Agric4profits

JULY 20, 2024

Guinea corn spikelets are essential elements of the sorghum plant (Sorghum bicolor), playing a critical role in the reproductive process and overall yield of th

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Yield Production Processing Crop 87

ATTRA

AUGUST 6, 2024

Farmers deal with a complex web of processes in diverse areas that may be under their purvue, including crops, livestock, finance, recordkeeping, harvesting, marketing, etc. Let’s create a table of processes that are found underneath those categories to keep track of errors that occur.

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Crop Yield Yield Processing Harvesting 98

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The rich stain was a natural consequence of how Holt spent his fall: processing thousands of pounds of black walnuts through the Asheville Nuttery. Since 2017, the cooperative has been piloting new ways to collect, process, and market tree crops, with the goal of catalyzing a local nut-based economy.

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Forage Processing Yield Production 141

UnderstandingAg

APRIL 8, 2024

In part two of this series, I described the yield/input/profit paradox that leads many producers to over apply nitrogen, reducing their profitability in the process. Look at Column 7, the per-bushel cost of additional nitrogen to achieve the next incremental yield bump. bu/ac yield takes almost 8 lb of N per bushel.

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Yield Acre Processing Farming 96

Agricultural Biodiversity

MARCH 2, 2025

…though that’s only the first step… Comparing fresh root yield and quality of certified and farmer-saved cassava seed. The influence of genetic variation on pre-oviposition processes for host-parasitoid co-evolution. …to getting quality seeds into farmers’ fields. a traditional African vegetable.

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Seeding Cultivation Crop Yield 126

Civil Eats

JULY 17, 2024

now approaching millions of tons—begins with this process. The yield is an average of 4 pounds of mature kelp per foot, which nets about 50 cents a pound, according to Lindell. “I Korean seed string is sold for 5 cents a foot and yields 30 pounds per foot, according to Jang K. 2 is yield. Every hatchery in the U.S.—there

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Science Yield Seeding Harvester 143

Trimble Agriculture

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If you’re an agricultural landowner, chances are you’ve used soil testing to customize fertilization, optimize soil health, and maximize crop yields. Increased Yields Soil testing combined with crop and fertilization management can increase yields significantly. But are there other cost-saving opportunities you might be missing?

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Fertilizer Yield Acre Crop Yield 111

ATTRA

MARCH 21, 2024

The three-step ASD process was used on about half of California’s organic strawberry land in 2023, and it helped growers achieve yields comparable to conventional, fumigated strawberries. One challenge as the popularity of ASD grows has been finding enough rice bran for the first step of the process.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

My role involves ensuring that the data collection process is methodically planned, well-coordinated, and executed efficiently. Planning for surveys is a multi-step, collaborative process that starts months in advance. Coordinating all these steps can be challenging since tasks often depend on each other.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 29, 2025

The cultivation process demands meticulous attention to soil selection, planting techniques, and crop management to ensure optimal yields and a consistent supply of high-quality guavas. The production cycle begins with the selection of… Read More » Guava Production and Post-Harvest Techniques

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Production 64

UnderstandingAg

MAY 8, 2024

But you have to understand the principles of soil health, and the four ecosystem processes, in order to achieve that outcome. It’s important to understand that this process is ALWAYS and ONLY accomplished biologically. Nutrient removal is a function of not only nutrient concentration but also forage yield. Boot stage 3.8

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Manure Crop Forage Processing 122

Modern Farmer

JULY 20, 2023

Between 1992 and 2018, this data set tracked things such as yield, acres planted and hybrid lifespan. Over that time, processing sweet corn trends have seen an overall reduction in acres planted and in production. This is a big deal, says Williams, because the most important thing when it comes to processing sweet corn is consistency.

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Yield Acre Processing Production 75

Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Known for its refreshing taste, cucumbers are versatile, consumed fresh or processed. Their short growing cycle and high yield make them ideal for commercial farming. Cucumber farming has grown significantly due to the vegetable’s high demand worldwide. Cucumbers thrive in various climates, but they perform best in warm temperatures.

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Farming Farming Yield Processing 59

Agric4profits

JANUARY 29, 2025

Banana production is a highly specialized agricultural practice that demands precise growing conditions and meticulous management to achieve optimal yields and fruit quality.

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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Production 64

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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Harvesting Harvest Harvester Production 64

Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This farming practice requires careful attention to soil, climate, and pest management for successful growth and yield of peppers. Peppers are versatile crops, grown both for fresh consumption and for processing into products like sauces, powders, and spices.… … Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Pepper Farming

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Farming Farming Cultivation Yield 64

UnderstandingAg

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the past few decades of production ag, we have been laser focused on high yields. During the segment, they interviewed an analyst regarding the national corn yield average and how we were below trendline yields. If we look at the last decade of actual national corn yields, we have seen no notable increase in average yield.

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Yield Technology Crop Farming 103

Cropaia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Inside these nodules, Rhizobium bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) through a process called nitrogen fixation. Sulfate is a form of sulfur that plants can readily absorb and utilize for various metabolic processes. This process ensures a continuous supply of nutrients to plants throughout the growing season.

