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• GUEST COLUMN: Donation to Ag Tag fund helps Kentucky's ... - Times Tribune of Corbin

  10-02-2023 23:00
  GUEST COLUMN: Donation to Ag Tag fund helps Kentucky's ...  Times Tribune of Corbin
  
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• Climate-smart agriculture - Lutheran World Relief

  10-02-2023 21:32
  
  Climate-smart agriculture  Lutheran World Relief
  
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• Bill Anderson to Become CEO of Bayer AG

  10-02-2023 19:08 via farms.com
  The supervisory board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill Anderson to become CEO of Bayer, effective June 1, 2023. He will join Bayer as a member of the board of management on April 1, 2023. Anderson was elected unanimously after a thorough selection process which began mid-last year. Werner Baumann (60), current CEO of Bayer, will work closely with him on a smooth transition before retiring from Bayer after 35 years of service at the end of May 2023.Anderson (56), a chemical engineer by education, h
  
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• Chicago Close: Strong Gains to End Week

  10-02-2023 19:06 via farms.com
  Corn, wheat, and soybean futures finished the week with solid gains. Wheat posted the strongest gains on the day, with the market buoyed by the increasing hostilities in Ukraine, raising fresh fears about the fate of ongoing grain exports from the region. Reports today also indicated that Russian missiles briefly crossed into Moldova’s airspace before re-entering Ukraine, “heightening concerns about violence spilling into other nations.” March Chicago wheat jumped 28 ¾ c
  
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• Increase in US Ag Export Value Not All Good News

  10-02-2023 19:04 via farms.com
  The value of US agricultural exports reached another new high in 2022, but it was not all good news for American producers. International sales of US farm and food products reached $196 billion this past year, an increase of 11% or $19.5 billion from the previous record set in 2021, a USDA release said Friday. The 2022 increase comes after a nearly 18% or $26.8 billion jump from 2020 to 2021. For context, the average year-over-year increase in US ag export value over the last decade has bee
  
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• U.S. agriculture trade chief demands Canada broaden dairy quota ... - Reuters

  10-02-2023 18:34
  
  U.S. agriculture trade chief demands Canada broaden dairy quota ...  Reuters
  
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• DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA NAMED ONE OF OTTAWA’S TOP EMPLOYERS

  10-02-2023 18:16 via farms.com
   Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) has been named one of the Top Employers in Canada’s National Capital Region.
  
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• PETERBOROUGH COUNTY FARMER RECEIVES SHEEP PASTURE AWARD

  10-02-2023 18:13 via farms.com
  Todd & Jennifer Payne of Aspnodel Sheep Company in the Norwood area of Peterborough County are the recipient of the 2022 Ontario Sheep Pasture Award.
  
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• Hensall Co-op Enters New Seed Distribution Agreement with Syngenta Seeds

  10-02-2023 18:05 via farms.com
  Hensall Co-op has entered into a new agreement with Syngenta Seeds high-protein soybean distribution.
  
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• SoilOptix® attaining global reach thanks in part to collaboration with NC research team

  10-02-2023 18:00 via farms.com
  “SoilOptix® is now in a position of obtaining global reach with their technology, in part due to their collaboration with the NC research team through precision agriculture, GIS tech and data automation, which created process efficiencies of immense proportions and a user-friendly interface for customers.”
  
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• Friday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Transportation ... - Nasdaq

  10-02-2023 17:58
  
  Friday Sector Laggards: Agriculture & Farm Products, Transportation ...  Nasdaq
  
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• Asphodel Sheep Company receives the 2022 Ontario Sheep Pasture Award

  10-02-2023 17:57 via farms.com
  The Ontario Forage Council, Ontario Sheep Association, and MAPLESEED have announced Todd and Jennifer Payne as the recipients of the 2022 Ontario Sheep Pasture Award.
  
