Real Agriculture

JANUARY 5, 2024

Alberta’s government has committed $700,000 over five years, starting with 2023-24, to continue the Carnivores and Communities Program (CACP). The Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association has worked to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife in the Waterton Biosphere Region through CACP to decrease the frequency of human and livestock contact with growing grizzly bear, black.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 5, 2024

Eric Boor took over his great-grandfather’s nine-acre farm in southern Iowa four years ago. He and his wife Mikala transformed the property and now raise pigs with their two young children. And they do it differently than their neighbors by raising pigs in a more environmentally sustainable and humane way. When they first started, many in their family and community doubted that they could successfully farm this way.

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Ranching Farming Farming Acre 128

Real Agriculture

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first three months of the calendar year aren’t historically much to write home about for the cattle markets, and this first week of January 2024 is living up to the ho-hum expectation. There’s still plenty to be watching, however, and Anne Wasko, of Gateway Livestock Exchange, says that ample supplies of beef are definitely dragging.

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USDA Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Happy New Year! At USDA, we are more committed than ever to providing employees and customers with the best experience possible in 2024.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 5, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel, host Shaun Haney is be joined by Kelvin Heppner, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgriculture, and Meagan Murdoch of Hill & Knowlton. They discuss a number of topics, including: Jobs numbers; The Trudeau family vacation; The top food trend in ’24; and, Protein demand. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of the RealAg Issues Panel, host Shaun Haney is be joined by Kelvin Heppner, Lyndsey Smith of RealAgricultu

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

What’s New From the Shows: Take a look at these new offerings.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 5, 2024

I was guest editor for a supplement to the American Journal of Public Health : Policies and Strategies to Increase Equitable Access to Family Nutrition. It is open access so you can access it here. I wrote the lead editorial: Equitable Access to the USDA’s Food Assistance Programs: Policies Needed to Reduce Barriers and Increase Accessibility. 113(S3) , pp.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Soybean prices continued to slide this week on news that a wetter weather pattern is blanketing Brazil. The rains are giving the crops a much-needed drink after battling severe drought conditions at the end of 2023.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Show-Me Life: Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure offers a ride that is like a year in the life of a farmer.

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Farming Farming 116

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Harvest weed seed control systems have a hefty price tag, but some farmers and researchers say they are a good investment and provide a ROI, especially where resistant weeds are taking over and control options are few.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Six-year, $52 million project improved over five miles of canals.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 5, 2024

I hope your new year is off to a good start! I’m thinking about what changes this new year will bring: Will we take meaningful national and global policy action on food systems? Will we bring our eating patterns into alignment with what’s healthy for the planet? Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the transformations I’d like to see in the world—and reading some very smart people’s predictions for the food system in 2024.

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Food Farming Farming Marketing 112

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Michael Plumblee encourages soybean farmers wanting to maximize yields this year to plant Group V and Group VI soybean varieties in late April to May.

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Yield 116

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Major winter storms are on the way early next week. With the possibility of blizzard conditions to flooding in the southeast, the impact on agriculture could be two-fold: good news for drought but stress to livestock.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Kansas Tourism: Maxwell Wildlife Refuge in Canton, Kan., is a haven for wildlife conservation on the Plains.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 5, 2024

In this video, we learn from Mike Balawender of New England Hay Supply in Cheshire, Massachusetts, how to effectively operate and utilize a no-till drill. The specific model is an Esch 5512 No-Till Drill, which can be rented for use on farms in the Berkshire Conservation District. [link] This video was filmed in partnership with the Berkshire Conservation District and was produced by the National Center for Appropriate Technology through the ATTRA Sustainable Agriculture program, under a coopera

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Rural Development Ruralism Technology Agriculture 98

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Local organizations honored for outreach, community service.

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Farming Farming 112

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Noted ag economist Dr. David Kohl says the global recession will continue to keep pressure on U.S. grain, hog and dairy markets in 2024.

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Grain Marketing 98

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a bill passed by the House of Representatives that if it gets passed by the U.S. Senate would allow whole milk back onto school's menus.

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Farming Farming 112

Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 5, 2024

Using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Agroz is building next-generation software applications for agriculture. The post How a Malaysian AgTech Company Is Leveraging AI for CEA Vertical Farms appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Vertical Farming Farming Farming Agriculture 96

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

A larger overall yield in 2023 is due to larger number of acres, despite lower per acre yields.

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Acre Yield 112

West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 5, 2024

A good pasture is the foundation of any profitable livestock operation. It provides the forages needed not only to sustain but also to allow the livestock to grow. Having enough forages for all of the animals is essential to keep your feed costs down to a manageable level. However, keeping a pasture at this level […] The post How to actually bring a disastrous pasture back appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

FP Next – Deep Dive: Here are some grain marketing secrets and strategies from Farm Futures market analyst Jacqueline Holland.

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Grain Marketing Farming Farming 111

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Noted ag economist Dr. David Kohl says the global recession will continue to keep pressure on U.S. grain, hog and dairy markets in 2024.

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Grain Marketing 92

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Farmstead Forest: When the big trees need to be pruned, or storm-damaged trees must be removed, there are practices you can do that make it easier for professionals.

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Pruning 111

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Is Foreign Farmland Ownership Putting The Future At Risk In The ‘Land Of The Free’?

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Farmland 89

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Jenny Dudak has accepted Oklahoma State University's new state Extension cotton specialist position. She will assume her role in May following graduation with her doctorate in crop science and an emphasis in weed science.

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Science Crop 108

Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 5, 2024

Connected Climate Exchange bridges the gap between farmers, agronomists and businesses to track and leverage sustainable farming practices. The post Trimble Announces Carbon Marketplace to Help Farmers Benefit from Sustainable Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farming Farming Marketing 88

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Soybean and wheat volume also post disappointing results last week.

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Marketing 106

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 5, 2024

My contraption hisses and bubbles. I feel like a mad scientist. The air is filled with a scent so uplifting that I’m practically floating. Finally, a single drop of liquid lands in the bottom of the glass. My first attempt at steam distillation is working and I’m bobbing with excitement. My whimsical project began when I was given an old pressure cooker, which I converted into a still with the addition of a meat thermometer and copper refrigerator line.

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Supply Chain Production Ecology Marketing 83

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Catch up on a new agriculture podcast, climbing avian flu numbers, record cattle weights and more!

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Cattle Agriculture Agriculture 106

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Brazil exported 3.829 MMT of soybeans during December, according to official government data.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Mitigating risk was the theme throughout the year on many farms.

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Farming Farming 106

Global Agtech Initiative

JANUARY 5, 2024

For newly launched AgTech startups, 2024 should be a better year for fundraising than 2023, says market expert Kyle Welborn. The post 2023 AgTech Venture Capital Investment and Exit Round Up appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wyoming’s GrowinG program provides hands-on internship at a working farm or ranch.

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Ranching Farming Farming 98

AgWeb Farm Journal

JANUARY 5, 2024

Corn falls and soybeans make new lows for the move w/exports a MYL, & better Brazil wx. Wheat bounces on short covering. Cattle 2-sided with beef lower, cash higher. Crude oil up. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.

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Cattle 75

Western FarmPress

JANUARY 5, 2024

Doug Ferguson takes a look at the thirsty cattle markets this week and gives a lesson in pasture management.

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Pasture Cattle Marketing 96