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The seed sector needs to support information that improves farmer adoption of new technologies & limits costs. Complete the CFIA survey before May 1 to have your voice heard. https://ow.ly/qcyH50Rk7up #

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Agronomist, Jesse Uebelhor is back with a new update on growth staging in corn, proper timing for fungicide and other nutrients, and emerging diseases in area corn fields. Watch his latest Agronomic Insight video to learn what diseases he's seeing and why now is the time to think about fungicide applications on your fields.

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In this episode of 'Greenhouse Grower to Grower', we talk to Michelle Opela of Costa Farms about new advancements in biocontrols and why integrated pest management is about learning from your mistakes. #Floriculture #Horticulture #Biocontrols #PestControl #Podcast

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Check out the precision ag webinar to leverage forecast data.

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In honor of our Mitigation and Low-Emissions Agriculture this month, we're highlighting several blogs that can help you learn more about the topic. Dig deep into USAID’s approach to Low-Emissions Agriculture and Food Systems or explore how integrated rice-fish farming in Nigeria can help cut emissions. https://lnkd.in/eEK5bYZ2

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Several factors affect #corn & #soybean survival in flooded soils at early season growth stages. This @Nebraska-Extension article reviews considerations for growers concerned about impacts to seed germination for these #crops. » https://ow.ly/OJEJ50RUAEy #NebExt #ag #naturaldisasters

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Happy #NationalPollinatorWeek DYK - the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has published Best Management Practices for bee health in the horticulture industry? They listed some great strategies: 🐝 Before treating the plant, determine its level of bee pollinator attractiveness. 🐜 Consider using Integrated Pest Management strategies (like biologicals!) for pest control and avoid unnecessary preventive applications. 🦋 Avoid spraying pollinator-attractive plants with systemic insecticides toxic to bees the last three weeks before shipping and sale. 🐞 Always read and follow label instructions and application restrictions. The label is the law, and these directions are intended to protect pollinators. It's a good read - take a look! https://lnkd.in/gzeJdFYu #protectpollinators #biologicalcontrol #pollinatorweek #sustainablegrowing #HRI #GrowWiseBeeSmart

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Industrial agriculture's impact on water quality is devastating, as detailed in the latest episode of Waterkeeper Alliance’s Equity in Every Drop podcast. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), like those for swine and poultry, cause significant problems for waterways and the communities that rely on them.  I've personally seen (and smelled) the massive pollution from swine factory farms in North Carolina. Some key topics in the podcast include the pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus leading to algae blooms, the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the inadequacies in CAFO waste management and regulation. It's critical we advocate for stricter regulations and support sustainable farming to protect our water. Learn more by listening to host Thomas Hynes' discussion with experts Dr. Michael A. Mallin, , a research professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Cape Fear Riverkeeper, Kemp Burdette. Listen, share, and join us below. #purefarmspurewaters, #advocacy, #cleanwater, #water, #wateraction, #climateaction, #environment, #environmentalprotection, #environmentaljustice, #SDG6

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As soy growers face a challenging farm economic outlook, ASA leaders advocate in D.C. for significant improvements to the Title I farm safety net for soybeans in the farm bill. #FieldToHill #USSOY #AgPolicy

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Weather volatility is an uncontrollable factor that farmers are battling more and more. As dry conditions start to ramp up across the U.S., it's critical to plan ahead to mitigate damage to your herd and land. Learn how to craft a drought management plan for your ranch today from Trust In Beef. https://loom.ly/erSkgis

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Potato emergence problems: A practical and detailed guide for growers

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First, you must consider its nutritive value. The nutrient content of the fodder depends on the part of the corn plant cattle will graze or what fodder is being baled. https://lnkd.in/eZ3WRdTB

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This episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower is Part One of an in-depth discussion with Tom Costamagna of Young's Plant Farm, Inc., Greenhouse Grower’s 2024 Head Grower of the Year at #Cultivate24 from AmericanHort. #Cultivate #Floriculture #Horticulture #Greenhouses #Podcast

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Exploring the fundamentals of the beef industry? Dive into the USDA's comprehensive overview of the Cattle & Beef sector! 🐄🍽️ From production trends to market insights, the USDA's "Cattle & Beef Sector at a Glance" provides a detailed analysis that's essential for anyone involved or interested in agriculture and food sectors. Whether you're a farmer, investor, policymaker, or researcher, this resource offers invaluable data and trends shaping the industry today. Check it out to stay informed and gain deeper insights into one of America's foundational agricultural sectors. #USDA #CattleIndustry #BeefSector #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #MarketInsights #DataAnalysis #FarmToTable #Agribusiness #WiatreksMeatMarket #LocalButcher

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