Real Agriculture
AUGUST 25, 2023
A soybean grower in Georgia has set a new world record for soybean yield, surpassing the mark established by one of his mentors. Alex Harrell of Smithville, GA, harvested 206.7997 bu/ac on August 23, breaking fellow Georgia farmer Randy Dowdy’s previous record of 191 bu/ac set in 2019. Together with his father, Harrell planted the.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 23, 2023
Farmers Weekly Man’s best friend, a loyal companion, and a farm’s greatest asset – the value of a well-trained sheepdog cannot be overestimated. But even the most experienced of collies can have their quirks, leaving farmers frustrated and unsure on the best course of correction. Here to help with training challenges are shepherding husband-and-wife team Emma Gray […] The post Sheepdog School: What training equipment do you need?
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NASDA
AUGUST 23, 2023
Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. — Following the U.S. FDA’s announcement of Jim Jones as Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney released the following statement: “NASDA congratulates Jim Jones on being selected to serve as U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods. We look forward to seeing his leadership and depth of experience in administration, science and chemical safety contribute to meaningful impacts at FDA and cre
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 20, 2023
Hoosier Perspectives: The Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion is a rousing success for swine exhibitors. But horticulture enthusiasts are still searching for a permanent home.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 25, 2023
Brian Grete, editor of Pro Farmer uses one word to sum up this week’s crop tour: hot. But it’s not crop yield that’s sizzling, but the crop itself. Extremely hot temperatures followed the team of nearly 100 field scouts on the four-day tour of seven states collecting over 1800 corn and soybean samples, he says. Read More Brian Grete, editor of Pro Farmer uses one word to sum up this week’s crop tour: hot.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 23, 2023
Farmers Weekly In my previous article for this revered magazine I urged you to look at my forthcoming August submission when I would be complaining about the terrible wet weather that we had been having. I can only apologise if you have had a wetter than normal harvest, it is quite obviously all my fault.
NASDA
AUGUST 23, 2023
Blog State departments of agriculture comprise a wide variety of divisions and responsibilities, many of which are not what are typically pictured when thinking of agriculture. One such division is weights and measures, which plays a critical role in ensuring shoppers get what they pay for and sellers – like farmers and ranchers – receive fair payment for their products.
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Real Agriculture
AUGUST 25, 2023
How can farmers diagnose soil fertility issues? What tools can identify nutrient deficiencies and best manage variability across fields and farms? On this episode of RealAgriculture’s Soil School, Bernard Tobin visits Southwest Crop Diagnostic Days at the Ridgetown College campus, University of Guelph, to report on three soil testing and mapping technologies — GroundWork, SoilOptix.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 24, 2023
Farmers Weekly Blocks of bare land and smaller farms are the main new offerings in the late summer market, some with unusual history and others presenting good commercial land. In Wiltshire, 44 acres of ring-fenced gently sloping pasture in four fields is about to be launched near West Knoyle.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 25, 2023
Luense translates human disease and epigenetics expertise to livestock fertility Lacey Luense, Ph.D., spent the first 10 years of her career using live animal models to understand the mechanisms of the sperm epigenome and its role in human disease and development. But now, she is taking her epigenetics research program in a new direction. Luense. Read More → The post Determining how male behaviors, environment affect offspring in livestock first appeared on AgriLife Today.
Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 25, 2023
Our skin is a canvas that tells a unique story of our lifestyle, genetics, and care regimen. Among the various skin types, oily skin holds a distinct place. Oily skin is mainly characterized by excessive sebum production, leading to different challenges and concerns. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of oily skin, exploring the issues it presents and why dedicated skin care is essential for those who bear its mark.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 24, 2023
Big things happen in a big world and yet somehow the grain markets are still transfixed by what number the ProFarmer Tour is likely to come out with on Friday regarding corn production estimates for the U.S. Neil Townsend, Grainfox market analyst, says it’s a bit strange to think that Russia can literally bomb infrastructure. Read More Big things happen in a big world and yet somehow the grain markets are still transfixed by what number the ProFarmer Tour is likely to come out with on Frid
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 24, 2023
Farmers Weekly Being a relatively dry farm with free-draining land, we tend to delight in this kind of a summer. Understandably, this is a very unpopular opinion, but feeding only 1kg of cake in the parlour with plenty of grass ahead of the cows in midsummer has been great.
