Modern Farmer

APRIL 7, 2025

Farms come in all shapes and sizes, from a thousand-acre field planted in corn to a quarter-acre parcel supporting thirty different types of vegetables. When people talk about crop diversity, they may be referring to one of a few different farming practices. Increase Yields More diverse rotations can boost crop yields and resilience.

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World Agri-Tech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The trials showcased significant improvements in soil health, water conservation, and chemical reduction while maintaining sustainable yields. Additionally, synthetic inputs were reduced by 76% and pest & disease incidence dropped by 85% without affecting yield or quality.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

Farms come in all shapes and sizes, from a thousand-acre field planted in corn to a quarter-acre parcel supporting thirty different types of vegetables. When people talk about crop diversity, they may be referring to one of a few different farming practices. Increase Yields More diverse rotations can boost crop yields and resilience.

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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 10, 2025

Maximizing yield at minimal input cost is an existential problem in agriculture. Less than 10% of pesticides and 33% of critical fertilizers used in farms actively contribute to crop protection and yield. The need for feedback optimization shows in our rapid adoption.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Photo credit: Matt Ryan/Sandra Wayman Editor’s Note: This blog post is a guest post authored by Gordon Merrick, Senior Policy and Programs Manager at the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Mark Schonbeck, Research Associate, also at OFRF, which is an NSAC member.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming that seeks to restore and revitalize the land while improving crop yields and overall farm profitability. This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 21, 2025

Most farmers and growers increasingly rely on chemical pesticides to combat these emerging issues, but the widespread use of such substances has created problems of its own. Synthetic pesticides can be harmful to humans and animals , and lose their efficacy as pathogens build up resistance to them.

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Agwired

MARCH 11, 2025

The letter, sent to the heads of Health and Human Services, USDA, and EPA, specifically focuses on the importance of pesticides, biotechnology, and food and feed ingredients for farmers and consumers, and it highlights how these products are already well regulated to ensure their safe use.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic apples farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing apples without synthetic chemicals. It uses natural methods to promote soil health, control pests, and maintain biodiversity while yielding high-quality fruits. Organic apples farming prioritizes ecological balance.

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The Equation

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are some of the key takeaways I gleaned from my review of Chapter 11 of NCA 5 : “Weather whiplash” is already hurting US agriculture Extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and heat waves, along with altered precipitation patterns, have affected agriculture by negatively impacting productivity, and made crop yields much less predictable.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This radically seasonal, regional restaurant sources its ingredients exclusively from the ocean, climate-adapted farms, and wild plants of the Mid-Atlantic. Come February, we have this very short farm list. They source sunflower and canola oil from Pennsylvania farms. Toward the end of winter, it gets a little. agriculture.

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Agric4profits

JULY 31, 2024

Conventional farming, also known as industrial or modern agriculture, utilizes synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and GMOs to maximize crop yields

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Partly because I am old enough to remember that back in the 1950s and 60s, in other words before the widespread adoption of intensive chemical based farming, we used to produce food in harmony with nature at scale. Last year we produced an acre of carrots for schools in West Wales, using no chemical fertilisers or pesticides.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On the surface, the US farm system may seem like a resounding success. Farm income, yields and food availability have all increased tremendously since the inception of the Farm Bill in 1933, in line with its original intent. Right now, the government needs to agree on priorities for the new Farm Bill.

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DTN

JULY 24, 2023

Different agricultural practices emit or sequester different amounts of carbon, so multiple farming practices must be considered when determining a farm’s environmental impact. Two neighbors, Farmer A and Farmer B: both farm 1,000 acres and use the same crop rotation schedule. Consider this scenario.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We all know that farming can be a challenging gig, but with a few nifty tricks up your sleeve, you can turn your farm into a powerhouse of productivity and fun. In this article, we'll share the top 10 tips to boost your farm's efficiency, productivity, and yields – all with a dash of farm flair!

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 30, 2023

So, you've decided to embark on a farming adventure, and you're thinking about the nitty-gritty of agriculture. However, they are quite distinct, and it's essential to understand the differences, benefits, and their effects on biodiversity to make informed farming decisions. Which one is better for me and my farm?

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ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

How do we as farmers determine where to focus our effort and resources to resolve the issues that may arise on our farms? Although it is important to resolve all issues on our farms, tracking the frequency of occurrences and the time/cost of a particular issue may help us decide which problems to focus on resolving in a more strategic manner.