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• Tractor rollovers remain leading cause of fatalities in U.S. agriculture ... - Iowa Agribusiness Network

  10-02-2023 17:45
  
  Tractor rollovers remain leading cause of fatalities in U.S. agriculture ...  Iowa Agribusiness Network
  
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• Sheridan College to host seminar on managing human resources in ... - The Sheridan Press

  10-02-2023 17:00
  Sheridan College to host seminar on managing human resources in ...  The Sheridan Press
  
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• Farm Management Workshop coming to White County | Agriculture ... - Newsbug.info

  10-02-2023 16:30
  Farm Management Workshop coming to White County | Agriculture ...  Newsbug.info
  
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• Agriculture’s Contributions to County Economic Activity - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  10-02-2023 15:27
  
  Agriculture’s Contributions to County Economic Activity  University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  
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• CFA Supports Bill C-282

  10-02-2023 15:17 via farms.com
  The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is in support of Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management).
  
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• Government of Canada invests $202,340 to enhance community infrastructure in Erin

  10-02-2023 15:04 via farms.com
  Community infrastructure is at the heart of local communities, bringing together residents and visitors alike, while supporting local businesses, jobs and economies.
  
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• Plenty Building World’s Largest Vertical Farming Research Center to ... - PerishableNews

  10-02-2023 14:46
  
  Plenty Building World’s Largest Vertical Farming Research Center to ...  PerishableNews
  
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• Can you troubleshoot a robot-aided tractor? Modesto forum explores emerging farm jobs - Modesto Bee

  10-02-2023 14:30
  
  Can you troubleshoot a robot-aided tractor? Modesto forum explores emerging farm jobs  Modesto Bee
  
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• Connected Agriculture Market Share, Growth By Business ... - Digital Journal

  10-02-2023 13:46
  
  Connected Agriculture Market Share, Growth By Business ...  Digital Journal
  
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• Global experts call for accelerated avenues to close financial gap in agriculture - Devdiscourse

  10-02-2023 13:40
  Global experts call for accelerated avenues to close financial gap in agriculture  Devdiscourse
  
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• ESG exclusive 'club' puts pressure on agriculture - AgUpdate

  10-02-2023 13:30
  ESG exclusive 'club' puts pressure on agriculture  AgUpdate
  
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• John Deere 8330 tractor receives highest price at auction

  10-02-2023 12:25 via farms.com
  The tractor sold after 109 bids
  
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• Ag ads at this year’s Super Bowl

  10-02-2023 12:02 via farms.com
  Multiple ads will highlight food and ag this year
  
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• Faye Flam: Bird flu outbreak is a wake-up call for agriculture - St. Paul Pioneer Press

  10-02-2023 12:00
  Faye Flam: Bird flu outbreak is a wake-up call for agriculture  St. Paul Pioneer Press
  
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• It’s time to drop emissions caps and re-embrace intensity

  10-02-2023 11:40 via farms.com
  The federal government got smart on the firearms law.It’s time it got smart on the fertilizer emissions target as well as its oil emissions reduction targets. It’s time to back away from caps that ignore the role of Canada as a global leader in responsible commodity production.Canada needs to champion low-emissions commodity production in a world that desperately needs safe, secure and regulated production.We don’t need less production from Canada. We need more. The world needs
  
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• Durum has potential to make gains

  10-02-2023 11:38 via farms.com
  Canadian durum prices have likely already peaked for the 2022-23 marketing year but there are plenty of factors that could drive durum markets higher in 2023-24, says a market analyst.Locking in a portion of the 2023 harvest might not be a bad option for some Canadian producers, added Marlene Boersch, owner of Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc.But growers probably shouldn’t be in a panic to lock in new crop prices just yet.“I know some people who fixed this week at $11.50 a bushel an
  
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• The Government of Canada to invest over $2.1 million in wildlife disease surveillance across the country

  10-02-2023 11:34 via farms.com
  Canada's wildlife species contribute to the well-being of Canadians and the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. Wildlife diseases can affect the balance of national animal populations and have implications for human health, food security, and the country's agricultural and economic prosperity. The Government of Canada is committed to protecting the health of wildlife to ensure that healthy interactions between wild and domestic animals, and the Canadian public, are maintained.The Honourable Steve
  
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• Saskatchewan agriculture exports set new record in 2022

  10-02-2023 11:31 via farms.com
  Saskatchewan’s agriculture industry has posted a third consecutive year of record agri-food exports, with a total value of $18.4 billion.The leading agri-food export commodities last year were canola oil, non-durum wheat, canola seed, lentils, durum, and dry peas.Saskatchewan’s total exports have grown by more than $20 billion since 2012.Agriculture Minister David Marit said the sector is a model for reliability and innovation.
  
