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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
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Smart Soil Can Water and Feed Itself
AUSTIN — A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients. Underpinning this exciting smart soil system is a hydrogel material developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin. In experiments, the hydrogel-infused…
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What Condition Our Condition is In
What Condition Our Condition is In DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Farmers Discuss Mending Fences, Roads, Machinery and Life
Farmers Discuss Mending Fences, Roads, Machinery and Life DTN The Progressive Farmer
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UNL Releases Preliminary Farm Real Estate Market Survey Results
UNL Releases Preliminary Farm Real Estate Market Survey Results Rural Radio Network
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Chicken Culling, Disposal Methods Raise Concerns As Bird Flu Spreads
Chicken Culling, Disposal Methods Raise Concerns As Bird Flu Spreads WE News English
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Takeaways from AP story on dangerous heat threats to greenhouse workers
Takeaways from AP story on dangerous heat threats to greenhouse workers Yahoo News Canada
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New study finds no-till systems takes ~13 years to payoff
A new study has found no-till systems take about 13 years to payoff. Michigan State University’s Christine Charles tells Brownfield research at the Kellogg Biological Station has been comparing conventional and no-till systems for the past 30 years. “We’re not paying for time in the field when it comes to labor and then we’re not…
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Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist says the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “A lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and then we have had consistent rain since then. What’s done it lately is as the soil warms up, phytophthora likes that…
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New Rules for Pesticide Applications Are Coming, Are You Prepared?
PULLMAN, Wash. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is implementing additional restrictions, Endangered Species Protection Bulletins, on pesticide applications in specific areas. “Bulletins set forth geographically specific pesticide use limitations for the protection of threatened and endangered (listed) species and their designated critical habitat.” These bulletins are accessible at EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two website. The…
