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Corn School: Managing corn like wheat for higher yield

Real Agriculture

Why on earth should corn growers take a page out of wheat growers’ handbook? Paul Sullivan, of Sullivan Agro near Kinburn, Ont., says there are management lessons learned in wheat that apply to corn production, too. It all comes down to managing stress at key points in the growing season. Looking to the Great Lakes. Read More Why on earth should corn growers take a page out of wheat growers’ handbook?

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Agriculture Spending Bills Must Address Broad Demand for Research and Conservation Programs

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Cover crop experiment at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Orono, Maine. Photo credit: Reana Kovalcik. On June 11, 2024, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee advanced the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 on a party-line vote. The bill – which provides Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – totals $2

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RealAg Radio: N management, sprayer clean out tips, and scouting for tar spot, July 8, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney! Hear from: Rigas Karamanos on nitrogen management; Peter Johnson of RealAgriculture on wheat bushel loss due to heat, tar spot scouting and more; Also hear from Tom Wolf with AgriMetrix and Sprayers 101, on sprayer clean out; Dr. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio, with your host Shaun Haney!

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AgriLife Extension responds to Tropical Storm Beryl

AgriLife Today

Agency’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit assets, personnel prepared to enter storm zone The post AgriLife Extension responds to Tropical Storm Beryl appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Canadian beef industry gets $6 million for trade missions, customer education

Real Agriculture

Canada Beef and the Canadian Cattle Association will share in nearly $6 million of federal funding through the AgriMarketing Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The funding — split $5,865,110 for Canada Beef and $453,364 for CCA — is earmarked to drive growth of Canada’s beef industry in export markets, announced Agriculture.

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List of Best Cat Breeds and their Characteristic Features

Agric4profits

This article contains everything you need to know about buying or selecting the friendliest and best cat breeds that are right for you and your family if you ar

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Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horsefly populations increase

AgriLife Today

Rainfall fueling above-normal infestations of these relentless pests The post Livestock, humans at risk of painful bites as horsefly populations increase appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Making Sense of Mineral’s Move to License AI Technology to Driscoll’s

Global Agtech Initiative

Analyst Shane Thomas dives into the strategy and model Mineral was trying to execute and the future structure of AI in agriculture. The post Making Sense of Mineral’s Move to License AI Technology to Driscoll’s appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Have Illinois farmland prices peaked?

Western FarmPress

Land Values: Illinois farm managers and appraisers say land values may have peaked. But here’s why quality and location still matter.

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THRIVE Global Impact Summit Offers Platform to Delve Into Innovative Solutions

Global Agtech Initiative

Amidst the heightened urgency of the climate crisis, it is becoming increasingly clear that disruptive innovation holds the […] The post THRIVE Global Impact Summit Offers Platform to Delve Into Innovative Solutions appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Meet the Modern Trout Farmer Using Gravity to His Advantange

Modern Farmer

Ty Walker stands thigh-deep in clear, swift-flowing spring water, tearing fistfuls of overgrown watercress and aquatic grass from the mouth of a 150-foot-long, 10-foot-wide earthen pond. Hundreds of mature, iridescent rainbow trout dart across the pebbly bottom as he clears vegetation from a creek-like channel leading to a big iron pipe that spews water into the pond.

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Is the Term ‘Controlled Environment Agriculture’ Tarnished?

Global Agtech Initiative

The future of our food system demands a reevaluation of how we define and perceive agricultural methodologies. The post Is the Term ‘Controlled Environment Agriculture’ Tarnished? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Therapists Learn How To Help Farmers Cope With Stress Before It’s Too Late

Daily Yonder

This story was originally published by KFF Health News. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. The farmers’ co-op in Grinnell, Iowa is a center of hope every spring. It’s where farmers buy seed and fertilizer for the summer’s crops, and where they seek tips to maximize their harvest of corn and soybeans.

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Brazilian Coffee: Automation, AI Technology Highlight Innovative Production Systems

Global Agtech Initiative

For Expocacer, by integrating these innovations coffee growers can increase production efficiency and improve product quality. The post Brazilian Coffee: Automation, AI Technology Highlight Innovative Production Systems appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Moderna awarded $176 to develop human avian flu vaccine

Western FarmPress

Policy quick hits: Labor department proposes new heat protections for workers; lawmakers protest EPA truck rules

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Rantizo Receives FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Operations

Global Agtech Initiative

Approvals include swarming and night flying without a visual observer. The post Rantizo Receives FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Operations appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Dairy demand continues, shifts to cheeses, whey

Western FarmPress

While demand remains strong, raw milk prices remain low, $5 lower per cwt than historically high prices in 2022. Learn more about the shifting market demand and the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

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How often your Ruminant Animals should be served Water

Agric4profits

I will strongly recommend that your ruminant animals should have access to water more than they have access to food.