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• Agriculture Roundup for Thursday February 9, 2023

  10-02-2023 11:30 via farms.com
  Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) are joining forces again to provide scholarships to youth nationwide.The DFC Here for Tomorrow Scholarship, open to Canadian students in Grades 10-12, is being expanded from two to five recipients with the winnings increasing from $2,500 to $3,000 per student.AITC-C’s thinkAG Project Coordinator Morgan MacTavish said last year’s applicants identified and explained how their interests related to careers in
  
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• ESG Trends in Agriculture Industry, 2023 Study - Focus on Top-Line ... - InvestorsObserver

  10-02-2023 11:18
  
  ESG Trends in Agriculture Industry, 2023 Study - Focus on Top-Line ...  InvestorsObserver
  
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• 2022 Was Another Record Year for U.S. Farm Exports

  10-02-2023 10:18 via farms.com
  The American agricultural sector posted its best export year ever in 2022 with international sales of U.S. farm and food products reaching $196 billion
  
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• Georgia Lawmakers See Agriculture Visitors During Week Five - - Southeast AgNet

  10-02-2023 10:15
  
  Georgia Lawmakers See Agriculture Visitors During Week Five -  Southeast AgNet
  
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• Top 2023 Farm Shows You Must Attend: Part 1

  10-02-2023 09:24 via farms.com
  As 2023 kicks into high gear, there are a number of agricultural shows lined up to give industry professionals all the updates they need. Whether you work with livestock or specialize in growing specific crops, it can be beneficial to attend farm shows to stay up-to-date on the latest innovations. In part 1 of our series, we’ll take a look at some must-attend 2023 farm shows John Deere will be participating in, as well as the details of the events.
  
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• USDA FAS Expands Exports, Advances Climate Resilience and Strengthens Food Security in 2022

  10-02-2023 09:22 via farms.com
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service had an exceptional year in 2022, expanding U.S. agricultural trade, ramping up climate change resiliency work, and improving food and nutrition security around the globe.
  
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• North Dakota agriculture takes on corporate farming - North Dakota ... - Farm Progress

  10-02-2023 09:03
  
  North Dakota agriculture takes on corporate farming - North Dakota ...  Farm Progress
  
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• New U.S. agriculture trade chief seeks to diversify buyers beyond ... - Reuters.com

  10-02-2023 09:00
  
  New U.S. agriculture trade chief seeks to diversify buyers beyond ...  Reuters.com
  
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• AgriCulture: Nutrient Management fertilizer deadline nears, St. Mary ... - Cecil Daily

  10-02-2023 09:00
  AgriCulture: Nutrient Management fertilizer deadline nears, St. Mary ...  Cecil Daily
  
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• The top agriculture business tips every farmer needs to know ... - Retail Technology Innovation Hub

  10-02-2023 06:32
  
  The top agriculture business tips every farmer needs to know ...  Retail Technology Innovation Hub
  
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• Philippines, Japan ink 7 deals on infrastructure, agriculture - Philstar.com

  10-02-2023 02:39
  Philippines, Japan ink 7 deals on infrastructure, agriculture  Philstar.com
  
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• Florida suffers $1 billion hit to agriculture industry from Hurricane Ian - Fox Weather

  10-02-2023 01:38
  Florida suffers $1 billion hit to agriculture industry from Hurricane Ian  Fox Weather
  
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• Agriculture losses impacting farmers mental health - FOX 26 Houston

  10-02-2023 01:04
  
  Agriculture losses impacting farmers mental health  FOX 26 Houston
  
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• South Central FFA Student Places 5th at District 4 FFA Agriculture ... - Samantha Laturno

  10-02-2023 00:20
  
  South Central FFA Student Places 5th at District 4 FFA Agriculture ...  Samantha Laturno
  
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• Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Cedar Draw Cider - KMVT

  10-02-2023 00:06
  Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Cedar Draw Cider  KMVT
  
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