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Winter canola pilot expanding in mid-South
Bunge Chevon Ag Renewables is expanding farmer contracts this fall as part of a winter canola project with Corteva Agriscience. Corteva Agriscience Global Product Director for Biofuels Chad Berghoefer tells Brownfield the collaboration started last year with 5,000 acres and is ramping up to 35,000 in year two. “All the genetics today are coming out…
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From Genes to Jeans: New Genetic Insights May Lead to Drought Resilient Cotton
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable jeans and cozy bedsheets. It’s the world’s leading renewable textile fiber and the backbone of a global industry worth billions. As climate change intensifies, cotton farmers face increasing challenges from drought and heat. However, new research offers…
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Can Chlorpyrifos Be Used to Manage Crop Pests in 2024?
LAMBERTON, Minn. — Questions continue to be raised about the potential to use chlorpyrifos-containing products against crop pests. Chlorpyrifos was taken off the market for a period of time after the US EPA removed all tolerances for food and feed. Then, tolerances were reinstated after the EPA’s decision was challenged in court; however, this occurred after…
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Funds available to farmers affected by severe weather
Funds available to farmers affected by severe weather Yahoo! Voices
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Tallgrass plans ethanol project to boost Nebraska agriculture and economy
Tallgrass plans ethanol project to boost Nebraska agriculture and economy KSNB
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USDA reports grocery prices go up less than 1%
USDA reports grocery prices go up less than 1% WISH TV Indianapolis, IN
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How can farmers adjust input spending with low commodity prices?
An economist at Rabobank says sluggishness in the ag economy is forcing growers to be more mindful of their budgets. Owen Wagner, vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis, says farmers typically cut back on capital investments first. “These different input categories you could describe some as being sticky so that when fortunes either improve or…
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Why Agricultural Workers Are at High Risk for Personal Injury Accidents
EDENTON, NC — Have you thought about why farming, despite its pastoral image, is considered one of the most dangerous jobs? Agricultural workers face a multitude of risks daily, from heavy machinery accidents to chemical exposures. This article dives into the reasons behind the high rate of personal injury accidents in agriculture and explores ways…
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Take Action Now: White Mold Threat in Soybeans
LINCOLN, Neb. — As we approach the critical period for managing white mold in soybeans, it’s essential to make informed decisions to mitigate potential losses. Sclerotinia stem rot, or white mold, significantly impacted yields in 2023, and proactive management is crucial for this season. The key factors to keep in mind are: Flowering Susceptibility: Soybean…
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USDA moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products
USDA moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products KTVZ
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U.S. reports case of atypical mad cow disease
U.S. reports case of atypical mad cow disease Yahoo News Canada
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Thousands of deadly frozen meat pizzas recalled in 7 states
Thousands of deadly frozen meat pizzas recalled in 7 states MSN
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More human bird flu cases confirmed in Colorado, raising US total to 14
The state is a hotbed for domestic human infections as variations of the virus spread to other parts of the world.
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Hot Weather, Interest Rates Decision, Crop Condition Update
Hot Weather, Interest Rates Decision, Crop Condition Update DTN The Progressive Farmer
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USDA: Wisconsin farm production expenditures totaled $14.6 billion in 2023
MADISON, Wisc. — Wisconsin farm production expenditures totaled $14.6 billion in 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Farm Production Expenditures 2023 Summary report. This was $35 million above the 2022 total expenditures. Feed expense, down 10 percent to $2.95 billion, represented the largest single production expense in Wisconsin in 2023, accounting for 20 percent of…
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RealAg Radio: Spraying by drone, interest rate cut, and the Olympic uniforms
RealAg Radio: Spraying by drone, interest rate cut, and the Olympic uniforms, July 26, 2024 RealAgriculture
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CT farms rebounding from tough 2023 season with early crops, new ventures
CT farms rebounding from tough 2023 season with early crops, new ventures: ‘Optimistic by nature’ Danbury News Times
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Georgia farmers increase acreage for peanuts, hay and oats
Georgia farmers increase acreage for peanuts, hay and oats Morning Ag Clips –
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Big Y, Stop & Shop stores in CT reopen delis after shutdown from Boar’s Head meat recall
Big Y, Stop & Shop stores in CT reopen delis after shutdown from Boar’s Head meat recall The Advocate
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RealAg on the Weekend: Heat blast stress, spraying with drones, and wheat market moves
RealAg on the Weekend: Heat blast stress, spraying with drones, and wheat market moves, July 27, 2024 RealAgriculture
