Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A low soil pH just needs some lime and is good to go — right? Not necessarily so, explains Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this latest episode of Wheat Pete’s Word. Correcting low soil pH can be very difficult and expensive if the soil in question has plenty of buffering capacity, plus the pH problem… Read More A low soil pH just needs some lime and is good to go — right?

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Following a membership dispute for its affiliate insurance company, Illinois Farm Bureau has been expelled from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In Episode 16 of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert sit down with Craig Lothian of Lex Capital Corp. A former lawyer, Craig is a serial entrepreneur having founded and sold a number of successful private oil and land companies. In this episode, they dive into the similarities and differences… Read More In Episode 16 of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert sit down with Craig Lothian of Lex Capital Corp.

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Food Politics

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has a lengthy (179 pages) new report ‘Recipe for health: a plan to fix our broken food system’. Key finding : Obesity and diet-related disease are public health emergencies costing society billions in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Key recommendation : The Government should develop a comprehensive, integrated long-term new strategy to fix our food system, underpinned by a new legislative framework.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A trio of investors are bringing together several existing crop-handling facilities in Saskatchewan to launch a new pulse and specialty crop company. Harvest Grain Ltd., which already owns canaryseed processor Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. at St. Gregor in northeast Saskatchewan, says it has acquired full ownership of specialty crop handler Harvest Milling at Fillmore, in the… Read More A trio of investors are bringing together several existing crop-handling facilities in Saskatchewan to launch a new pul

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Agricultural Biodiversity

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

NordGen is running a great series of weekly webinars on crop wild relatives conservation. You can find recordings of the past three on their website , but I can’t figure out how to sign up for future ones.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Canadian farmers are more concerned about their financial realities in the face of sticky input prices and lower commodity prices compared to a year ago. Many say they are looking to manage their costs where they can, as expenses are one area that can be changed for a growing season, unlike the weather. As a… Read More Canadian farmers are more concerned about their financial realities in the face of sticky input prices and lower commodity prices compared to a year ago.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Year-over-year tractor sales are continue to slide in both Canada and the U.S. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), October 2024 sales of ag tractors in Canada declined by 15.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2023. The story was similar in the U.S. where tractor sales dropped… Read More Year-over-year tractor sales are continue to slide in both Canada and the U.S.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Food Tank’s Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference is a special newsletter series running daily during COP29. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe to Food Tank’s newsletter now by clicking here. Greetings from Baku, Azerbaijan! I am here for the United Nations’ annual climate change conference, COP29.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Bayer Crop Science and Huskie PRE herbicide. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Brian Voth of IntelliFarm on a sideways market and farmers perception of the market direction; Eugene Ng with MNP on cyber security threats to your farm; Jason… Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Bayer Crop Science and Huskie PRE herbicide.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Every time I baled out of the pickup, my steps were calculated as I scanned the area for rattlesnakes. I guess my "watch list" was too narrow. No matter, nothing could sabotage my view of cotton harvest against the Guadalupe Mountains.

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Agri-tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

James Piercy, communications and engagement officer, works with our scientists to share their work and research with different audiences, including engaging school groups with plant and microbial science. He is also passionate about nature and in this blog, hot on the heels of the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year 2024, he shares the trees that he loves most in Norwich.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Estate Plan Edge: With careful planning and ongoing nurturing, your estate plan can produce a bountiful harvest. Here is practical advice for how to get started.

