Wed.Dec 27, 2023

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Case IH Quadtrac 715 turns heads at Agritechnica

Real Agriculture

The Case IH 715 Quadtrac, the most powerful commercially-produced tractor in the world, attracted plenty of attention during its debut at Agritechnica 23 in Hanover, Germany. With a 715 horsepower-rated, 778 peak horsepower engine, the tractor delivers built-in power and speed to cover more ground in less time, but it’s also nimble, says CNH Industrial’s.

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El Nino expected to bring drought relief in '24

Western FarmPress

El Nino is expected to produce weather changes, including precipitation in drought-ridden regions of the U.S. See what a meteorologist has to say about the Southeast, Delta, Southwest, and Western regions.

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New Survey Shows Labor is Serious Challenge for Ag Industry

AgWeb Farm Journal

The availability of livestock workers was ranked as more limited than crop workers and finding long-term help seen as more difficult than temporary help due to the seasonal nature of the ag industry.

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Bayer, Microsoft collaboration leverages ag data

Western FarmPress

The farm and food industry compiles lots of data; this new program aims to help companies accelerate development of products and services.

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Unverferth Adds High-Flotation, ISOBUS Boundary Control to Pro-Force Spreaders

AgWeb Farm Journal

Unverferth enhances its lineup of Pro-Force dry fertilizer spreaders with two high-flotation undercarriage options: a track system and in-line walking tandem dual wheels, and ISOBUS-enabled boundary control.

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Manage market carry costs

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: The premium of deferred corn futures contracts, or market carry, is higher this year compared to recent years. With corn stocks-to-use ratios approaching 2001/02 levels, watch for market erosion.

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Corn and Wheat Consolidate, Soybean Bounce Late: Mixed Closes in Livestock

AgWeb Farm Journal

Corn and wheat see profit taking. Soybeans rallied late with short covering in bean oil. Live cattle consolidated. Hogs saw follow through selling except Dec. John Payne, Hedge Point Global Markets, has details.

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4 Stories to Learn More About a Vertical Tillage System

AgWeb Farm Journal

Vertical tillage is not a single tool or a single pass — it's a comprehensive system, says Ken Ferrie. Here’s what you need to understand about a vertical tillage system and the first step of removing horizontal layers.

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Beef cow culling continues

Western FarmPress

Drought continues to be a cow-culling driver in some regions. Cow culling should shrink in 2024 with higher cull cow prices.

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Gov. Polis Releases Wolves in Covert Ceremony

AgWeb Farm Journal

The gray wolves relocated from Oregon to Colorado have a lengthy rap sheet. Maybe the secret reintroduction ceremony included a secret clemency grant from the Governor.

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Get ready for green-on-green spraying tech

Western FarmPress

Soybean Corner: Should you acquire this new technology now or wait for it to become mainstream?

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AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne says Corn and Wheat See Profit Taking, Grains Needs Supply or Demand Shock to Rally

AgWeb Farm Journal

AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne, Hedge Point Global Markets, says corn and wheat see profit taking. Grain markets will need a supply or demand shock to get a significant rally, even soybeans.

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Family found success shifting to longleaf pine seedlings

Western FarmPress

For 24 years now, Bodenhamer Farms and Nursery has successfully grown and marketed pine seedlings.

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Our Best Food Justice Stories of 2023

Civil Eats

Food justice reporting has been a cornerstone of Civil Eats’ coverage since we launched 15 years ago. The food system bears a disproportionate impact on communities of color, ranging from the farmworkers struggling to feed themselves even as they harvest the nation’s produce to the BIPOC farmers who are often shut out from crucial financing and other resources.

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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Experienced a Significant Surge

AgWeb Farm Journal

U.S. natural gas futures experienced a significant surge of over 4%.reaching above $2.5/MMBtu, driven by seasonal demand and increased exports.

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High prices still rule land market

Western FarmPress

Land Values: Here are the latest Nebraska land sales in Richardson, Hamilton, Nemaha and Polk counties.

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The Year in Civil Eats Investigations, 2023

Civil Eats

Last year, Civil Eats launched an investigations desk to break new ground—and dig even deeper—on topics related to power within the food system. Our five-part series, Injured and Invisible , about the unseen and unprotected workforce behind meat produced in the U.S., won a James Beard Award for investigative reporting, and our piece on the investors laying claim to water in Colorado won first prize in the business category of the 2023 American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) Writing Aw

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Survey: Majority of farmers will spend up to $60K on new truck

Western FarmPress

Four-wheel-drive is by far the most desired trait farmers want in a new pickup.

