Real Agriculture

MARCH 2, 2025

The long-term success of your farm is not only critical to your own profitability and prosperity, but it is critical to the success of the next generation on your farm. Setting up the next generation for success means creating a strong plan now and intensely managing your input costs and return on investment (ROI). During Read More

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Manure has been used as fertilizer for a very long time, however with the advent of fewer mixed farms and access to commercial fertilizer, which is easier to transport and often easier to apply, nearly all farmers have moved away from using manure as the primary source of fertilizer on their operations.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Trisha and Nolan Zachman farm in a small town two hours west of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a fourth-generation farmer, Trisha says that her farm today looks a lot different from her childhood. Trisha grew up farming with her family, and she knew she would one day raise her own family on a farm.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 24, 2023

Agronomic strategies that maximize fertilizer efficiency should be good for a farm’s financial bottom line and the environment, but specific decisions about how fertilizer is applied should be made with the overall outcome in mind, stresses the soil management specialist with Manitoba Agriculture.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When it comes to fertilizer a lot of things are changing — not just prices. At Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show (COFS), held at Woodstock, Ont., last week, fertilizer broadcast spreaders took to the field to showcase how the technology is evolving, where broadcasting fits on the farm and what farmers need to consider when investing.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 13, 2025

Organic Almond farming focuses on cultivating almonds without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Organic Almond farming supports natural ecosystems by using practices that protect soil fertility and prevent contamination of water and air.

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 30, 2025

Fertilizer prices have been on a steady climb for decades, but the past few years have seen some of the sharpest increases yet. Take nitrogen fertilizer, for exampleit has doubled in price in just the last two years. Unfortunately, there’s no sign that things will get better anytime soon.

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Sustainable Harvest International

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sustainable Farming Increases Income Many family farmers struggle to afford inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides that they have been taught to use, even though the money spend on these takes away from their ability to meet basic needs. Farmers learn to make bokashi using materials readily available on their farms.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

One spreader for both lime and granular fertilizer — that’s what Amazone has delivered with its new trailed ZG-TX combi-spreader. In this report from Agritechnica 23 at Hanover, Germany, Amazone’s Jeff Schott shares how the ZG-TX can apply both granular mineral fertilizers and earth-moist limes precisely through the one machine.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Organic Ginger Farming is a sustainable agricultural practice focused on growing ginger without synthetic inputs. It relies on natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil management to promote healthy crop growth and protect the environment. Organic Ginger Farming helps preserve soil fertility and biodiversity.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 13, 2024

Are crops really inefficient at taking up nitrogen? Actually, no — crops take up and store N in grain and also in stalks, stems, leaves, and roots, which can sometimes be overlooked in nitrogen removal calculations, leading some to think that there is more N “lost” than is actually so. But if crops are pretty.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Ronald Leimgruber farms 3,500 of those acres. Given the lack of rain in the region, Leimgruber says he has “about seven” different irrigation projects on his farm, where he grows an array of crops, including carrots, lettuce, watermelon, and hay. Farming in the Arid West Illustration by Nhatt Nichols. Field and Robert W.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 28, 2024

Soil tests are one tool for determining fertilizer needs of a particular field, but several other factors impact the overall productivity of any soil zone, regardless of nutrient level.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Organic banana farming is an agricultural practice that focuses on growing bananas without synthetic chemicals. Organic farming practices support soil health and biodiversity. Organic banana farming encourages eco-friendly methods, protecting the environment while producing nutritious bananas.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Organic pineapple farming is an eco-friendly approach that focuses on cultivating pineapples without synthetic chemicals. This farming method emphasizes sustainability, using natural inputs to maintain soil fertility and plant health.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Organic cotton farming is an eco-friendly approach to cotton production that focuses on sustainability. It avoids synthetic chemicals and uses natural farming practices. Organic cotton farming promotes soil fertility through crop rotation, organic fertilizers, and composting.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic beans farming focuses on growing beans without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Organic beans farming enhances soil fertility through practices like crop rotation, composting, and green manure. These methods help in… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Beans Farming

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

Organic Cinnamon farming focuses on growing cinnamon without synthetic chemicals, fostering sustainable practices. Organic cinnamon is cultivated through natural methods, using organic fertilizers and crop rotation. Farmers… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Cinnamon Farming

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 11, 2025

Organic pumpkin farming is a method of growing pumpkins without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Farmers who practice organic pumpkin farming aim to create sustainable ecosystems. By using natural processes, they ensure that the land remains fertile for future generations.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 10, 2025

Organic wheat farming focuses on cultivating wheat without synthetic chemicals. Farmers use organic fertilizers and crop rotation to maintain soil fertility and promote healthy plant growth. Organic wheat farming promotes biodiversity by integrating other crops and encouraging beneficial organisms.

