Real Agriculture

AUGUST 20, 2024

Just ahead of both CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail locking out employees and/or unionized employees walking off the job Thursday, several industry voices are getting louder, calling on the Minister of Labour to use section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to avoid the strike entirely. “The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and the.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 16, 2024

Growers can best maintain fertility in forage fields to produce optimum grass and hay crops with a little help from the 4Rs of nutrient management, says Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies senior agronomist Lyle Cowell.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 17, 2024

Haney is then joined by: Greg Northey, Pulse Canada on the impacts he sees with the potential rail strike; Karen Proud with Fertilizer Canada on the fertilizer delivery delays; and, Anne Wasko. Host Shaun Haney chats with Saskatchewan farmer, Corey Loessin with a crop update in Saskatchewan. Read More

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 29, 2024

Fertilizer costs have increased significantly over the last few decades, even more so over the last couple of years. For example, nitrogen fertilizer has doubled in just the last two years. Commercial fertilizer is the […] The post 4 simple ways to get fertilizer costs under control appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 4, 2024

Clauses in crop contracts, carbon credits, government payments for rotational grazing or using nitrogen loss inhibitors, the federal fertilizer emissions reduction target, clean fuel standards, codes of practice, and. Read More

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As mentioned earlier, a diversified farm isn’t reliant on the success of a single crop or livestock type. Integrating livestock with crops can create a closed-loop system where manure provides fertilizer and reduces reliance on external inputs.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

Luense translates human disease and epigenetics expertise to livestock fertility Lacey Luense, Ph.D., Read More → The post Determining how male behaviors, environment affect offspring in livestock first appeared on AgriLife Today. But now, she is taking her epigenetics research program in a new direction.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 30, 2025

But I sure noticed this one in the New York Times: Their Fertilizer Poisons Farmland. The company, Synagro, sells farmers treated sludge from factories and homes to use as fertilizer. Farmers are starting to find the chemicals contaminating their land, water, crops and livestock. I do too to a lesser extent.

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Food Politics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In some cases the chemicals are suspected of sickening or killing livestock and are turning up in produce. PFAS got on soil because of their presence in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. The Organic Standards specifically forbid use of sewage sludge as fertilizer. Farmers are beginning to fear for their own health.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 11, 2024

There is a strong market demand for local products from agroecological farms and producers, including green leafy vegetables, fruits, grains, small livestock, and native seeds. Local manufacturing of bio-inputs including fertilizers, bio- pesticides, and inoculants is booming. These markets are large and important to local producers.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

For Trisha, sustainability means “freedom to really farm how we should be farming,” including being freed from the volatile cost of inputs like synthetic fertilizers. Fertilizer costs rose by more than 33 percent from 2020 to 2021 because of several factors, including extreme weather events and the Russian war against Ukraine.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2025

A 20-year study on diversified cropping systems fertilized with livestock manure, led by Iowa State University researchers, showed environmental benefits but not the expected carbon sequestration. The study results were published in Nature Sustainability.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Soil Health : Advanced soil sensors can measure critical factors like moisture levels, pH balance, and nutrient content, enabling farmers to fine-tune fertilizer use. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights.

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. We've added information about different types of hay, the nutrients in hay, and the needs of different types of livestock. Without this livestock cannot function.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 30, 2023

Farmers Weekly Tail paint, once the foundation of block-calving fertility, has been replaced by heat detection collars in one 260-cow herd in Somerset. See also: Are fertility monitors […] The post Why heat detection collars save time in an autumn-block herd appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Understanding your soil’s fertility and nutrient composition is critical to informed decision-making. Instead of relying on guesswork, soil testing empowers producers to make targeted fertilizer applications, maximizing their resources and improving forage production.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 13, 2025

Start by analyzing the specific requirements of your operation: Operational focus: Are you primarily managing crops, livestock, or a combination of both? Crop-oriented tools often focus on field mapping and pest management, while livestock-focused platforms emphasize herd health and breeding schedules.

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 29, 2025

Without it, you’re just […] The post Save time and money: soil test tips for ranchers appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Think of it as the starting point for improving your pasture’s output.

