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05/09/2023

Ag tech offers many benefits, but farms must ensure they have measures in place to protect themselves from online threats adequately.
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Agriculture has seen an increase in online threats. Here's why the sector has become a target, the attacks it faces and five ways it can stay safe from malicious actors.

31/08/2023

The six-week educational workshop specifically tailored toward women in agriculture will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 6500 Amarillo Boulevard W.
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The six-week educational workshop specifically tailored toward women in agriculture will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 6500 Amarillo Boulevard W. Sessions will meet from 5:30-8:30

29/08/2023

Josh Linville, director of fertilizer at StoneX, talks fundamentals in the fertilizer market.
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As farmers grow closer to applying fall fertilizer, Josh Linville, director of fertilizer at StoneX, shares a few factors to consider. Pricing Trends for Phosphate and Potash “On the potash

29/08/2023

Waters of the U.S. rules have evolved many times in the past 50 years. EPA announced another round of changes on Tuesday, following a May Supreme Court ruling that required EPA to revise the definition.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rules on Tuesday, following a May Supreme Court ruling in Sackett v. EPA, that required EPA to revise the WOTUS

28/08/2023

Here are the FAQs for farmers who are exploring carbon’s next chapter on the farm.
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Here are the FAQs for farmers who are exploring carbon’s next chapter on the farm. What is a carbon intensity (CI) score? Using a set of parameters determined by the

24/08/2023

Titan Machinery's program, Diesel Camp, hosted 9th and 10th grade high school students at four community and technical colleges in Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota to foster interest in diesel mechanics.
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More than 275,000 diesel mechanics are employed in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Each year, however, there are roughly 28,500 diesel tech and mechanic job openings

18/08/2023

Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Extreme heat and periods of drought this summer will likely lead to losses in several of Louisiana’s agricultural sectors. Economists from the LSU AgCenter expect the worst losses

15/08/2023

State regulations, insists Steven Slonaker, can be more burdensome than federal oversight to farmers and private landowners.
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In March 2020, a state conservation officer walked into Steve Slonaker’s Indiana farm office, issued cease-and-desist instructions, and levied a fine for environmental violations during a three-hour stay. Slonaker’s transgression?

15/08/2023

Tractor Supply Company(NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, will host a nationwide Farmers Market on Saturday, August 19 in all of the retailer's 2,100+ communities.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Tractor Supply Company(NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, will host a nationwide Farmers Market on Saturday, August 19 in all of the

11/08/2023

Bret Walts of BAM Weather predicts the transition to a colder pattern will be later in September and into October.
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The forecast for September is shaping up to be warmer than normal, according to Bret Walts of BAM Weather. “After the 15th or 18th of the month, there is a

10/08/2023

Today, the Soil Health Institute and National Association of Conservation Districts announced the results of a nationwide study that demonstrates how improving soil health can help farmers build resilience and improve profitability across a diversity of soil types, geographies, and cropping systems.
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MORRISVILLE, N.C. - Today, the Soil Health Institute and National Association of Conservation Districts announced the results of a nationwide study that demonstrates how improving soil health can help farmers

09/08/2023

Genetically modified (GM) varieties of corn, soybeans, and cotton were introduced in the United States in 1996, and they became the dominant seed choice among farmers within a few years.
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08/08/2023

Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than previously suspected.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant

07/08/2023

In its annual Agricultural Land Values report on Friday, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicated that, “The United States farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, averaged $4,080 per acre for 2023, up $280 per acre (7.4 percent) from 2022.”
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n its annual Agricultural Land Values report on Friday, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicated that, “The United States farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and

02/08/2023

The Polaris Off Road Ranger XD 1500 is designed for capability, strength and comfort, featuring a 110-hp engine, the STEELDRIVE automatic transmission and more than 70 accessories.
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Polaris has introduced what it calls an “extreme duty” utility side-by-side. The Ranger XD 1500 is designed for capability, strength and comfort, featuring a 110-hp engine, the STEELDRIVE automatic transmission

31/07/2023

Arizona is breaking records for consecutive days with temperatures 110 degrees or above. Yuma County, Arizona farmer John Boelts says he always plans for high heat in July and grow crops like cotton instead of lettuce.
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31/07/2023

The Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) works with private and state contractors across the United States to collect and recycle 55-gallon or smaller containers. In 2022, over 900,000 pounds of pesticide containers were collected and recycled in Iowa.
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