West Texas Livestock
APRIL 11, 2025
If there’s one thing every livestock owner knows, it’s that a fence isn’t optionalit’s a necessity. Whether you’re raising cattle, sheep, horses, or goats, a good fence is the first line of defense in keeping your animals where they belong. Without one, you risk them wandering off, getting injured, or even causing accidents.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
Fertilizers are essential for the better establishment and quality of pastures. They supply the necessary macro and micro nutrients that are crucial for pasture growth. The absence of these nutrients in the soil can lead to poor growth and reduced performance of pasture species. Different pasture species have varying fertilizer requirements.
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
APRIL 11, 2025
Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Organic Science and Research Investment Act Washington, DC, April 11, 2025 Earlier this week, US Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act, joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Peter Welch (D-VT), A
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
This article discusses various types of feed materials available in the environment for the feeding of ruminant animals, as mentioned in the earlier article on the digestive ability of ruminants. Adequate nutrition is crucial for the optimal growth and development of animals.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Farming News and Notes: Penn State researchers discover flavonoids make corn earworm larvae sick. New herbicides and a bioinsecticide show promise. AI takes on SCN.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
In the tropics, sheep and goats have characteristic features that make them to survive in the environment. These features make these animals to develop a kind of tolerance to the peculiarities (difficulties) of the environment. They have developed certain features that make them live and survive in the humid or arid environment.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Farmstead Forest: If you have the perfect green ash specimen tree or heritage tree that you want to save from emerald ash borer, here are some guidelines.
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Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Catch up on bullish USDA corn data, the push toward biological inputs, smarter input-buying strategies and more.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
Weeds are a common feature in pastures, especially in Nigeria, where pasture management is often poor. Numerous types of weeds can rapidly multiply and take over pastures in a short time. These weeds invade new land areas in Nigeria due to plant migration, invasion, and climatic fluctuations.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Learn essential steps to prepare your sprayer for the planting season, including nozzle maintenance, system checks and time-saving tips from experienced farmers.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
The performance and utilization of plant materials by ruminant animals for production function is related to the efficiency of their gastro- intestinal tract. The handling of food materials by ruminant animals and subsequent digestive process differ largely from that of non-ruminants. The gastro-intestinal tract starts from the mouth of the animal.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Cattle marketers with skills know that a down market isnt necessarily bad news for the operation.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
Forage conservation is an essential pasture management technique in Nigeria. Excess forage is conserved during periods of abundance to be used during periods of scarcity. To avoid excessive spending on expensive concentrate feeds, farmers harvest forages during peak growth periods and preserve them in the form of hay, silage, or stacks.
Agwired
APRIL 11, 2025
The top awards from the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) were presented this week at the annual conference in Kansas City. Michele Egan, who is now with Novonesis, was honored for her transformative marketing strategies in the animal nutrition sector as North America Marketing Manager at Chr. Hansen. Her leadership in launching BOVAMINE DEFEND Plus, including the highly successful BEEF UP campaign, drove $4 million in sales growth and significantly increased customer engagement.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
The success of any farm animal production in cattle lies in the ability to reproduce good quality traits which form the basis for selection and breeding to achieve the objectives of production. The male as well as the female are important because each of them provide half of the inherited characteristics of the offspring.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Oregon wineries are revisiting their organic roots, with newer generations focusing on sustainable practices. Growers discuss the benefits and challenges of organic wine production.
ATTRA
APRIL 11, 2025
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) announced the winners of the 5th Annual Small Farm Innovation Challenge , which recognizes groundbreaking solutions aimed at making small farms more viable and sustainable in an increasingly AgTech-driven world. The competition recognizes excellence in four categories: Best DIY Innovation, Best Commercial Idea, Best Farm Hack, and a Lifetime Achievement Award in Tractor Innovation.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
An Ohio State University Extension guide provides average rates from a survey of growers.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 11, 2025
James Nickolas will succeed Oddone Incisa on May 6. The post U.S.: CNH Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Farmers have until April 15 to decide between ARC and PLC programs. New online tools make it easy to estimate payments and choose the best option for your farm.
ATTRA
APRIL 11, 2025
Applications are due by May 2, 2025. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is accepting applications for Invasive Species Mitigation Weed Control Grants up to $75,000. UDAF is looking for projects that target high-priority species and will reduce the number of outlier populations. Eligible applicants include universities, cooperative weed management areas, county weed boards, federal or state government agencies, federal, state, tribal or private landowners, and conservation distric
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Virginia Tech researchers are comparing conventional and strip tillage in peanuts, along with cover crop use, to find ways to reduce field trips and improve weed control without hurting yields.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 11, 2025
AgTech saw significant funding concentration last quarter, with the top 10 deals making up 50% of the sectors $1.8 billion total. The post Q1 2025 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Mike Pearson takes a look at how inflation is impacting meat sales. He breaks down the numbers behind the Meat Monitor conducted by Kansas State University.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 11, 2025
Agritech platforms offer farmers the tools and insights they need to increase productivity, reduce costs, and embrace sustainable practices. The post The Rising Wave of Agritech Platforms: Revolutionizing Agriculture for the Future appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
More than Dirt: Use these seven tips to lead difficult conversations now to preserve family relationships later. Family farms can survive kids being mad at their parents. When NextGen leaders tear each other apart, farms fail.
Global Agtech Initiative
APRIL 11, 2025
From retrofitting equipment, rethinking labor, and challenging the role of horsepower, autonomy is reframing what it means to scale and succeed. The post 3 Surprising Trends That May Change Your View of Autonomous Farming Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
The deadliest wave of U.S. bird flu outbreaks in a decade has decimated poultry flocks and isnt over yet.
Agri-tech
APRIL 11, 2025
Welcome to the latest e-edition of Advances the John Innes Centre magazine. After a short publication pause, we are back, with a magazine full of scientific achievements. Partnership is the thread running through each story; whether demonstrated by microbes in the soil working with plants, or international collaborative research, teamwork really is key.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 11, 2025
Institute provides opportunities for personal, professional growth The post Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute graduates fifth cohort appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Hemphill County Beef Conference celebrates its 10th year with industry experts, new technology insights, and keynote speaker Dan Owolabi on April 29-30 in Canadian, Texas.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 11, 2025
Dotray and Jugulam, along with students, stand out at Weed Science Society of America meeting The post Texas A&M AgriLife weed scientists earn national accolades appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
As symptoms of poultry diseases are noticed on the external part of the birds, they could also be noticed in the internal organs. A serious poultry farmer can sometime take time off to examine a victim bird of a certain disease which seems strange or familiar.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 11, 2025
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates among 11 recognized by The Association of Former Students The post Texas A&M Distinguished Alumnus Awards honor Shafer and Youngkin appeared first on AgriLife Today.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
APRIL 11, 2025
Photo credit: USDA NSAC has published an updated 2025 Farmers Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The guide provides an in-depth look at the program and is designed to help farmers, ranchers, and foresters prepare and apply for this comprehensive conservation program that is authorized by the federal farm bill and administered by the US Department of Agricultures Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Agric4profits
APRIL 11, 2025
Pecking among birds or chicken pecking is a costly and vicious habit that poultry producers cannot afford to ignore. It may occur at any age among all breeds, strains and sexes of birds. Pecking usually occurs when the birds are stressed by a poor management practice.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 11, 2025
Soybeans is also the highest-value U.S. bulk agricultureexport, with sales last year of nearly $25 billion.
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