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NASDA

APRIL 1, 2025

Expanding opportunities for American crop and livestock producers to access international markets will boost farm income in the U.S., Trade is critical to the livelihood of the U.S. More than 20% of U.S. farm income is based on agricultural exports, and it is much higher for many commodities.

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UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

The reasons vary, but common culprits include excessive N fertilizer use and the loss of organic matter. What better way to eliminate the need for N fertilizer and build organic matter levels than to temporarily or permanently introduce pastureland and grazing animals back to cropland. The western half of the fields pH rose from 5.8

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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

How does NASS data on chemical and fertilizer use help NASDA shape policies on pesticide regulations? Therefore, the work that NASS does in surveying field and livestock worker wage is an essential part of understanding the landscape of agricultural labor across the country.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Knowing your soil’s fertility and what nutrients are provided is crucial. Often, producers just put out the same fertilizer they always have and hope for the best. Soil fertility and health is essential for forage production. Performing a soil test is one of the most underutilized range management tools.

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NASDA

MARCH 25, 2025

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Sustainable Food Trust

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grasslands – and the grazing livestock they support – have been fundamentally important to Scotland’s people for millennia. Some of this is easily quantified: grazing livestock are, for example, an important source of employment in rural areas, providing vital economic opportunities in some of the country’s most fragile communities.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Primary inputs like grain, fertilizer, and even fuel can become terribly expensive. What’s even scarier […] The post How to actually prepare your herd’s nutrition for winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how much hay will be needed.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. For instance, farmers in the Southern region face acidic, low-fertility soils, intense weed, pest, and disease pressures, along with marketing and infrastructure constraints. Managing weeds, diseases, and pests.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Begin by assessing the purpose of your landwhether it's for crop production, livestock grazing, forestry, or a combination of activities. Takeaways: Identify the type of farming you want to pursue (crop, livestock, mixed). What is the soil fertility? Consider the size of the land you need based on your farming plans.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Even the soil type, fertilizer used, and rainfall can affect what mineral is available at a […] The post How to get the most out of your winter minerals appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Just knowing what the cow requires is only 1 component in evaluating its mineral status.

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Trimble Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Livestock producers, especially cattle ranchers, will likely benefit from strong cattle prices and lower feed costs. Input Costs Costs for feed, fertilizer, and pesticides are stabilizing or decreasing, helping to offset financial strain. Farm labor costs remain high, which may challenge profitability for some operations.

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The freight trucks, locomotives, and inland barges that transport bulk harvested commodity crops and livestock significantly add to agriculture’s CO2 emissions. 1) Agrochemical production consumes fossil fuels to generate pesticides, fertilizers, and other inputs. 4) Transport accounts for about 19% of total food-system emissions. (5)

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

That’s how one producer described the intellectual and emotional journey that led him to adopt regenerative grazing: raising livestock in ways that improve soil health and increase biodiversity and productivity. It was tough to wrap my head around all of that, but once I did, I would never go back to doing it any other way.”

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A low soil pH just needs some lime and is good to go — right? Not necessarily so, explains Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson in this latest episode of Wheat Pete’s Word.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Switching to agroecology offers a way to produce food within diverse landscapes growing and nurturing different crops, livestock and fisheries suited to the conditions and communities that live in the area. Many farmers, for example, farmers are now producing drought-resistant nopal cacti to feed their livestock.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

At 2-3%, soil organic matter at Glovers Farm, in Sedgeford, is “typical, but bad”, and inherent fertility on […] The post Why dairy beef is set to beat arable returns appeared first on Farmers Weekly It is also the best way to improve soils, says David Cross, whose aim is to create a sustainable mixed farm.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

The federal governments On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is poised to run for at least another three years with $300 million in federal funding. While the dollar amount was previously known, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay formally announced the funding for the OFCAF initiative through 2027-28 on Tuesday.

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RR2CS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Learn how intercropping and forage blends can improve both livestock feed quality and soil vitality. Enhance soil health: Learn how intercropping and blends contribute to soil fertility and resilience.

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