Real Agriculture

MARCH 1, 2024

We know the Canadian cattle herd has been shrinking, but by how much? In this week’s Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko shares the January 1, 2024 Canadian cattle inventory numbers and shares some context on not only what it means for the current beef and dairy cow herd, but also how the inventory breaks-down by. Read More We know the Canadian cattle herd has been shrinking, but by how much?

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Food Politics

MARCH 1, 2024

Anne Mendelson. Spoiled: The Myth of Milk as Superfood. Columbia University Press, 2023 (396 pages). I am an admirer of Anne Mendelson’s books and did a blurb for her Chow Chop Suey. But this one is over the top—original, compelling, brilliantly written. Driving this book is a question I’ve not heard asked before, at least not so directly: Why and how did the consumption of fresh liquid milk (“drinking-milk”)—as opposed to fermented dairy products—become framed as a nutritional necessity?

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 1, 2024

There are at least two options for increasing efficiency on the farm: use wider, larger equipment or use smaller technology that gets the job done faster. In the race between larger equipment and automation, which class do you think is winning?

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Food Tank

MARCH 1, 2024

A version of this piece was featured in Food Tank’s newsletter, released weekly on Thursdays. To make sure it lands straight in your inbox and to be among the first to receive it, subscribe now by clicking here. Every spring, I find much solace and purpose in gardening. This has only been magnified over the past four years. Today, on Leap Day, I’m reflecting on the last time our calendar showed February 29: I’d just returned from visiting friends out of town.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 1, 2024

The jewel in the 2025 John Deere lineup crown was unveiled at Commodity Classic at Houston, Texas, this week. The new 9Rx line up available with 710, 770, or 830 horsepower, four tracks and heaps of new features turned heads and had the whole crowd talking. Our own Bern Tobin was at the John Deere. Read More The jewel in the 2025 John Deere lineup crown was unveiled at Commodity Classic at Houston, Texas, this week.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Four cotton producers were recognized this morning among family and friends. Take a look to see who was there and what the winners had to say.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 1, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Smith is then joined by Shaun Haney, Kelvin Heppner, and Ontario farmer Andrew Campbell for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics including: Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Agri-tech

MARCH 1, 2024

John Innes Centre researchers will work alongside farmers and agritech partners in a £1m research collaboration to boost crop productivity by unearthing the secrets of soil and root health. The new project, called Thriving Roots Underpinning Total soil Health (TRUTH) is funded by Farming Futures part of Defra and Innovate UK’s Farming Innovation Programme (FIP).

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Replacing worn closing wheel frame bushings on planters is a recurring expense and chore. The kits work well, and they aren’t hard to install.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Polyester was once thought to be a wonder fiber. Both durable and efficient, with no need for farmland or vast amounts of water, it threatened to leave natural fibers like cotton in the dust. It turns out the miracle thread made from oil isn’t so recyclable. But it does break down, bit by bit: in the wash, on land, everywhere. Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 1, 2024

Faculty, staff and students honored Texas A&M AgriLife faculty, staff and students were recognized for their academic contributions and expertise in wildlife management and conservation at the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society meeting recently held in Houston. The Wildlife Society is an international nonprofit scientific and educational organization serving and representing wildlife professionals in.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Nebraska officials say a mower ignited a wildfire that burned roughly 110 square miles of central Nebraska grasslands.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

The mood was less than enthusiastic at the Florida-Alabama Peanut Trade Show earlier in February, but it didn’t dampen the hopes for a better 2024 crop.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Corn and soybeans post higher weekly closes. Does this finally confirm a low? Bryan Doherty says corn "hasn’t turned all the way yet" and soybeans likely will experience pressure from Brazil's harvest and prices.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

With extreme weather events increasing in frequency and severity, having a season-long plan for weed control is critical to maximizing soybean yield.

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Global Agtech Initiative

MARCH 1, 2024

The report shares perspectives from America’s larger, high-growth, and next-gen farmers. The post Latest Farming Technology Trends Available From Bushel 2024 State of the Farm Report appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Many cattle marketers are leaving auctions after realizing it will cost $40,00 to fill a stock trailer right now.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 1, 2024

Dehydration among calves is a severe problem that is often overlooked among producers. It can be caused for many reasons, typically from the summer heat and scours. The time from recognizing the symptoms to providing treatment is crucial. When it comes to treating dehydration, producers need to be ready to step in quickly. It does […] The post It’s important to know the signs of calf dehydration appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Vilsack expects the sustainable aviation fuel announcement to come in a matter of weeks.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 1, 2024

March 14 and March 21 events will be held at the Integrated Pest Management Experience House The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a training session for termite control on March 14 and for household pests on March 21 in Dallas. The trainings will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Integrated Pest. Read More → The post Training sessions for termite and household pest control set in March in Dallas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

With inventory increasing, machinery and equipment sales are uncertain.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Helena introduces Resgenix to help farmers manage the water available to crops and optimize its use.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

First-ever rice consultant in the Delta – one of few women rice scouts in the U.S.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Farmers hear it every year: Use different chemistries throughout the season to help avoid herbicide resistance.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Your Take: New conservation dollars in the farm bill should be preserved for the long term.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty, Total Farm Marketing says the grains see profit taking to end the week and will start looking ahead to the March WASDE.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

“They work on doing everything just a little bit better,” says one expert.

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ProAg

MARCH 1, 2024

As important production reporting deadlines approach, we would like to take this opportunity to provide you with some helpful information regarding production reports. As stated in the Crop Insurance Handbook (CIH), an annual production report is required for all crops with a yield-based plan of insurance that are required to establish the approved APH yield.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Estate Plan Edge: Opting to not carry workers’ compensation insurance? Maybe rethink that.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Have backup plans in place if your cellphone network goes dark.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

Rick Rice, AMVAC director of application technology, says grant programs aren't meant to forever subsidize a particular practice, but instead act as a catalyst for new participants to see its benefits.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Warm East Coast winter is affecting farmers and equipment sales.

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Ohio State University

MARCH 1, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, CFAES held their first Farm Bill Summit, where seven state and national agricultural experts spoke. Including AEDE’s Department Chair, Dr. Amy Ando , and assistant professor Dr. Margaret Jodilowski , who shared examples of policies, in addition to the Farm Bill, that have had major impacts on agriculture. Ando highlighted, as examples, the federal immigration policy, trade policy, and market facilitation program, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Inflation Reduction Ac

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the U.S. pistachio industry.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

MARCH 1, 2024

April showers bring … an increased risk of nitrogen loss in your fields. In fact, research shows that soil can lose more than 20% of its total nitrogen after just one or two spring rainfalls.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 1, 2024

Domestic promotion program, help with regulations sought.

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