Tue.Nov 05, 2024

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Less weather extremes sweeten honey production numbers

Western FarmPress

Texas ranks seventh for honey production. Compared to last year, more honey is expected to be harvested this year due to less extreme weather swings. Read more, plus the latest Texas Crop & Weather Report.

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Utah Tries a New Water Strategy

Civil Eats

Before he was appointed head of Utah’s Department of Natural Resources, Joel Ferry was a full-time farmer—and a very good one. “I was the top ‘Young Farmer and Rancher’ in the state of Utah a few years ago,” he said on a recent phone call, as he drove across the state, minutes before heading into a meeting with the governor. “My wife was the Utah ‘Farm Mom of the Year.

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Farm Progress America, Nov. 5, 2024

Western FarmPress

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the USDA is rolling out a new bulk milk testing program as a result of little turn out to voluntarily be tested for H5N1.

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ISU soil compaction field day slated for Nov. 15 near Boone, Iowa

Western FarmPress

Concerned that soil compaction is crimping your yields? Attend this ISU field day for answers on how to minimize and mitigate it.

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The ag sector is my “bonus family”

Western FarmPress

Our ag industry is one giant family, looking to achieve the same end goal. I consider it a privilege to be part of that family.

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New Rain Bird system promises rugged durability

Western FarmPress

The heavy-duty stake design provides optimal stability and height for accurate and consistent delivery of water.

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Minnesota antique tractor enthusiasts drive 600 miles to parade across Michigan’s Mighty Mac

Western FarmPress

Slideshow: 1,265 tractors from 28 states and Canada took part in the annual event Sept. 7.

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Colo. land trust a model for other states

Western FarmPress

The land trust was meant to be an estate-planning tool, as Colorado was losing multi-generational farms.

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