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OACD Receives a $4.9M Grant to Advance the Adoption of Regenerative Farming Practices
OACD Receives a $4.9M Grant to Advance the Adoption of Regenerative Farming Practices Morning Ag Clips –
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Late diseases impacting Illinois soybean crops
The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers across the state are seeing late-season diseases impact their soybean fields. Stephanie Porter says she’s seeing a wide range of issues. “Some concerns with Phytophthora.” She says, “I’ve had calls on soybean cyst nematode. Calls on white mold that’s kind of popping up…
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Is Now The Time To Consider Conventional Corn?
Is Now The Time To Consider Conventional Corn? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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U.S. farm income decline isn’t as steep as initially projected
Iowa, U.S. farm income decline isn’t as steep as initially projected, USDA forecast shows Des Moines Register
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Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow
Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow Farm Progress
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Exceptional Women in Ag Recognized with WIA Demeter Award
DENVER — The three recipients of the 2024 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Demeter Award of Excellence have been named. Sharon Beals of the Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN), Elzandi Oosthuizen of Bayer Crop Science and Ebony Webber of The National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) will be recognized for their exceptional contributions to…
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USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023
USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023 Agri-Pulse
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Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds
Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds cw34.com
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Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong
Despite depressed economic data and higher-than-anticipated production costs, the quest for more yield is expected to keep crop nutrient demand up this autumn. The post Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong appeared first on CropLife.
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K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers
A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then…
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2 big challenges facing hog farmers
2 big challenges facing hog farmers Farm Progress
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How to streamline your harvest
How to streamline your harvest Successful Farming
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Farm financial challenges ahead
Focus on Ag: Farm financial challenges ahead Farm Forum
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Stay safe, stay alive, stay well
Stay safe, stay alive, stay well AgUpdate
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Wyffels manager optimistic for Iowa’s harvest season
A crop specialist says there’s a lot of optimism for corn and soybean harvest in Iowa. Adam Ploog, western business unit manager for Wyffels Hybrids, says, “What a contradiction of two years. A year ago, we would have been talking about how dry it is. Now there has been ample rain almost everywhere, in fact…
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Risk management more critical in ag downturns
A product analyst with Country Financial says risk management is key for farmers as the ag economy slows down. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Crop insurance in a down price year is probably more critical than the opposite.” He says, “When you’ve got fewer dollars to work with, your margin of error is much smaller.” He says…
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Nebraska State Fair Announces Highest Attendance Since 2017
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 155th year on Monday night and announced on Wednesday the 2024 event drew an impressive total of 314,844 attendees over the 11-day celebration, marking the highest overall attendance since 2017. This year’s Fair also had the highest single-day attendance since 2019 attracting 53,708 visitors…
