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Manitoba backs proposal to boost AgriStability payouts in face of tariffs

Real Agriculture

The Manitoba government is welcoming and on board with changes to the AgriStability program announced by the new federal agriculture minister on the eve of the federal election campaign. On Saturday, Kody Blois announced an increase to the AgriStability compensation rate from 80 to 90 per cent, as well as a doubling of the payment Read More The Manitoba government is welcoming and on board with changes to the AgriStability program announced by the new federal agriculture minister on the eve of t

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Coalition letter Seeking Rulemaking to Modify False or Misleading Statements subsection of the Code of Federal Regulations

NASDA

Letter RE: Petition Seeking Rulemaking to Modify False or Misleading Statements subsection of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0562) Dear Director Messina, As organizations representing farmers, ranchers, retailers, co-ops, academics, manufacturers, and other pesticide users, we write to offer our strong support for the state attorneys general (AG) petition seeking rulemaking to modify the false or misleading statements subsection of the code of federal regulations (CFR) (E

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Bayer looks to smart, short corn to help manage residue and drive yield

Real Agriculture

A shorter, smaller, more efficient corn plant that stands better and produces less residue and higher yields: its alot to pack into a short corn plant, but thats the promise of Bayers Preceon Smart Corn System. The company has been testing the short stature corn products in test plots for several years and plans to Read More A shorter, smaller, more efficient corn plant that stands better and produces less residue and higher yields: its alot to pack into a short corn plant, but thats the promise

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Climatic Factors Affecting Crop Production

Agric4profits

Climate, especially rainfall, is one of the three most important aspects of the physical environment that significantly influences Nigerian agriculture. Climatic factors like rainfall and temperature show seasonal variations, which are not only essential in determining cropping patterns and systems but also play a vital role in deciding the length of the growing season.

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Pests & Predators, Ep 31: A mystery at the field edge: where are field heroes thriving?

Real Agriculture

Understanding what keeps beneficial insects thriving is just as important as what keeps pests at bay, but ideal conditions for parasitoids and predators arent well understood. Abbe Pawluk used her masters studies at the University of Lethbridge to explore the impact on habitat quality on specific parasitoid wasps to try and gauge if certain types Read More Understanding what keeps beneficial insects thriving is just as important as what keeps pests at bay, but ideal conditions for parasitoids an

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Distribution of Crops in Nigeria

Agric4profits

The distribution of crop species in the various ecozones of Nigeria is largely influenced by the seasonality of rainfall, the duration, and regimes of the wet season. In areas where cropping is mainly rain-fed, these factors have a significant impact on the crop type, cropping pattern, cropping sequence, and scale of crop production.

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RealAg Radio: A call for tariff action, Grocery Code of Conduct, and beneficial insects, Mar 25, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Karen Proud, president and adjudicator of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct on the use of the code of conduct; Christi Friesen of Rebellion Farms to discuss the Chinese tariffs on canola; Abbe Pawluk in the latest Pests Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 20: Handling cows and calves without losing your cool

Real Agriculture

There have been many memes created around the adventure that working cattle with family members can hold. Whether thats husband and wife, or kids with their parents, the things said while working cattle are often things that cannot be spoken outside of the corral. This was Dylan Biggs experience growing up working cattle with his Read More There have been many memes created around the adventure that working cattle with family members can hold.

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Fisheries and Fish Production in Nigeria

Agric4profits

In Nigeria, as in other developing countries, there is an increasing need for abundant sources of high-protein food to meet the protein requirements of the ever-growing population. Along with this, the supply and costs of animal protein sources such as meat, milk, and eggs remain a concern.

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Farmers Invited to Share Stories of Funding Freeze Impacts

ATTRA

Several organizations and entities are inviting farmers to share stories of how the federal funding freeze has affected them. The House Ag Committee is seeking stories from farmers on real-world impacts to their work related to program and personnel loss. Submit stories online via the House Agriculture Committee Story Submission Form. In addition, Farm Aid has a survey for farmers and organizations impacted by the funding freeze.

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How to Start Your Own Aquaculture Farm

Agric4profits

Aquaculture is a distinct commercial activity that has provided an excellent response to the global demand for fish and seafood through a nutritious and affordable source of animal protein.

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Brazil’s soybean production grows 50% in 10 years

Western FarmPress

Since 2015, Brazils soybean acreage has increased 42%, and production is up 57%. How does the U.S. stack up against this key South American competitor?

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Livestock Management Systems

Agric4profits

The system of managing farm animals largely depends on the intended scale of production, the farmers convenience, financial capacity, and the availability of physical resources like land and pasture. Traditional farmers generally manage animals on a free-range basis, which is inexpensive and requires minimal care, allowing more time to focus on crop production.

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Weathering the storm: Grit shines bright in tornado aftermath

Western FarmPress

An EF-4 tornado devastated an 87-year-old family farm. Amidst the cleanup, Mike Jones said fields will be planted just like every year.

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Propagation of Crops

Agric4profits

Plant species are naturally endowed with the ability to regenerate themselves through self- or cross-pollination of their flowers to produce seeds. When physiologically mature, seeds germinate under optimum environmental conditions and generate new individual plants to perpetuate the parent plant.

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California olive growers invited to free online seminar on latest research and practices

Western FarmPress

UC hosts free online olive seminar April 4, covering pest management, irrigation and more for growers. California produces all US commercial olives, valued at $63.1 million.

