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BASF investing in on-the-farm R&D
BASF was back in full force at the 2024 Farm Progress Show, showcasing the fruits of two hundred and fifty thousand acres of research plots. Brady Spangenberg, Director of Marketing for Crop Protection tells Brownfield BASF is investing its research and development (R&D) dollars in the places the crops are grown. BASF is introducing new…
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Op-Ed: The Truth About Traceability
FORT WORTH, Texas — Ranching is something to be proud of. It’s a tradition and foundation that roots us in hard work. Time and sweat invested today keeps this way of life alive for tomorrow. This is what I love and what I want to pass to the next generation – but that reality is…
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Thanks to livestock revenue, farm income will be stronger than expected
Thanks to livestock revenue, farm income will be stronger than expected Successful Farming
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Alternative Crops Offer Options When Weather Doesn’t Cooperate
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Rains this year in portions of Texas have been beneficial for most staple commodity crops such as corn, cotton and sorghum, but have also favored alternative crops, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Texas producers are always looking for alternative crops that provide options under different weather situations, including sunflowers,…
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‘A struggle to grow things’: Ohio’s drought has become worse and is threatening farmers
‘A struggle to grow things’: Ohio’s drought has become worse and is threatening farmers Mansfield News Journal
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USDA study reports Arkansas as the most food insecure state in the nation
USDA study reports Arkansas as the most food insecure state in the nation KFSM 5Newsonline
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USDA’s Latest Farm Income Data Looks Brighter Than Early 2024 Numbers
USDA’s Latest Farm Income Data Looks Brighter Than Early 2024 Numbers Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Kentucky Farmers Are Doing the Right Thing
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A sample of 2024 Kentucky State Fairgoers expressed their gratitude and trust in Kentucky farmers during a food survey conducted by the Kentucky Agricultural Council (KAC) and the Kentucky Agriculture and Environment in the Classroom (TeachKyAg). It was the processing, however, that food buyers believed should be more transparent. The consumer survey…
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OACD Receives a $4.9M Grant to Advance the Adoption of Regenerative Farming Practices
OACD Receives a $4.9M Grant to Advance the Adoption of Regenerative Farming Practices Morning Ag Clips –
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Late diseases impacting Illinois soybean crops
The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers across the state are seeing late-season diseases impact their soybean fields. Stephanie Porter says she’s seeing a wide range of issues. “Some concerns with Phytophthora.” She says, “I’ve had calls on soybean cyst nematode. Calls on white mold that’s kind of popping up…
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Is Now The Time To Consider Conventional Corn?
Is Now The Time To Consider Conventional Corn? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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U.S. farm income decline isn’t as steep as initially projected
Iowa, U.S. farm income decline isn’t as steep as initially projected, USDA forecast shows Des Moines Register
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Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow
Farmer interest in biologicals continues to grow Farm Progress
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Exceptional Women in Ag Recognized with WIA Demeter Award
DENVER — The three recipients of the 2024 Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Demeter Award of Excellence have been named. Sharon Beals of the Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN), Elzandi Oosthuizen of Bayer Crop Science and Ebony Webber of The National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) will be recognized for their exceptional contributions to…
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USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023
USDA revises farm earnings up, though still lower than 2023 Agri-Pulse
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Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds
Citrus growers producing more fruit despite using less land, USDA finds cw34.com
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Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong
Despite depressed economic data and higher-than-anticipated production costs, the quest for more yield is expected to keep crop nutrient demand up this autumn. The post Crop Nutrition: The Outlook for Fall Fertility Remains Strong appeared first on CropLife.
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K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers
A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then…
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2 big challenges facing hog farmers
2 big challenges facing hog farmers Farm Progress
