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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Lamb/Sheep,

03/02/2020 SOURCE: www.farmanddairy.com

"In the 1940s, the United States was the world’s fifth largest wool producer. Wool was the primary product. Meat was second. Wartime propaganda touted the strength of U.S. influence, quantified by the valuation of wool."

The annual ritual of sheep shearing - Farm and Dairy

Sheep shearing is an annual rite of passage for Rebecca Miller. Despite the challenges, th...

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TOPIC(S): Hemp,

03/02/2020 SOURCE: www.farmanddairy.com

Ohio to open hemp applications March 3 - Farm and Dairy

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will open applications for hemp licenses March 3....

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Randy Krotz
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Commodities, Agriculture US, Trade (Commodities),

Two Farmers Voice Optimism, Pessimism on China, Trade Disputes

Farmers discussed their views of the U.S.-China trade agreement during a House hearing on ...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Water,

Wisconsin groups on both sides disapproved of the proposed farm siting bill, so back to the drawing board it goes

Factory Farm Bill Dropped for Not Deregulating Factory Farms Enough

Last minute pull due to language technicality, not environmental concern...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Herbicides, Cover Crops,

Diversity is important for cover crops too.

Illinois study shows universally positive effect of cover crops on soil microbiome

Only a fraction of conventional row crop farmers grow cover crops after harvest, but a new...

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Curt Livesay
shared this article 5 years ago

There are some University extension types that have, for whatever the reason, have decided to frequently question, if not outright attempt to discredit, the profitability of regenerative agricultural practices. This article serves as a great response:

Regenerative agriculture: merging farming and natural resource conservation profitably

Most cropland in the United States is characterized by large monocultures, whose productiv...

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Matthew Kroger
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health,

Even microbes need proper nutrition!

Ash Tree Apiary

Who knew? Well lots of us actually. Its kind of a no brainer after you think about it a li...

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TOPIC(S): USDA, Sugar Beets,

03/01/2020 SOURCE: www.kroxam.com

USDA TO DISTRIBUTE $285 MILLION TO SUGAR BEET GROWERS FOR 2018 AND 2019 CROP LOSSES | KROX

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Jeffrey Kleypas
shared this article 5 years ago

Mexican Fruit Fly is a hot topic in the Texas citrus industry with quarantine in effect. I have seen an increase in fruit flies at my house and USDA is confiscating citrus at farmer's markets. Homeowners need to follow instructions from USDA so we dont lose this Texas industry.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Pest Control,

Wasps as an effective pest control for agriculture

Common wasp species could be valuable at sustainably managing crop pests, finds a new UCL-...

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The annual ritual of sheep shearing - Farm and Dairy

Ohio to open hemp applications March 3 - Farm and Dairy

Two Farmers Voice Optimism, Pessimism on China, Trade Disputes

Factory Farm Bill Dropped for Not Deregulating Factory Farms Enough

Illinois study shows universally positive effect of cover crops on soil microbiome

Regenerative agriculture: merging farming and natural resource conservation profitably

Ash Tree Apiary

USDA TO DISTRIBUTE $285 MILLION TO SUGAR BEET GROWERS FOR 2018 AND 2019 CROP LOSSES | KROX

Wasps as an effective pest control for agriculture

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