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Brainfood: Complementarity, Temporality, Communality, Fonio trifecta, Atriplex domestication, Egyptian clover in India, Genebank information systems

Agricultural Biodiversity

A significantly enhanced role for plant genetic resource centres in linking in situ and ex situ conservation to aid user germplasm access. On-farm conservation must result in use of the conserved diversity, and genebanks can help with that. Just another way of saying the two approaches are complementary? Looking back to look ahead: the temporal dimension of conservation seed bank collections.

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Nonprofit farm consulting organization expands to Indiana

Western FarmPress

Farm Business Farm Management opened an office in Indianapolis, with plans to open more locations across the state.

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Industry-funded studies of the week: Avocados

Food Politics

I would not think the avocado industry would need to fund research on the benefits of avocadossurely the Superbowl takes care of salesbut its trade association is very busy. The Hass Avocado Board has its own USDA-sponsored checkoff marketing program. It also sponsors The Avocado Nutrition Center, where you can read all about the research studies it funds.

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Balancing Purpose and Profit: Granite Creek’s Jim Clark on ESG, AgTech, and the Future of Agribusiness Investment

Global Agtech Initiative

From evaluating the true ROI of sustainability, to overcoming barriers in ag tech adoption, Managing Partner Jim Clark offers a candid perspective on where the industry is headed. The post Balancing Purpose and Profit: Granite Creek’s Jim Clark on ESG, AgTech, and the Future of Agribusiness Investment appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Surprisingly simple rotational grazing strategies that actually works

West Texas Livestock

Do you need miles of fencing and a big budget to implement rotational grazing? Think again. If you’re raising cattle in a dry climate like West Texas, you know how valuable every blade of grass is. Forage doesn’t grow fast out here, and overgrazing can wear down your pastures before you know it. That’s where […] The post Surprisingly simple rotational grazing strategies that actually works appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Fire up the grill: How to select the best beef cut

Western FarmPress

With Memorial Day coming up and National Beef Month underway learn how to select the best cut of beef for the grill.

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Silvopasture: Why We Need Trees on Grazing Land

Modern Farmer

In a world facing climate shifts and higher costs, savvy farmers are rediscovering a long-standing practice. Silvopasture the intentional integration of trees , forage , and livestock offers a practical solution in semi-forested areas. Unlike conventional pasture systems that rely solely on grasses and other forage plants, silvopasture creates a three-pronged system that includes trees and tree products.

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Ag Drones: Building Upon a Decade of Innovation — With More on the Way

Global Agtech Initiative

2024 marked a major milestone for drones. Find out how theyve gone from interesting to essential in a short period of time. The post Ag Drones: Building Upon a Decade of Innovation With More on the Way appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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Dairy markets show both promise, weakness

Western FarmPress

Dairy Outlook: U.S. dairy farmers grapple with low replacement inventories and global market uncertainties. CoBanks Corey Geiger discusses potential upsides and downsides in production and exports.

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Oak wilt cost-share program available to minimize spread in Texas

AgriLife Today

Trenching and removal are among approved suppression practices The post Oak wilt cost-share program available to minimize spread in Texas appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Guide to Making Appropriate Choices of Plants in Horticulture and Landscape Design

Agric4profits

Horticulturalists provide food to feed the world, beautify neighbourhoods, decorate gardens, and give ambience and wellbeing by combining the energy of the sun with soil, seeds, water, and ingenuity. Horticulture has many components which include vegetables, flowers, fruits, spices and essential oils, turf grasses, edible fungi, nutraceutical plants, landscape and green spaces.

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3 Ways to Create Value from Agricultural Waste

Modern Farmer

When we think about agriculture, we often focus on the end product: cotton for a t-shirt, hay destined to feed animals through the winter, or hamburgers for our summer barbecues. However, after we harvest the desired product, were left with agricultural waste like manure and plant debris. Producers often see this waste as an unwanted burden to deal with.

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Rice market is global rollercoaster

Western FarmPress

Global market prospects for U.S. long-grain rice for the upcoming marketing year.

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John Deere Announces $20 Billion Commitment to U.S. Investment Over Next Decade

Global Agtech Initiative

This $20 billion commitment builds on the companys long-standing legacy of economic impact and manufacturing in the U.S. The post John Deere Announces $20 Billion Commitment to U.S. Investment Over Next Decade appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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A Step by Step Guide on How to Grow Strawberries

Agric4profits

Strawberries are not commonly grown, not because its not popular but solely due to the fact that many farmers dont know how to grow it or where to get the faster growing propagation materials like the seedlings and splits. Strawberries is cultivated worldwide for its fruit.

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How to Get Fast Land Loans with AgAmerica’s Accelerate Program

Trimble Agriculture

Getting fast land loans without the hassle is a priority for farmers, ranches, and AgAmerica. Nearly a decade ago, our team noticed a patternwe kept hearing from farmers who were frustrated with how slow, confusing, and complicated traditional loans could be. Many farmers walked away from loans because of the overwhelming documentation process. So, we set out to change that.

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Entomologist embodied land-grant mission to vegetable farmers, industry

Western FarmPress

Busy as he was in his role with the University of Arizona, John Palumbo was approachable and willing to take time to answer questions.

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Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell

AgriLife Today

Texas Crop and Weather Report - May 20, 2025 The post Sorghum crop looks good where timely rains broke dry spell appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Landscape Design Styles in Agriculture and Horticulture

Agric4profits

Landscape design styles are categorized based on specific features in form, space conceptualization, built elements, and material use. These styles include cultural and historic gardens such as Japanese, Spanish, and English, as well as contemporary styles like minimalistic and modern. Another classification method is by forms, which can be either regular or naturalistic.

