Real Agriculture

AUGUST 24, 2024

Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Saskatchewan farmer Jocelyn Velestuk on the start of their harvest and her yield predictions; Nathan Phinney, president of the Canadian Cattle Association on the trilateral meeting and the rail strike impact to the beef industry; Hear a clip from a recent. Thanks for tuning into RealAg on the Weekend!

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 31, 2024

Starter fertilizer can boost early corn growth. However, its influence on boosting corn yields at harvest hinges upon several factors.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 9, 2025

In the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation story, the goddess Hoohkkalani gives birth to a stillborn son, who is buried in the fertile soil. The First Harvest In the first season, KALO HCC harvested 25 pounds of kalo leaves, called lau, which are used for food, medicinal purposes, and ceremonies.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 13, 2025

Key challenges: Are you looking to reduce input costs, optimize yield, enhance sustainability, or comply with regulations? AI and predictive amalytics: Artificial intelligence analyzes historical and real-time data to predict crop health issues, pest outbreaks, or optimal harvest times.

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Modern Farmer

APRIL 7, 2025

Cover cropping involves planting crops with the intention of improving growing conditions rather than obtaining a harvest. Increase Yields More diverse rotations can boost crop yields and resilience. In turn, this led to an increase in yields.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 29, 2025

To achieve healthy trees and abundant, high-quality yields, farmers must employ precise cultivation techniques tailored to the unique needs of cashew trees. The process begins with selecting fertile land and planting… Read More » Cashew Production and Post-Harvest Techniques

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

Cover cropping involves planting crops with the intention of improving growing conditions rather than obtaining a harvest. Increase Yields More diverse rotations can boost crop yields and resilience. In turn, this led to an increase in yields.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 31, 2023

In the United States, the practice was relatively common from the 1860s through the 1950s before it was replaced by synthetic fertilizers and different crop management techniques. Cover cropping is a means of increasing soil fertility without chemicals. How do cover crops work? What plants make good cover crops?

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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! Regularly amend your soil with organic matter, such as compost or cover crops, to improve fertility. Quality seeds ensure better germination rates, stronger plant growth, and ultimately, higher yields.

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Cropaia

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

To ensure a successful wheat production and maximize yields, it is crucial to implement best practices in wheat management throughout the growing season. This article will guide you through the key aspects of wheat management, including planting, fertilizing, irrigating, harvesting, and crop rotation.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 18, 2024

UfarmX discovered that by providing drought-resistant seeds, organic fertilizers like rabbit urine, and education on sustainable methods, farmers were able to triple their crop yields and significantly increase revenue. The organization analyzed regional data and found that post-harvest losses were a major issue in her area.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In Mexico, climate change has caused a decline in yields—including a 35 percent reduction in the bean crop while increasingly ferocious hurricanes have wiped out fruit crops. Smallholders are witnessing the recovery of the fertility and moisture levels of their soils, higher productivity and competitiveness.

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Agwired

DECEMBER 19, 2024

AgroLiquid , a leader in high-efficiency crop liquid fertilizer solutions, has acquired Montys Plant Food Company , a Louisville-based specialist in soil health and plant nutrition technology. Corn and soybean growers have a new, proven approach to delivering soil nutrients that can lead to higher yields.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

One cause of self-inflicted soil acidification is the excess use of nitrogen fertilizers like ammonium sulfate and urea because two H + are released each time an ammonium (NH 4 + ) ion is converted to nitrate (NO 3 - ). 2 Nitrogen Source Fertilizer Analysis (N-P-K) Lime Required (lb CaCO 3 /lb N) Anhydrous ammonia 82-0-0 1.8

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires linked to human-caused rises in global temperatures and changing weather patterns are decimating harvests of essential food crops around the world, driving a crisis in global hunger never before seen in the modern era. Mustard yields are way down The global mustard market is worth about $6.87

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The daily operations of a farm demand a delicate balance of time, tasks, and resources, as well as handling various unpredictable events, from weather, pests, or market challenges. The delicate balance between planting, nurturing, and harvesting is a dance that every farmer knows well.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Analysis of yield has shown that each trial has had the most and almost the least yield of all other trials and in at least one year since 2015. We see much more consistency between plots in the same year than we see between plots of the same trial in yield.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Rows of India-Jammu wheat planted at Rio Del Rey Farm yielded 60 pounds, or enough for 7 pounds of flour. Most modern wheat is a high-yielding semi-dwarf variety that does not produce roots as deep as many heritage types. In good rain years, it can yield a harvest; in dryer years, it can be used for forage.” Craig “Dr.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This comprehensive template encompasses everything from soil tillage and fertilization to scouting and harvesting. Additionally, the Field Analytics feature allows him to analyze the yield per field. Thanks to this feature he discovered that one field had a lower yield than others, so he could analyze what caused it.

