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Kansas byways, the roads that connect us all

Western FarmPress

Kansas Tourism: See more of the state of Kansas through your windshield with these recognized byways.

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Media Advisory: MLK Day of Service Events at Share Food Program

Share Food Program

Contact: Jess Bautista | jbautista@sharefoodprogram.org WHO: 150 Share Food Program volunteers and staff WHAT: 2023 MLK Day of Service WHEN: Jan. 16, 2023, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (warehouse packing line from 9 – 1 p.m. only) WHERE: 2901 W.

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Making Healthy Connections

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Marshfield Medical Center project an example of using telehealth to reach rural residents By Julian Emerson, WFU Rural Voices Correspondent NEILLSVILLE – Dr. Swetha Gudibanda moved toward a room at Marshfield Medical Center-Neillsville, headed to address a patient about a healthcare concern. A moment later Gudibanda smiled and said pleasantly “Hello.

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Hydroponics Help Urban Schools Grow Food Year-Round

Agritecture Blog

Students harvesting greens with Teens for Food Justice. Credit: Jessica DiMento. Editor’s Note: Increasingly around the USA, middle and high schools are creating opportunities for their students to learn about hydroponic farming. These farms offer food security to students but also offer insights into business. As the students tend to their vegetables, they gain valuable skills they can use in the future and forge a deeper connection with the natural world.

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Relief for U.S. rice farmers

Western FarmPress

Appropriation committee releases funding package that benefits U.S. rice.

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Join us at 2023 Top Producer Summit

Agribusiness Blog

If you’re looking for a few days away from the farm this month, consider attending Farm Journal’s Top Producer Summit. The event returns to the great city of Nashville, TN this year and runs from January 23-25. Top Producer is filled with great speakers and opportunities for networking with other producers. It also provides a chance to get away from the day-to-day operations of your farm to discover new insights and consider what you want your operation to look like in the future.

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Trouble at sea

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Share Tweet This Story’s Impact 170 MILLION MONTHLY UNIQUE VIEWERS GLOBALLY bioGraphic This article is part of FERN’s series The Biodiversity Crisis /.slide-intro --> A remote Alaska village depended on the snow crab harvest for survival. Then billions of crabs died. By Julia O'Malley , July 5, 2023 A chilling effect: How farms can help pollinators survive the stress of climate change By Lela Nargi , February 23, 2023 The future of wild rice may depend on an unlikely alliance By

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COTTON SPIN: Weak demand going into the New Year

Western FarmPress

With a 500,000-bale increase in U.S. ending stocks, will U.S. production be trimmed to balance out the weakening consumption trend?

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Family Farms React to Governor’s Proposed Budget, Major Cuts

Caff

Sacramento , CA -— Today California Governor Gavin Newsom released his 2023-24 state budget proposal which maintains essential drought relief but threatens cuts to infrastructure investments for California’s small-scale and underserved farmers. While acknowledging the limitations of this year’s budget deficit, the $168.

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IRS Updates Standard Mileage Rate

Agribusiness Blog

The IRS issued guidance on December 29, 2022 regarding the upcoming standard mileage rates used to calculate deductible vehicle expense. As expected, due to inflation, mileage rates are up again from the mid-year increase that was issued in June 2022. For 2023, rates are as follows: • 65.5 cents for business miles (This is an increase of 3 cents from the midyear increase for the second half of 2022) • 22 cents for medical miles (No change from the mid-year 2022 increase) • 14 cents for charitabl

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Sintia's Pineapple Jam

Sustainable Harvest International

With only four ingredients, you likely have everything you need for this easy pineapple jam recipe in your cupboard already (besides the pineapple, that is). Sintia Mattu in her organic garden in Patchakan, Belize Smiling from ear to ear, Montiel displays recently-harvested pineapples and plantains An example of pineapple growing under the shade of plantains in the agroforestry system of Sintia and Montiel's neighbor, Jorge Yam.

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The rub of plant-based protein marketing

Western FarmPress

Plant-based protein options are likely here to stay, but animal-based proteins remain a healthy, nutrient-rich option for consumers.

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Agritecture Designer Has Officially Launched: What’s New with Our Farm Planning Platform?

