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Corn Earworm Building Up More Resistance to Crop Protection Efforts
To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. However, widespread planting of such transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests. Researchers from the University of Arizona used genomics to…
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US-Only Supply Chains Could Emerge Under Trump
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing. Facing the threat of more tariffs, companies will begin to create supply chains just to export to America. Creating a separate supply chain for the U.S. market would mean eliminating components from China for products bound for the country. Speaking…
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A New Era of Smart Harvesting: Case IH Launches “Axial-Flow” 160 Series to the Argentine Market
A New Era of Smart Harvesting: Case IH Launches “Axial-Flow” 160 Series to the Argentine Market CSRwire.com
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Argentina’s Soy Planting Reaches Full Speed, First Plants Show Good Condition
Argentina’s Soy Planting Reaches Full Speed, First Plants Show Good Condition Successful Farming
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Don’t be afraid of precision technology
A Case IH field representative says precision ag technology is designed to enhance equipment logistics. Kendal Quandahl says FieldOps was launched this year and comes standard in new Case IH equipment. “The really cool thing at Case IH is we design it with farmers,” she says. “FieldOps had over 200 farmers that were involved in…
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‘Trade not tariffs’: Local farmers concerned about Trump tariff plans
‘Trade not tariffs’: Local farmers concerned about Trump tariff plans WPSD Local 6
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S.C. agriculture industry lost $621 million from Helene, Gov. McMaster reacts
S.C. agriculture industry lost $621 million from Helene, Gov. McMaster reacts Yahoo! Voices
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Illinois ports receive first PIDP grants
Illinois ports receive first PIDP grants FarmWeekNow.com
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Iowa completes decades-long project to close ag drainage wells
Iowa completes decades-long project to close ag drainage wells Yahoo! Voices
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Study: Innovative Light Technology for Mitigating Fungal Contamination of Cereal Grains
URBANA, Ill. — Fungal contamination of cereal grains poses a substantial threat to food security and public health while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses annually. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign evaluated far-ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light as a safe way to alleviate fungal contamination of corn…
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Corn and Corn Starch Derivatives Market is growing at a CAGR of 4.20% in the forecast period (2024-2031)
Corn and Corn Starch Derivatives Market is growing at a CAGR of 4.20% in the forecast period (2024-2031) Newstrail
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Why Take Steps to Improve Soil Organic Matter?
FARGO, N.D. — As fall brings cooler temperatures, parts of North Dakota are experiencing low soil moisture, affecting both plants and soil microbes. Lower temperatures and moisture levels slow soil microbial activity and decrease microbial populations. Taking steps to build soil organic matter can help to maintain soil health and ensure sustainable farming practices, according…
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Five Holiday Safety Tips to Prevent Fires
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The holidays bring joy, but unfortunately, they also bring increased risk of fires in homes. Candle, electrical and cooking fires occur the most during the holiday season. Bryan Davis, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery South Region area chief, Seguin, offers five reminders for families across the state to keep in mind…
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Opinion | 4 steps China can take to weather Trump’s tariffs
Opinion | 4 steps China can take to weather Trump’s tariffs Post Magazine
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USDA announces $1.16 million in energy grants for Nebraska farms and small businesses
USDA announces $1.16 million in energy grants for Nebraska farms and small businesses KLKN
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Chip Flory: Here’s What Q4 USDA Reports Signal Ahead of Mid-January
Chip Flory: Here’s What Q4 USDA Reports Signal Ahead of Mid-January Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Improved quality elevating demand for beef
A cattle industry expert says improved quality has elevated demand for beef. Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax says the U.S. cattle herd has declined, but quality has not. He tells Brownfield that continues to elevate the industry. “We actually ended up seeing about 350,000 more upper two-thirds choice in prime carcasses that were produced in…
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The importance of crop protection tool availability
The head of stakeholder affairs for Bayer Crop Science says ag groups want to ensure inputs are protected in 2025. Martha Smith says the Modern Ag Alliance aims to give farmers access to tools they need. “The alliance was founded by Bayer, but is supported by more than 85 organizations from across the U.S. at both…
