Deep Soil Testing Can Reduce Input Costs Amid High Fertilizer Prices
Accounting for in-soil nitrogen can offset some high crop production expenses. Farmers should consider deep soil testing for residual nitrogen and other nutrients, especially when rising fertilizer prices impact profit potential, according to a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists.
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Make Every Acre Count: How Drip Irrigation is Turning Struggling Ground into Top-Performing Fields [VIEWPOINT]
As input costs rise and weather becomes more extreme, farms that invest in precision irrigation and water recycling will be better positioned to compete in the long term.
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The Dark Side of Biochar: A critical examination of this trending soil amendment [VIEWPOINT]
Biochar, created through pyrolysis, is promoted for improving soil health and managing waste. It works less effectively in alkaline soils, and its production releases carbon. Experts recommend further research and regulation.
The Top Five Misconceptions Regarding Subsurface Drip Irrigation
We’ve seen an influx of innovation designed to reduce costs. With SDI (Subsurface Drip Irrigation), crop roots receive the right amount of water and nutrients at the right time. While SDI reduces water, fertilizer, and energy consumption, it is not widely adopted in agriculture. Here are a few reasons we haven’t seen widespread adoption.
Four Reasons Why You Should Be Plant Tissue Testing
Just as your blood pressure can vary from hour to hour, so can the nutrient levels in your fields. Capturing data across multiple points allows you to identify trends and changes over time, and more accurately address what is happening in the field so you can unlock additional yield potential and input savings.
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Automated Swath (Windrow) Following With Advanced Stereo Vision [VIEWPOINT]
“Software is eating the world,” says the tech world. This trend will benefit agriculture. Despite climate change, technology is enabling farmers to work more efficiently and productively with fewer resources.
Faced With Multiple Barriers To Care, Stressed U.S. Farmers Are Turning To Alcohol To Cope
One in five U.S. farmers binge drink when stressed, according to a new University of Georgia study. The paper highlights the link between farmers and alcohol.
A Fighter Pilot Strategy For Soil Health
Why do farmers and fighter pilots have a lot in common? Each must be able to operate complex machinery, adapt to unpredictable situations, and make quality decisions. When it comes to soil health and fertility, operating without data is like flying blind.
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Values That Keep Farm Kids Safe [OUR GUEST]
Making safety part of your everyday life conversations with your children can help them stay safe on your farm or ranch. Guest column by Rodney Pierce, Noble Research Institute.
10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Carbon Credit Contract
No two carbon credit contracts are written the same, which is why Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural law specialist Tiffany Lashmet, J.D., said there is a list of considerations she advises everyone to take before entering a carbon credit contract.
Weather Tech Vital for Moderating Drought Risks
Weather will always be an uncontrollable force in the world of farming. Climate conditions are everchanging – cycles of drought and abundant precipitation continue. It is now critical for farmers to continue adapting and mitigating any damage caused by extreme weather conditions.
Creative Ways to Make Extra Cash From Farmland
At the beginning of 2022, ranchers had a lot of reasons for hope in their herd and growth strategy. Cattle prices per hundredweight were up, and many had reason to look at the market and plan growth potential – until the markets shifted. This may be the time to explore creative ways to make extra cash from your land.
Busch Light and John Deere Team Up to Support American Farmers
Busch Light, the longtime supporter of farming communities, released limited-edition “For the Farmers” cans to fans across the country. The initiative is in collaboration with John Deere, the iconic tractor company with a 188-year history in supporting farmers.
Introducing the Top Tech Program
Are you a student looking for a career as an equipment technician but don’t know where to start? Through a new partnership between Case IH, our dealership network, and technical colleges across North America, you can begin a lifelong career of in-demand work with the Top Tech technician training program.
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High Stakes at the High Court [PERSPECTIVES]
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a lawsuit we filed with the NPPC to stop California’s Prop 12 from going into effect. Prop 12 would ban the sale of pork unless the sow that gave birth to the pig was housed according to the state’s arbitrary production standards. This law would apply to pork raised on farms outside of California too, giving one state the power to set the law of the land across the country.
Former Ag Committee Chairman Sets the Record Straight on Farmer Investments in Climate-Smart Practices
“Using half-truths and outright lies to belittle the farmers and ranchers who provide us with a reliable and affordable food supply is detrimental to our shared mission to protect the planet. So, let us set the record straight.”
Watch for Charity Scams Claiming to Support Those Affected by Russian Invasion on Ukraine
Scammers see tragedies as a way to line their pockets at the expense of well-meaning citizens. Give generously to a charity if you are inclined, but always research an organization before sending money. Here are some tips to protect yourself from charity scammers.
Growing Sustainable Solutions Together
Farmers and ranchers believe that each season can be better than the last. That’s the optimism driving us forward in the face of hardship and overwhelming challenges. And it’s the optimism that has been driving us for decades to adopt innovative tools and techniques to leave our land better than we found it.
American Farmland Trust Announces Nationwide Network of Service Providers to Help Transition Land to the Next Generation
Accessing land is the biggest hurdle for new producers – help is on the way with experts and a skills-based training curriculum to support success.
Heroes, From Battlefield to Farm Field
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, fighting in World War I stopped. At the time, President Woodrow Wilson declared it the first Armistice Day. In 1954, the federal holiday was officially named Veterans Day to honor all American veterans. Every day, and especially on Veterans Day, I am grateful for the men and women who have answered the call to serve our country.
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Agriculture Left Out as Congress Debates Climate and Infrastructure? [VIEWPOINT]
Congress and the President should recognize the tremendous potential for investments in soil health to deliver natural resource and other public benefits across America, financial benefits for farmers and ranchers, and economic benefits for rural communities. Soil health should not be ignored in infrastructure and climate legislation.
