Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How does an on-farm biodigester and 2,200 beef cattle merge to make a farm more profitable and sustainable? On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Profitable Practices, Carl Frook shares how Frook Farms and Mar Creek Renewables has come together to help him manage manure, his cattle, his crops, and boost the bottom line for the family. Read More How does an on-farm biodigester and 2,200 beef cattle merge to make a farm more profitable and sustainable?

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Food Politics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Every now and then a headline makes me gasp : Deena Shankar’s article in Bloomberg News begins: It’s been just about a year since the US government slashed additional pandemic-related food-stamp benefits, and some of the companies that make and sell food are seeing that hit their sales. As she explains, Enhanced benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, ended last February, meaning families and individuals saw monthly cuts of $95 to $250 or more in what they received

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When you think about managing crop residue breakdown, do you think about the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of the residue? If not, it might be time to do so, as genetic advancements in corn, for example, has actually made it somewhat harder for stalks to breakdown. That’s just one discussion in this week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s. Read More When you think about managing crop residue breakdown, do you think about the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of the residue?

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Yes, the time to exchange bean seeds via the INCREASE project. Read all about it here , and get your beans ready for spring.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Farmers sitting on unpriced grain aren’t going to love this week’s market report from Neil Townsend, market analyst with Grainfox. But not liking it doesn’t change the facts: there’s plenty of grain out there and buyers know they can get what they need at a lower price than many want to accept. Townsend, in this conversation.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Grains end lower on profit taking and farmer selling before the end of the month. Cattle make new highs for the move but are the bulls too optimistic about the CoF Report? Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net has insight.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In just six year’s time, there will be more than 100,000 jobs vacant in the agriculture industry if significant measures are not taken to adapt, train, and attract new entrants to the industry. New data from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC)’s latest report on labour market dynamics, from a study conducted by The. Read More In just six year’s time, there will be more than 100,000 jobs vacant in the agriculture industry if significant measures are not take

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mexico will continue to buy corn from the U.S. for livestock feed and industrial use, despite the ongoing formal dispute over its ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a recent report out that shows a shift in the dairy industry. The report takes a look at the impacts of the trends of dairy heifers, beef on dairy calves and the future of milk production in the future.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Farm Journal's machinery and technology editor was on the ground in Louisville last week. Here’s a handful of the trends we saw down in Bourbon Country.

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Agri-tech

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Whilst completing a PhD at CIRAD in Montpellier, Jos came across a job opening published in Nature that gave him the chills. The year was 1995 and the advertised vacancy was to work in the Virology department within the John Innes Centre. “The job vacancy was a perfect fit with my ambitions. The project was looking for a post-doc to establish the genetic transformation of cowpea.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The program is structured so farmer users of Pivot Bio Proven 40 can participate in annual carbon insetting partnerships as a result of their change in practice.

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Far Eastern Agriculture

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Climate Promise project, funded by the Japan Supplementary Budget (JSB), marked the ceremonial handing over of renewable energy technologies to farmer organisations in the northwestern province of Sri Lanka on 15 February

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The new safety notice pertains to nurse tanks with manufacture dates between Jan. 1, 2007, and Dec. 31, 2011, by AWT at their plant in Fremont, Ohio.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service announced results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Take a look at how Illinois stacks up.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Diverse coursework and time spent on meat judging team impacts trajectory of Department of Animal Science student Kadie Graves ’24, Lubbock, came to Texas A&M University with her sights set on a degree in biology. However, after taking an introductory animal science course in her sophomore year, it didn’t take long for Graves to. Read More → The post An unexpected path leads to new passion in meat science appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

North Carolina State University soybean specialist Rachel Vann says there are risks of planting soybeans too early or too late.

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Global Agtech Initiative

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A VISION Conference panel explored how cutting-edge agricultural technology serves as a catalyst for a transformative journey. The post Harnessing Ag Tech for Sustainable Ag appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 21, 2024 Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Additionally, the initial passage of Congressional legislation, the Whole Milk for.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Pesticide restrictions could fundamentally change the way farming takes place in America.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A new version of the chop saw is quickly relegating those original soot-covered noise machines to the back corners of farm shops.

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Farming Farming 101

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Commentary: At a time when things seem to be coming full circle, thinking like your grandparents could make difficult situations clearer.

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USDA Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This year marks the 100th anniversary of USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum. I was excited to participate in a panel session that reviewed the past 100 years of agricultural trade in the United States and acknowledge the forces that have shaped its evolution during the past century.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are tips for getting stronger performance against tough weeds with preemergence corn herbicides.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dynamic Shared Ownership reduces the layers and brings the business management closer to the customer.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For equine sports, a stable base and footing are vital for a safe ride.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Brazil’s biodiesel mandate will increase to 14% (B14) on March 1, and 15% (B15) in 2025. That’s already having an impact on Brazil’s domestic soyoil market.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Farm and Garden: It can be challenging to diagnose brown branches and random dieback on trees.

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Farming Farming 105

AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Global perspective, carbon markets, future of industry highlight agenda The High Plains Dairy Conference is scheduled March 5-6 at the Embassy Suites, 550 S. Buchanan St. in Amarillo. Conference chairs expect 400-500 dairy farmers, managers, consultants, academics and industry representatives from across the U.S. to attend. The two-day conference, jointly coordinated by the Texas A&M AgriLife.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Here are tips to help you get the best weed control possible from postemergence corn herbicides.

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Agwired

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is almost time for Virtual & Live Ag Day Activities on March 19. You can be part of the experience as we celebrate the American farmers who work and preserve the land to feed millions. Visit agday.org for more details. VIRTUAL CELEBRATION – MARCH 19 Virtual Celebration Tuesday, March 19 Ag Day Virtual Event 9 a.m. Eastern REGISTER HERE Event is free but registration is required.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Professional Dairy Producers annual learning event will be held March 13-14 in Wisconsin Dells, Wis.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net, says, "When we get down to these levels, I look at what kind of psychological support might be around $4? I personally don’t think you break $4 this early in the growing season.

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Marketing 62

Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Price risk may be more influential than production risk this season.

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Production 111

AgWeb Farm Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Grains are not able to extend Tuesday's gains with profit taking and farmer selling, plus rain chances in Argentina. Cattle are strong heading into the COF. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has more.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Kansas Digest: Stockman of the Year named; KSU Cattlemen’s Day set for March 1.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

AgriLife Extension program provides pond-related information and considerations for real estate agents and those in the market to buy The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the webinar “Sizing Up a Pond On a Property” March 6 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The program will provide participants with an array of information including the. Read More → The post Sizing Up a Pond On a Property webinar scheduled for March 6 appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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