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Tractor and combine sales tumble in September

Real Agriculture

North American tractor and combine sales are feeling the effects of a difficult agriculture economy and poor commodity prices. In its monthly report, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers is reporting significant declines in monthly sales of combines and tractors in the U.S. and Canada. AEM reports that U.S. sales of ag tractors decreased 19.2 per.

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2025 Winter Policy Conference

NASDA

2025 Winter Policy Conference The commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from around the nation will gather with federal agencies, congressional leaders and industry stakeholders to talk about pressing agricultural and food policy issues. Join us February 23-26, 2025! Hotel Information This year’s Winter Policy Conference will be held at the Conrad Washington, D.C.

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Feds announce $7.3 million for Cereals Canada

Real Agriculture

Cereals Canada is receiving up to $7.3 million from the federal government for a pair of initiatives aimed at boosting the competitiveness and sustainability of Canadian cereals crops. The national grain value chain organization is receiving up to $6,660,817 through the AgriMarketing Program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to continue its work on increasing.

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Tri-National Agricultural Accord

NASDA

The 2024 Tri-National Agricultural Accord will be held in Arlington, Virginia, from October 21 – 23, 2024. This annual event is an important opportunity to gather senior state and provincial agricultural officials from Canada, Mexico and the United States to work together collaboratively on agricultural trade and development issues. Background The Tri-National Agricultural Accord represents a longstanding commitment among the senior state and provincial agricultural officials of Canada, th

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Soybean School: Solving field-level challenges through digital agronomy

Real Agriculture

Dale Cowan has seen a lot of changes in agronomy and its application over his career. Well known for his exploration of new technology, the AGRIS Co-operative agronomy strategy manager and member of the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame gets excited when he discusses the benefits digital technology is bringing to the practice of agronomy. Read More Dale Cowan has seen a lot of changes in agronomy and its application over his career.

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The fuss over the slight downtick in obesity prevalence

Food Politics

What started all this was this graph of obesity prevalence in the US from the Financial Times: The most complete account of what happened next comes from Helena Bottemiller Evich in Food Fix (a must-read for anyone interested in following the food scene): “ Have we passed peak obesity? New data sparks speculation. ” The Financial Times was the first to pick up on new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that the obesity rate for U.S. adults declined two percentage poi

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RealAg Radio: Droning on seed, cold temperatures, and fall weed control, Oct 15, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this agronomic edition of Tuesdays with Lyndsey on RealAg Radio! Host, Lyndsey Smith is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson to discuss a number of topics including: Wheat planting and droning on seed; Corn in cold temperatures; Fall weed control and more! Also, hear a spotlight interview.

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More rice sales to Cuba could help both countries

Western FarmPress

Increased trade only strengthens economic ties between the U.S. and Cuba but also plays a crucial role in addressing food security challenges on the island, according to USA Rice.

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From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the ‘chupacabra’

AgriLife Today

Texas A&M AgriLife expert provides scientific explanation for the paranormal creature The post From spooky lore to science fact: Unmasking the ‘chupacabra’ appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Misused farm income data threatens need for strong safety net

Western FarmPress

USDA's Net Farm Income data is misused and abused. Significant losses in crop agriculture are being masked by the recent boom in profitability of livestock operations.

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Public trust in U.S. elections is decreasing. But should it be?

Berkeley Blog

Despite the proliferation of disinformation and propaganda, elections in the U.S. are more secure and the results are more accurate than they were 20 years ago, UC Berkeley experts say. The post Public trust in U.S. elections is decreasing. But should it be? appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Should you raise or buy replacement heifers?

Western FarmPress

Livestock Outlook: Cow-calf producers generally retain the top end of their heifers as replacements and market the remainder. Should you retain more or buy more? It depends.

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Rethinking the Financing of Agtech Innovation: Is Venture Capital the Best Path Forward?

Global Agtech Initiative

To better support agtech innovation, there is a growing call for alternative funding models, says analyst Shane Thomas. The post Rethinking the Financing of Agtech Innovation: Is Venture Capital the Best Path Forward? appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Kamala Harris unveils rural agenda

Western FarmPress

Vice President says proposals will support next generation of small and mid-sized farmers.

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Winter cattle care: how to reduce stress and boost health

West Texas Livestock

It may not seem like it now, but winter is coming. The change in seasons also brings new problems to deal with to keep your cattle performing at their best. Keeping your cattle healthy during the stress of colder winter temperatures can be a pain in the neck. It is also doable. Many different factors […] The post Winter cattle care: how to reduce stress and boost health appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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She’s the first female Southeastern Farmer of the Year

Western FarmPress

Faylene Whitaker becomes the first female overall winner in the 34-year history of the Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year program.

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USDA Science Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Jose

USDA Blog

National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a time to celebrate the rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions from Hispanic communities. USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area is home to over 8,000 of the world’s best and brightest minds in agricultural science, data, and innovation. This month, REE is spotlighting several brilliant colleagues who are pioneering change at USDA and within their communities.