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Classes of Crops

Agric4profits

The grouping of crops likely evolved alongside their domestication from wild ancestors, with concurrent selection for various uses to meet the needs of humans for both food and non-food purposes. This accounts for their initial classification based on economic importance concerning the consumable parts of the plant.

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Snapshot of Nebraska’s Food and Farm Economy Released

ATTRA

The Nebraska Farm & Food Economy report, released by the Center for Rural Affairs and Heartland Regional Food Business Center, provides a snapshot of the agricultural economy in Nebraska. The report, authored by Ken Meter of the Crossroads Resource Center, includes statistics about farm sizes, commodity production and sales, and how residents spend their money on food.

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Cultural Practices in Crop Production

Agric4profits

Crop production involves a complex process of sequential and non-sequential operations that lead to the harvesting of mature, consumable produce. These operations encompass various practices and techniques aimed at creating a favorable environment for crop growth and development, allowing for the realization of a crop’s potential yield and produce quality.

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2025 Master Farmers to be celebrated today

Western FarmPress

Prairie Farmer will present awards to the 2025 class of Master Farmers, plus a new Honorary Master Farmer.

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Characteristics of Tropical Cropping Systems

Agric4profits

Tropical Africa lies south of the Sahara Desert. It extends over the entire equatorial belt of Africa and latitudinally to about 20N and 26S, exhibiting great diversity in relief, climate, vegetation, and crops grown.

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Tim and Terri Bornholdt go the extra mile

Western FarmPress

Kansas Master Farm Family: Inman couple works to improve farm, serve community.

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Distribution of Farm Animals in Nigeria

Agric4profits

Traditionally, most livestock reared in Nigeria are kept by rural households primarily for family consumption, ceremonial purposes, and occasionally for sale to provide quick money for childrens education. However, changes in social and religious orientations, alongside urbanization, have increased the commercial value of livestock such as sheep, poultry, goats, and cattle, particularly in southern Nigeria.

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Class of 2024 Kansas Master Farm Families announced

Western FarmPress

Members honored for their service to Kansas agriculture and local communities.

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Edaphic Factors Affecting Crop Production

Agric4profits

Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth, which supports the growth of higher plants by providing a medium for plant roots and supplying essential elements to the entire plant.

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Missouri cattle producers embrace sustainable practices for economic, environmental gains

Western FarmPress

Missouri cattle farmers embrace sustainability, balancing economics and stewardship. Rotational grazing, diverse forages and direct marketing boost profitability and environmental care.

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‘Cattle Voltaics’ Combine Grazing and Solar Panels

ATTRA

A Colorado-based cattle operation is demonstrating the feasibility of “cattle voltaics,” according to a blog from the Center for Rural Affairs. Huwa Enterprises conducted a successful test in 2023 with 100 yearling cattle grazing among solar panels. Since then, Huwa Enterprises has completed three successful utility-scale solar projects with cattle grazing and is now helping new and existing solar projects integrate livestock.

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Lifelong Growth

Rodale Institute

On a humid, early-summer morning, the Cornwall ManorRodale Institute Trailside Organic Farm is bustling yet quiet. The farmers are in the 2-acre field of certified organic vegetables to pick the […] The post Lifelong Growth appeared first on Rodale Institute.

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Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program

ATTRA

Applications are due by May 2, 2025. The Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program (MFARM) allows Maryland’s food banks, charitable emergency food providers, and nonprofits to request funding to purchase agricultural/seafood products listed in the Certified Local Farm and Fish Program throughout the year and deliver them to Maryland families in need.

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Soil health improvements start to turn heads

Western FarmPress

Pine County farmer shares his soil health journey.

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Wood Products and Wood Components

Agric4profits

The early migration of humans and the exploration of the world are closely associated with the utilization of wood. Similarly, advancements in science and technology have brought about diverse and more sophisticated uses for wood, such as lumber, poles, posts, wood veneer, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, match splints, toothpicks, transparent filaments, charcoal, etc.

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Aging farmers face long-term care challenges: OSU Extension offers planning tools

Western FarmPress

Farmers face rising health care costs and complex Medicaid rules. Long-term care planning is crucial to protect assets. OSU Extension offers tools to help assess risks and develop strategies.

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ZimmCast 744 – Agri-Pulse Summit & Ag Day

Agwired

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. The first day of spring started the day after the annual Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Summit and National Ag Day Activities. We have published virtual newsrooms on our AgNewsWire website and story posts on AgWired. So, in this episode I’d like to share a few of the interviews and audio from the events. I’ll start out with Agri-Pulse.

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Is Florida’s citrus decline an opportunity for California?

Western FarmPress

HLBs impacts have reduced orange juice production there to less than 16 million boxes of fruit, down from 200 million boxes two decades ago.

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Systems of Crop Production

Agric4profits

Cropping systems likely originated as a second and advanced phase in the transformation of intensive food gathering by Early Man, with the practice of food selection and cultivation around settlements. The compound farm system is the most widespread permanent cropping system, often forming the center of diversity for other field systems.

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Compare costs for custom work in 2025

Western FarmPress

Farm Custom Rate Survey is valuable guide for Iowans hiring custom operators and paying machinery rent.

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Importance of Forests

Agric4profits

Mans need for wood started in pre-historic times. Early man relied on wood for survival, using it for shelter, tools, and hunting implements such as clubs, spears, bows, and arrows. The wild forests served as the original source of wood.