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Agri-tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has awarded us a Doctoral Landscape Award, partnered with the University of East Anglia, The Sainsbury Laboratory, the Quadram Institute and the Earlham Institute, all located on the Norwich Research Park. These awards support discovery-driven research at universities across the UK to train the next generation of scientists.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Minnesota Minute: Organic conference set; Farm Bureau public policy specialist named; Minnesotan makes top 10 in Ag Innovation Challenge; and MN Ag Expo set for January.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Just a Few Acres Farm in Lansing, NY has nearly 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, where seventh-generation farmer Pete Larson posts videos with titles like “The basics of cutting hay” and “Playing in the Dirt with Pregnant Pigs”. The videos cover everything from dealing with his cattle and daily chores to advice for aspiring small farmers hoping to avoid burnout—many of whom leave comments thanking Larson for the tips.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Michigan Bits: New pesticide certification website online; MDARD provides grants for food safety program; MSU receives grant to study carbon program impacts on forestry.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The milestone enables the provision of reliable and enhanced remote monitoring solutions to T-Mobile customers. The post Digi International Announces T-Mobile Certification for Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Last year, higher grain prices and weaker yields were the norm. In 2024, higher yields and weaker prices reigned. Strong sales still happen, but a pullback has occurred.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Water insecurity — essentially the lack of access to clean drinking water — affects an estimated 2 billion people around the world. The post Topcon Addresses World’s Water Insecurity Through Wine to Water Filter Build Event appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Corn Chatter: Water on hand in the field still helps guard against field fires. But an engine fire requires a Class B fire extinguisher.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Texas A&M exppert says lower pork production won’t restrict holiday ham availability but some pork cut prices could be slightly higher.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the case against Missouri farmer and Reality tv show host Steve McBee. He pled guilty to a multi-million dollar crop insurance scheme that stretched from 2018-2020.

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USDA Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The 2022 Census of Agriculture , conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) , collected more than 6 million data points about America’s farms and ranches and the people who operate them. This included information on organic agriculture like producer characteristics (15% were under the age of 35, for example), farm specialization and top states and counties.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Chicory is a source of inulin, a prebiotic and dietary sweetener, that could provide an additional income source for farmers.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Unlike general off-the-shelf LLMs, these models are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by the agriculture sector. The post Microsoft Unveils Adapted AI Models for Agriculture appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Missouri producer finds different approach to carbon on High Plains rangeland.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

AG-NAV will be the exclusive provider of agricultural navigation solutions on Rotor’s 2025 Model Year Sprayhawk. The post Rotor Technologies and AG-NAV Bring Automated Aerial Application to Helicopters appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Badger View: There are still plenty of reasons to count your blessings. Here’s a recap of the highs and lows for Wisconsin farmers in 2024.

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Global Agtech Initiative

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A new ISA position paper outlines the current state of precision agriculture as well as the role of ICS frameworks and their components. The post How to Advance Precision Agriculture Through Automation appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Profit Planners: How to work with a younger employee who wants to be treated the same as a seasoned employee.

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DTN

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Three DTN colleagues received the SIGMA Women Ambassadors Network (SWAN) Golden Swan Awards at the SIGMA Annual Conference in Boston. The inaugural award ceremony recognizes women’s excellence and contributions to the success of their companies, as well as the overall fuel and energy industry. “It’s a privilege to work alongside such talented women who not only excel in their roles at DTN, but also drive success within the industry.” – Ken Evans Shalee Stockstill , Enterprise Account Execu

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Finance First: Search locally and online for the best tax expertise for your operation.

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American Farmland

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

American Farmland Trust in coordination with Aiken Land Conservancy will convene the Aiken 2040: Visioning Alternative Futures, Launching Solutions initiative to identify future threats to farmland, jobs, and quality of life in Aiken County, South Carolina, and build consensus around solutions that ensure a bright future that enables commerce and conservation.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The formation of La Niña is one of the reasons two forecasters think drought is here to stay.

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Pivot Bio has introduced a new vidcast for farmers to explore yield data, track nitrogen efficiency metrics, and hear directly from other farmers who are incorporating this advanced nitrogen solution into their operations. “N-SIGHTS from the Farm” is a digital hub providing real-time harvest data and weekly agronomic insights that showcase how Pivot Bio PROVEN® 40 is performing in corn fields across the United States.

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Western FarmPress

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Corn Corner: Here are the key takeaways from this growing season to help make adjustments for next year.

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