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Check out the newest Nebraska Soybean Agronomy Update featuring Rachel Berner with Frontier Cooperative! Recent rains have been both a blessing and a challenge for Nebraska farmers, as we navigate delayed planting and wait for optimal soil conditions. Rachel shares valuable insights on seed treatment, issues with crusting and adjusting seed varieties if needed. Subscribe to our YouTube and social channels so you don’t miss an update! #AgronomyUpdate #nebraska #soybeans #plantingseason #Plant24

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In the heart of Nebraska, Junior Pfanstiel, Green Cover customer, once tethered to conventional farming, now champions sustainability. Transitioning from high-yield corn and soybeans, he embraces no-till methods and cover cropping, minimizing synthetic inputs. His strategy, focused on weed control, nitrogen production, and soil health, marks a departure from traditional practices. Junior's journey began with intercropping, optimizing yields through meticulous experimentation. However, rising nitrogen costs prompted a shift towards soybeans and a relentless pursuit of efficiency. Today, his farm stands as a beacon of agricultural innovation, where tradition meets progress in the quest for sustainable success. Read the full article here : https://lnkd.in/d4wbsHHP

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We're launching the NDSU Ag Minute 🎙 in partnership with KFGO790 and Growing Harvest Ag Network. In this episode the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture at North Dakota State University, Greg Lardy, discusses the mission of NDSU Agriculture, what that means for the state and what future priorities we're focusing on. 🎧 Listen >>> https://lnkd.in/gDj4bybM #Agriculture #agresearch #ndsu #NDSUAgriculture

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The agricultural landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. On May 29th, join the Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources for "Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms," where industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators will converge to explore the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of agriculture. Thought leaders from Grit Road Partners and Invest Nebraska/The Combine will share insights into the ecosystem supporting entrepreneurial ventures in the agricultural technology sector. This will be followed by a dynamic panel discussion featuring panelists from trailblazing startups such as Marble Technologies | Food Processing Automation, Nave Analytics, Inc., ALA Engineering, Grain Weevil, Corral Technologies, and Sentinel Fertigation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of agriculture! More information: https://lnkd.in/g3gghuTN

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Mark your calendars for May 29th! This will be a great discussion about innovation in agriculture plus hear from our CEO, Jessica Korinek, about what we are doing at Nave Analytics!

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🌱💡 Elevating Farming Practices: Insights from Shannen Barrett 🎧 In our latest episode of The Ag Culture Podcast, Shannen Barrett emphasizes the strategic role of subsidies: "Subsidies should support the adoption of best practices and technologies in agriculture." Join Shannen as she discusses how targeted subsidies can be a powerful tool for advancing agricultural methods, supporting sustainable practices, and encouraging farmers to integrate cutting-edge technologies. This episode explores how well-designed financial support can propel the agricultural sector toward efficiency and environmental stewardship. 🔊 Tune in to hear more about the potential of subsidies to transform farming for the better. The episode is available to listen on all main platforms: https://lnkd.in/g85SqSwP #AgCulturePodcast #AgCulture #Ag #Agriculture #Nuffield #Subsidies #AgSubsidies #Practices #Technologies #ShannenBarrett #AgriculturalSubsidies #FarmingInnovation #Innovation #Farming #Farmers #SustainableAgriculture #ListenNow #NewEpisode

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Is your agriculture business struggling? Are you doing everything you can think of but something is still missing? Risk Mitigators can help. We offer Ag Business and Strategy services. Our very own Paige Gilligan has many years of experience in business, and consulting solutions. Call us today to learn more. #agriskadvisor #riskmitigators #agbusinessconsulting

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“Knowing what’s happening in each field with SCN gives you more information to make educated decisions about how to manage that field in terms of soybean production,” says Iowa State University nematologist and Coalition leader Greg Tylka. Crop advisers can use SCN Profit Checker to help farmers develop a management plan for SCN that takes the risk levels of fields into account. Try SCN Profit Checker today. United Soybean Board #SCN #SoybeanCystNematode #Soybeans #Soybean #Nematode #PlantParasiticNematodes #Farming #FarmingTechnology #Yield #YieldManagement #FarmingForTheFuture

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Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison aims to provide dairy farmers with insights and recommendations for integrating cover crops and manure management. On a recent episode of The Dairy Signal, we discussed the benefits of manure as a nutrient source and its impact on soil biology, the potential drawbacks of fall manure application on water quality, and the use of cover crops like winter rye to mitigate nutrient leaching and erosion. Research findings were presented on cover crop biomass, nitrogen uptake, and the need to adjust nitrogen rates based on cover crop growth. We also covered strategies for optimizing cover crop benefits while minimizing yield drag, nitrogen immobilization effects and the economic trade-offs involved. Explore all of the current insights and recommendations in a recent episode of The Dairy Signal >>> pdpw.org/the-dairy-signal "Cover crops and manure: a partnership in conservation" was originally presented on May 2, 2024, by Dr. Matt Ruark, PhD, and Tanner Judd from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Join The Dairy Signal live every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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In this week’s recap: NPPC says FTAs key to supply chain resilience; NPPC Pork Alliance meeting held in Des Moines; study highlights hog pricing trends, the importance of the USDA's Livestock Mandatory Reporting; NPPC monitoring bird flu’s jump to dairy cows; and World Pork Expo set for June 5-6. Take a deeper dive: https://lnkd.in/ebrYKrB6 #PorkPriorities

