Category: Farm Management
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https://agfuse.com/article/how-microsoft-dynamics-365-helps-agriculture-industry
By
James Warner
Published Jan 28
Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based software suite that offers a wide range of tools for businesses to manage their operations and customer interactions. It is designed to integrate with other systems, automate tasks, and provide valuable insights into the business. Dynamics 365 includes features such as CRM, ERP, and supply chain management. With Dynamics 365, businesses can track sales, manage inventory, and handle financials all in one place. It also includes business intelligence and analytics tools, allowing businesses to gain insights into their operations and make data-driven decisions...
Categories: Accounting and Bookkeeping, Apps, Farm Management
https://agfuse.com/article/best-in-class-iron-goes-autonomous
By
North American Ag
Published Jan 24
In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Case IH's Kendal Quandahl about The Case IH Trident 5550 applicator with Raven Autonomy, the industry’s first driverless spreader. Kendal is the Case IH Precision Technology marketing manager in North America, specializing in harvesting, hay & forage and specialty crops. In her seven years with Case IH, all has been dedicated to the precision space — spending five years training dealers and customers how to incorporate precision into their organization. Growing up on a family farm in Iowa and understanding the needs of farms comes naturally. Kendal is still an active member of the family farm and currently lives near St...
Categories: Farm Management, Precision Agriculture
https://agfuse.com/article/don-t-tell-farmers-how-to-farm-with-jake-leguee
By
North American Ag
Published Jan 17
In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak visits with third generation farmer Jake Leguee for a discussion about farm innovation and why top down government strategies are not as effective as producers collaborating & innovating to solve their own problems. Jake is from southeast Saskatchewan, Canada, where he farms with several family members, including his wife and 3 young sons. Jake is passionate about the agriculture industry and trying to share his farm's story to a broader audience to bridge the communication gap between farmers and consumers. He does this through his blog, A Year in the Life of a Farmer, along with speaking engagements and other opportunities to connect with people interested in where their food comes from. Jake is highly involved in the agriculture industry, currently serving as a director of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and as chair of the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition...
Categories: Ag Policy, Canola, Farm Management
https://globalfarmernetwork.org/2023/01/agriculture-technology-tools-can-help-alleviate-poverty-for-many/
https://agfuse.com/article/mycotoxin-detoxifiers-market-2022-industrial-chain-regional-scope-key-players-profiles-and-sales-d
By
Sayali Thahkur
Published Jan 12
New Jersey, United States,- Mycotoxin Detoxifiers Market research report offers in-depth information to acknowledge the imperative parts of the market that align demand, raw materials, and capacity; this helps make strategic decisions. In addition, the analysis provides demands for the future, besides the available opportunities for an individual. The study focuses on industry chain analysis, upstream and downstream raw material suppliers, key players, production process analysis, cost analysis, market distribution channels, and major downstream buyers. The research report includes specific segments by region (country), by manufacturers, by Type and by Application. Each type provides information about the production during the forecast period of 2017 to 2028...
Categories: Farm Management, News
https://agfuse.com/article/transcatheter-cardiac-pacemaker-market-report-2022-market-swot-analysis-key-indicators-forecast-20
By
Mukul Bonde
Published Jan 12
New Jersey, United States,- The Transcatheter Cardiac Pacemaker report presents information related to restraints, key drivers, and opportunities, along with a detailed global market share analysis. The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2022 to 2029 to highlight the global market growth scenario. The competitive landscape comprises key players, strategies, and new developments in the upcoming years. The report divides the international Transcatheter Cardiac Pacemaker market by application. By region, by type, and by end user...
Categories: Farm Management, News
https://agfuse.com/article/dairy-barn-design-with-cow-comfort-in-mind
By
North American Ag
Published Jan 10
In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to VES-Artex Midwest Sales Manager and Key Account Manager Joel Hornby about dairy barn design considerations, keeping cow comfort as the first priority. Joel Hornby has been serving Dairy Producers and VES-Artex affiliates for 3 years as Midwest Sales Manager and Key Account Manager. Prior to this, he worked for a construction company building dairy facilities and installing equipment. With a combined 50+ years of experience serving the agricultural industry, VES and Artex merged in 2021. Today, VES-Artex is the premier global technology solutions provider for environmental systems in agricultural facilities around the world...