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DTN

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding and communicating the environmental impact of different farming practices will be crucial for retailers to effectively guide their customers. Assisting farmers in adopting sustainable farming solutions may also grow new revenue streams for retailers.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Even though organic farming makes up less than one percent of US farmland , it’s still a multi-billion-dollar industry. For a food to become certified organic, the farmland must be proven to have not received any pesticides or unapproved substances for at least three years. Adopting approved organic practices is only part of it.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 28, 2024

There's no doubt that modern technology has given us the tools to make our farming operations more efficient and productive. However, it can be hard to choose which practices to implement on your farm. Luckily, we’ve done the research and broken down the top tips for increasing efficiency and productivity on your farm.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is where comprehensive Farm Management Software (FMS), like the market-leading AGRIVI Farm Enterprise , becomes a crucial differentiatorit consistently delivers ROI with measurable benefits that directly impact farmers profitability. How Farm Management Software Delivers ROI Quickly?

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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 19, 2025

By linking microbial data to agronomic performance like yield and disease pressure, Elaniti provides farmers with actionable insights to improve productivity while building healthier, more resilient soils. We urgently need to understand soil microbiomes to transition towards regenerative farming.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 20, 2024

Urban ag is any kind of food production space within a city, inclusive of commercial farms that grow and sell directly to consumers, non-profit farms that serve a broader mission, community gardens, school gardens and even vacant lots turned into thriving personal gardens or homesteads. Oxford Tract research farm at UC Berkeley.

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World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 28, 2025

AgPlenus is a pesticide discovery company implementing cutting-edge AI and deep-learning to discover novel sustainable crop protection solutions. 8 Numanac is building the AI-powered command center for farming, uniting semantic search and agentic solutions to deliver actionable insights and simplify farm management.

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AGRIVI

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Rising input costs, extreme weather events, and fluctuating commodity prices are just some of the challenges threatening farm profitability. In light of these pressures, profitability today is about more than just maximizing yields; its about optimizing every aspect of farm management particularly when it comes to controlling input costs.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Vertical farming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. But, how is this soilless farming technique impacting human health? According to Vindara, each property is individually editable.

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Farmbrite

AUGUST 16, 2023

Polyculture is a farming method that encourages biodiversity. Here are some of the benefits of polyculture farming: What is polyculture farming? Polyculture farming is a form of agriculture that involves growing multiple crops in the same plot. Polyculture farming encourages biodiversity.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, farm cooperatives play a pivotal role in shaping the industry by navigating challenges such as tariffs and promoting sustainability. Farm cooperatives (co-ops) can help farms weather tariffs in several ways, by helping to reduce costs, bring farmers together, and increase bargaining power.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The brand’s Star Hill Farm is the first distillery farm to receive certification from Regenified for its commitment to soil, water, and ecosystem longevity. The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice. Mijenta grows agave without pesticides or herbicides.

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Cropin Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Optimized use of agri-input resources via constant monitoring of precision agriculture using crop monitoring systems and smart agriculture practices can result in higher yields at a reduced cost of production. It can result in better visibility and traceability in agriculture supply chain from farm to fork.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Instead of applying pesticides uniformly, farmers can target specific affected zones, reducing chemical use and saving costs. Some platforms even facilitate contract farming agreements, securing fair prices in advance and reducing uncertainty. Additionally, AI-driven yield prediction models help farmers estimate production volumes.

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Caff

MAY 1, 2023

(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. Emily Ayala, CAFF’s Ecological Farming Program Manager, kicked off the event by introducing CAFF and highlighting CAFF’s many different program areas.

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Farmbrite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a farmer, you know that climate change can greatly affect your crops and their yield. It is important to track and measure this impact to help you adapt to the changing climate and make informed decisions for your farm. Therefore, keeping detailed farm records is essential to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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Agritecture Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Grace Lim and colleague at their proof-of-concept farm, GroGrace. courtesy of Urban Farming Partners. However, in the face of these limitations, Singapore has and will embrace more urban and vertical farming. Founder Mathew Howe succinctly describes it as "bringing the farming to you." courtesy of Urban Farming Partners.

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Sustainable Harvest International

JULY 19, 2022

Of course, the agrochemical companies and their apologists have a profit motive to make us believe we can’t produce enough food without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. These are costs that are very limited or non-existent on small-scale, organic agroecology farms. Similar results were published in The Lancet in April 2022.

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Caff

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) hosted our second Biologically Integrated Orchard Systems (BIOS) field day at River Garden Farms on November 30th, 2021 titled “Cover Cropping, Sanitation and Mating Disruption in Walnuts.” At this farm, cover crops increased spider mite predators near the end of August.

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