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• Missouri State Fair opens with focus on agriculture - Sedalia Democrat

  10-08-2023 23:22
  
  Missouri State Fair opens with focus on agriculture  Sedalia Democrat
  
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• Agriculture department to establish emergency loan program for ... - Big Island Now

  10-08-2023 22:13
  
  Agriculture department to establish emergency loan program for ...  Big Island Now
  
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• RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable with Local NJ ... - Josh Gottheimer

  10-08-2023 21:41
  RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable with Local NJ ...  Josh Gottheimer
  
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• New Grants Announced For Value-Added Agriculture - WJON News

  10-08-2023 20:56
  
  New Grants Announced For Value-Added Agriculture  WJON News
  
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• Spring Wheat Harvest Still Ramping Up; Winter Wheat Harvest Nearing End

  10-08-2023 20:35 via farms.com
  The US spring wheat harvest continued to ramp up this past week, while the winter wheat harvest is starting to wind down. According to Monday’s USDA crop progress report, 11% of the American spring wheat crop was in the bin as of Sunday, up 9 points on the week and head of 8% last year but behind the five-year average of 14%. Meanwhile, the winter wheat harvested gained 8 points from a week earlier to reach 87% complete as of Sunday, 2 points ahead of last year but I point behind average.
  
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• ICE Close: Canola Up with US Markets

  10-08-2023 20:34 via farms.com
  Canola futures ended the week higher, gaining with the rally in US crop markets. Most of the strength in the US markets was linked to a Ukraine attack on a Russian port that handles grain, raising fears about the potential for tightening global supplies as the two sides strike port and grain facilities. However, there is the potential for weakness ahead as the Prairie harvest gets underway. November canola was up $16.60 at $797.50, January added $15.70 to $799.90, and March was $14 higher at $79
  
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• US Corn, Soybean Crops See Expected Improvement

  10-08-2023 20:33 via farms.com
  As expected, the condition of the US corn and soybean crops improved this past week in the wake of more moderate temperatures and improving rainfall. Monday’s USDA crop progress report put the nationwide corn crop at 57% good to excellent as of Sunday, up 2 points from a week earlier. The soybean crop also saw a 2-point gain on the week to improve to 54% good to excellent.After last week’s more crop-friendly conditions, more rain was falling today, with significant amounts in the eas
  
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• Saskatchewan Harvest More Advanced as Crops Mature Earlier

  10-08-2023 20:31 via farms.com
  The Saskatchewan harvest is more advanced than normal as crops mature earlier amid ongoing dryness and drought. The weekly crop report Thursday showed the overall provincial harvest at 4% complete as of Monday, 2 points ahead of the five- and 10-year averages and close to the 5% of crops that were off at this time in 2021, another drought year. Today’s report contained no early yield estimates or crop condition ratings. The fall rye harvest was the most advanced at about one-thir
  
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• Opinion: A review of agriculture - McComb Enterprise Journal

  10-08-2023 20:02
  
  Opinion: A review of agriculture  McComb Enterprise Journal
  
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• County kicks-off major building renovation project at Berks County ... - Berks Weekly

  10-08-2023 20:02
  
  County kicks-off major building renovation project at Berks County ...  Berks Weekly
  
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• Arkansas Department of Agriculture announces new online features - Jonesboro Sun

  10-08-2023 20:00
  Arkansas Department of Agriculture announces new online features  Jonesboro Sun
  
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• Louisa County Agricultural Fair | Agriculture | thecentralvirginian.com - The Central Virginian

  10-08-2023 19:30
  
  Louisa County Agricultural Fair | Agriculture | thecentralvirginian.com  The Central Virginian
  
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• Rural Crime Watch: Safeguarding Our Farms and Communities

  10-08-2023 19:06 via farms.com
  We need to talk about a serious issue impacting our rural community. Theft, vandalism, and safety breaches have shaken the peace of our landscapes. Your safety matters above all else, and we're here to address this head-on.Farmers from all corners of Manitoba have shared their concerns with KAP, and we're standing together to shield our farms and loved ones. Let's take immediate action:Secure Your Vehicles and Equipment: Lock your doors and vehicles at all times. Remove any valuables, both perso
  
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• IAFP 2024 Call for Symposia, Roundtables, and Workshops

  10-08-2023 18:59 via farms.com
  The International Association for Food Protection is accepting submissions for symposia and roundtables for IAFP 2024 to be held in Long Beach, California, July 14–17. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 3, 2023. No late submissions will be accepted. Proposals must be submitted using the Association’s online submission program located on the IAFP website at www.foodprotection.org. Submissions are also being accepted for IAFP 2024 Pre-Meeting Workshops to be held Jul
  