Categories: Dairy, Farm Management, Projects
Looking for a security system for your property? Maybe do some research on this company. Barn Owl.
https://www.barnowl.tech/
"We appreciate the agencies' attempt to provide needed clarifications of the prior converted cropland exclusion and exemptions for irrigation ditches and stock ponds, but the overall rule is still unworkable for America's farm families," said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.
https://agnetwest.com/the-start-of-the-new-year-sees-new-wotus-rule/
https://agfuse.com/article/artificial-light-and-its-importance-in-current-agriculture
By
Robert Lopez
Updated Dec 30, 2022
Sunlight is a free, natural source of energy that is essential for agriculture and crop growth. Sunlight provides the energy necessary for plants to photosynthesize and produce their own food. In addition, sunlight is a source of heat that helps plants grow and maintain a suitable temperature. Sunlight is essential for good crop performance, as it affects the size, color and flowering of plants. Plants that receive an adequate amount of sunlight grow faster and healthier than plants that do not...
Categories: Farm Management, Precision Agriculture
Letting an employee know how they are performing can encourage them to work at a high level and help to reinforce expectations.
https://www.agweb.com/news/business/health/25-questions-ask-your-farm-employees-2023
The Janski farm at St. Cloud has been honored as Minnesota Conservationist of the Year.
https://www.agweek.com/news/award-winning-farmers-passion-switches-from-dairy-to-regenerative-ag
https://agfuse.com/article/harvesting-more-than-yield
By
Megan Silcott
Published Nov 28, 2022
There’s one thing time, soil, and money all seem to have in common…they’re all disappearing faster than we’d like them to. As farmers, we need soil to make money and we need time to improve soil, but unfortunately money can’t buy us back any of our lost soil or time. So we’ve got to be diligent about choosing the right path forward to slow the disappearance of all three. We sat down with Monte Bottens, northwest Illinois farmer and Founder/CEO of Ag Solutions Network to have a conversation about 2022 harvest and his diligence with prioritizing soil health on their farm. “It's all connected,” he said, “the crop’s health, our livestock health, and our health...
Categories: Farm Management, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture
I like this idea. I wonder if it was made to lock in the up position and be strong enough to drive over?
https://www.agriculture.com/machinery/all-around-the-farm/farm-shop-hydraulic-service-pit-floor
https://agfuse.com/article/mechanism-of-amino-acid-on-fruit-expansion
By
Wendy Chen
Published Nov 24, 2022
How do amino acids affect fruit expansion?1. Amino acids promote cell division and increase the number. Serine participates in cell tissue differentiation and increases the number of cells. At the same time, serine and indole can synthesize tryptophan. Tryptophan is the precursor of plant auxin, which can promote the synthesis of plant auxin and promote the growth of differentiated cells...
Categories: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Sustainable Agriculture
How much have you been investing into your future herd?
Farming is challenging, especially for the dairy industry, many factors affect the profitability of today's dairy farms but they are built and managed to last. This article published by Progressive Dairy -- Canada is about building a great breeding strategy to make your future herd better!
https://www.agproud.com/articles/56310-how-much-have-you-been-investing-into-your-future-herd
Did you know, not all ketotic cows need treatment?
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/should-you-treat-ketosis
https://agfuse.com/article/weekly-news-letter
By
Jeremey Frost
Published Nov 21, 2022
Nov 20By Jeremey FrostThis is Jeremey Frost with some not so fearless comments for www. dailymarketminute. com For those of you that listened to the audio comments from Friday the 18th I mentioned I would be listing off some of the reasons why I think we will most likely make new all-time highs in most of the gains in 2023. But before I get to that I want to make sure to be clear that proper risk management is still needed for most. That risk management plan should be different for nearly every operation based on one’s risk and reward profile...
Categories: Ag Commentary, Farm Management, Marketing
Yup, it's that time of year. Time to give the combine a bath. Here are a few tips that may be helpful.
https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/harvest/combine-cleaning-how-30-min-air-bath-pays-big-dividends
"Leave a cow to rest." That is valuable advice that I completely agree with. In fact, it's one of the reasons Core Cool Systems focuses on cooling cows and maintaining core body temperature in the stalls/beds/cubicles. Cows need to be comfortable there to entice them to spend as many hours as possible lying down. Not only does that improves hoof health, it impacts milk production and cattle health.
https://www.dairyherd.com/markets-news/management-protocols-important-preventing-lameness-dairy-cattle
I cringe every time I hear the phrase "Factory Farm" I have been to farms of all sizes across the US and Canada and I can say that none of them felt like a factory to me.
https://hoards.com/article-32848-are-factory-farms-a-bad-thing.html
Finally, the impact of summer heat stress is wearing off, and fertility levels are bouncing back up.
https://hoards.com/article-32838-maintain-a-cycle-of-high-fertility.html
Dairy farm managers often push staff meetings aside for the sake of "getting things done." However, sometimes formal meetings with staff are essential to communicate, and problem solve.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/making-most-meetings-farm
https://agfuse.com/article/essentials-of-scientific-work
By
Sustain Somewhat
Published Nov 17, 2022
Scientific research is a demonstration of your critical thinking, objectivity, and communication skills. Every citation used in a scientific paper needs to be properly cited to prevent plagiarism. You are quite particular about format and protocol. Both will usually be required if the examiner gives any instructions at all. Can you explain what it is that scientists write?Can you believe it's almost spring break? Not me, I've got term papers to write...