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AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

For example, they buy a certain amount of fertilizer for a season and use some of it, and some would be left in the warehouse. Experience shows that by implementing AGRIVI farmers increase profit margin by up to 15% through farm operation optimization, and record a 13% average yield increase. Are these challenges familiar to you?

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This was how all carrots were produced back in the day, mostly as part of a traditional arable farming rotation. Soil carbon stewardship would be a more tried and tested strategy than the unproven carbon capture and storage approach.

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Agriculture for Life

JANUARY 12, 2021

When striving to grow lush, healthy plants that produce favourable yields, soil nutrient quality must be high. It’s no secret that keeping soil ripe with fertile nutrients – such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, requires effort and care. These high-performing products are developed to improve soil health.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Therefore, to maximize profits, they must focus on areas they can influence: achieving high crop yields and quality and securing cost savings through efficient input application and farm operations. This documentation serves as a safeguard, ensuring that waiting periods are diligently observed prior to harvest.

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UnderstandingAg

JANUARY 28, 2024

The first question to ask is how much nitrogen can your soil supply to the crop without adding any N fertilizer? This is commonly measured as pounds of nitrogen applied per bushel of grain harvested. A producer recently shared some yield data from a replicated, on-farm trial they conducted (Table 1). lb N for urea and $0.52/lb

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ATTRA

MAY 21, 2024

The study describes the cultural practices used in organic strawberry production and harvest, including land preparation, soil fertility and pest management, irrigation and labor needs. A ranging analysis is also included and shows potential profits or losses over a range of prices and yields.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 29, 2023

He used a conventional approach: He diligently mowed his animals’ pastures to control weeds, added lime to make the soil less acidic, and applied fertilizer to boost productivity. His vision has gotten a jump start through a partnership with Carbon Harvest.

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Agwired

JANUARY 31, 2024

Agriculture technology innovator Terra Vera announced the launch of Brawndo TS, a portable system that utilizes the company’s proprietary biomimicry solutions for protecting crops and delivering nutrients – without harmful chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Don Beyer (D-Va.),

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UnderstandingAg

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Unloading combines on headlands and/or more frequently can help if fields are wet during harvest. These systems reduce compaction and should help improve yields. Topsoil compaction will generally cause a more significant yield loss relative to subsoil compaction, but it can be fixed relatively quickly.

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ATTRA

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Researchers in the United Kingdom say that, globally, more potassium is being extracted from the soil in harvests than is being added through fertilizers. They warn that potassium depletion threatens crop yields and recommend actions to address the unsustainable situation.

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Modern Farmer

AUGUST 27, 2024

Without consistent water, it’s difficult for plants to use the fertilizers you put into the soil. It’s easy to think that early planting equals early yield and a longer growing season. Pests can shorten your harvest, cripple your plants’ production potential and double your garden chores. I’ve never grown a fall garden.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

and European governments, grants, and venture capital, Ocean Rainforest also operates seaweed farms in the Faroe Islands and Iceland that supply the animal-feed, fertilizer, and cosmetic industries. Seaweed naturally absorbs carbon as it grows, but unless it is harvested, it decomposes and releases carbon back. Supported by $6.2

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Sustainable Harvest International

JULY 19, 2022

By: Florence Reed , Founder + Director of Sustainable Harvest International With the war in Ukraine, the global food crisis looms large, given that Ukraine is a major global exporter of both wheat and chemical fertilizers. The recent rise in food prices is buoyed by increased fertilizer, energy, and transport costs.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Nevertheless, even the best technology can’t absolutely guarantee that crops weren’t grown on razed rainforests or harvested with child labor. Legacy growers tend to “really care about the land,” relying on the sun and rich soil to cultivate a single annual harvest.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Regardless if it’s an off-the-shelf system or a novel cultivation system, it’s important to know the market history and how reliable the quality and yield claims are. The main differentiators we typically see are “pesticide-free,” “locally grown,” “uses less water,” and “uses less fertilizer.”

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The majority of the world’s cocoa is sourced from West Africa, often harvested by children on vast plantations linked to widespread deforestation. His oysters come from Chesapeake Bay, which has lost nearly all of its once-abundant oyster population due to reckless harvesting techniques like dredging. Take chocolate , for instance.

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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Polyculture: Pros: Resource Efficiency: Polyculture can be more resource-efficient, as it maximizes the use of available land and shared resources like irrigation and fertilizers. Higher Yields: Growing multiple crops together can lead to a more abundant overall harvest, even in smaller spaces.

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