

Soybean Corner: Consider field conditions and other factors before deciding to plant less seed.

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Texas Landowner Border Law Handbook now available  

AgriLife Today

New publication will assist Texas landowners in understanding various legal issues related to the border The post Texas Landowner Border Law Handbook now available appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Tar spot is appearing earlier. Here’s how to prepare for it

Western FarmPress

It starts with selecting the right hybrid now, then focusing on when to manage it during the season.

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Regenerative Grazing in the South: Changing Attitudes and Gaining Ground

ATTRA

By Mike Morris, NCAT Agriculture Specialist “When I was in college, I was taught that you fed hay and grain, and the pasture was just something you put the animals out on to look pretty, or just to get a little bit of supplement. I had to really change the way that I think to make that switch. It was tough to wrap my head around all of that, but once I did, I would never go back to doing it any other way.

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Plant diversity important to soil, animal health

Western FarmPress

Grazing animals need a balanced diet, too.

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Connecting Farmers with Conservation and Community through NRCS Partnership

American Farmland

The post Connecting Farmers with Conservation and Community through NRCS Partnership appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Drought response: Emergency haying, grazing allowed

Western FarmPress

Conservation Reserve Program participants can donate haying and grazing rights.

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AgGateway Meeting in Austin

Agwired

AgGateway’s North America Annual Meeting and Conference is underway this week in Austin with more than 150 attendees networking and discoursing on one of agriculture’s most pressing needs to make sustainability, carbon sequestration, and other smart agriculture initiatives possible – accurate, verifiable, and interoperable data. AgGateway CEO Brent Kemp opened the conference Monday with his annual report on the growth of the organization. “Our current membership is 218 with 16

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South Dakota producers awarded

Western FarmPress

Sheep producers receive South Dakota Sheep Growers Master Lamb honor

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Karen Oerter is New AgGateway Chair

Agwired

New AgGateway chair Karen Oerter receives gavel from outgoing chair Scott Charbo The new chair of the AgGateway Board of Directors is Karen Oerter, who leads the IT group at Winfield United, a brand of Land O’ Lakes Inc. She takes over the leadership role from Scott Charbo of Nutrien. Oerter was appointed to the board in 2022 when Jeremy Wilson vacated the board position to join AgGateway staff.

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Cow inventory and culling rates in U.S. beef herd

Western FarmPress

What can we expect in the nation's 2025 beef herd?

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For Farmers Who Depend on the Affordable Care Act, What’s Next?

Civil Eats

Now that President Trump has won back the presidency and Republicans are likely to control both the House and Senate going forward, their longtime efforts to repeal or water down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may be back on the table. At the very least, Biden-era subsidies will likely end , making coverage unaffordable again for millions of people. One group that will most certainly feel the impacts?

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Cotton and community: The fabric of life

Western FarmPress

Big changes in cotton processing punctuate some very formative memories.