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Many Cattle Producers Still Optimistic About Their Futures
Cattle producers, like other farmers, are generally an optimistic bunch. A Drover’s beef industry survey shows that 64 percent of the respondents remain optimistic about the future. Over half (51 percent) of the producers plan to grow their herd size in the next five years, and another 38 percent will maintain their herd sizes. Parts…
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Study Explores Stress, Social Support, and Mental Health for Men and Women Farmers
URBANA, Ill. — Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers, focusing on the role of social support in mitigating stress. “We were interested in…
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Farm return estimates in the red despite lower costs
Farm return estimates in the red despite lower costs FarmWeekNow.com
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Hurricane Helene’s Effect on Soybean in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Areas of Ohio were beginning to show abnormally dry conditions in mid-June. Areas of southern Ohio entered extreme drought conditions (D3) in August and exceptional drought (D4) by the first week of September. Due to dry conditions, soybean pods showed a weakened structure in early to mid-September (Figure 1). Figure 1. Weak,…
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Feeding Storm-Damaged Soybeans to Cattle
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The storm damage from Hurricane Helene to soybeans has caused reports of $6 per bushel discounts due to sprouting and off-color damage. We have received a few questions about feeding these soybeans to livestock. For now, we will have to generalize the nutritional value and risks based on information from past experiences…
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Here’s how harvest stacks up among the top three corn growing states
Here’s how harvest stacks up among the top three corn growing states Successful Farming
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Almost 10 million pounds of meat recalled as listeria fears mount
Almost 10 million pounds of meat recalled as listeria fears mount Yahoo News UK
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Wheat breakthrough? HB4 trait to counter drought, severe weather conditions
Wheat breakthrough? HB4 trait to counter drought, severe weather conditions Michigan Farm News
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New Report Reveals Ag Isn’t On Track To Meet Rising Demand
New Report Reveals Ag Isn’t On Track To Meet Rising Demand Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Fla. Farm Bureau Voice for Hurricane Helene Funding
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, devastating Florida’s Big Bend region. Farmers and ranchers in North Florida suffered the most losses. Many families were still rebuilding after Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Debby, both striking within the past 13 months. Significant agricultural damage reported from Hurricane Helene includes poultry, nursery…
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The Changing Agricultural Landscape in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA — Over the last five years, the decline of the dairy industry in Pennsylvania – as well as the growth of organics in crop, animal, and vegetable growing – has become a not-so-subtle shift in the makeup of agriculture in Pennsylvania and the region. Chris Hoffman, President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, will talk about that…
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Kansas farmer not optimistic for winter wheat
A northeast Kansas farmer says he doesn’t have high expectations for winter wheat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… We’re going to plant a little bit. Not as much as normal,” he says. “The price just isn’t that good and we usually do a lot of double cropping but if wheat’s kind of a break even deal…
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The poultry sector was the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, according to Farm Bureau
The poultry sector was the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, according to Farm Bureau RFD-TV
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Corn roots are the season’s report card
An agronomist with LG Seeds says a season’s report card is in the roots of the corn crop. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, says farmers can identify several issues by digging roots after harvest. “Kind of evaluating any type of roof damage, whether it be some type of insect pressure, disease, or…
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Unlocking New Revenue Streams with Farm Programs
Unlocking New Revenue Streams with Farm Programs Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest
Maximize yield potential during harvest. In this Managing for Profit, Channel Seeds Technical Agronomist Patrick Koenig discusses harvest recommendations. The post Best Practices for Maximizing Yield Potential During Harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Soybean Farmers Grapple With Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hurricane Helene left a complex footprint across soybean-growing regions, bringing both devastation and relief. Extension specialists from Science for Success, a national team of soybean agronomists, have been tracking the storm’s effects, highlighting the challenges soybean farmers now face in the aftermath. Extreme weather events can lead to significant yield losses and…
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Over 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry recalled
Over 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat, poultry recalled: USDA WDAF FOX4 Kansas City
