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Agritechnica 2023: 1,100hp Nexat gantry system to harvest 200t/hour

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly New Holland’s CR11 might have hogged the Agritechnica headlines but neither it nor the John Deere X9 can hold a candle to the Nexat combine in terms of harvesting output. The gantry-style 1,100hp tractor unit is pictured paired with a 15.

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Versatile tractor maker reports progress on search for long-term investor

Real Agriculture

Winnipeg, Manitoba-based farm equipment manufacturer Buhler Industries is reporting progress on finding a new long-term investor. The company that employs around 800 people building Versatile tractors and Farm King equipment announced in July that it had hired Toronto-based Origin Merchant Partners to find an investor who is committed to “preserving the legacy of the iconic.

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Welsh plans for increased TB testing provoke backlash

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Welsh rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths is facing a backlash from farmers after announcing additional testing requirements to tackle bovine TB.

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Wheat Pete’s Word, Nov 15: Iced-up corn, mushy seeds, salt considerations, and winter plans

Real Agriculture

What’s worse than corn becoming a mess in the field? Corn becoming a mess in a bin or silo! On that not-so-happy note, we kick off this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word, where host Peter Johnson makes an apology for a mistake, encourages everyone to send in plot results, and runs down answers to. Read More What’s worse than corn becoming a mess in the field?

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7 tips for making a profit from farm-scale Christmas turkeys

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly About 18% of the Christmas turkeys sold to UK consumers are produced on a small scale by farmers independent of the big players. It can generate a good income, often making use of existing resources by growing birds in housing used for different purposes at other times of year.

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Comments on DOL’s proposed rule for Temporary Agricultural Employment

NASDA

Comment RE: DOL Docket No. ETA-2023-0003 – Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States Administrator Pasternak: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories.

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Farmer Focus: Bad flooding creates extreme planting conditions

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly What a year 2023 has turned out to be. Wet spring, wet summer, and an extremely wet autumn. In my lifetime, I’ve never seen flooding as deep and as quick as last week. Our town centre of Downpatrick was completely submerged in 1.5m of water.

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How US farmer increases profitability through relay cropping

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Relay cropping winter wheat and soya beans in one season could be worth at least £605/ha (US$300/acre) more for a US farmer in Indiana compared with just growing mono soya beans in the same field.

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These Share partners are distributing food for the November holiday

Share Food Program

The following Share pantries and partner food sites are hosting November holiday distributions: Philly Pantry Distributions Day/Date/Time Distribution Partner Distribution Address More Details Thursday, 11/16, 10am-12pm Katie’s Cupboard @ Tabor Lutheran Church 4843 N Mascher St Philadelphia PA 19120 The door to the pantry is located at the back of the church on Howard St Thanksgiving basket giveaway!

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What to check before starting a permitted development project

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly While permitted development rights (PDRs) in England have benefited many farming businesses, there are important elements to check before going ahead. Among the most common mistakes or misunderstandings is that these apply across the board.

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What’s up with WIC: enrollment low and declining

Food Politics

USDA sent out a news release about the current funding status of WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). More than 6.7 million women, infants, and children participate in WIC — the program serves just under half of all infants born in the U.S. Unless Congress acts to fund the program, things could get worse.

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Agritechnica 2023: SIP beefs up Disc HD mower-conditioners with 11m model

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Higher output is the order of the day for SIP’s Disc HD butterfly mower conditioners, which have a maximum working width of up to 11.08m. Together with a new aerodynamic cutterbar and heavy-duty metal tine conditioner, this gives the largest 1100 D FS model a work rate of up to 20ha/hour.

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Fischer pushes for clear meat labeling standards

Western FarmPress

Real MEAT Act would require “imitation” on alternative protein labels

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Beef trade holds strong with support at auction marts

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Tighter supplies of prime cattle and some early festive demand reported among industry from butchers and abattoirs have been supporting both liveweight and deadweight prices. Finished cattle prices in the live ring have ticked up again during the past week, with total prime cattle up by 2p/kg on the week to average 261.5p/kg.

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Pivot Bio Presents Abstracts on Breakthrough Technology at Research Conference

Agwired

Sustainable agriculture company Pivot Bio presented abstracts on its breakthrough crop nutrition technologies at the 2023 International Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). The company’s researchers and independent scientists shared their findings across 14 abstracts, highlighting the latest pre-publication research verifying the mode of action and performance of Pivot Bio’s mic

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Scottish government seeks farmer views on QMS levy rises

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly The Scottish government’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is seeking views on the proposed levy increase by Quality Meat Scotland. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has not requested an increase in its levy since 2010 and it is calling for a new annual calculation based off the consumer price index (CPI).

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Texas A&M University horse judging team captures national championship

AgriLife Today

Team sweeps every division of contest The Texas A&M University horse judging team captured the 2023 national championship at the American Quarter Horse Association, AQHA, World Championship Show Collegiate Horse Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The horse judging team is a competitive team in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department.