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Farm Progress America, July 8, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how McDonald's has announced the end of the McPlant Burger as consumers weren't interested. It's just part of the bad news for the alternative meat industry.

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Effect of Feeding Fresh Cassava and its Peels to Ruminant Animals

Agric4profits

Fresh cassava contains cyanic acid (cyanide) which is poisonous to animals and can lead to their death.

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Have our SCN sorrows been drowned?

Western FarmPress

Nope! Unfortunately, this year’s prolific rains haven’t drowned soybean cyst nematode. It can withstand long periods of time with little oxygen.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer Pöttinger's revolutionary mowing technology, CROSS FLOW is now available for the NOVACAT V 9200 This mower combination, NOVACAT V 9200 CF features impressively low weight and a low power requirement. Feedback from the field was the basis for this development, following demand for a cost-effective and straightforward system for merging swaths.

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Take first step with conservation

Western FarmPress

Commentary: There is still progress to be made. What will it take for you to start your soil health journey?

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FarmERP Joins Forces with Seiyaj Tech to Strengthen its Presence in Saudi Arabia

Global Agtech Initiative

Partnership aims to expand FarmERP's impact in Saudi Arabia, leveraging Seiyaj Tech's extensive business network and local expertise. The post FarmERP Joins Forces with Seiyaj Tech to Strengthen its Presence in Saudi Arabia appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Farm Press announces 2024 Peanut Efficiency Award winners

Western FarmPress

Awarding peanut producers for high yields and regenerative growing practices.

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A Strengthened Cooperation For a Food-Secure Future

Farming First

On their joint centennial forum, ISTA and ISF reinforce their dedication to advancing the global seed sector for a food-secure world. The post A Strengthened Cooperation For a Food-Secure Future appeared first on Farming First.

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Hogs and Pigs Report offers few surprises

Western FarmPress

Hog Outlook: Mexico makes strong part of the export equation.

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Learning Your ABCs With a Side of Carrots and Peas

FreshFarm Blog

FRESHFARM expands community engagement to National Children's Center to increase early learners' consumption of fruits and vegetables.

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Get corn fungicide plans in order

Western FarmPress

Three agronomists offer advice for planning corn fungicide applications.

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Intrinsyx Bio Partners with Syngenta for Nutrient Use Efficiency

Agwired

Syngenta Biologicals and Silicon Valley biotech company Intrinsyx Bio are partnering on a new biological solution to boost crops’ nutrient use efficiency. The collaboration will boost farmers’ access to a custom selection of Intrinsyx Bio’s proprietary endophyte formulations. Endophytes – small microorganisms that colonize in plants – fix atmospheric nitrogen directly into the plant, increasing the availability and uptake of key nutrients such as phosphorus and micronutrients that are important

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Report: Wheat acres bite the dust

Western FarmPress

Less corn and more soybeans were planted, but not everywhere.

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Rocky Mountain Rangelands Program

ATTRA

Proposals are due August 6, 2024. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting proposals through the Rocky Mountain Rangelands Program for projects that voluntarily conserve, restore, and improve habitat in the Intermountain West. This program seeks to grant more than $56 million over the next 10 years across three major conservation strategies: 1) Improve management and restoration of sagebrush rangelands to benefit sagebrush-obligate and other associated species 2) Secure important u

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All roads lead to Nebraska State Fair

Western FarmPress

The state fair runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Neb.

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What’s new in CamoAg: June

Tillable

What's new in CamoAg: June We’re excited to share the latest from our team. Read on to learn more about what product features were released and featured use cases for our platform. What’s New? Data Updates and Enhanced Features At CamoAg, we provide advanced agricultural intelligence solutions to grow your business. Our ag-specific dataset supports sales and marketing for ag lenders, agribusinesses, and real estate brokers.

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Weekly Grain Movement: Corn volume forges ahead

Western FarmPress

Soybean and wheat export inspections were relatively disappointing last week.

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In Brazil, a Powerful Law Protects Biodiversity and Blocks Corporate Piracy

Civil Eats

This is the second of two articles about plant biodiversity and genetic resources. Read the first story here. In the center of Rio de Janeiro sprawls a lush enclave of tropical flowers, vines, and palm trees, with howler monkeys screeching from the leafy canopies. Just blocks from the traffic-clogged bustle of Rio’s boulevards, the Jardim Botanico do Rio de Janeiro is a remaining 130-acre patch of the rainforest from which the city was carved three centuries ago.

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Are you covered when disaster strikes?

Western FarmPress

Routinely check your farm’s insurance policy to ensure your coverage is adequate.

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