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Root-knot Nematodes: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Root-knot nematodes are tiny, worm-like creatures that live in the soil. These pests are not your friends if you have plants in your garden.

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Meet the Ranchers Trying to Restore Grasslands

Modern Farmer

Mickey Steward has worked hard to rehabilitate her ranch. But then, she’s had to. “You can’t buy a good ranch,” Steward jokes. “You have to buy a ranch that, for whatever reason, has gotten rundown.” While not a blanket truth, Steward says it’s hard (and expensive) for new ranchers to get in the game with “good” land. So, she’s learned how to build her land back up.

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Corn Borers: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Corn borers are insects that cause damage to corn plants, these pests can be a significant threat to corn crops, affecting their growth and yield.

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Latest season outlook shows continued wet conditions with near-normal temps

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest seasonal outlook for February through April was released this week by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. It shows that for most of the southern part of the region, wetter than normal conditions and near-normal temperatures are expected for the next three months.

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Cutworms: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Cutworms are insects that can cause problems in gardens and farms, these little creatures are caterpillars that transform into moths.

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This Week in Agribusiness, January 20, 2024

Western FarmPress

Upcoming Clean Fuels Conference, markets, new crop protection products and more this week.

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Wireworms: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Wireworms are tiny insects that live in the soil. They look like slender, brown worms and are the larvae of click beetles.

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Colorado Potato Beetle: Description, Damages Caused, Control and Preventive Measures

Agric4profits

Colorado potato beetle is a small insect that can cause big problems for potato plants.

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FFA Tribute: Lauren Beyer

Western FarmPress

This week the FFA Tribute goes to Iowa State FFA Secretary, Lauren Beyer.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Sustainability Incentive Program, advanced grazing, and grain handling, Jan 20, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney discusses: Grazing mentorship program with Grant Lastiwka from a recent Farming Forward episode; Ron with AGI on grain handling on the farm and how that helps with a lack of labour; Farm Credit Canada and the. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend!

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