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The benefits of soil testing

WEBRon Snyder’s arsenal of soil health tests includes a complex analysis of soil health, soil nutrient cycling, and microbial biodiversity. The tests also analyze bacteria …

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15 innovations poised to shake up animal health and nutrition

WEBThe Animal AgTech Innovation Summit is an international networking and deal-making event for livestock and poultry producers, animal health providers, feed …

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Farm youth mental health often overlooked

WEBPublished on September 25, 2022. Mental health has come to the forefront in recent years, including the mental health of farmers and others involved in agriculture. “Agriculture is a …

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FBN Health rolls out nationwide, with year-round enrollment

WEBIn a press release, FBN announced FBN Health: Will be available nationwide in all 50 states. Has expanded to offer four different health plans with varying …

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Mental health resources for farmers and ranchers

WEBMental health is a serious concern for farmers and ranchers and their families and employees. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the National …

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Farmer mental health deserves your attention

WEBFarmer mental health deserves your attention. Farmers are particularly vulnerable to suicide. Farmers typically have a reputation as stoic and rugged individuals …

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Level up on soil health with livestock

WEBEnsure the electric fence is hot and built well. Livestock should be trained to the fence. Keep cattle (and especially sheep and goats) full, or they'll get out. Plan cover …

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Recommended measurements to evaluate soil health from the Soil …

WEBThe Soil Health Institute found that many measurements are effective for assessing soil health from a research perspective. "While this is good news for the …

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Bringing soil health to life: Making the most of no-till

WEBCharles Atkinson is a sixth-generation farmer from Great Bend, Kansas. He began farming in 1980, growing soybeans, wheat, sorghum, corn, hay, and cover crops …

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Cover crops boost organic matter

WEBWith interest in soil health growing across the food-production spectrum, finding ways to help soil improve is more critical than ever. Building soil organic matter …

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Raising healthy cattle

WEBElanco, which makes cattle vaccines, has tested its killed vaccine, Vira Shield, against competitive MLVs. Vira Shield resulted in a 4.3% higher pregnancy rate …

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Investments in biologicals continue to grow and bring value to …

WEBInvestments in biologicals continue to grow and bring value to farmers across the nation. DPH Biologicals, formerly Douglas Plant Health, is expanding its …

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Three strategies to build up organic matter

WEBCrop Residue and Rotation. Another strategy that contributes to improved organic matter is to add cover crops or high biomass-producing crops to your crop …

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Beneficial insects help cropping systems

WEBBeneficial insects help cropping systems. Insects are a primary part of the biome. Preserving his farm's population of beneficial insects is a critical management …

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7 Top beef cattle feedlot apps

WEBTELUS Agriculture's feedlot platform is a digital integrated feedlot management tool with features that help owners and managers collect and track data on …

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Benefits of raising Highland cattle

WEBFine dining restaurants and health conscientious people are steadily increasing their demand for the gourmet beef, soon to exceed available supply. …

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Pregnant farmers must take extra precautions

WEBPregnant farmers must take extra precautions. While farm safety is important for every family member and worker, expectant moms have even more …

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Methane and grazing: A broader view

WEB"Soil health is fundamental for ecosystem function because 90% of soil function is mediated by microbes, with a mutual dependency among microbes, plants, …

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Grazing cover crops 101

WEBPermanent posts. For permanent cross fences on native grass, Miller uses the SunGuard II fiberglass step-in post. At 5 feet long and 1/2 inch in diameter, they are …

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Report: agriculture runoff is leading cause of water pollution in the …

WEBPollution sources include fertilizer runoff from cropland and manure runoff from factory farms, fouling waterways with pesticides, phosphorus, nitrogen, and fecal …

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Limits on foreign ownership of U.S. farmland gain support in …

WEBThe USDA reports that foreign persons and entities held an interest in just over 40 million acres of U.S. agricultural land in 2021. This number marked an increase …

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