Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, guest host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange with the Beef Market Update; Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. with a spring weather update and what happens with El Nino’s exit; Murad Al-Katib. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend!

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The African Union is finalizing the draft protocol on intellectual property rights to the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). While the AfCFTA aims to eliminate global trade barriers and boost intra-Africa trade, many civil society organizations worry that regulations will endanger seed systems and smallholder farmers’ rights.

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Explore last year’s events that influenced the evolution of each trend and a look at the momentum heading through 2024. The post Reflections on 2023 AgTech Trends appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Highlights from The National Farm Machinery Show, farm building planning tips, markets, and more featured this week.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Artemisia carruthii, commonly known as Carruth's sagebrush, is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States, particularly found in the Great

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National Young Farmers Coalition

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Young farmers in Iowa spent a day advocating for local food systems funding during the Iowa Food System Coalition’s Farm and Food Day on the Hill. The Eastern Iowa Young Farmers Chapter tabled in the rotunda, kicking off the new year with the goal of reigniting their policy and advocacy work for the first time since 2019. 60+ Iowa Food System Coalition members were in attendance and spoke with 22 state legislators throughout the day.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Encelia actoni, commonly known as Acton's Brittlebush, is a species of flowering plant native to the southwestern United States, particularly found in the deser

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Artemisia ludoviciana, commonly known as White Sagebrush or Prairie Sagebrush, is a species of flowering perennial shrub native to North America, primarily foun

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Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The latest 7-day QPF map shows that most of the rain from the system that is currently in the region is moving south and is now in southern GA and AL and into Florida, where the front will stall over the next few days.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Artemisia frigida, commonly known as Fringed Sagebrush, is a species of flowering perennial shrub native to North America, primarily found in the western United

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Mike talks with Sophie Scheller, North Posey FFA, Poseyville, Indiana.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Artemisia filifolia, commonly known as Sand Sagebrush, is a species of flowering shrub native to the arid regions of western North America, particularly found i

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is providing technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers. The TOPP partnership network covers six regions: the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Plains, Northwest, and West/Southwest. Organizations in these regions are actively forming partnerships to serve transitioning and existing organic farmers.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Ephedra californica, commonly known as California ephedra or California jointfir, is a perennial shrub native to the western United States, particularly found i

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The Savanna Institute and Farm Commons released Designing an Effective Long-Term Agroforestry Lease: An Interactive Guide. This 56-page publication walks you through core questions to help you plan a long-term agroforestry lease with a landowner. Agroforesters who are thinking about planting tree crops will need to ensure long-term access to the land to reap the full benefits of that investment.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Encelia farinosa, commonly known as Brittlebush, is a drought-tolerant perennial plant native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexi

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A survey of agricultural loan officers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois revealed that 51% say conservation is important to them personally, and 59% believe it is very or extremely environmentally beneficial. The survey was conducted by Environmental Defense Fund, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension, University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and Compeer Financial.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Echinacea, also known as purple coneflower, is a flowering plant native to North America, particularly found in the central and eastern regions of the United St

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Applications are due by March 7, 2024. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is offering a new grant opportunity to help eligible producers buy and install supplies or equipment that will help prevent disease outbreaks and protect animals not currently covered by existing depredation programs. The Protecting Livestock Grant Program , also referred to as the Protect Grant, offers one-time competitive grants of up to $10,000 and requires a 50% match.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Eastern Red Columbine, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, particularly found in woodlands, meadows

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Applications are due by March 8, 2024. The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for more than $3 million in Specialty Crop Block Grants to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Montana. State and/or local organizations, government entities, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other specialty crop stakeholders are eligible to apply either as single entities or in combined efforts.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Ephedra nevadensis, commonly known as Nevada jointfir, is a species of shrub native to the western United States, particularly prevalent in the arid regions of

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Pre-proposal applications will be accepted through March 8, 2023. Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting initial applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program , to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain by developing and improving markets for Iowa’s small farms and food businesses.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Epigaea repens, commonly known as Trailing Arbutus or Mayflower, is a species of flowering evergreen plant native to eastern North America.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Ambrosia artemisiifolia, commonly known as Common Ragweed, is a highly allergenic annual plant native to North America.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Apocynum cannabinum, commonly known as Indian Hemp or Dogbane, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Abies balsamea, commonly known as Balsam fir, is a species of coniferous tree native to northeastern North America, particularly found in Canada and the northea

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