Real Agriculture
MAY 5, 2023
What the farm or ranch needs in the way of equipment isn’t always what you really want. Equipment comes with a hefty price tag, and it can be hard to pick up the piece of equipment you really want if the business case is a little thin. Whether you are getting the first wheels turning.
AGRIVI
MAY 5, 2023
2023 started with farms in all geographies having major concerns about profitability. In the last 2 years, inflation increased the cost of production significantly, while crop prices didn’t follow the proportional increase, putting a lot of pressure on farm profitability. Above that, global data shows that 75% of farmers are facing cost hikes , and around 60% expect that the current inflationary environment will increase spending even more in the next 12 to 18 months.
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EOS
MAY 5, 2023
Growing soybeans is easy since the crop can withstand high temperatures, is highly resistant to pests and diseases, and requires little, if any, fertilization.
Coalition Against Hunger
MAY 5, 2023
Approximately every five years, Congress reauthorizes the Farm Bill, a large piece of legislation that authorizes most federal policies governing food and agriculture programs. The farm bill consists of 12 “titles”, covering topics such as conservation, rural development, and forestry. Title 4, the nutrition title, includes SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Real Agriculture
MAY 5, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP, for the RealAg Issues Panel. Stay tuned for a BONUS segment! They discuss many topics, including: The land rental rate report published. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!
Rodale Institute
MAY 5, 2023
Through a USDA-funded incentives program, Rodale Institute and its partner organizations are providing financial assistance to eligible farmers in the Southern Piedmont region to promote the adoption of climate-smart practices, […] The post Apply Now: USDA Climate-Smart Funding Program for Southern Piedmont Farmers appeared first on Rodale Institute.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 5, 2023
Credit: Greener Crop. Written by: Sarah Jordan May 5, 2023 We recently added a service providers section to the Agritecture Designer Partner Network. With the addition of this new category, we have four new partners that have joined us in our journey: The Best Bees Company , Hylant Group , Greener Crop Inc. , and Photosynthetic by Rift Labs. Now, you can get quotes from each partner directly in Agritecture Designer and exclusive discounts through our platform.
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Real Agriculture
MAY 5, 2023
A lower seeding rate, narrow rows and attention to detail. They’re all management practices grower Jeffrey Krohn employs to grow high-yielding winter wheat on his Elkton, Michigan farm. Krohn’s strategy helped him win top honours in the 2022 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN). When all the results were tabulated, Krohn finished first in both.
SILT
MAY 4, 2023
In recent years, there has been a growing movement in Iowa and across the country to promote the benefits of local food systems. Local food not only supports the local economy and helps to preserve traditional farming practices, but also offers a range of health and environmental benefits. At Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), we believe that protecting Iowa’s farmland is essential to promoting sustainable and just food systems.
CalCAN
MAY 3, 2023
This guest post was written by Jessica González, Policy Advocate at CCOF and Food and Farm Resilience Coalition member. In late April, CCOF and Food and Farm Resilience Coalition members met with state legislators to garner additional support for the Climate-resilient Farms, Sustainable Healthy Food Access, and Farmworker Protection Bond Act of 2024, AB 408.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 3, 2023
Written by: Isabelle Dom Across the world of ESG investing, SDG impact, and climate change mitigation, a consistent omission has been bothering us at Agritecture: few events - if any - cover the full breadth of agriculture-related solutions. With the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and the added $20 billion to make the U.S. more food secure and our farming practices more environmentally friendly , we expect to see both an increase in and a deepening of these conversations.
Thought Farmer
MAY 3, 2023
“Yes, I know what an intranet does, but it’s not something that benefits my job.” It’s something we’ve heard a lot since the mid 2000’s. Not that we blame people. Intranets have changed a lot over time. If you used one of the first generation intranets you probably remember that they did little to address organizational challenges, and were often criticized for taking employees away from their work.
Caff
MAY 2, 2023
“BIPOC Produce” is a new Fresno-based initiative involving over 90 BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Color) farmers whose founder, Keng Vang, is from a Hmong family of farmers. After graduating from Fresno State, he wanted to give back to his community by working with hundreds of Southeast Asian, Latinx, African American, and other Asian Pacific Islander farmers through the Asian Business Institute and Resource Center.
Philabundance
MAY 2, 2023
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Farmbrite
MAY 2, 2023
Introduction to AgTech New technology is nothing new to farmers. It feels like there is a continuous flow of new products, service and agriculture technology promises to help farmers improve yields or reduce losses. But with the advancement of digital technologies and the ability to easy capture, integrate and report and key details for your operation digitalizing your farm is no longer a nice to have.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 2, 2023
Credit: Bowral Beekeeping. Written by Niko Simos May 2, 2023 Agritourism offers a unique and authentic experience for travelers who want to explore rural areas, learn about agriculture and sustainable farming practices, and immerse themselves in local culture and traditions. Defined as the symbiotic relationship between tourism and agriculture ,’ agritourism is, as the name suggests, a form of tourism in which activities focus directly on agriculture and utilize the unique offerings of rural and
Caff
MAY 1, 2023
Emily Ayala and Hanna Kahl introduce CAFF and the Ecological Pest Management Program. (Photo by Nolan Kirby) The Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF) held a Biologically Integrated Orchard System (BIOS) field day at Chinchiolo Farms on April 20th. After a very wet winter, attendees enjoyed the nice weather as they gathered in the orchard to discuss a novel mower prototype, pruning, and nematode management.
