Sat.Nov 16, 2024

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Mind Your Farm Business, Ep. 99 — Recognizing and avoiding burnout

Real Agriculture

Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to burnout. Author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe says it’s important for farmers and ranchers to recognize these conditions and take proactive steps to ensure the weight of agriculture doesn’t overwhelm their business and… Read More Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to

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Freeze expected in northern GA around November 22; heaviest rain to the south

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

We are now entering the time of year when we start to get fronts moving through Georgia and other southern regions of the Southeast with more regularity. Ahead of a cold front our air gets warmer and moister and rain is likely to fall as the front approaches.

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Trump’s deportation threats could devastate farming industry

Western FarmPress

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations could exacerbate labor shortages in U.S. agriculture, says Landus CEO Matt Carstens.

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Guide to Potato Cultivation: From Planting to Harvest

Cropaia

Success in potato production hinges on informed practices in soil management, nutrient application, and integrated pest and disease control. This guide outlines the essential agronomic considerations for optimizing yield and quality in potato crops. Planting and Harvesting Potatoes are typically planted in spring once soil temperatures reach 10°C (50°F), a benchmark for promoting uniform sprouting and robust early growth.

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How to surprisingly choose the right cattle breeder

West Texas Livestock

A good breeder plays a crucial role in shaping the cattle industry’s future. The calves they produce can significantly influence the genetic potential of your herd. This genetic foundation is why choosing a reputable breeder is essential; the quality of their stock will directly impact your herd’s performance and success. When considering new cattle for […] The post How to surprisingly choose the right cattle breeder appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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NOAA: Second-warmest October for the globe and the lowest sea ice extent on record

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest global climate summary for October 2024 was released by NOAA this week. It shows that the earth as a whole was the second warmest year since official records began in 1880.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Star of Bethlehem Flowers

Agric4profits

Star of Bethlehem flowers, scientifically known as Ornithogalum umbellatum, are stunning perennial plants native to Europe, but they have become popular in gard

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Safflower Flowers

Agric4profits

Safflower flowers (Carthamus tinctorius) belong to the Asteraceae family and are known for their vibrant, colorful petals and versatility in various application

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Northeast SARE Historically Underserved Farming Communities Grant Program

ATTRA

Proposals are due January 7, 2025. Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) has a new grant program for historically underserved communities. The historically underserved farmer/farming communities grant program is designed to address systemic/structural barriers to access that disproportionately limit the ability of historically underserved farmer/farming communities to fully participate in SARE programs.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Rhododendron Flowers

Agric4profits

Rhododendron flowers (Rhododendron spp.) are among the most captivating and widely admired plants, known for their vibrant colors and large, showy blooms.

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Nebraska Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition Opens

ATTRA

The Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA) posted that a Farmer Veteran Coalition chapter is opening in Nebraska. Participants in CFRA programs were instrumental in founding the new chapter, and CFRA is supporting the effort as part of its long-standing commitment to agriculture training for veterans. “We feel that having a chapter here will further enable veterans who are interested in or already involved in agriculture to become established,” said Farmer Veteran Coalition member Martin Ne

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Snowball Flowers

Agric4profits

Snowball flowers, scientifically known as Viburnum opulus, are a popular flowering shrub known for their round, snowball-like clusters of white flowers.

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New Agrarian Program Accepting Apprenticeship Applications

ATTRA

Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program is accepting applications until December 15, 2024, for eight-month apprenticeships during 2025. The program partners with skilled ranchers and farmers to offer annual apprenticeships in regenerative agriculture for first-career professionals with a sincere commitment to life at the intersection of conservation and regenerative agriculture.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Melaleuca Flowers

Agric4profits

Melaleuca flowers, scientifically known as Melaleuca spp., belong to the Myrtaceae family and are native to Australia and some parts of Southeast Asia.

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Water management tech dazzles at Irrigation Show

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: Check out new products that can help make irrigation easier and more efficient.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Rose Flowers

Agric4profits

Rose flowers (Rosa spp.) are one of the most iconic and cherished flowers in the world, renowned for their beauty, fragrance, and symbolism.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Binding arbitration, seeding advancements, and a sideways market, Nov 16, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend! Guest host Lyndsey Smith discusses some of the top ag news stories including: The Federal government imposing a binding arbitration on Vancouver and Montreal port strikes; Canada Post strike announcement; and, Some exciting new innovations from Bourgault Industries. Lyndsey is then joined by Brian Voth with… Read More Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend!

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Queen Anne’s lace Flowers

Agric4profits

Queen Anne’s lace flowers (Daucus carota) are delicate, wildflowers known for their intricate, lacy blooms resembling finely woven lace.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Spring beauty Flowers

Agric4profits

Spring beauty flowers, scientifically known as Claytonia virginica, are small, delicate wildflowers belonging to the Montiaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Snapdragon Flowers

Agric4profits

Snapdragon flowers, scientifically known as Antirrhinum majus, are popular ornamental plants that belong to the Plantaginaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Saint John’s wort Flowers

Agric4profits

Saint John’s Wort flowers (Hypericum perforatum) are bright, golden-yellow blossoms that belong to the Hypericaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Strawflower

Agric4profits

Strawflowers, scientifically known as Xerochrysum bracteatum, are an iconic flower species native to Australia.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Snakeroot Flowers

Agric4profits

Snakeroot flowers, belonging to the Rauvolfia and Ageratina genera, are part of the larger Rubiaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Rose of Sharon Flowers

Agric4profits

Rose of Sharon flowers (Hibiscus syriacus) are striking, showy blooms that belong to the Malvaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Spiraea Flowers

Agric4profits

Spiraea flowers, scientifically known as Spiraea or Spirea, belong to the Rosaceae family.

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Complete Practical Growing and Care Guide of Sorrel Flowers

Agric4profits

Sorrel flowers, scientifically known as Rumex acetosa, belong to the Polygonaceae family.

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