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Agriculture Agriculture Fertilizer Crop Yield 79

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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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Becoming certified organic, however, is not an overnight process for farmers. For farmers who use more conventional methods but are interested in transitioning to organic, the process can take years. For farmers who use more conventional methods but are interested in transitioning to organic, the process can take years.

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Yield Pesticide Farming Farming 121

Food Tank

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We went through a two-year process, selecting 50 indicators that cover critical aspects of food systems, organized into five themes. However, we are only at the very beginning of the Countdown process. Food systems determine so many facets of our lives and so many environmental processes.

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Food Processing Production Pesticide 144

ProAg

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In a year of highly unpredictable yields amidst severe drought and extreme storms, the California tomato crop has preserved its way to bumper-crop status. USDA has forecasted California processing tomatoes at 12.9 million tons for 2023, 23% above last year’s production. The total harvest acreage projection is up 13% from 2022.

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Production Yield Processing Acre 59

AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One centralized digital platform where farmers can efficiently manage all their farm work and have real-time insights into every part of the production process. Let’s go through some concrete examples. With AGRIVI farmers get one central platform for all their agricultural data and process management.

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Farming Farming Orchard Production 105

ATTRA

APRIL 16, 2024

By Cody Brown and Darron Gaus , NCAT Agriculture Specialists Carbon Farm Planning is a rewarding process for producers and conservation planners, as we “dig deep” and find all the potential carbon sinks and soil health practices that can be implemented across the landscape. To answer that question, we use a tool called COMET-Planner.

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Greenhouse Ranching Processing Acre 98

ProAg

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pomegranate: Beginning in crop year 2023, pomegranate producers in select California counties can receive yield-based insurance coverage for standard weather, natural, and environmental perils as well as quality losses. Coverage is available for two varietal groups: “Early” and the ‘Wonderful’ varieties and all others.

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Crop Yield Farming Farming 105

Civil Eats

MAY 21, 2024

Lower yields mean less cash flow, contributing to wage stagnation. Or harvests are compressed into a two-week period, and the coffee mills can’t handle the tsunami of cherries waiting to be processed. To bring out its best flavors, robusta must be processed, roasted, and brewed differently from arabica.

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Yield Production Harvester Harvest 143

Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

His first batch of livestock included 25 chickens he processed for his family. I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. He took his products to farmers markets and found if he processed birds and sold legs, wings and breasts separately, people were more likely to buy them.

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Poultry Farming Farming Processing 128

Food Tank

DECEMBER 30, 2024

But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. Making the switch from conventional farming practices to organic is a three-year process, and comes with a series of steps.

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Cultivation Tractor Beverage Food 128

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.” in March 2022.

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Grain Seeding Farming Farming 138

AGRIVI

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Optimizing Farm Operations Since farming is a complex process where every single activity contributes to the ultimate goal, all activities have to be managed and coordinated properly. It helps gather and store data from various operations and consolidate information on tasks, resources, yields, and weather conditions into a single platform.

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Farming Farming Yield Production 105

Farmbrite

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Farmers utilize a range of modern toolsfrom task management applications and drones that monitor crop health to sensors and software that help forecast yields. Farmers saving 30% on fertilizer costs and boosting crop yields by up to 10% are not uncommon with these insights.

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Farming Farming Technology Yield 92

Cropin Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

Our recent webinar, "Unlocking Yields, Saving Resources: The AI Advantage for Agriculture," explored how AI can address some of the most pressing challenges faced by global agricultural companies.

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Agriculture Agriculture Yield Processing 52

Trimble Agriculture

JULY 19, 2023

How AI in Agriculture Has Already Changed Us Even before self-driving cars hit the consumer market, farmers were plowing fields with GPS-guided tractors. In the mid-1990s, John Deere began using GPS technology for precision agriculture, combining GPS location data with sensor readings to determine crop yield.

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Finance Agriculture Agriculture Farming 94

Far Eastern Agriculture

JULY 31, 2024

The mulch tape application process is currently being carried out on a laboratory scale and is at the socialisation stage with the Regent of Malaka Regency, several farmer groups, and heads of departments in Malaka District. Moreover, sun exposure enables the organic mulch to decompose into fertiliser.

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Yield Seeding Technology Processing 92

UnderstandingAg

JANUARY 28, 2024

In part one of this series, I briefly discussed the importance of education for understanding how soil function and ecosystem processes play a critical role for water quality. A producer recently shared some yield data from a replicated, on-farm trial they conducted (Table 1). Surely you would lose more yield at lower N rates, right?

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Yield Acre Grain Farming 72

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

” Before the farm’s destruction, it was healthy and thriving, yielding lettuce, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, and other foods. Henderson had hoped that the farm would be able to provide consistent yields of food to donate to local organizations for further dissemination to members of the community. “We

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Real Estate Food Acre Farming 145

Cropin Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

This digital transformation of agriculture promises process transparency, improved yields, resource optimization, sustainability, and enhanced resilience to climate change. From the Green Revolution driven by consumerism, we've entered a new era prioritizing connectivity, data, and intelligence.

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Agriculture Agriculture Yield Processing 52