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
MAY 1, 2023
Customer Owners, As the vibrancy of the Spring season sweeps across our State, it brings me great pleasure to announce and congratulate our Fall 2023 Scholarship winners ! These bright and ambitious young minds are a shining example of agriculture’s future in Southern Colorado. We couldn’t be more proud to support them on their journey. They have displayed immense passion, dedication, and talent, and we know they’ll be a tremendous asset to any industry they choose to be a part
Wisconsin Farmers Union
MAY 1, 2023
Statewide map will help institutional & direct buyers find local farms By Forrest Humphrey Local Foods Organizer Farmers can now sign up to be a part of the Wisconsin Local Food Directory. This new project of Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) aims to connect farmers with their communities and ultimately, make local food systems stronger and more resilient in the face of continued supply chain disruptions.
Agricultural Economics Insights
MAY 1, 2023
By Brent Gloy and David Widmar Many of us know the short version of farmland’s infamous bust during the 1980s. First, the farm economy derailed as commodity prices tumbled, resulting in fewer earnings generated by an acre of farmland. Second, Paul Volker and the Fed’s mission to bust the back of inflation sent farm-level interest rates upwards of 18%.
The Farmers Daughter USA
MAY 1, 2023
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that farmers don’t care about healthy soil! Yes, even conventional farmers. Why is it so important? Because it makes a big difference for our farms, our crops, and the environment! The post Healthy Soil’s Big Impact appeared first on The Farmer's Daughter USA.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
Soil Health Principles: The Importance of Context By Eric Fuchs, Understanding Ag, LLC Picture this: You just attended a training on regenerative agriculture and you come home excited and motivated for the changes you’re going to implement on your operation. You want to plant a 46-species cover crop mix in your cropping operation, produce grass-finished beef, pasture-raised pork, have laying hens and meat chickens, and market products at the local farmers market each weekend.
Cropaia
APRIL 29, 2023
Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts. Pesticide rotation is a management strategy that aims to reduce the risk of pesticide resistance.
Real Agriculture
MAY 5, 2023
The rule of thumb for planting soybeans in Western Canada has generally been to wait until the soil is 10 degrees C — often after canola is in the ground, but there are a number of reasons, including historical yield data, that suggest the crop would benefit from earlier planting. This Soybean School episode, recorded. Read More The rule of thumb for planting soybeans in Western Canada has generally been to wait until the soil is 10 degrees C — often after canola is in the ground, but there are
Trimble Agriculture
MAY 1, 2023
What landowners need to know about the significance, impact, and regulatory reform of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). Farmers and ranchers know more than most how diverted surface water and wetlands provide important functions to ecosystems and agricultural uses that cannot be understated. All living things require water for growth and sustainability.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
Corn isn't food Nine unpopular facts USDA and Big Ag don’t want you to know By Jason Wisniewski Occasionally, I get to share my understanding of the agricultural industry with farmer-led organizations like this recent seminar held by the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Isaak Walton League. The seminar was a good opportunity for me to apply what I had learned from a YouTube video I posted about tillage a few months ago.
Todays Farmer Magazine
MAY 1, 2023
The invasive longhorned tick is a new pest that could plague livestock producers in MFA territory. Just as cattle begin grazing green pastures again , University of Missouri researchers are tracking the invasive longhorned tick, which can cause weight loss, aborted pregnancies and even death in cattle. Researchers from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine found the tick in a Linn County pasture in August 2022.
Agritecture Blog
MAY 4, 2023
CONTENT SOURCED FROM USDA.GOV Written by: USDA Press May 5, 2023 WASHINGTON, May 3, 2023 – Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of 12 new USDA Regional Food Business Centers that will provide national coverage coordination, technical assistance, and capacity building to help farmers, ranchers, and other food businesses access new markets and navigate federal, state, and local resources, thereby closing the gaps to success.
Daily Yonder
MAY 2, 2023
The Right Wants to Have Censorship Both Ways Three weeks ago, the Tennessee legislature voted to expel state Representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the House for speaking out against gun violence after a deadly school shooting rocked Nashville. Last week, the Montana legislature voted to bar Representative Zooey Zephyr from the House floor for speaking out against an anti-trans law that would prevent minors from obtaining gender-affirming care in the state.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
Manure slurry is a valuable but difficult resource to manage on dairy farms. Slurry pits must be emptied to make room for the never-ending stream of manure. Manure is often not a top priority for most dairies and handling may have to wait until seasonal fieldwork is completed. That leaves farmers with a fall and early winter window to empty the pits and get manure applied.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
A clean, reliable source of drinking water is not only something a society needs to survive, but also something farmers and ranchers bear great responsibility to maintain. Agricultural producers have a greater impact on water quality than people in any other industry. Agriculture consumes and interacts with more total water than any industry, both in total usage and via the water interacting with the land under our control.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
We all know that healthy foods, consumed routinely over our lifetime, bodes well for a lifetime of health. We read a lot about crude protein, fats, carbohydrates and sugars. However, what is often left out in the healthy food discussion is the critical topic of phytonutrients. Healthy, nutritious foods should be comprised of more than a thousand phytonutrients that are crucial to our overall health and well-being.
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
To understand regenerative agriculture, you must have a working definition. Regenerative Agriculture is defined as: Farming and ranching in synchrony with nature and the four ecosystem processes to repair, rebuild, restore and revitalize ecosystem function, starting with life beneath the soil and expanding to life above. This is most effectively accomplished by farmers and ranchers properly and intentionally implementing what Understanding Ag calls the 6-3-4 TM , which is comprised of the Si
UnderstandingAg
APRIL 30, 2023
An egg produced by a laying hen raised on pasture is a self-contained nutrient powerhouse. It is hard for any single food to match the nutrient density in a pasture-raised egg. We all know that egg whites are loaded with protein and essential amino acids, but are you aware of the incredible nutritional value of egg yolks? Egg yolks from pasture-raised eggs… Have significantly higher levels of folate and vitamin B12.
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