Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

After a decent start of better markets in terms of cash cattle, the futures market ended the week to the down side. This volatility is related to news around the ongoing outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), currently confirmed in eight U.S. states and in 33 herds of U.S. dairy cattle. Earlier in the. Read More After a decent start of better markets in terms of cash cattle, the futures market ended the week to the down side.

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Food Politics

APRIL 26, 2024

An investigative report from Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN): “How Nestlé gets children hooked on sugar in lower-income countries.” Nestlé’s leading baby-food brands, promoted in low- and middle-income countries as healthy and key to supporting young children’s development, contain high levels of added sugar. In Switzerland, where Nestlé is headquartered, such products are sold with no added sugar.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles? (Those are covered in this video) A soil pit in this pasture that Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has grazed cattle on for about 20 years shows the results of using animal impact and strategic rest periods to build not just. Read More What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles?

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

“If we step back and look at what that means for farmland, we're taking our energy production system from highly centralized production facilities and we have to distribute it,” says David Muth.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

Tillage can play an important role in weed control but integrating additional tools always makes for a better strategy, says BASF agronomist Rob Miller. On this episode of RealAgriculture Soybean School, Miller illustrates this point when he takes a close look at a wheat field from 2023 that received a fall burndown and some light. Read More Tillage can play an important role in weed control but integrating additional tools always makes for a better strategy, says BASF agronomist Rob Miller.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

APHIS issued its final rule on animal ID that has been in place since 2013, switching from solely visual tags to tags that are both electronically and visually readable for certain classes of cattle moving interstate.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

The possibility of both CN Rail and CPKC striking in the next month could leave farmers sitting on grain contracted for delivery this spring. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union representing more than nine thousand CN and CPKC railway workers, organized an electronic strike vote beginning on April 8th to give members the.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

In closing out the first quarter of 2024, Farm Credit Canada has released a report comparing current harvest equipment sales to last year and the five-year average. Not surprisingly, combine sales are way down over the five-year average, but nearly all harvest equipment classes have pulled back significantly from 2023 sales, a strong sales year. Read More In closing out the first quarter of 2024, Farm Credit Canada has released a report comparing current harvest equipment sales to last year and

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

FP Next — Deep Dive: A Farm Futures columnist and farmer in Iowa and Brazil talks about opportunities and challenges in Brazilian agriculture.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

If current crop prices, input prices, equipment values, and interest rates have you reconsidering a major purchase, you’re not alone. Thinning crop margins and an increasingly more challenging farm financial outlook for the year are showing up in some equipment sales trends and forecasts. Large equipment purchases are rarely snap decisions, however, and many farms need.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

NCSU Extension Peanut Specialist David Jordan said peanut farmers should pay attention to field drainage levels as well as timing of planting.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! To start, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for a Beef Market Update. Lyndsey is then joined by Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Saskatchewan farmer, Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss a number of topics, Read More Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio!

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Catch up on federal regulations to limit the spread of HPAI, ADM and CNH Industrial leadership announcements, cattle market trends and more!

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Wheat continues to rally while row crops ease, all watching weather says Allison Thompson of The Money Farm. Cattle build on Thursday's reversal on better cash news.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

In the cattle marketing business, it’s not about getting lucky and the history repeating. It’s about learning relationships and knowing when to buy and sell cattle.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 26, 2024

As esteemed cattle producers, your expertise is invaluable in understanding the critical role of measuring pasture forage intake. Your knowledge and experience in properly assessing the amount of forage consumed by grazing animals is essential to optimizing their nutrition and overall well-being. It allows us to make informed decisions about grazing management, pasture utilization, and […] The post How to actually measure pasture forage intake of livestock appeared first on West Texas Live

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Show-Me Life: Scenes from the Missouri State FFA Convention show dads and grandpas are no slackers either in the lives of rural youth.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Grains end mixed Friday but higher for the week led by wheat. Cattle make new highs for the move helped by stronger cash. Can the markets continue to move higher? Darren Frye, Water Street Solutions, has the answers.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Education, networking, and leadership experiences provide new opportunities for women in agriculture.

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Global Agtech Initiative

APRIL 26, 2024

New addition provides spray drone operators with a wider range of options, allowing them to select the best fit for their specific needs. The post Rantizo Expands Drone Portfolio with XAG P100 Pro appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

While waterhemp is still an issue, the weed spectrum could experience some shifts. Here’s what to look for this growing season.

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Farming First

APRIL 26, 2024

Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Field Award recognising individuals driving progress in agricultural research and application. The post Call for Nominations: The 2024 Norman Borlaug Field Award appeared first on Farming First.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

FRST provides phosphorus and potassium soil-test values, indicating where there is no expected yield increase from P or K.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

A weekly summary of ag market price action, compiled by Brugler Marketing & Management each week since 2003. Intended for educational purposes and not as advice.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

AI has potential to analyze data, increase efficiency and improve accuracy when used in agriculture settings.

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FreshFarm Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

It is with deep regret that we share that the FRESHFARM Penn Quarter Market will not open for the 2024 season or the foreseeable future.

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Marketing 59

Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

As wind and dust storms ravage the Illinois countryside, experts weigh in on historical weather patterns.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Recap of the week's price action, advice and outlook broken down into the next 5, 30 and 90 day segments.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Between the Fencerows: Planting season is following the current normal. It’s too early to talk about more soybean acres in 2024.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Gulke Group president Jerry Gulke explains why he made the last-minute decision to switch 200 acres of corn to soybeans.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Cowtowns & Skyscrapers: Is it history, or obligation tied up in heirlooms?

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ATTRA

APRIL 26, 2024

Applications are due May 22, 2024. Federal funding is available in Wisconsin through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to encourage and promote conservation planning and conservation practice implementation in urban, suburban, and other small-scale type agricultural operations. Emphasis will be placed on projects that establish new demonstration community gardens , or enhance and expand existing community agriculture projects.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at two new rules coming out of the Department of Interior regarding land use.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

This week's trade is officially in the books and it left a few markets at some pivotal spots as we head into next week's trade.

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Marketing 40

Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Constant wet, cold weather early in the season makes corn more vulnerable to fusarium infection.

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Crop 105

AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Grain futures have had a quiet overnight and early morning trade. Will the market be able to finish the week on a high note?

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 26, 2024

Most of it is owed by businesses that have already failed.

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