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Novag shows 9m, 18t tracked T-ForcePlus 950 drill

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Some careful manoeuvring was required to get the latest T-ForcePlus drill on Novag’s show stand. With wings that fold out to 9m, a tracked undercarriage, a monster 7,700-litre hopper and a staggering unladen weight of 18t, the 950 has been designed to satisfy demand from growing markets in Eastern Europe, North America and Australia.

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Program helps Black farmers recover from discrimination

Western FarmPress

The National Black Farmers Association devotes its annual conference to helping farmers find a way forward to overcome prejudiced acts and fraud.

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Chow Chows: Description, Health, Origin and Care Guide

Agric4profits

Chow chows are a breed of dog that originated in China.

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Kurtz Family Farmstead more than corn, soybeans

Western FarmPress

In addition to growing row crops, this family works with specialty enterprises three seasons of the year.

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Wild Dog Description, their Personality and Care Guide

Agric4profits

Wild dogs are a species of canids found in Africa. They are also known as African painted dogs and are known for their distinctive coat patterns.

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Food inflation to ease in 2024

Western FarmPress

Consumers may find respite from pricey groceries as ag commodity costs calm down.

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Understanding Milk Quality and Quality Characteristics of Milk

Agric4profits

Let's explore the critical aspects of milk quality, shedding light on the factors that ensure we enjoy a wholesome and nutritious dairy experience.

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Always take the road to a familiar place

Western FarmPress

From the Farm: Unexpected forks in the road sometimes lead us down a different path. While my time as Wallaces Farmer editor is coming to a close, I will always hold close the relationships which have been built.

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Guide to Milk Production, Composition, and Nutritional Value of Milk

Agric4profits

When we consume milk and its variety of products, it is not always apparent in our minds that it came

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Farmers should focus on their tax planning, capitalize on lower rates now

Western FarmPress

Legal Issues: Look at tax rates in longer term for the best outcome.

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Bull Terrier Dog Breed: Description, Health, Origin and Care Guide

Agric4profits

The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog that was originally developed in England in the 19th century for dog fighting and ratting.

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Stressing out about holiday travel?

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism experts provide tips on how to reduce holiday travel stress The holidays are a joyful time, but holiday travel can be stressful, especially when you consider millions of other people vying to reach their holiday destination. Donna Lee Sullins, Ed.D., instructional assistant professor in the Department.

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English Bulldog: Description, Health and Origin

Agric4profits

The English Bulldog, often simply called the Bulldog, is a breed of dog that originated in England.

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‘Learning about research by doing’ in FFA

Western FarmPress

FFA Corner: The agriscience fair competition helped this student do real, meaningful research while in FFA.

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Poodle Dog Breed: Description, Health, Origin and More

Agric4profits

Poodle is a breed of dog that originated in Germany, and is known for its distinctive curly and fluffy coat.

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Walmart and EDF Forged an Unlikely Partnership. 17 Years Later, What’s Changed?

Civil Eats

Elizabeth Sturcken firmly believes in the power of big companies to make small, meaningful changes that lead to global environmental progress. You’d have to, in order to do what she does, which is work alongside powerhouses like McDonald’s and United Airlines to push them towards setting and meeting climate goals. Sturcken directs climate impact inside the Environmental Defense Fund’s (EDF) division devoted to corporate partnerships.

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All You Need To Know About The Pitbull Terrier Dog Breed

Agric4profits

Pitbull terrier is a breed of dog that was originally bred for bull-baiting and fighting. They are known for their strength, athleticism, and tenacity.

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Wholesome Crave: Transforming Large-Scale Food Services for a Sustainable Future

Food Tank

Wholesome Crave, a for-profit food company, has become a leading supplier of plant-based meal solutions for large scale dining facilities. Born out of the desire to support the impactful work of Wholesome Wave, Wholesome Crave aims to enable long term food policy and cause-based advocacy through a plant-based approach to scaled food services. “I wanted to leverage my four decades of experience to design a plant-based approach to scaled food service using real vegetables, grains, and legumes—al

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All You Need To Know About The Poodle Dogs

Agric4profits

In addition, the poodle dog breed requires regular grooming and care to maintain their stylish appearance and prevent health issues.

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Perceptions Vary as Colorado Prepares for Wolf Reintroduction

Modern Farmer

Tony Prendergast’s XK Bar Ranch sits slightly south of Crawford, Colorado, near the Smith Fork of the North Fork of the Gunnison River on the southern edge of the agriculturally rich North Fork Valley. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison lies to the southwest. The 260-acre ranch butts up against the West Elk Mountains, four miles east of the West Elk Wilderness, almost smack-dab in the middle of where gray wolves could be released this winter.