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RealAg Radio: Corn harvest, spreading manure, pig processing, and harvest traditions, Oct 17, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio’s Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Kevin Buchner of Brownsville, Ont.; Stewart Skinner of Perth County, Ont; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; and, Sarah Weigum of Three Hills, Alta. Also hear from western agronomist.

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Managing Dairy Slurry to Maximize Nutrient Capture

UnderstandingAg

Manure slurry is a valuable but difficult resource to manage on dairy farms. Slurry pits must be emptied to make room for the never-ending stream of manure. Manure is often not a top priority for most dairies and handling may have to wait until seasonal fieldwork is completed. This causes the soil microbiology to go dormant.

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Make Safety a Top Priority on Your Farm

ProAg

The approach of harvest season is an excellent reminder to keep farm safety top of mind for any operation, including livestock. Feed and manure storage, silage piles and equipment thoroughfares remain some of the most dangerous parts of any livestock operation. Read more on farm safety and best practices here.

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Living Mulch Cover Cropping for Gardens and Small Farms: Managing an “organic matter” system

ATTRA

He found that undersowing the clover was an amazing way to get the field covered by harvest. He would let the cover crop grow and overwinter and then plow down the following spring for green manure. Periodic mowing keeps it under control and adds a green manure mulch to the crops.

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How Syntropic Agriculture Restores Soil and Farms

ATTRA

Unlike many agroforestry systems that take years to become productive, syntropic agriculture allows for harvests in as little as three months. Chickens can play a role in pest management while depositing nutrient-rich manure, further enhancing nutrient cycling.

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This International Rural Women’s Day, Sustainable Harvest International Celebrates Women Farmers of All Ages

Sustainable Harvest International

Their innate desire to nurture and uplift their communities in Belize, Honduras, and Panama is palpable as they work with Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) to transform their farms into regenerative ones. She’s learning at a young age what it means to plant and harvest crops in harmony with nature.

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The Carbon Chronicles – Part 3

UnderstandingAg

Adding a cover crop adds a new inflow, and it’s more likely that a portion of that carbon will stay in the soil if that cover crop is not harvested. Fertilizers and animal manures are a special case, because whether the ultimate result is net positive or negative depends on how they are managed.

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