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The Ugly Truth: 2023 and 2024 Will Go Down As the Two Largest Declines in Net Farm Income Ever
The Ugly Truth: 2023 and 2024 Will Go Down As the Two Largest Declines in Net Farm Income Ever Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Four Experts You Need On Your Succession Planning Team
Four Experts You Need On Your Succession Planning Team Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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U.S. expects big spring wheat crop
U.S. expects big spring wheat crop The Western Producer
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You’re likely paying much more for orange juice: Here’s why, and what’s being done about it
You’re likely paying way more for orange juice: Here’s why, and what’s being done about it USA TODAY
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Food Inflation Eases, Farm Input Costs Stay High
The USDA says food inflation is easing, but not so for farm costs. Consumers may be getting a bit of a break from grocery price inflation which topped 11 percent in 2022. “So, for food at home or grocery prices, last year we saw prices increase by five percent in 2023,” according to USDA economist…
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Texas Rice Outlook Still Questionable After Hurricane Beryl
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Rice prospects were good before Hurricane Beryl, but there are lingering questions about yield and quality losses after the storm, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Texas rice yields reached nearly 8,500 pounds per acre a year ago helping overall rice production statewide rank fifth nationally. “Things were looking good…
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USDA study validates the safety of U.S. pork
USDA study validates the safety of U.S. pork National Hog Farmer
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How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats
Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.
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They want to turn farms into solar fields
Large-scale Ohio research project explores how solar and farming can co-exist Solar Builder Magazine
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End of Trucking Recession in Sight as Freight Rates Rise
End of Trucking Recession in Sight as Freight Rates Rise Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Produce Growers Should Take Time to Review Cleaning and Harvesting Procedures
AMES, Iowa – Midsummer is the perfect time for produce growers to review their cleaning and harvesting procedures to minimize the risks of foodborne illnesses and maximize their farm efficiency. In a recent article for the Acreage Living Newsletter, Teresa Wiemerslage, field specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, highlights the main points to consider…
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Young farmers say relationships key to early success
A pair of young central Illinois farmers say relationships have been key to their early success. Clint Gorden, who began his first-generation farm in Macon County five years ago, says he wouldn’t be farming without friendships. “In college started working for a group of guys selling seed on the side and these guys said, ‘Hey,…
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Employed in Agriculture? Start Planning for Retirement Now
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas’ agricultural producers have an average age of 58.2 years old, according to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture. The same group of agriculturists have spent an average of 28.5 years working in the industry. With many Kansans in agriculture nearing the end of their careers, Kansas Farm Management Association economist Chelsea Plummer…
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“The Year of the Plum” in New Hampshire
HOLLIS, N.H. — Plums are making a major comeback this year. Last year, a cold snap wiped out almost the entire crop across New Hampshire, leaving the state without the tart sweet-sour taste many enjoy. The cold snap affected many growers, not just those who grow plums. That’s not the case this year though. Arthur Kelly…
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All Americans should be concerned about trends in agriculture
All Americans should be concerned about trends in agriculture Nisqually Valley News
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Boar’s Head Recall Expands to 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat and Poultry
Boar’s Head Recall Expands to 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meat and Poultry TAPinto.net
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A new round of Dairy Innovation funding ahead
A new round of funding is coming for dairy farmers and processors under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says a new round of 100-thousand-dollar grants will be open for application in mid-August. “A few times a year, we open up a grant application opportunity and together with…
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Cover Crops are Part of Disaster Recovery
DES MOINES, Iowa — Over the past few months, following the devasting storms and floods that have affected so many Iowans, I have traveled to communities, visiting farms, businesses and homes that have endured the worst of Mother Nature’s power. I had the opportunity to listen to farmers, business owners, community leaders and many others…
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Kentucky Crop Progress and Condition
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky experienced slightly below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall over the past week. Precipitation for the week totaled 1.24 inches, 0.18 inches above normal. Temperatures averaged 76 degrees for the week, 1 degree below normal. Topsoil moisture was rated 10 percent very short, 23 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 4…
