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USDA Announces $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for their products, and help producers access necessary pre-market storage for their crops following severe weather events, including recent hurricanes. Specifically, the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative will…
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Over 83 tons of ground beef recalled nationwide, illnesses reported: USDA
Over 83 tons of ground beef recalled nationwide, illnesses reported: USDA KSNT News
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Animal ag sees wins and losses after election
The Animal Agriculture Alliance says local activists ballot initiatives had mixed results during the most recent election. Hannah Thompson Weeman points to petitions in California and Colorado. “On the very positive side, both measures in Denver and the measure in Sanoma County all failed,” she says. “Any of the measures that would have actually had…
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Long-term grazing’s impact on soil compaction
The impacts of long-term grazing on soil compaction have been studied by a team of researchers at the University of Nebraska. Hello, The study looked at the impacts of grazing in the fall and early spring and the effects it might have on compaction. We hear from beef specialist Mary Drewnoski about results of that…
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Flies can have long-lasting effects on cattle
An industry expert says flies can have long-lasting effects on cattle. Dennis Meyer, with Central Life Sciences, says fly bites can often lead to infection. “Which is the primary cause of contagious mastitis.” He says, “Once mastitis effects that animal’s mammary gland, she can’t produce enough milk to feed the calf properly. The result is…
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Conduit’s Cyber Week Highlights How to Cut Costs For Inputs
Conduit’s Cyber Week Highlights How to Cut Costs For Inputs Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Livestock Custom Rate Survey Available Now
LINCOLN, Neb. — Many farmers and ranchers inquire about prevailing rates for various custom farm services. In addition to the regular biennial custom rates survey, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched a new survey designed to provide market rate information for the Nebraska livestock industry. Producers and operators that perform and…
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Cattlemen’s 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show Features Merck Roping Contest, President’s Auction
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) will host the 76th Annual Convention and Trade Show Dec. 10-11, 2024, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, S.D. The SDCA invites the public to attend the Merck Roping Contest and the SDCA’s President’s Auction on December 10. An evening of fun for…
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Ag Producers Income Tax Management Program Set for Dec. 2
FARGO, N.D. — A tax management program will be offered to ag producers and tax preparers from 1 to 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, Dec. 2, via Zoom. The program, sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension, will be moderated by Ron Haugen, NDSU Extension farm management specialist. The program will feature presentations by Alan…
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Women in Ag Leadership Conference Offers Inspiration and Skill Building
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference takes place at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The two-day event begins on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11:15 a.m. to 8 p.m. and continues Thursday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s theme, “Breaking Ground, Seeding…
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Ethanol production tightens, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.11 million barrels per day, down 3,000 on the week, but up 87,000 on the year. The four-week average for production is a record 1.1 million barrels per day. The most recent information from Iowa State University’s…
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Trump’s victory throws new USDA framework on seed industry into question
Trump’s victory throws new USDA framework on seed industry into question Missouri Independent
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Corteva unveils ‘breakthrough’ in drought-resistant wheat
A new seed hybrid has the potential to increase yields by 10% and represents one of the first major innovations for the crop in decades.