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• ADM: 4 Agriculture Stocks to Start Chasing After - StockNews.com

  10-08-2023 18:02
  
  ADM: 4 Agriculture Stocks to Start Chasing After  StockNews.com
  
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• Welcome Weekend: Let's visit South Carolina Governor's School for ... - RFD-TV

  10-08-2023 17:42
  
  Welcome Weekend: Let's visit South Carolina Governor's School for ...  RFD-TV
  
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• AGCO Agriculture Foundation to Donate BRL 240,000 to Amigos do ... - Marketscreener.com

  10-08-2023 17:27
  AGCO Agriculture Foundation to Donate BRL 240,000 to Amigos do ...  Marketscreener.com
  
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• Space controlled environment agriculture offers pathways to ... - Nature.com

  10-08-2023 17:13
  
  Space controlled environment agriculture offers pathways to ...  Nature.com
  
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• Record Crowd Gathers to Discuss Sales Management Strategies at the 2023 Dealership Minds Summit

  10-08-2023 16:48 via farms.com
  The 2023 Dealership Minds Summit, held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington, Ill., on August 1-2, drew a record crowd of 271 attendees from 71 different dealerships across the United States and Canada, and featured 19 speakers.
  
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• Realignment with combination of agriculture and extension ... - The Dominion Post

  10-08-2023 16:45
  
  Realignment with combination of agriculture and extension ...  The Dominion Post
  
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• Camden retiree finds fulfillment, opportunities in agriculture through ... - Camden News

  10-08-2023 15:55
  
  Camden retiree finds fulfillment, opportunities in agriculture through ...  Camden News
  
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• Top 5 key market movers to watch the week of August 13, 2023

  10-08-2023 15:51 via farms.com
  5 key reports to watch that could have significant impacts on commodity markets the week of August 13, 2023
  
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• Nationwide Study - Healthy Soil Ups Farm Incomes

  10-08-2023 15:18 via farms.com
  Soil health management practices lead to higher profits and sustainability.
  
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• U.S. Corn Harvest on Track for Historic Yield

  10-08-2023 15:15 via farms.com
  Genetic advancements and timely rains promise near-record corn harvests.
  
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• Penn Vet starts Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food ... - National Hog Farmer

  10-08-2023 15:15
  
  Penn Vet starts Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food ...  National Hog Farmer
  
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• WVU to merge WVU Extension and Davis College of Agriculture into ... - My Buckhannon

  10-08-2023 15:14
  
  WVU to merge WVU Extension and Davis College of Agriculture into ...  My Buckhannon
  
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• President's Bill Fuels Green Energy Investment Boom

  10-08-2023 15:11 via farms.com
  A transformative year for green energy, signaling a sustainable shift.
  
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• Farmers' Right to Repair Upheld by EPA

  10-08-2023 15:04 via farms.com
  EPA clarifies - Clean Air Act doesn't limit independent equipment fixes.
  
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• UK: Taylor's Urban Farm advocates for automated, sustainable ... - Vertical Farm Daily

  10-08-2023 14:55
  
  UK: Taylor's Urban Farm advocates for automated, sustainable ...  Vertical Farm Daily
  
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• How honey bees beat the summer heat

  10-08-2023 14:38 via farms.com
  Honey bees employ unique and efficient tactics to keep their hives cool during summer. Dive into the world of nature's skilled architects.
  
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• College of Agriculture Camp Gives Incoming Freshmen Valuable ... - tntribune.com

  10-08-2023 14:28
  
  College of Agriculture Camp Gives Incoming Freshmen Valuable ...  tntribune.com
  
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• The history of agriculture in Valencia County - Valencia County News Bulletin

  10-08-2023 14:02
  
  The history of agriculture in Valencia County  Valencia County News Bulletin
  
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• Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners - PotatoPro

  10-08-2023 14:00
  Trimble Agriculture Cloud introduces expanded API, creating an open environment benefiting farmers and their partners  PotatoPro
  
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• Eastern Ontario median farmland price hits $15,000 per acre

  10-08-2023 13:21 via farms.com
  Farmland mostly increased in value in Eastern Ontario last year but remained substantially cheaper than the most expensive agricultural areas of the province, according to an annual survey that asks farmers about the per-acre prices in their respective areas.
  
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• KCAT alumni awards two $1,000 scholarships

  10-08-2023 13:19 via farms.com
  The sons of two Eastern Ontario farm families picked up $1,000 scholarships from the Kemptville College Alumni Association earlier this year.
  
