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Transforming food bank waste into crop fertility

Real Agriculture

Grandmothers garden is often the first place that children learn about the benefit of having worms in the soil. They learn from an early age that you dont throw worms away, you put them back into the ground where you found them, says Mike Launer of Annelida Soil Solutions. Annelida has created a business out Read More Grandmothers garden is often the first place that children learn about the benefit of having worms in the soil.

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6 secrets to growing 80-bushel soybeans

Western FarmPress

Agronomist Fred Below outlines which factors are most important in soybean production and why including how many bushels each contributes.

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Navigating drainage and water access policies in new Alberta framework

Real Agriculture

Farms and ranches cannot operate without water. While having access to water seems like it should be quite straight forward, navigating government framework around access to water might not be. Team Alberta Crops and the Intensive Livestock Working Group in Alberta have been working to ensure that the provincial government had the opportunity to hear Read More Farms and ranches cannot operate without water.

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Cattle, beef markets explode out of gate

Western FarmPress

Beef Outlook: Tight cattle supplies push record prices even higher; lean into risk management and marketing strategies.

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AFT and Sol Systems Partner to Advance Agrivoltaics in the Midwest with Kernza® Perennial Grain

American Farmland

The post AFT and Sol Systems Partner to Advance Agrivoltaics in the Midwest with Kernza Perennial Grain appeared first on American Farmland Trust.

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Mixing ag and solar may provide benefits for all

Western FarmPress

More than 560 agrivoltaics projects are currently being conducted on an estimated 62,000 acres in the U.S.

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Hoof Trimming in Sheep and Goat

Agric4profits

Keeping hooves short and in good condition is very important because a lame goat will lose condition. Where animals travel across hard or stony ground, their hooves tend to wear and require no trimming. Hoof trimming is an essential part of sheep and goat management.

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Flowers for our Aggie family

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences student brings comfort through flowers to grieving Aggie families The post Flowers for our Aggie family appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farm Progress America, Feb. 3, 2025

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson talks about Proposition 12, it changed the pork industry when it was passed in 2018. Now it might be on it's way to the Supreme Court.

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Methods of Milking

Agric4profits

The milking process requires several important steps. The purpose of these steps is to elicit optimal milk letdown, minimize the chances of a cow contracting mastitis organisms during milking, and ensure efficient milk removal. Methods of Milking Read Also:Importance of a Fish Feeding Point in a Fish Pond 1.

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Almond Day updates growers on new pest, disease

Western FarmPress

UC Cooperative Extension advisers organize educational event in north San Joaquin Valley.

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Methods of Dehorning in Animals

Agric4profits

Dehorning or disbudding is the practice of removing an animals horns or horn buds, depending on the age of the animal and the stage of horn growth. Dehorning or disbudding should be done between 7-10 days of age for goats and prior to 3 months of age for cattle.

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8 ways to keep your farm afloat in 2025

Western FarmPress

Indiana farmers and ag industry experts pool their advice for pulling through this year.

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How to Raise Chickens for Profit

Farmbrite

Raising chickens can be fun.and profitable. Here's how. Keeping chickens and other poultry can be a wonderful way to supply yourself with fresh chicken and the best-tasting eggs around but you'll find that chickens can also be a great source of revenue. We've broken down some of the top ways to take your chicken business to the next level.

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Feed grains, farm planning complex in 2025

Western FarmPress

2025 Economic Outlook Series: Profits look somewhat elusive in both corn and soybeans, which may not provide clear signals about planted acres going forward.

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Animal Identification

Agric4profits

Animal identification is a process used to identify and track specific animals. It is done for various reasons, including verification of ownership, biosecurity control, and tracking for research or agricultural purposes.

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GROWERS Enhances Agriculture Loyalty Program Through Use of AI

Global Agtech Initiative

AI-driven loyalty program helps retailers and manufacturers enjoy greater visibility into farmer purchasing preferences. The post GROWERS Enhances Agriculture Loyalty Program Through Use of AI appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Rescued dog debuts with drama

Western FarmPress

This story has a tail-wagging ending, but I was afraid we were going to have to put the dog down. Thankfully, Lola the poodle is healthy and spunky. Except, now we keep a close eye on her behavior.

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John Deere Expands Options for Adding Precision Technology

Global Agtech Initiative

The new Precision Essentials kit includes a G5 or G5Plus universal display, a StarFire 7500 receiver, and JDLink M or R modem. The post John Deere Expands Options for Adding Precision Technology appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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At the Bleeding Edge of Agrivoltaics

American Farmland

Curious about how solar energy and agriculture can coexist? Check our latest blog on agrivoltaics and the Smart Solar Principles guiding our "Smart Solar Specialist's work.

