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Fall nitrogen fertilizer application: Everything you need to know

Real Agriculture

Each fall as harvest wraps up and the crop is in the bin, farmers are faced with the decision of what more can be done to get the next growing season off to the best start possible. It’s an excellent window to evaluate what worked and what didn’t in the last season, and many take.

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Wheat, corn price benchmarks help determine price

Western FarmPress

Grain Scoops: The well-known "Wheat Scoops" column will now be called "Grain Scoops," as columnist and economist Kim Anderson discusses more grain markets. Take a look at what he has to say about corn and wheat.

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How to really support cows during fall calving season

West Texas Livestock

Nutrition is essential year-round. Everything hinges on the cow’s nutritional needs being met, from putting on weight for the market to reentering the reproduction cycle. However, meeting these demands can be complicated. The fall of the year can be a problem for producers. Even if you had forages growing, their overall quality declines drastically during […] The post How to really support cows during fall calving season appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Conservation payments at jeopardy without new farm bill

Western FarmPress

Producers will stop receiving payments when they run up against the life-of-farm bill payment limits on several price support programs.

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Conservation Agriculture: Minimizing Soil Disturbance And Using Cover Crops To Improve Soil Health

Agric4profits

Conservation agriculture is a sustainable farming approach that focuses on maintaining soil health, improving water efficiency, and increasing crop productivity

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Make your equipment last

Western FarmPress

Hoosier Perspectives: Take care of your belongings to extend their life.

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Agricultural Food Security: Ensuring a Steady and Reliable Supply of Food for A Growing Population

Agric4profits

Agricultural food security refers to the ability of a population to consistently have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary n

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Aquaponics Farming Guide: Combining Fish Farming with Hydroponics in A Closed System

Agric4profits

Aquaponics farming is a sustainable method of food production that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) into a sing

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RAINFALL INDEX (RI) – PASTURE, RANGELAND, FORAGE (PRF) CHANGES

ProAg

This Risk Management Agency (RMA) revised the Rainfall Index Plan Common Policy, Basic Provisions for 2025 and succeeding crop years for the August 31, 2024, contract change date and for the 2026 crop year for insurance plans with a contract change date prior to August 31, 2024. The changes include the following: Clarification was provided on actions taken if duplicate policies are discovered in situations where it was unintentional and consequences when it cannot be determined to be unintention

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Agricultural Economic Development: Contributing Significantly to A Nation’s Gdp Through Employment, Trade, and Exports

Agric4profits

Agricultural economic development refers to the role that agriculture plays in the economic growth and development of a country or region.

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WHOLE-FARM REVENUE PROTECTION (WFRP) PILOT PLAN OF INSURANCE AND MICRO FARM CHANGES

ProAg

Per Product Management Bulletin PM-24-056 , issued on August 30 th , the following changes to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) crop insurance plan and Micro Farm changes will be effective for the 2025 and succeeding crop years: For WFRP, clarification was provided that for single commodity producers with revenue protection available for their commodity, only the revenue plans under the Common Crop Insurance Policy, Basic Provisions and identified as Revenue Protection or Revenue Protecti

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Strategies That Combine Biological, Mechanical, And Chemical Methods

Agric4profits

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests that threaten agricultural productivity.

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Soil Health: Practices Like Crop Rotation, Cover Cropping, And Composting To Maintain Soil Fertility.

Agric4profits

Soil health refers to the ability of soil to function as a living ecosystem that supports plants, animals, and humans.

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Post-harvest Handling Guide: Storage, Processing, Transportation To Market

Agric4profits

Post-harvest handling refers to the process of managing crops after they have been harvested to maintain their quality and extend their shelf life.

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Guide on Sustainable Farming Practices

Agric4profits

Sustainable farming is an agricultural approach that focuses on producing food in a way that is environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially resp

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Farm Management Techniques: Strategies For Effective Farm Management

Agric4profits

Farm management refers to the planning, organization, and control of agricultural operations to ensure the effective and sustainable use of resources.

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Cultivation Practices: Weeding, Irrigation, Fertilization, Pest And Disease Control

Agric4profits

Cultivation practices are the foundation of successful farming. These practices include soil preparation, planting, weeding, irrigation, and fertilization.

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Different Farming Practices Complete Guide

Agric4profits

Farming practices have evolved significantly over centuries, from traditional methods to highly advanced modern techniques.

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Irrigation: Water Management Techniques Like Drip Irrigation To Conserve Water

Agric4profits

Irrigation is the artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in growing crops.

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Importance of Agriculture

Agric4profits

Agriculture is one of the oldest and most essential activities in human history.

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Planting Methods

Agric4profits

Planting methods are crucial to the successful growth of crops and plants, whether in a home garden, farm, or any

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Land Preparation Guide: Tilling, Managing Soil Fertility, Weed Control

Agric4profits

Land preparation is a crucial step in the agricultural process.

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Livestock Rearing Guide: Raising Different Animals for Important Uses

Agric4profits

Livestock rearing is the practice of breeding and raising animals for various purposes, including food, labor, and other products.

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Harvesting Guide: Methods For Collecting Crops Depending On The Type

Agric4profits

Harvesting is a crucial stage in agriculture, marking the time when crops are collected for consumption or sale.

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Approaches That Promote Environmental And Economic Sustainability

Agric4profits

Sustainability has become a key focus in both environmental and economic development.

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All About Growing Annual Plants

Agric4profits

Annual plants are plants that complete their entire life cycle from germination to the production of seeds within a single growing season.

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