Wed.Feb 21, 2024

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Mac & Cheese sales down: blame SNAP

Food Politics

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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Profitable Practices: Producing beef and biogas with Carl Frook

Real Agriculture

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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Bean there, done that…

Agricultural Biodiversity

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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Wheat Pete’s Word, Feb 21: Product residue, carbon to nitrogen ratio, split-app N, and powerful ground

Real Agriculture

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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Op-Ed | California Crate-Free Law Offers Hog Farmers Economic Opportunity

Food Tank

Consumers should not believe the hype. California’s Proposition 12 is not putting hog farmers out of business. In fact, Prop 12 provides savvy farmers with the opportunity to sell their crate-free pork at a higher price into a stable marketplace. But a small group of policymakers are putting this much-needed economic opportunity at risk through the misguided Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S.2019 and H.R.4417), and similar iterations.

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Buyers playing hard to get in this over-supplied grain market

Real Agriculture

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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Corn and Beans Make New Lows as Farmer Selling Accelerates: Are Cattle Too Bullish Heading Into the COF?

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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Dairy producers look for positives in 2024

AgriLife Today

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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Mexico to Continue U.S. Yellow Corn Buys

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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Farm Progress America, February 21, 2024

Western FarmPress

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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5 Trends from the 2024 National Farm Machinery Show

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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High Plains Dairy Conference brings industry to Amarillo March 5-6

AgriLife Today

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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Pivot Bio’s Sustainabilty Program Pays Farmers $6 Million Over Two Years

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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Alumni Career Story: Jos van Boxtel: A pathway lined with new opportunities and friendships

Agri-tech

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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Nurse Tank Safety Advisory Issued

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

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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An unexpected path leads to new passion in meat science

AgriLife Today

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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Census reflects Illinois ag strengths, changes

Western FarmPress

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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Harnessing Ag Tech for Sustainable Ag

Global Agtech Initiative

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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The best dates to plant soybeans in North Carolina

Western FarmPress

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

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Is It Time to Upgrade Grandpa’s Metal-Cutting Chop Saw?

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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EPA policy and proposals: Draft Herbicide Strategy will impact all U.S. farmers

Western FarmPress

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

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100 Years of Agricultural Trade: A Century of Growth, Innovation, and Progress

USDA Blog

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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Should you think like your grandparents?

Western FarmPress

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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Bayer’s New Business Model: Magnitude of Change

AgWeb Farm Journal

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

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How to boost control for residual corn herbicides

Western FarmPress

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

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Brazil’s Rising Biodiesel Mandate to Slow Soyoil Exports

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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3 steps to best arena footing

Western FarmPress

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

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Virtual & Live Ag Day Activities Scheduled

Agwired

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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Minnesota pork promoters honored

Western FarmPress

The Minnesota Pork Board recognizes numerous leaders and producers for their efforts in the name of the pork industry.

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AgDay TV Markets Now: Matt Bennett Says Corn Prices Don't Need to Break $4

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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Help post herbicides work better in corn

Western FarmPress

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

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Grains Unable to Extend Tuesday's Gains: Livestock See Strong Start, With Near Term Highs in Cattle

AgWeb Farm Journal

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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5 causes of brown branches on arborvitae

Western FarmPress

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

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Sizing Up a Pond On a Property webinar scheduled for March 6

AgriLife Today

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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Don’t miss PDP Business Conference

Western FarmPress

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

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Webinar on Social Security retirement, survivor benefits set for March 6

AgriLife Today

OneOp webinar will discuss resources available for navigating benefits The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a webinar on navigating Social Security retirement and survivor benefits on March 6. The free webinar will be held from 10-11 a.m. OneOp is a virtual professional development platform for providers who serve military families.

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