Categories: Farm Management, Homesteading
When Mark Beer returned home after working an off the farm job, he knew he wanted to get into dairy farming. He also knew he didn't want to spend his time in the parlor. The family installed their first robots in 2011.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/illinois-family-chose-robot-route
Do you cross your dairy with beef?
https://www.agproud.com/articles/55617-botanical-blends-can-provide-solutions-for-a-variety-of-specific-challenges
On-farm studies showed favorable increases in milk production when cows were fed encapsulated botanical blends.
https://www.agproud.com/articles/55617-botanical-blends-can-provide-solutions-for-a-variety-of-specific-challenges
Reclaimed sand and recycled manure solids help farmers lower bedding costs. When bedding meets quality thresholds, farms that use recycled bedding produce the same quality of milk as those that use fresh bedding.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/business/recycled-beddings-impact-milk-quality
Have you heard of Pasturebird?
They went live from the farm to bring the most radical transparency in the entire poultry industry. This isn't a marketing video or photoshoot, this is a real, raw, and honest look into how their birds live day in and day out. Watch as they peck, scratch, and forage for grasses, bugs, seeds, worms, grains, flowers, weeds, and more. Each of their shaded coops are rotated to fresh pasture every single day so the birds are truly raised on fresh pasture.
https://youtu.be/x5i2ygAh0bs
https://agfuse.com/article/farmers-and-mesothelioma-exposure-to-asbestos-in-agriculture
By
Stan Clark
Updated Nov 9, 2022
Studies show low risks for malignant mesothelioma (MM) in agricultural workers. However, a 2021 report from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health indicated asbestos exposure scenarios in the agricultural environment. The information above highlights the need to determine asbestos exposure among individuals with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare type of respiratory cancer that usually arises from asbestos exposure. Like other types of cancer, there are different mesothelioma stages, each causing various symptoms that can worsen as the tumor grows and spreads...
Categories: Soil Health, Farm Management
Sometimes it's really difficult to get these young girls started on dry feed but aggressively consuming dry feeds is the gateway to healthy weaning for young dairy calves. Here are a few good tips.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/education/hints-starting-calves-starter
From people to cows, no one performs their best when overcrowded, so the goal is to put up facilities that will meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
https://hoards.com/blog-32816-making-space-for-everyone.html
Some great tips on how to drought-proof a ranch
https://www.agriculture.com/livestock/cattle/how-to-drought-proof-a-ranch
Beef farmers could be paid to reduce the number of cattle on their farm under interim proposals from a special advisory group set up by the government.
https://www.businesspost.ie/politics/beef-farmers-may-be-paid-to-shrink-herd-numbers/
Fantastic information in this article.
https://dellait.com/risk-factors-for-reproductive-tract-disease-in-cows
Doesn't this look AMAZING! I want to go. Some of my favourite childhood memories are of cattle driving my uncles cows from east of Fassifern to west of Lochiel in small town Ontario Canada.
https://floridafarmfamily.com/farm/the-great-florida-cattle-drive-honors-floridas-historic-hoofprints/?fbclid=IwAR2-N6LiQ2-wWMlwpp5yjiaaOcSe87B8sVIGU7uCPLmnH4UUUUqQbCm-prw
Sheep! Check out this quick article about a rancher's view of regenerative agriculture and sheep. Not baaaaaad.
https://www.americanlamb.com/regenerative-agriculture
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/drought-risk-management-planning-prf-insurance-signup-deadline-december-1
How dry is it where you farm?
https://www.independent.ie/business/farming/tillage/some-us-farms-are-so-dry-the-dirt-is-repelling-fertiliser-42101346.html
Farmers are beginning to focus on fall fertilizer applications as harvest heads into the home stretch. With the possibility that prices of already-expensive nutrients may be higher in the spring,
https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2022/10/26/take-steps-optimize-fall-fertilizer
No-till provides more time for off-farm work, to crop more acres, have more fun with the family or devote extra hours to other farm enterprises.
https://www.no-tillfarmer.com/articles/2992-cash-in-with-no-tills-opportunity-time?v=preview
Here's a fun little article, packed with some really great information and tips.
https://www.farmanddairy.com/columns/prepare-your-dairy-herd-now-for-the-fall-football-season
Nobody would want to show up to their first day on the job sick, but that's exactly what happens when a first-lactation animal enters the milking herd with mastitis.
https://www.dairyherd.com/news/dairy-production/dont-mismanage-heifer-mastitis
Strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions in grazing herds, including forage quality, supplements and pasture management.
https://www.agproud.com/articles/55670-methane-emissions-in-grazing-dairy-systems
Can organic and regenerative co-exist?