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Reflections Departing Education Director Jenn Mampara

FreshFarm Blog

Departing Director of Education Jenn Mampara Shares Reflections on 17 years of Nutrition Education and FoodPrints.

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Tractors, mowers and other big machines

Western FarmPress

Big jobs on the farm require big machines, and New York Farm Show has you covered.

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Castration in Sheep and Goats

Agric4profits

Castration is an important management practice for sheep and goat farmers to maintain control of their breeding programs and successfully carry out breed improvement. Castration involves the removal or destruction of the testes, epididymis, and a portion of each spermatic cord in a ram or buck.

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Animal comfortable top priority in cold weather

Western FarmPress

Alice in Dairyland: Farmers work hard during winter to keep cattle safe when temperatures dip.

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Animal Ag News 2/3

Agwired

There were 86.7 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2025, according to the Cattle report published by the U.S. Department of Agricultures National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The United States Department of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico.

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Techniques of Heat Detection in Animals

Agric4profits

Different signs are carefully studied for the detection of heat. Heat detection aids are essential tools for efficient reproductive management when used in combination with an expert eye. For example, cows marked with a detector (KaMaR) plus chalk on the tail are more efficiently detected than those using a detector alone.

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PMRA reinstates livestock grain feeding on lambda-cy insecticide label

Real Agriculture

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has reinstated livestock grain feeding use for insecticides containing lambda-cyhalothrin. A regulatory announcement in late 2022 changed the labeled approvals for crops treated with lambda-cy products, and resulted in two growing seasons with restricted use and access for growers. Syngenta shared the reinstatement news today, noting that a label Read More The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has reinstated livestock grain feeding use for inse

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Trump tariffs bring economic uncertainty to farm country

Western FarmPress

New trade tensions threaten to squeeze U.S. farmers as retaliatory measures loom. President concedes American consumers can expect to feel some pain.

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Five leaders to be inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame

Real Agriculture

In 2025, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) will induct Ted Burnside, Ken Forth, Don Hart, Craig Hunter, and Ken Leslie. The new OAHF nominees were selected for their contributions and commitments to improving Ontarios agricultural sector. They will be formally recognized at an induction ceremony on June 8, bringing the total number of Read More In 2025, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) will induct Ted Burnside, Ken Forth, Don Hart, Craig Hunter, and Ken Leslie.

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Watch your tail!

Western FarmPress

Ag Marketing IQ: Tail-risk looms large as Trump tariffs, though predicted, roil markets and send traders scurrying for cover in save havens, such as Treasury bonds. Where will energy and fertilizer prices go as these political moves send markets spinning?

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Ag Policy Connection S3 Ep. 4 — Housing or farmland – How to balance the two?

Real Agriculture

Some parts of the country have seen more success protecting farmland than other regions, but when you add it up, Canada continues to lose an astonishing amount of farmland to urban expansion. The oft-cited statistic from the most recent Census of Agriculture is that Ontario alone loses an average of 319 acres of farmland every Read More Some parts of the country have seen more success protecting farmland than other regions, but when you add it up, Canada continues to lose an astonishing amount o

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Live updates: Trump tariffs bring economic uncertainty to farm country

Western FarmPress

New trade tensions threaten to squeeze U.S. farmers as retaliatory measures loom. Follow along as the Farm Progress team provides coverage of breaking news.

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RealAg Radio: Trump tariffs, stripe rust, and land prices, Feb 3, 2025

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FP Genetics! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Kelvin Heppner and Shaun Haney to discuss the latest on the Trump tariffs set to take effect tomorrow, February 4, 2025; RealAgricultures in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson to chat stripe rust, land Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FP Genetics!

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Trump trade war sequel?

Western FarmPress

Repeat of trade squabble is last thing U.S. farmers need.

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Industry-funded study of the week: pistachios

Food Politics

The headline: Just 2 handfuls of pistachios daily could help protect your eyesigh t. Really? Lets take a look. The Study: Pistachio Consumption Increases Macular Pigment Optical Density in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Scott, Tammy M et al. The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 155, Issue 1, 168 174. 2024 Oct 18:S0022-3166(24)01099-X. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.10.022.

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EPA Tells Employees Working on Climate Change They May be Fired

Civil Eats

More than a thousand EPA employees, most of them working on climate change, may be fired, according to an email obtained by the New York Times. Employees that received the email were hired within the past year, and the message said the agency has the right to immediately terminate them. An EPA spokesperson declined to confirm to the Times whether or not EPA administrator Lee Zeldin would fire the employees but added, Ultimately, the goal is to create a more effective and efficient federal govern

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Identification of Milking Utensils

Agric4profits

The milk secreted from a cows udder is usually sterile. However, it invariably becomes contaminated during and after milking by the milker, milking equipment, utensils, cooling, storage, and processing. Milk is an excellent medium for bacteria, yeasts, and molds, which are common contaminants.