Agritecture Blog

Written by: Nadim Atalla January 6, 2023 After two years of beta-testing with nearly 5,000 users from more than 100 countries, Agritecture is excited to expand our offerings with the official launch of Agritecture Designer, a data-driven solution to the economic uncertainty of the controlled environment agriculture industry. Through this online platform, users have already been able to learn CEA best practices, model commercial-sized farms, and connect with relevant vendors — all in an effort to

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Should You Pay a January 15 Estimate?

Agribusiness Blog

This upcoming filing season marks my twenty-first March 1 filing deadline. I will say that although the challenge of getting everything done is “fun” it has become nearly impossible due to multiple outside forces. It is taking longer to get tax documents. Most farmers now have tax documents that are not issued prior to January 31 that are required to complete their return.

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3 Questions for the 2023 beef cattle market

Western FarmPress

There is no doubt the beef cow herd shrank last year and the 2023 calf crop is going be much smaller.

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Drought, rising interest rates impact farm finances

Western FarmPress

As interest rates increase, the impact on farm loans of various types becomes a concern.

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Get weed control right

Western FarmPress

New herbicide-resistant kochia populations discovered across North Dakota. What now?

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The power of collaboration in education

Western FarmPress

The classroom isn't the only place students can learn useful skills in farm business.

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New law adds protections for pregnant workers

Western FarmPress

The PWFA prohibits employment practices that discriminate against making reasonable accommodations.

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Farm Bureau lays out priorities

Western FarmPress

Delegates set policy objectives for 2023 ranging from more milk pricing transparency to a greater connection to nutrition programs.

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Chemigation needs proper calibration

Western FarmPress

Proper calibration can ensure successful chemigation on your operation.

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Starter fertilizer — yes or no?

Western FarmPress

Corn Source: Starter fertilizers can help get corn seed going, but can also cause some challenges. Look at all angles to decide what's best for your farm.

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2023 likely to bring opportunities for sorghum

Western FarmPress

Sorghum Focus: Sorghum is poised to lead new markets in the food ingredients space.

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Project aims to narrow rural-urban divide

Western FarmPress

Grants are available to help build relationships between rural and urban communities in southeast Wisconsin.

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Why should I use puts if I already have crop insurance?

Western FarmPress

There is more to protecting the bottom line of your balance sheet than insurance coverage alone.

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Public enemy No. 1 on South Carolina farms

Western FarmPress

The 2018 farm bill targeted $75 million to the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Project.

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USA Rice leaders meet with congressional staff on Cuba trade

Western FarmPress

USA Rice Federation advocates for on behalf of U.S. trade with Cuba.

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Alabama Extension first in U.S. to research new drone

Western FarmPress

The drone industry moves quickly. UAS technology often outpaces the opportunities for training and demonstration.

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Mississippi agriculture hits $9.7B overall value

Western FarmPress

Strong commodity prices do not reflect higher costs of production.

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Southwest Texas producers invited to crop kick-off

Western FarmPress

Topics target water management, management of herbicide-resistant weeds and mycotoxins in peanuts and corn. An auxin training will also be offered.

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Supply chain is one of almond industry’s headwinds

Western FarmPress

Proposed rules in the European Union are causing concern with American almond producers.

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Have China's soybean import volumes passed their peak?

Western FarmPress

Rabobank report projects China’s soybean imports will slow down through 2030. Here’s why.

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What’s the value of a lifelong lease?

Western FarmPress

Land Values: A recent sale in central Illinois stipulated the current tenant could continue his 50-50 share lease for his lifetime. Here’s how that affected the price.

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Climate is the point

Western FarmPress

Carbon Conversations: It will take more than climate-smart farming initiatives to turn the corner on this growing crisis.

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AFBF, John Deere announce right-to-repair agreement

Western FarmPress

The memorandum of understanding addresses takes on long-standing issues regarding equipment support.

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Louisiana represented at 2022 USA Rice Outlook Conference

Western FarmPress

The state of Louisiana was well represented the 2022 USA Rice Outlook Conference

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The South’s largest farm and gin show to feature latest technology

Western FarmPress

The 2023 Mid-South Farm and Gin Show will showcase products and services that benefit producers.