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Managing nitrogen with irrigation
An irrigation specialist is hearing farmer concerns about nutrient management ahead of the growing season. Mike Kilmer with Apple Irrigation says there’s a common theme among growers he works with. “The biggest concern that growers have right now is getting their nitrogen applied in a proper manner.” Speaking to Brownfield at the North American Farm…
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Enrollment Is Open for Farm Dreams!
NORTH NEWTON, Kan. — Are you a beginning farmer or deciding if owning your own farm is right for you? Come join our virtual class on Thursday evenings in April to talk with experienced farmers and other new and prospective farmers about your farming dreams. We’ll focus on clarifying your values and quality-of-life goals, assessing…
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Short planting windows likely for some
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says many farmers will have short planting windows this spring. Eric Snodgrass says forecasts are calling for an active weather pattern in the eastern Corn Belt. “East of the Mississippi, we are likely going to be seeing tight windows this spring.” He says, “In other words, we…
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High Interest Rates, Strong U.S. Dollar Take a Toll on Ag Economy
High Interest Rates, Strong U.S. Dollar Take a Toll on Ag Economy Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Seed supply concerns in Upper Midwest
Seed supply shortages could cause problems for some farmers this spring. Flooding early last spring devastated parts of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa and Casey Staloch with Albert Lea Seed Company says seed production suffered. “Just because we had too much water early and not enough late, and then also with our sales being up…
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Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected
Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Over $1.6 Million Raised for FFA
The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that its more than one million members, alumni, and supporters raised more than $1.6 million during the tenth annual Give FFA Day. The money raised will directly support FFA and agricultural education for local FFA Chapters, state FFA associations, and the National FFA as a whole. It’s…
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US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep
US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep WJXT News4JAX
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Tariff Changes Get Farmers’ Attention During Planting Season
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — While farmers are focused on the planting season, tariff increases with countries like China, Canada and Mexico are making them think even harder about their resulting harvests. Capital Farm Credit Chief Lending Officer Phil Peabody was a special guest on the KBTX Focus at Four program, addressing the impact of tariffs…
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Supporters Donate More Than $1.6M For 10th Annual Give FFA Day
INDIANAPOLIS — The National FFA Organization is proud to announce that its more than one million members, alumni and supporters raised more than $1.6 million as part of the 10th Annual Give FFA Day during National FFA Week in February. This money raised will directly support FFA and agricultural education for local FFA chapters, state FFA associations,…
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Plan for Drought by Choosing Right Forage Plan
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. – Now is the time for forage growers to plan for drought, says Rudra Baral, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in agronomy. Diversifying your forage base with warm-season grasses and legumes can provide a buffer against weather-related forage shortages, says Baral in a new MU Extension publication, “Maximizing Summer Grazing: A Guide…
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Syngenta, PepsiCo partner to promote regenerative agriculture
Syngenta, PepsiCo partner to promote regenerative agriculture AGDAILY
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Fertile Ground: The two critical minerals vital for Canadian and U.S. food security
Fertile Ground: The two critical minerals vital for Canadian and U.S. food security RBC Thought Leadership –
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Get Comfortable with Lower Yields
Conventional wisdom says high yields equals producing more per acre, but does increased yield always equate to the best profit or return on investment? An expert with AgroLiquid dives into that question on this episode of Managing for Profit. The post Get Comfortable with Lower Yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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USDA is sending $280 million to help Texas producers amid severe water shortages from Mexico
USDA is sending $280 million to help Texas producers amid severe water shortages from Mexico RFD-TV
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NCBA Welcomes Return of the July Cattle Report
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Wednesday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services’ (USDA-NASS) for reinstating the July Cattle Report and the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock. These reports were discontinued last year but have provided critical data to farmers and ranchers for years. “The return…
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Iowa Landowners Rally Against Eminent Domain
(DES MOINES) — Iowa landowners who oppose the carbon pipeline project from Summit Carbon Solutions rallied with renewed energy this week at the state capitol. The renewed energy comes after South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed a law blocking the company from using eminent domain to build its carbon-capture pipelines. Since the South Dakota governor…
