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Corn Acreage in South America: Stable in Brazil, Sharp Decline in Argentina
Corn Acreage in South America: Stable in Brazil, Sharp Decline in Argentina Successful Farming
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2025 farm income expectations are low
An Ohio State University professor says budgets won’t get easier for farmers in 2025. Farm Income Enhancement Chair Ani Katchova says income in 2024 is expected to be down by 4%. “It’s coming off last year’s decline in farm income,” she says. “For two years in a row, we have had a reduction in farm income…
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Will Agricultural Weeds Finally Claim the Upper Hand in a Changing Climate?
URBANA, Ill. — A few years back, a group of weed scientists showed that soil-applied herbicides are less effective against agricultural weeds in the context of our changing climate. Now, the same research group, led by the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has shown the same is true of post-emergence (POST) herbicides. Mining a…
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Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving
The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the cooperative bank said in a report.
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Why Substitute Sugar With Maple Syrup?
QUEBEC, Canada — A new study published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that substituting two tablespoons of pure maple syrup for refined sugars reduced several cardiometabolic risk factors in humans. It was the first placebo-controlled clinical trial exploring potential health benefits of maple syrup in humans. Dr. Andre Marette, PhD, was the lead…
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Ethanol Production Reaches Record High
Ethanol output rose to a record high in the seven days that ended on Nov. 8, according to data from the Energy Information Administration. Production jumped to an average of 1.113 million barrels a day, the agency said. That’s up from 1.105 million barrels a week earlier and the highest since recordkeeping began in 2010.…
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The Great Ketchup Debate: 7 Condiment Controversies That Split Families
WASHINGTON — Whether it’s ketchup on steak or mustard in a PB&J, everyone seems to have a condiment quirk bound to ruffle some feathers. Discover some of the most controversial condiment choices that can turn any family meal into a lively debate. See where you stand in these saucy showdowns. Explore these condiment clashes and…
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What Is Citrus Greening — And Why Is It So Hard to Stop?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — If you’ve noticed the price of citrus creeping up, there’s a hidden reason behind it: a silent killer has been sweeping through the U.S.’s citrus groves for decades, and it’s a threat to more than just your morning OJ. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing, is a plant disease that has…
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Agtech seedlings: Bayer gets into the AI business with Microsoft
Also in this week’s farm technology news: Nutella maker Ferrero invests in hazelnut research, and digital crop monitoring platform FarmQA acquires competitor Farm Dog.
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Lots of Economic Uncertainty in U.S. Ag Looking to 2025
2024 has been challenging for farmers and the agricultural sector. David Widmar, economist and managing partner with Agricultural Economic Insights, says 2024 has been full of twists and turns. “It has been interesting, lots of unexpected turns and uncertainty, and it’s going to set us up for even more uncertainty and surprises into 2025,” says…
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Clean Fuels, Soy Growers Urge Congress to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and nine national and state soy grower associations wrote to House and Senate leaders requesting a one-year extension of the §40A Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Tax Incentive. With fewer than 60 days till the scheduled transition to the new §45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and insufficient guidance…
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Why John Thune’s Election as Senate Majority Leader is Considered Beneficial for U.S. Agriculture
Why John Thune’s Election as Senate Majority Leader is Considered Beneficial for U.S. Agriculture Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Support local agriculture this holiday season
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the holidays approach, Kentuckians across the Commonwealth prepare to celebrate with family, food, and festive gatherings. It’s a time of togetherness and gratitude, and it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can strengthen our communities. One powerful way we can do this is by choosing to support local businesses…
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Disaster-Proof Your Thanksgiving: Testing Recipes Before the Big Day
WASHINGTON — Whether you’re cooking for a crowd for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving or any feast with friends and family, one of the most stressful things is the cooking. What if you could ease that stress with a little ingenuity and work beforehand? Do you know the feeling when your stress levels climb prepping for a holiday…
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Americans Name Grocery, Utility Costs Most Frustrating Bills in Recent Study
WASHINGTON — Move over, mortgage payments. A recent USA Today release says everyday expenses stress out 71% of Americans. But even amid record housing costs, consumers name supermarket, utility, and gas prices as the cause of most financial strain. As inflation forces many to rethink spending, consumers struggle to manage day-to-day expenses and save money. This…
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USDA offers assistance to organic dairy farmers
USDA offers assistance to organic dairy farmers Farm and Dairy
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John Deere faces boycott after laying off US staff amid move to Mexico
John Deere faces boycott after laying off US staff amid move to Mexico Daily Mail
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Florida fertilizer plants, grain mills close as Hurricane Milton nears
Florida fertilizer plants, grain mills close as Hurricane Milton nears Reuters
