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North American Cattle Industry Leaders Meet to Discuss Common Challenges Facing Producers
Saskatoon, SK (August 22, 2024) – The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) hosted the 3rd 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with its North American counterparts, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG) on the sidelines of the Canadian Beef Industry Conference this week. The trilateral meeting gives an opportunity for leadership…
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Agronomist says timing cover crops right will deliver best results
A Nebraska agronomist says timing is crucial when planting cover crops. Tyler Williams, with Bayer’s ForGround team, says inter-seeding is most effective in the early summer. “While the corn might be a couple feet tall, getting some cover crops in there, getting a little sunlight, getting them going (is important), so when you harvest that…
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2024 season has very high yield potential
An ag meteorologist says a cooler and wetter summer had been ideal for crop production across many parts of the Midwest. Michigan State University’s Jeff Andresen says most crops have made it past sensitive development periods without too much stress. “It has been a wet summer, at least for the southern half or more of…
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Minnesota crops struggle to recover from wet spring
A farmer in west-central Minnesota says crops have struggled to recover from a wet spring. Patrick O’Leary of Danvers tells Brownfield it’s been a dfficult year. “Our early planted crops had a lot of challenges with water, late planted crops it seems like they’re a little bit behind because of a lack of some heat…
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AI could create risk for food and ag companies
ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.
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Ag Moves: Utilizing Experiences to Guide Future Plans
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hayley Gruenewald got involved in agriculture education and FFA in high school where she discovered the opportunity to combine her interests as a student educator and solidify her career goals. While a student at Silex High School in #Agri-Ready Designated Lincoln County, Hayley discovered the opportunities offered by Agriculture Education on…
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How Nitrogen-Efficient Do You Think Your Field Is?
How Nitrogen-Efficient Do You Think Your Field Is? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Day 3: Soybeans Steal The Show in Iowa, Illinois Corn Crop Makes Crop Tour Record
Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Day 3: Soybeans Steal The Show in Iowa, Illinois Corn Crop Makes Crop Tour Record Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Life Insurance in Farm Transition Planning
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Farmers often face the challenge of being “land rich, cash poor.” While they may have significant wealth tied up in land and other assets, they can lack sufficient cash to cover expenses, taxes, or distributions when planning for the farm’s transition to the next generation. This “land rich, cash poor” dilemma can…
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Breaking point: Suicides rise as farm income drops
Breaking point: Suicides rise as farm income drops Farm Progress
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What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans?
What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans? Successful Farming
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Late Planting, Wet Harvest Require Special Storage Attention
TROY, Mo. – Corn planting in 2024 was a tale of two seasons, early and late, requiring special attention to drying and storage, says University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist Charles Ellis. Planting got off to a good start this year. Then Missouri averaged more than 6 inches of rain in April, about 2…
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Ethanol production, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production shot higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.098 million barrels a day, up 26,000 on the week and 50,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant continue to show a profit. Ethanol stocks were…
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Diversity in U.S. potato production: russets dominate, but other varieties hold strong
USDA report highlights varietal diversity in U.S. potato production, russets dominate, but other varieties hold strong Potato News Today
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Ideal Year for Crops Is Spelling Adversity for US Corn Farmers
Ideal Year for Crops Is Spelling Adversity for US Corn Farmers Bloomberg
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Weather woes may cause a shift for specialty crops and make them find a new home in the US
Weather woes may cause a shift for specialty crops and make them find a new home in the United States RFD-TV
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Late Blight Confirmed in New York
BELMONT, N.Y. — Late blight is a highly destructive plant disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, best known for causing the Irish potato famine. Late blight is caused by a fungus-like organism that spreads dozens of miles on storm fronts. This disease is notorious for its rapid spread and devastating impact on crops, particularly…