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Far Eastern Agriculture - Untitled Article

Far Eastern Agriculture

Bayer Crop Sciences recently established a new supply centre in Hangzhou, which aims to expand the production of a variety of products such as fungicides, insecticides and herbicides The solution consists of load cells MP 79T, mounting kits, junction box, and weighing indicator, enabling precise execution such as solid-liquid mixing, high-speed agitation and homogenisation in Zone 2 hazardous area.

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A lesson from 7 ag editors in a farm shop

Western FarmPress

Letters from the Farmhouse: Seeing agriculture through someone elses eyes just shows how differently we view the industry and the people in it.

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Bringing Organic to the Hill: How OFRF is Making Waves in D.C.

Organic Farming Research

Behind the scenes in D.C., OFRF is working to ensure organic farmers and science-backed solutions remain central to ag policy. Here's how we're building momentumand why it matters now more than ever. The post Bringing Organic to the Hill: How OFRF is Making Waves in D.C. appeared first on Organic Farming Research Foundation.

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Levelling in Agriculture: Understanding and Applying Level Grades for Effective Land Management

Agric4profits

Levelling is the art of determining relative altitudes of points on the surface of the earth or beneath it. Level ground can reduce the risk of flooding by allowing water to distribute away from an area more consistently. This promotes easier maintenance of lawns or agricultural land.

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Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet

AgriLife Today

Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife provide education, answers about invasive insect The post Texas A&M AgriLife announces New World screwworm fact sheet appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Midseason nitrogen decisions influence bottom line

Western FarmPress

Corn yield can hinge on making the right decisions about nitrogen. Extension specialists offer guidance for farmers facing tough growing conditions and economic pressures.

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DTN GIS Weather Layer: Lightning

DTN

The post DTN GIS Weather Layer: Lightning appeared first on DTN.

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Importance of Urban Farming Systems in Agriculture

Agric4profits

Urban Agriculture involves the production of food and the rearing of domestic livestock within or immediately adjacent to built-up settlements. Within this context, urban agriculture has long been recognized for the critical role it plays as an urban survival strategy in the cities of the world.

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Heat and Drought Hurt Yields of Major Crops, Study Shows

ATTRA

A study published by Stanford University’s Woods Center for the Environment shows that more frequent hot weather and droughts have lowered global crop yields for barley, maize, and wheat by 4% to 13%. The study also revealed that existing models largely failed to predict the scale of air dryness that is present in temperate zones around the world.

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Movin’ on down: Average Iowa cash rental rates decline for first time since 2019

Western FarmPress

A 2025 survey of cash rental rates by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach shows a 2.9% average decline from 2024 to 2025.

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Land O’Lakes CEO on Fortune’s 2025 Top Powerful Women List

Agwired

Fortune released its Most Powerful Women of 2025 list Tuesday and named Land OLakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford as number 12 on the annual compilation of the 100 most influential women in global business who are recognized for their leadership, impact and the strength of the organizations they oversee. This years recognition highlights Fords steadfast commitment to strengthening Americas food system by tackling the complex challenges facing the agriculture industry.

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7 Things to Consider when Starting up a Piggery Project

Agric4profits

Pig farming otherwise known as a piggery project is one of the lucrative aspects of agricultural animal husbandry. Pig farming can yield the farmer so much money if properly handled and managed professionally.

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Agility in Farm Management

ATTRA

By Hakeem Holmes , NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Let’s face it, farming isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a profession where your best-laid plans can be upended by a sudden frost, a supply chain interruption, or a shift in consumer demand. So, how do you not just survive but actually flourish in this dynamic environment?

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Wheat producer thoughts: Weather, markets and diseases

Western FarmPress

#WheatTour25: The Wheat Quality Council's Hard Winter Wheat Tour estimates Kansas wheat production at 338.5 million bushels, with wheat streak mosaic virus emerging as a significant concern for farmers.

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Animal Ag News 5/19

Agwired

Livestock markets and dealers strongly support recent efforts to stop the spread of the New World Screwworm (NWS) into the U.S. The introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Strengthening Tactics to Obstruct the Population of Screwworms (STOP Screwworms) Act, which would authorize funds for and direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin construction on a new sterile fly production facility to combat the growing NWS outbreak, was welcomed by livestock marketers and dealers.

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Types of Landscape Construction Services in Agricultural and Garden Development

Agric4profits

Landscape construction transforms barren or unused land into a beautiful garden featuring various trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables, and shrubs, turning the area green and productive. It includes structures such as canopies, gazebos, latticework, pergolas, ponds, and irrigation equipment. Landscape construction is mainly divided into two broad categories: hardscapes and softscapes.

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Nutrient Additions Help Grassland Plants Survive Drought

ATTRA

An international study on how grasslands respond to extreme drought and increased nutrient availability found that fertilizer can help plants survive short-term periods of extreme drought. Binghamton University reports that field experiments at 26 sites across nine countries showed that while drought reduced plant growth, adding nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients, increased plant growth enough to result in no net change in growth.

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Roadmaps needed when agriculture at crossroads

Western FarmPress

NC Ag Leads unites farm organizations to create strategic roadmap for state agriculture, tackling challenges from Hurricane Helene to market pressures.