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Colorado requiring dairies to test milk for bird flu
Colorado requiring dairies to test milk for bird flu Yahoo News Canada
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Earlier silking for this year’s corn crop cycle
Earlier silking for this year’s corn crop cycle Ag Proud
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Check Roots for Soybean Cyst Nematode
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is quietly expanding its presence in Ohio, with increasing numbers across the state. Fields affected by SCN might not show aboveground visible symptoms, but SCN females can be detected attached to soybean roots six to eight weeks after planting. We encourage Ohio soybean growers to actively manage SCN…
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Corn rootworm emergence picking up steam
An extension agronomist says corn rootworm has been prevalent across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says rootworm beetles have been rapidly emerging. “Unless you go out and get in your fields, some people may be surprised by yield loss at the end of the season and unaware of where…
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Is your farm safe from cyber attacks?
Is your farm safe? Farm Progress
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States That Tend to See Final Corn Yields Higher or Lower Than August Estimate
States That Tend to See Final Corn Yields Higher or Lower Than August Estimate DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Chopper head key to one no-tiller’s success
A lifetime no-till farmer says equipment adjustments have helped improve his soil health and profitability. Jeff Stuck tells Brownfield his father first started no-till farming after a severe drought in the mid-1970s and he’s kept up the practice for more than 30 years on his farm. “We run a chopping corn head, we want that…
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The hottest states in the country are requesting a lot more agricultural workers
The hottest states in the country, like Florida, are requesting a lot more agricultural workers WUSF
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Future of AI in agriculture explored at International Conference on Precision Agriculture
Exploring the possibilities of using artificial intelligence in agriculture. That’s a topic discussed Monday at the International Conference on Precision Agriculture, in Manhattan, Kansas. Ohio State University professor Scott Shearer says AI is still in its infancy but has potential to transform agriculture. For example… “We’re seeing with this technology, the ability to reduce herbicide applications and…
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New Study Shows Iowa Ag Even Stronger Driver of Economy
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s 86,911 family farms continue to be a key driver of Iowa’s economy, contributing 32 percent more to the state economy than in 2017, according to a new study commissioned by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF). The study shows that more than 22 percent of Iowa’s total economic…
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Remaking wheat as ingredient vs. commodity
Remaking wheat as ingredient vs. commodity World Grain
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In Search of a Smarter Sensor
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients — nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers — are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak havoc on aquatic life when they end up in waterways.University of Missouri researcher Matthias Young believes…
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Farms brace for grasshopper invasion
Western states are allocating millions of dollars to mitigate pest-related crop losses, which have been a serious problem as water restrictions increase. https://www.agriculturedive.com/news/farms-brace-for-grasshopper-invasion/721907/
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Corn aphids causing concern
The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says corn aphids are causing concerns. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield several areas are seeing elevated numbers of the pest. “The scary thing about the aphids is they can explode quickly.” She says, “They do like cool conditions. It also is an indicator of stress.” She says high…
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Why Having Risk Management Strategies In Place Is So Important
Why Having Risk Management Strategies In Place Is So Important Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX says that multiple global factors are the reason prices have stayed high. Lower European production is the first reason as skyrocketing natural gas prices have cut EU production by 25 percent. Brazil is another reason as high costs have…
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Purdue Researchers and USDA Are Finding Ways to Bury Carbon Beneath Our Feet – Morning Ag Clips –
Purdue Researchers and USDA Are Finding Ways to Bury Carbon Beneath Our Feet Morning Ag Clips –
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Farmland loss: Where will we draw the line?
Farmland loss: Where will we draw the line? Farm Progress
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Know your numbers? Profitable farmers do
Know your numbers? Profitable farmers do Farm Progress