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Corn emergence delay of few days can zap yield

Western FarmPress

Corn Commentary: Here is an anecdotal example of the impact a delay in plant emergence can have.

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2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives

USDA Blog

When Congress enacted the Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926 , it directed the USDA to create a range of federal services in support of producer-owned cooperatives. For nearly 100 years, USDA has gathered statistics, conducted research, provided education, and offered cooperative development to America’s agricultural cooperatives.

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Farm Progress America, October 15, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson takes a look at the lawsuit filed by McDonald's against multiple meat companies on accusations they colluded to inflate the price of beef.

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Introducing Almanac: Wisdom for Smarter, More Efficient Farming

Global Agtech Initiative

A suite of products and services that gathers data and predicts actionable insights from farms worldwide to empower ag professionals everywhere. The post Introducing Almanac: Wisdom for Smarter, More Efficient Farming appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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FP Next: What’s next for the pork industry?

Western FarmPress

Episode 26: Amid election and biosecurity discussions, Kevin Schulz shares all things hog industry with Curt and Sarah on this Shop Talk episode.

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USDA Intern Gains Hands-on Experience and Learns the Value of Networking

USDA Blog

Marco Antonio Alcantar Alvarez, a rising sophomore at California State University majoring in graphic design, was one of 14 students selected for an internship over the summer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) High School Equivalency Program (HEP)/College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). Established in 2023 with eight interns, this year’s intern cohort has nearly doubled in size.

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Missouri farmer dealt a soybean wild card

Western FarmPress

Weather challenges growers, offering bumper corn crops, but lower soybean production.

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NATIONAL HAND WASHING DAY

The Lunatic Farmer

Running errands in town this afternoon I heard on the news that tody is "National Wash Your Hands Day." Do we really need acts of Congress and government-generated press releases and video clips for a national hand washing day? I wonder how many thousands of hours of bureaucratic service got wasted on this initiative? It got me to thinking about what other nanny activities our federal government needs to promote.

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Where are all the butterflies?

Western FarmPress

Badger View: Consider growing flowers and milkweed to support pollinators.

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How Greeneye Technology Customers Achieved 87% Reduction in Non-Residual Herbicide Use in 2024

Global Agtech Initiative

Herbicide reduction increased to 92% in pre-emergence applications, while corn and soybean farmers achieved an 84% and 82% average reduction. The post How Greeneye Technology Customers Achieved 87% Reduction in Non-Residual Herbicide Use in 2024 appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Price Ranch: Using all the tools at hand

Western FarmPress

Colo. ranchers named 2024 Commercial Producer of the Year at the National Red Angus Convention.

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Gender equality and youth inclusion: ten focus areas for impact 

CABI

UN Women recently published The Gender Snapshot 2024. While the report highlighted some positive developments, no indicator under SDG Goal 5, Gender Equality, has been achieved. Women comprise around 43% of the agricultural workforce in low- and middle-income countries. However, their responsibilities and capacity are too often diluted by gender inequalities.

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Weekly Grain Movement: Soybeans lead the charge

Western FarmPress

Corn and wheat volume posted relatively disappointing results last week.

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The Challenges Of Vertical Farming

Agric4profits

Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural method that allows crops to be grown in stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces, often within controlled e

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Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis Partner to Drive AI-Powered Agronomy Solutions and Business Opportunities for Ag Retailers

Global Agtech Initiative

Collaboration brings advanced AI-powered recommendations and conservation-focused services to boost farm productivity and profitability. The post Syngenta Crop Protection and Taranis Partner to Drive AI-Powered Agronomy Solutions and Business Opportunities for Ag Retailers appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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The Different Types Of Vertical Farming Systems

Agric4profits

Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural practice that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertically inclined surfaces.

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Texas A&M Forest Service offers scholarships for future foresters

AgriLife Today

Profits from timber harvest benefit Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology students The post Texas A&M Forest Service offers scholarships for future foresters appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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The Benefits Of Vertical Farming

Agric4profits

Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural method that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or on vertically inclined surfaces.

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Bringing the Farm to School Through New Connections

ATTRA

By Tammy Howard, NCAT Senior Manager With October being National Farm to School month, I was reminded of what the National Farm to School Network refers to as triple bottom line — kids win, farmers win, and communities win with Farm to School. Despite the relatively high demand of local products on school menus, there are still relatively few opportunities and resources for producers to be trained in accessing school markets.

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2024 GAP Report: Slowdown in Agricultural Productivity Threatens Global Food and Nutrition Security

Farming First

The 2024 GAP Report has revealed a decline in agricultural productivity over the past decade poses a risk to food and nutrition security. The post 2024 GAP Report: Slowdown in Agricultural Productivity Threatens Global Food and Nutrition Security appeared first on Farming First.

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