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Lancaster County Sheriff warns farmers after series of pivot wire thefts
Lancaster County Sheriff warns farmers after series of pivot wire thefts KOLN
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Highley Respects Farm’s Past, Enjoys its Present, Looks to Ag’s Future
Highley Respects Farm’s Past, Enjoys its Present, Looks to Ag’s Future Morning Ag Clips –
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New Warning Signs Agriculture Is In A Recession
New Warning Signs Agriculture Is In A Recession Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Tariffs likely to cause shifts in livestock rations
The retiring head of the Wisconsin Agribusiness Association and former feed mill manager says the new tariffs on Canadian products that start in April will likely cause a shift in livestock feed use. Tom Bresner tells Brownfield canola meal has been a low-cost protein source popular with producers, but that’s likely to change. “As far…
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Non-plastic soy-based wrap takes home top prize at 2025 Soy Innovation Competition
Photo provided by the Indiana Soybean Alliance. A group of Purdue University students developed a non-plastic soy-based wrap that won top prize at the 31st annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition. Purdue University environmental and natural resources engineering sophomore Claire Eckhardt explains the product. “SoyShield is a self adhesive, flexible thermoplastic film that we essentially marketed for both lab uses…
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Revolutionizing Agricultural Transport: How Modern Logistics Are Transforming Farm-to-Market Efficiency
MODESTO, CA – It goes without saying that a key component of the global supply chain is agricultural transport. It plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between farms and consumers. The importance of efficient logistics in this sector is undeniable, as it ensures that perishable produce reaches the market in optimal condition with…
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Ag economist concerned over ongoing tariff spats
A longtime agricultural economist says he’s concerned about the industry’s outlook. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, says the ongoing threat of tariffs are weighing on agriculture. “I think we have to be very concerned about counter tariffs.” He says, “In other words, we put tariffs on automobiles, they come in with…
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Yield Grading Outdated: Time to Modernize
Yield Grading Outdated: Time to Modernize Drovers Magazine
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Limit Downtime at Corn Planting With a Dry Run
WESTFIELD, Ind. — The importance of the planter pass can’t be overstated. “This is THE most important pass. If your planter pass isn’t good, it’s downhill from there,” says AgriGold Agronomist Scott Bugg. Over the winter and early spring, farmers are accustomed to spending time in the shop doing equipment maintenance, but there’s another exercise…
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Knowing Your Ground
Every grower knows what parts of their field are best and which are worst. On this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomy expert with AgroLiquid says it’s important to have a plan for managing those lower-performing areas. The post Knowing Your Ground appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Iowa Farmland Holds Strong: Discover the Factors Behind Six Months of Consistency
Iowa Farmland Holds Strong: Discover the Factors Behind Six Months of Consistency Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Beef Advocacy Strengthened With New Trailblazers
(CENTENNIAL, CO) – After a competitive application process, 10 new Trailblazers have been selected for the program’s fourth cohort of beef community spokespeople. The Trailblazers program, developed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, takes advocacy to an unprecedented level by giving participants the tools and training they need…
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The Growing Number of Female Farmers in the US
WASHINGTON — As Women’s History Month highlights the contributions of women across industries, a quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals a steady…
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USDA reminds producers of application deadline for noninsured crop disaster assistance program
USDA reminds producers of application deadline for noninsured crop disaster assistance program WV News
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USDA Farm Loan Program changes now in effect
USDA Farm Loan Program changes now in effect WV News
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Corn concentration potentially in Western Plains and Upper Midwest
A market analyst expects a significant shift to more corn acres in the Western Plains and Upper Midwest this year. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says a trend has emerged within planting surveys to growers and from talking with farmers during the winter. “Whenever I get north of I-80 and farther west, I’ve asked in every…
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Broiler sets, placements stick to higher pace
2025 broiler sets and placements continue to move faster than 2024. The USDA says 249.476 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, jumping 1.198 million on the week and 1% on the year, with average hatchability dipping slightly to 78.5%. 191.503 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, rising 44,000 from the previous week…
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Protecting animal health from outside threats
Protecting animal health from outside threats is essential to safeguarding the U.S. food supply. Dr. Kelli Werling with Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says unwanted pathogens are typically introduced through U.S. ports of entry. She tells Brownfield programs like the Beagle Brigade play a key role in preventing the ag industry from foreign pests…
