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Boar’s Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says
Boar’s Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says MSN
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USDA launches online debt consolidation tool to increase farmer, rancher financial viability
USDA launches online debt consolidation tool to increase farmer, rancher financial viability Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Managing financial stress in low economic times
A regional vice president at Farm Credit MidAmerica says farmers should be strategic when making management decisions in tighter farm economy. Brock Burcham says net farm income has come down from the historic levels in 2019. “With commodity prices down and some weather issues here in Ohio, we’re definitely looking and preparing for what could be a decline in that…
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Don’t underestimate soybean cyst nematode
An extension crops educator is concerned too many farmers underestimate the threat of soybean cyst nematode. Angie Peltier with the University of Minnesota says SCN is the biggest soybean yield-limiting pathogen in the Midwest. “It’s a huge deal, and I’m amazed that more people aren’t concerned about this significant pest.” She tells Brownfield the fall…
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Surprising Ways You Can Make A Big Impact On The Farm
Surprising Ways You Can Make A Big Impact On The Farm Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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NGFA Leads Effort to Address a ‘Trifecta of Transportation Trouble’ Affecting Agriculture
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 27, 2024 — Potential disruptions to the nation’s shipping infrastructure could have a devastating effect on American agriculture during this year’s harvest season unless the U.S. government steps in to intervene. That is according to a letter sent today to President Biden by the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and nearly 200 other…
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2024 Organic Grower Summit to Feature AI, Machinery and Sustainable Input Exhibitors
MONTEREY, Calif. — The Organic Grower Summit (OGS), Dec 4-5, 2024, in Monterey, California, is proud to announce an impressive lineup of key exhibitors for its 2024 trade show. The event is set to showcase the latest advancements in sustainable agriculture, including groundbreaking technologies in artificial intelligence, robotics and eco-friendly farming practices. Organic growers and industry…
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Practicing risk management
How farmers can manage risk on their operations. We’ll hear from Beth Sheckelhoff with Ohio State Extension about how to prepare management practices. The post Practicing risk management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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Nitrogen Fertilizer for Soybeans Offers Limited Yield Benefits, Study Says
URBANA, Ill. — In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary. Soybeans form a natural partnership with bacteria that colonize the plant’s roots. In exchange for sugars, the bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use, supplying much…
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Avoid This Common Labor Mistake — Tips from an Iowa Farmer
Avoid This Common Labor Mistake — Tips from an Iowa Farmer Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