Agri-tech
AUGUST 24, 2023
Research has brought clarity to the longstanding question of how starch granules form in the seeds of Triticeae crops – wheat, barley, and rye – unlocking diverse potential benefits for numerous industries and for human health. Starch in wheat, maize, rice and potatoes is a vital energy-giving part of our diet and a key ingredient in many industrial applications from brewing and baking to.
Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast
AUGUST 24, 2023
Much of the Southeast has been under the influence of a large dome of high pressure that has brought very hot and dry weather to most of the region. This has resulted in increases in abnormally dry (D0) and moderate drought (D1) in most of the region.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 23, 2023
There’s plenty of crop management data available to growers in our mobile, connected world and it moves at ever-increasing velocity. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, AGRIS agronomist Dale Cowan looks at simple ways growers can tap into this data to make in-season management decisions and also run field trials to evaluate how.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly There’s still time to enter the Farmers Weekly annual harvest photo competition – giving one lucky winner the opportunity to see their work on the magazine’s front cover. Uploading your pictures is quick and easy. Just head to our online Harvest 2023 gallery and follow the simple instructions.
Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 24, 2023
Understanding the basics: Did you know that there are over 10 whole nutrients a plant needs? This includes carbon, hydrogen and oxygen which is why air and water are necessary. But the rest of the nutrients all depend upon one thing – the soil. This is why Fertilising plants is an essential habit. The basis of fertilising plants all comes from one keyword, fertilisation.
AgWeb Farm Journal
AUGUST 24, 2023
The past four days of high heat and no moisture have taken a toll in the state with some farmers predicting corn yield lows of 140 bu. per acre. Some still anticipate 200-bu. plus yields. All they need is some rain.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 23, 2023
A less than ideal wheat harvest hasn’t dampened a lot of excitement over wheat yields in Ontario, as some great averages are trickling in. The biggest question popping up on Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson’s radar right now is how to get next year’s wheat off to the best start while beans are still standing. The. Read More A less than ideal wheat harvest hasn’t dampened a lot of excitement over wheat yields in Ontario, as some great averages are trickling in.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 21, 2023
Farmers Weekly Harvest is in full swing, but it is quite a different affair to last year, with opportunism being be the key word so far. This was our second earliest harvest starting winter barley on 17 July. We have bagged 300t of feed winter barley, which has been treated with urea.
ProAg
AUGUST 24, 2023
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently held a listening session at Farmfest, a significant Minnesota-based event bringing together many agricultural producers and businesses. The session turned lengthy, with many voices discussing many topics related to crop insurance, livestock programs and more. Farmers and organizational leaders discussed the critical need to keep a strong federal crop insurance program, citing that crop insurance has been a “financial lifesaver” for many in the U.S. w
Food Tank
AUGUST 23, 2023
Wild Kid Acres in Edgewater, Maryland is a farm dedicated to responsible livestock and land stewardship. The farm is becoming a hub for agricultural education, local farm products, and shared technological resources. A trip to a farm in Cameroon inspired Gerardo Martinez, owner of Wild Kid Acres, and his family to begin the search for their own farm property.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 23, 2023
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday episode of RealAg Radio! On today’s show, Lyndsey Smith discusses some agronomic issues including green canola, frost, and swathing. We will then hear from: Colin Rosengren on the ins and outs of intercropping; Neil Townsend with GrainFox on grain and oilseed markets; and, Kelvin Heppner with RealAgriculture fills.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 20, 2023
Farmers Weekly Muck-for-straw deals between neighbours require your own kit, being on the ball and good communication. This is what brothers Oliver and Lewis Rushmer have found, having inherited four such deals from their parents, Jane and Paul, at Laurel Farm, Thurlton, in Norfolk.