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Why a Space Technology Company Is Entering the Agriculture Sector

Global Agtech Initiative

SC Solutions will initially focus on yield prediction for corn growers and vine health monitoring for vineyards. The post Why a Space Technology Company Is Entering the Agriculture Sector appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Size up your saddle for all-around comfort

Western FarmPress

Ensure your Western saddle fits you and your horse properly for a pleasurable ride.

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Three Midwestern Farm Credit Associations Announce Collaboration

AgWeb Farm Journal

Three Midwestern Farm Credit Associations Announce Collaboration apiuser Wed, 12/27/2023 - 15:56

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Key UC nutrition scientist to retire

Western FarmPress

Researcher developed techniques that help identify effective public health programs.

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Soybean Futures Showed Relative Strength

AgWeb Farm Journal

Wednesday's soybean market analysis: Soybean futures showed relative strength to the flailing wheat and corn markets, following through on Tuesday’s gains.

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Anyone 18 or older should have a general power of attorney

Western FarmPress

Country Counsel: Ensure your personal and business affairs continue during any period of incapacity.

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Working together: Refined Fuels Demand and EIA’s WPRS

DTN

The more you know, the better—it’s essentially true in every environment. For oil and gas markets, having accurate and timely data to better understand price, supply, and demand can help define and defend your market strategies. Two valuable data sources of information on the outlook and supply within the U.S. petroleum markets are the weekly petroleum status report (WPRS), produced by the Energy Information Agency (EIA), and Refined Fuel Demand (RFD), an intelligence subscription produced by DT

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Top 5 policy stories of 2023

Western FarmPress

The past year brought lots of noise, but even more uncertainty.

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Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic set for Jan. 11 in Cameron

AgriLife Today

Clinic will focus on beef cattle and cattle health The annual Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic will be Jan. 11 in Cameron. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Milam, Robertson, Bell, Burleson, Falls and Williamson counties will host the event. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., and the program will be from 8 a.m.-2. Read More → The post Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic set for Jan. 11 in Cameron first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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How will rice and soybeans compete for acreage in 2024?

Western FarmPress

Rice acreage in Arkansas could decline if typical trends hold.

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Soil health: why it’s important and how to protect it

CABI

This blog was originally uploaded on the CABI BioProtection Portal Soil is the foundation of agriculture and sustains life on earth by providing nutrients, clean air and water. Human activities can damage soil health and, therefore, impact entire ecosystems. Sustainable farming and gardening practices like biological crop protection and Integrated Pest Management, however, protect and… The post Soil health: why it’s important and how to protect it appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog

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Find the back door

Western FarmPress

Temple Grandin’s advice to job seekers is characteristically enterprising and pointed.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Hungarian insect producer, Agroloop has selected BĂ¼hler's sophisticated nursery and insect rearing technology for the implementation of its industrial black soldier fly (BSF) plant BĂ¼hler will deliver its proven crate-based nursery and rearing technology to the facility, which aims to produce more than 25,000 tonnes of BSF larvae that will eventually be converted into sustainable feed ingredients for the pet food, aquaculture and livestock sector.

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Check out Pennsylvania custom rates

Western FarmPress

For the first time since 2016, Pennsylvania producers have official custom rate information.

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An End of Year Grain Market Rally?

AgWeb Farm Journal

Grain markets had a nice rally to start the shortened holiday week, will we see that continue through today's trade?

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Horse at Nevada event tests positive for EHV-1

Western FarmPress

‘If you recently attended an event in Clark County, monitor your horses,’ official says.

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Offering Support for Farmland Transfer

ATTRA

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has hired Jim Molenaar as its farmland access and succession teams coordinator. In this newly created role, Molenaar will advocate for and guide farmers and ag landowners through the succession process, bringing in additional outside team members that are necessary for success. There is no cost for this service for those who participate. “I’m thrilled to partner with the MDA to provide this support to Minnesota’s farmers and producers,&

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Wallaces Farmer: 12 favorite stories of 2023

Western FarmPress

A community harvest, weather impact, fencing laws, family legacies and fertilizer recommendations were highlights this year.

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New York Law Protects Pollinators by Restricting Neonicotinoid Pesticide Uses

ATTRA

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law Legislation known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. This new law prohibits the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticide (neonics) treated corn, soybean, or wheat seeds and neonicotinoid pesticides for outdoor ornamental plants and turfs, in the interest of protecting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.