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ATTRA

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Unlike much of the United States, where farming slows or halts during winter due to cold temperatures and snow, Florida’s mild climate allows for year-round cultivation. Agritourism Potential : “U-Pick” strawberry farms can be a popular attraction, offering additional revenue through entrance fees and on-site sales.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For Derek Axten, changing nitrogen management on over 10,000 acres first required changing the goal. Shifting from a production-maximizing mentality to a profitability-first and resilience mindset is more fun, he says, though its not without its share of challenges.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 20, 2024

Integrating pulses into a cropping rotation can be a great way to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil fertility, and diversify farm income while reducing fertilizer costs.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Technology is transforming many traditional industries, and farming is no exception. Lets explore the landscape of modern farming and uncover the role data plays. Understanding Data-Driven Farming Farming today is more than just relying on instinct or what was done in the past. What Kind of Data is Being Used?

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Farm income is expected to take a turn in 2025, after two years of consecutive decline. agricultural economy faced financial headwinds in 2024, but new USDA farm income projections indicate that net farm income will increase in 2025, largely due to the substantial rise in government payments. Its no secret that the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A comprehensive soil testing protocol can be a significant investment of time and cash, however the pay off in managing the fertilizer bill, maximizing yield potential, and possibly decreasing environmental impacts makes it very worth it for many farms. Still, soil testing is not universal, and. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Canadian governments plan to inject another $300 million into its On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) over the next three years is drawing sharp criticism from the chair of the Wheat Growers Association.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Organic cabbage farming is a sustainable method that avoids synthetic chemicals, focusing on natural practices. It emphasizes the use of organic inputs, ensuring healthy crop growth while maintaining soil fertility and ecosystem balance. Organic cabbage farming relies on eco-friendly techniques like composting and crop rotation.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 29, 2025

Extension experts share six mistakes based on real farm records that could be increasing your corn fertilizer expense unnecessarily.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The fertilizer market of yore could be relatively dependable for ebbs and flows in pricing. But in the last five years, on-farm storage has been as much about secured access as it has been about cost. Read More The fertilizer market of yore could be relatively dependable for ebbs and flows in pricing. Read More

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Prices for key fertilizer products, including potash and phosphates, have trended lower in 2024 but tumbling farm commodity prices are making it difficult to navigate input costs for the 2025 crop. In this report from the Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa, ADM Farm Direct Fertilizer’s Chris Meyer says he and his team are having.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 5, 2024

There's a lot that goes into farming and there's a lot to think about before buying land for your farm. Finding the best farmland for your new farm involves several key steps to ensure you choose a location that meets your needs and goals. Consider the size of the land you need based on your farming plans.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 4, 2024

Farmers and ranchers face many pressures to farm and raise animals in certain ways to meet sustainability-related goals of others, including food companies, lenders, and government.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to precision farming, implement drift is one factor that can play havoc with field operations, such as planting and strip tillage, and the precise placement of seed and fertilizer and other inputs.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 9, 2025

Organic Nutmeg and Mace farming focuses on growing these valuable spices without synthetic chemicals. Farmers use organic fertilizers, pest control, and sustainable practices to enhance crop quality. Organic Nutmeg and Mace farming is ideal for tropical regions, where these trees thrive.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Organic recycling company Denali today announced it has transformed over 10 billion pounds of organic byproducts into natural fertilizers, according to its newly released third annual sustainability report detailing findings from 2023. Fertilizer and chemicals remain the largest on-farm expenditure accounting for 17.5%

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2024

Well, as Brian Voth of IntelliFarm explains, farmers can be comfortable paying higher prices for fertilizer to ensure they have it on-farm, but hesitate to lock in a. Well, as Brian Voth of IntelliFarm explains, farmers can be comfortable paying higher prices for fertilizer to ensure they have it on-farm, but hesitate to lock in a.

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