Agri-tech
AUGUST 23, 2023
On Thursday 13th July, students from the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) gathered for the Student Annual Science Meeting (ASM). Enticed in by hot coffee, a warm auditorium, and most importantly, the chance to listen to cutting edge research presented by their fellow students. This event is organised annually for students by students on the JIC and TSL Student Voice.
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 23, 2023
Novel coral-flowering hibiscus hybrid developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research breeder After the breakthrough achievements of creating blue and maroon flower colors in hardy hibiscus, Texas A&M AgriLife plant physiologist and breeder Dariusz Malinowski, Ph.D., has now developed the first-ever coral-colored hibiscus. Malinowski, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist, leads the forage and ornamental plant breeding program, Read More → The post Crossing a new frontier in hardy h
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 21, 2023
For many a hockey fan, Brian Burke needs no introduction. An outspoken and dedicated lover of the game, Burke has served as general manager for four National Hockey League teams, winning a Stanley Cup in 2007, and president of hockey operations for another two. Last week, he took the stage at the Canadian Beef Industry. Read More For many a hockey fan, Brian Burke needs no introduction.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 19, 2023
Farmers Weekly Setting up precision farming technologies should be quicker and easier with Data Sync, a new resource for users of John Deere’s Operations Centre cloud-based management system. When multiple tractors are working the same fields, Data Sync enables settings established on one tractor to be shared wirelessly with others in pretty much real time.
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 23, 2023
Despite persisting drought and this summer's heat wave, the USDA-NASS crop report rated a little more than half of the Texas crop fair, 40% good, while 98% of the Oklahoma crop is rated good.
Trimble Agriculture
AUGUST 23, 2023
Smart farming technology lets you do more with less. Is a lack of accessible labor limiting your farm’s productivity or changing the strategy behind your operation? A 2020 report from the Department of Agriculture showed that more farmers are selecting less labor-intensive crops, investing in labor-saving technology, and developing strategies to increase productivity.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 21, 2023
The first recipient of a new award created in memory of former Canadian Cattle Association president Reg Schellenberg was announced last week at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Alta. The Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award was presented to veterinarian Dr. Carling Matejka of Ponoka, Alberta. The award was established with donations made.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 19, 2023
Farmers Weekly Independent trial data assessing the impact of plasma-treated slurry as a replacement of artificial fertiliser has revealed promising results when tested on crops of winter wheat and grass.
Western FarmPress
AUGUST 22, 2023
In 2019, Cody Conrady was electrocuted in a farm accident that changed his life. Four years later, he and his wife, Bailey, have turned their tragedy into triumph, and they have a message for farmers who are busy and pressed for time — just like they were.
Kavya Organic Farm
AUGUST 24, 2023
Biotone Fertiliser provides nutrition and nourishment to plants. It’s the most basic starter plant food. It has a mix of natural and organic ingredients consisting of microorganisms like mycorrhizae, microbes and humates. These feed the plant in order to make it stronger, healthier, and deeper. Mycorrhizae is a scientific meaning of fungus root. It’s a relationship between plant roots and fungi.
Real Agriculture
AUGUST 23, 2023
A new data sensor from DeLaval promises to help dairy producers identify cows in heat, sick cows, and also pinpoint the location of every cow in the barn. DeLaval Plus Behavior Analysis, with the help of artificial technology (A.I.), will give producers better decision-making capabilities, the company says. “By responding to a cow quickly and.
Farmers Weekly
AUGUST 22, 2023
Farmers Weekly This year’s Ultimate Guide to quad bike all-terrain vehicles is characterised by the new 40hp and 50hp Can-Am Outlanders, a couple of additions to the CFMoto line-up, newcomers to the Segway and Shire ranges, a revised Yamaha range, and the demise of HiSun models in the UK.
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