Food Politics
APRIL 16, 2025
Washington Post : As egg prices soared at the supermarket, so did producer profits : A USDA program doled out hundreds of millions in relief payments to big egg companies, even as the largest earned record profits. On Tuesday, the nations largest egg producer, Mississippi-based Cal-Maine, announced quarterly profits of $509 million, more than three times what it made in the same period a year ago.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
In crop production, different parts of crops can be used to replicate the crop. These parts may include seeds, leaves, stems, roots, etc. The success of crop establishment depends on the cultural practices used for production. This article will explore methods of propagation for horticultural crops.
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Agri-tech
APRIL 16, 2025
A far-reaching study has cast doubt on statistical methods used to identify long distance signalling networks in plants. The surprising findings by a John Innes Centre-led collaboration mean we may need to reevaluate a vital area of the life sciences. The movement of messenger RNAs (mobile mRNAs) between cells and tissues has been reported to play a significant role in long-distance signalling in.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
There are several cat breeds that are known for having short legs and are referred to as short legged cats, including the Munchkin, the Scottish Fold, and the Dwelf. These cats are generally very friendly and affectionate, and they can make great companions.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Ag Marketing IQ: Corn and soybean exports are picking up the pace as the U.S. dollar weakens. Weather risks could quickly bring the funds back to the game. Get ready for rapid moves in the grain market.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Horticultural crops are considered specialised crops due to the unique methods used in their production. These crops require specific practices such as pruning and staking, along with conventional farming operations like land preparation, watering, and fertiliser application. This article explains both conventional and specialised practices involved in the production of horticultural crops.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
The busy season is coming, so you will want to maintain your shed doors to keep them in tip-top shape.
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Food Tank
APRIL 16, 2025
A coalition of food systems actors in Dane County, Wisconsin recently launched a county-wide food action plan. The food plan seeks to institutionalize regional food system planning, and provide policy recommendations to fill in local food systems gaps. The U.S. Department of Agricultures National Institute of Food and Agriculture cites numerous benefits of a strong local and regional food system, from reducing food waste to improving the health of both people and the environment.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Horticulture is the science and art of production, processing, and marketing of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants. All crops or plants that constitute horticultural crops are classified or grouped according to their uses, production, or the type of products they produce. This article addresses the classification of horticultural groups.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Farm shows are perfect opportunities for the company to introduce its new medium-utility tractor series, which delivers expanded features, versatile design and precision technology to meet the needs of varied farm operations.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
The science and art of producing and marketing fruits and nuts is called pomology, while the science and art of producing and marketing vegetables is called olericulture. Before any production, there are certain requirements that must be met to ensure successful production and marketing of fruits and vegetables.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
AgriCapture Part 1: Rice farmers use data to verify methane reductions and enhance revenue.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Horticultural crops are classified based on climatic requirements into temperate, tropical, and subtropical crops, and this classification is based on the temperature requirements of each crop. Some crops require low temperatures and are grown in temperate climates. Based on climate and soil, horticultural crops are dispersed and found in different parts of the country.
Agwired
APRIL 16, 2025
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) is introducing a webinar series on the five key opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of agriculture identified in the Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative report that was published late last year. Those opportunities include nitrogen fertilizer management, soil carbon management, the crop production and yield gap, animal production and management, and efficient energy use.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Reproduction including rabbit reproduction is a process of giving birth, is a complex process controlled by many substances called hormones which are produced in endocrine glands in the body, and in other parts of the body like the ovaries. Hormones are produced in very small amounts.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Here is how a stingy Pennsylvania farmer bet big on smart boluses.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
It is estimated that world crop losses due to pests are around 35 percent of potential yield. However, in most tropical countries of Africa and Asia, field and storage losses are of a higher magnitude and may reach up to 50 percent in some cases.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Connie Bellingtier, manager at Automated Dairy Specialists, knows the pulse of the industry because of her experience as a producer.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
In horticultural crop production, some crops are planted directly in the field, while others are not. Crops that are not directly planted in the field require intensive care for a period before they are transplanted.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Land Sales: With commodities on a downturn, whats next for land values?
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
In horticultural crop production, general agronomic practices are applied alongside specialized practices such as pruning, staking, and mulching on specific crops. These additional agronomic practices are carefully executed to avoid harming the crop. Apart from agronomic practices, there are cropping systems employed in horticultural crops as well as field crops.
Far Eastern Agriculture
APRIL 16, 2025
ALMACO Telematics is a next-generation system delivering remote access to real-time machine databoosting efficiency, performance, and uptime for seed research professionals Available on both the R1 Single-Plot and R2 Twin-Plot Research Combines, its the only telematics offering integrated specifically for seed research, reinforcing ALMACOs leadership in precision agtech.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Agriculture is generally regarded as the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals for human and industrial uses. Agriculture has many branches that interplay in achieving agricultural goals. These branches include agronomy, animal science, crop science, horticulture, agricultural economics, agricultural extension, plant breeding, crop protection, etc.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
According to data from the USDA-AMS National Feeder and Stocker Cattle Summary, the number of feeder and stocker cattle sold during the first 14 weeks of 2025 totaled 3.72 million head, which was 9.5% below the number sold during the same period in 2024.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Coffee is the second most traded tropical commodity in value worldwide, after oil. It serves as Ugandas major cash crop, contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings and employment creation. As a coffee producer, Uganda ranks second in Africa, after Ethiopia, and eighth globally.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 16, 2025
Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Regents Scholars building community, confidence The post Scholarships opening doors for first-generation students appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
The contribution of horticultural and floricultural crops to total agricultural production in the country is significant due to the highly favorable and varied agro-ecological diversities. Major field operations for horticultural crops include nursery/seedling preparation, post-hole digging for planting, earthing, irrigation, plant protection, harvesting, handling, packaging, and transport.
AgriLife Today
APRIL 16, 2025
Learn ways to help pollinators during a morning of fun and education The post Hullabloom Fest on April 26 celebrates spring at The Gardens appeared first on AgriLife Today.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Horticultural crops are cultivated for their produce, which are harvested at the end of a production period. The produce harvested are either marketed for immediate or industrial utilization or stored for future use. What happens to harvested produce before being taken by the consumer is known as postharvest technology or operations.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Mike Pearson takes a look at the impact low commodity prices were lower and economic uncertainty had on farm equipment sales during the month of March.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
The success of swine production lies in the ability to reproduce good quality traits which form the basis for selection and breeding to achieve the objectives of production. The male as well as the female are important because each of them provide half of the inherited characteristics of the offspring.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Ag Water Stewardship: Weather trends show wetter wet periods and drier dry periods.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Some agro-ecological conditions are known to influence Arabica Coffee farming. These include soil, land, topography, the amount and distribution of rainfall, altitude, temperature, humidity, and wind effects. Soil Requirements for Arabica Coffee Arabica Coffee can grow on different soil types but does well on well-drained volcanic soils.
ATTRA
APRIL 16, 2025
A 5-minute video from the Savanna Institute explores why farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms. Farmers explain their reasons for practicing agroforestry , including additional income, higher yields, healthier livestock, more abundant wildlife, reduced labor, improved quality of life, and opportunities for leaving a legacy.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
Planning the Arabica Coffee farm establishment begins with designing the farm layout where areas for coffee gardens, road networks, drying yards, farm houses for family and workers, and a coffee store are properly arranged.
Western FarmPress
APRIL 16, 2025
Some producers of the biofuel have been depending on feedstocks of used cooking oil, or UCO, from China. Now, that trade could also come with higher expenses.
Agric4profits
APRIL 16, 2025
For the good managements of poultry keeping, farmers are advised to update all records books accordingly.
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