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USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans to Aid Storm-Hit Farmers in Six Illinois Counties
USDA Offers Low-Interest Loans to Aid Storm-Hit Farmers in Six Illinois Counties Hoodline
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Preventing farm-related injuries during spring planting season
Preventing farm-related injuries during spring planting season KSNB
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Cattle Chat: Adjusting Calving Window
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Timing is the key to a successful calving season, but beef cattle producers often wonder how they can narrow the calving window, or the timeframe in which cows will be giving birth. Speaking on a recent Cattle Chat podcast, K-State beef cattle scientist Bob Larson said a wide calving window poses two…
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Our burger meat’s still a bargain in US as tariffs prove not so distasteful
Our burger meat’s still a bargain in US as tariffs prove not so distasteful Farm Online
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Farmers Encouraged to Use Targeted Grazing as Tool
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — By increasing the use of targeted grazing, California ranchers and farmers can play crucial roles in building statewide resilience against future wildfires. That was a key takeaway from the Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium at the University of California, Davis, in February. Because targeted grazing can effectively reduce fuel loads and manage invasive…
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Let’s Talk Crops: Spring Forecast & Corn Crop Best Practices
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On March 26, 2025, Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub director and Jeff Coulter, UMN Extension corn agronomist, joined UMN Extension crops educator Angie Peltier for a discussion about current field conditions, the spring planting and summer forecasts and things to consider to have the most productive and economical corn and…
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John Deere Announces Collaboration With Dovetail Workwear to Empower Women in Agriculture
MOLINE, Ill. — Built by, for, and with women, Dovetail Workwear, is teaming up with John Deere to develop a collection of apparel and gear specifically designed to address the needs of women in the agricultural industry. This collaboration is inspired by their shared commitment to celebrating women’s immense value and contributions in agriculture. Together,…
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Beekeepers sound the alarm over historic bee die-offs
Beekeepers sound the alarm over historic bee die-offs WSAZ
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Bacon Buddies Recognized for Community Leadership
CLIVE, IA – The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) was honored with a Leadership in Community Award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig at the 13th Annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner. This recognition celebrates the Bacon Buddies® program, a groundbreaking initiative created by IPPA in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa. Bacon Buddies embodies Iowa…
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Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a smaller percentage of people that are doing spring covers, but we’re starting to see a little bit more every year…
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Farmers battle relentless challenges as disease sweeps through crops: ‘We are witnessing the clear and present existential threats’
Farmers battle relentless challenges as disease sweeps through crops: ‘We are witnessing the clear and present existential threats’ Yahoo
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Spring Burndown Herbicide Pointers
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With the warm temperatures across much of the state, folks would like to burndown some fields and plant corn or soybeans, particularly in the southern parts of Pennsylvania. Begin spraying when possible; fields with a high density of winter annuals may benefit from the burndown now to conserve soil moisture which…
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Retaliatory tariffs could hurt US agriculture and beyond, expert says
Retaliatory tariffs could hurt US agriculture and beyond, expert says https://www.wilx.com
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Farmers and Firefighters ‘Extinguish’ Forever Chemicals with SoyFoam
ASHVILLE, Ohio — Ohio’s firefighters work hard to protect their communities. But how can we better protect them in return? On Monday, the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Harrison Township Fire Department in Ashville, Ohio, came together for a groundbreaking demonstration of SoyFoam TF 1122. Unlike traditional firefighting foams that contain PFAS, commonly referred to…
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Farmers and Ranchers Will Bear the Brunt of a Global Trade War
WASHINGTON D.C. – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement. “One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war,” said Larew. “The economic strain and uncertainty that farmers face have reached a breaking point.…
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Purdue’s Latest Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Shift Focus From Interest Rates
Purdue’s Latest Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers Shift Focus From Interest Rates AgWeb