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• Rest of World Agriculture Robots Market was valued at USD 518.7 million in 2022, and is predicted to reach USD 1981.4 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 17.1% from 2023 to 2030. - Yahoo Finance

  10-08-2023 13:06
  Rest of World Agriculture Robots Market was valued at USD 518.7 million in 2022, and is predicted to reach USD 1981.4 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 17.1% from 2023 to 2030.  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Angus cattle showcased at East Central Sask. Cattle Tour

  10-08-2023 13:06 via farms.com
  The East Central Saskatchewan Angus Pasture Tour was the place to be this week for those in the cattle business, especially for those having a particular interest in Angus cattle.The provincial Angus association typically has a tour each year, and this year it was held in the east central region.Over two days – Aug. 9 and 10 – the tour was scheduled to make stops at nine purebred Angus farms. Day one the tour headed basically north, and day two would swing south of Yorkton.
  
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• PCE begins buying flax straw from local producers

  10-08-2023 13:05 via farms.com
  Saskatchewan-based business, Prairie Clean Energy (PCE), has announced they will start buying flax straw from Canadian producers on the prairies this fall as the company starts its first foray into scaling up production of its flax pellets.PCE will be purchasing flax straw within a 75-kilometre radius around both Regina and Gilbert Plains, Man., where the company has leased time at a facility for the initial production of the company’s proprietary flax pellets. PCE will be buying anywhere
  
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• Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

  10-08-2023 13:02 via farms.com
  The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia’s port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.Contracting out of maintenance work to third parties had been one of the most contentious issues during the months-long dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada and the BC Maritime Employers Association.The four-year agreement also contains s
  
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• FCC releases outlook for beef and pork in 2023

  10-08-2023 13:00 via farms.com
  Farm Credit Canada has released its 2023 outlook for beef and pork, with both being heavily affected by the current conditions.Senior Economist Leigh Anderson points out that a rise in both cattle and hog prices is an outcome of recent weather events."We're basically saying that feed costs and demand strength lead to profit uncertainty. So right now we have very strong cattle prices, which is good news for the cattle sector, but the biggest uncertainty is a lot of producers, especially in Wester
  
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• Commodity market indicators to watch ahead of the fall shipping season

  10-08-2023 12:59 via farms.com
  As Canada's tracks are getting ready to transport grain all around the country, producers and those in the industry are taking a look at what might influence price day-to-day.That includes international events, weather, and consumer demand.Jon Dreidger, the Vice President at Leftfield Commodity Research, detailed some of those factors."There are many things that are working on markets. We've been really dry across a good portion of Western Canada and some places in Western Canada have been as po
  
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• Letter: Loss of agriculture adds fuel to wildfires - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

  10-08-2023 12:07
  Letter: Loss of agriculture adds fuel to wildfires  Honolulu Star-Advertiser
  
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• Global Liquid Fertilizer Market 2023-2030: Precision Farming and Protected Agriculture Foster Liquid Fertilizer Market Growth - Yahoo Finance

  10-08-2023 11:48
  Global Liquid Fertilizer Market 2023-2030: Precision Farming and Protected Agriculture Foster Liquid Fertilizer Market Growth  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Shapiro stresses Pa. agriculture's importance at Ag Progress Days - bedfordgazette.com

  10-08-2023 11:00
  
  Shapiro stresses Pa. agriculture's importance at Ag Progress Days  bedfordgazette.com
  
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• Mat-Su Community Farmer's Market celebrates local agriculture - Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

  10-08-2023 09:01
  
  Mat-Su Community Farmer's Market celebrates local agriculture  Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
  
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• Local student wins Arkansas Junior Miss United States Agriculture title - El Dorado News-Times

  10-08-2023 07:00
  
  Local student wins Arkansas Junior Miss United States Agriculture title  El Dorado News-Times
  
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• New wastewater infrastructure grant opportunity for Michigan's food ... - Second Wave Michigan

  10-08-2023 06:03
  
  New wastewater infrastructure grant opportunity for Michigan's food ...  Second Wave Michigan
  
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• Adams County EMS director wins Democratic nomination for state's ... - Natchez Democrat

  10-08-2023 03:19
  
  Adams County EMS director wins Democratic nomination for state's ...  Natchez Democrat
  
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• Enhanced Agriculture Grant Pilot Program Aims To Preserve Ag Groups - Patch

  10-08-2023 01:33
  Enhanced Agriculture Grant Pilot Program Aims To Preserve Ag Groups  Patch
  
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• Agritourism event highlights agriculture and rural Iowa | News ... - Carroll Daily Times Herald

  10-08-2023 00:11
  
  Agritourism event highlights agriculture and rural Iowa | News ...  Carroll Daily Times Herald
  
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