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Check out Purdue University Center for Commercial Agriculture’s new podcast series on strategic risk management for agricultural producers! 🎙️ You’ll learn more about strategic risk, what you can do to help mitigate your farm’s strategic risk exposure, & how you can position your farm to survive and thrive in a risky world.

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The experts with the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture discuss the "shocks" that can disrupt your farm operation—such as losing a key member of the team to retirement, or government policies that could change the way you manage your farm. Click BELOW to hear Dr. Jim Mintert, Dr. Michael Langemeier, and Dr. Brady Brewer share what you can do to prepare for some of those potential shocks. Purdue Agriculture Agricultural Research and Graduate Education | College of Agriculture | Purdue University Purdue University Agricultural Economics Purdue Extension

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🗣️🏛️POLICY YIELDS🏛️🗣️ The June issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the policy efforts of the Missouri Soybean Association. In this issue, we highlight endorsed gubernatorial candidate Mike Kehoe's mission to protect the efforts of Missouri agriculture, the recent developments with the farm bill debate and the potential impact of the Endangered Species Act. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpCnfWZ4

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Check out this video! 🎥Dustin Blank (B&H grower & Farmers Alliances’ owner), & Craig Slate speak about issues & trends that are affecting the 2024 spring vegetable market. This video goes into depth about how holidays such as Memorial Day weekend affect the vegetable market for farmers. They also touch on how weather, consumer habits, and labor costs affect market costs. After watching this video, you’ll leave with more knowledge on what growers, packers, and shippers go through during season, & you’ll even gain some tips on how to help support the farmers! 🧑‍🌾

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The U.S. trade deficit rose again in February following predictions of a $30 billion agricultural trade imbalance at the start of 2024. While a trade deficit is not inherently good or bad, large deficits can harm the economy and diminish a country’s influence in the global export market. A sizeable deficit such as the United States’ current projection necessitates domestic agricultural producers to seek alternative markets. On behalf of American food and agricultural producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking for new markets and embarked on a trade mission to India from April 22-25. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor led the trade mission. ... In the past, the U.S. generally exported more agricultural goods by value than it imported, but a robust increase in demand for imports created a negative trade balance for the past three fiscal years. A trade deficit is the result of a negative trade balance wherein a country imports more goods than it exports, causing investors to seek opportunities in foreign markets. The agricultural trade deficit for 2024 is projected to reach a record of $30.5 billion — an unsustainable decline according to Senators Chuck Grassley, John Thune, John Boozman, and Mike Crapo who wrote a letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to expand global markets for American producers. According to the Senators, the sharp decline in U.S. agricultural exports is directly related to an “unambitious” trade strategy that fails to meaningfully expand market access or reduce trade barriers. “While the Biden administration continually refuses to pursue traditional free trade agreements, China, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and others continue to ink trade pacts that diminish American export opportunities and global economic influence,” the letter stated. . . Follow the link to read on: https://lnkd.in/ga3paT7j

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A delegation of St. Louis leaders is headed to São Paulo, Brazil for the World Agri-Tech South America Summit to showcase the region’s strength in #agtech and #geospatial technologies.  In recent years, St. Louis innovation ecosystem players have worked to significantly increase collaborative activities between St. Louis and Latin American agri-food tech stakeholders. These efforts have led to accelerated business development and growth, enhanced academic and educational programs, and strengthened ecosystem connectivity.    “We are heading into a second showing at World Agri-Tech South America with increased momentum and impressive milestones indicative of our region’s multi-year commitment to collaborating with startups and ecosystems in Latin America,” said Stephanie Tinsley Regagnon, executive director of Innovation Partnerships at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. “Unlocking innovation in the Americas is key to moving the needle on global food security and climate change.” Learn more: https://loom.ly/05Di8_A BioSTL Greater St. Louis, Inc. Taylor Geospatial Institute The Yield Lab LATAM World Trade Center St. Louis HabiTerre T-REX

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Regional Crop Updates: Iowa & Illinois Eastern Iowa had a busy week of planting and herbicide application last week. About 40% of corn and 20% of soybeans were planted in the last seven days. Over the weekend, the area received anywhere from 1-1.5” of rain, which should help activate any herbicide that was applied. Read the full article for updates on our trade area in Sperry and Ryan, Iowa, and the Galva and Camp Grove areas in Illinois. https://loom.ly/fuD1xX8

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