"When it comes to regenerative agriculture, enthusiasm and confusion seem to be increasing in equal measure.
Enthusiasm, because what's not to love about a way of working with the land that claims to lock carbon in the soil, and work with people and planet in mind? Confusion because in reality, 'regenerative' is subject to wide-ranging interpretations. It's a term that could equally mean tokenistic changes to business as usual, or a wholesale shift in farming practices that will result in restored ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods.
https://www.soilassociation.org/blogs/2022/october/24/can-organic-and-regenerative-co-exist/
https://www.dairyglobal.net/dairy/calves/milder-weather-could-present-calf-respiratory-issues/
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https://agfuse.com/article/arginine-functions-in-plants
By
Wendy Chen
Published Oct 12, 2022
Arginine is a precursor substance which could synthesize signal molecule in crops,can obvious bring a advantage to promote the synthesis of signal molecule nitric oxide and polyamine(PA), nitric oxide can induce the formation of adventitious roots and lateral roots by regulating auxin,promote the expansion of crop roots and absorb more water and nutrients, at the same time, polyamines can regulate the concentration of cytokinin, promote root growth at low concentration, inhibit root growth at high concentration, maintain appropriate root shoot ratio, and promote healthy growth of crops. Arginine and polyamines also could increase the number of new roots at seedling stage of crops,this brings to significant seedling strengthening effects. Nitric oxide and polyamines are also involved in improving crop resistance as signal molecules. When crops are infected by pathogens, the content of polyamines and nitric oxide in crops will increase rapidly, inducing the death of infected cells, shedding from plants, and preventing pathogens from continuing to infect healthy cells. Enhance the disease resistance of crops...
Categories: Crop Protection, Farm Management
FYI
The U.S. government is earmarking hundreds of millions of dollars to increase innovation in domestic fertilizer production
$500 million in grants is on the table to increase domestic fertilizer production and bring the costs of fertilizers down for farmers.
Called the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, interested applicants can begin applying on Sept. 30.
https://m.farms.com/ag-industry-news/increasing-domestic-fertilizer-production-in-the-u-s-123.aspx
The number one challenge for young farmers and young people who want to get into farming is access to land. This likely comes as little surprise to those who currently farm and know just how capital-intensive agriculture is.
https://hoards.com/article-32620-lack-of-land-pushes-young-farmers-out-of-ag.html
https://www.beefmagazine.com/beef/7-ag-stories-you-may-have-missed-0
https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2022/10/most-expensive-crop-in-decades-farmers-battling-skyrocketing-costs/
BASF posted
What does it mean to be a farmer? They are always on call, whatever the time, whatever the weather is. As they manage the demands of their crops, making sure everyone has food on their table, farmers are looking after nature and the land, thinking about what they'll leave to their children and everyone else's children.
With the #BiggestJobOnEarth campaign video, our Czech colleagues have raised awareness of the contribution of farmers to society, which often remains invisible in everyday life.
https://youtu.be/OhqDq-VRRvA
Making decisions in agriculture is difficult even in relatively stable conditions. The uncertainty we experienced over the last three years appears it will persist for a while longer, making this a good time to focus on building decision-making skills under uncertainty. In the September issue of the RightRisk News, we focused on Decision-making Under Uncertainty. You can access the full article at:
https://www.uwagec.org/rightrisk/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022_09_RightRiskNews.pdf
https://www.beefmagazine.com/beef/managing-optimum-body-condition-scores
Even as technology becomes a greater part of agriculture, much of dairy farming remains labor-intensive. U.S. dairy farmers rely on skilled workers to care for their animals, milk cows and tend crops.
https://www.nmpf.org/issues/labor-rural-policy/labor-and-immigration-reform-efforts/
USPOULTRY accepting pre-proposals concerning highly pathogenic avian influenza
Now accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through Nov. 1
https://www.morningagclips.com/uspoultry-accepting-pre-proposals-concerning-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza/
Milking more cows is a common strategy to improve profitability on dairy farms. However, when barns are overstocked, it can lead to negative impacts on profits. How do you know when you've taken a good thing too far?
Dig into the details in the link below
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/stocking-density-in-a-dairy-barn-can-impact-cow-performance
Today's Core Cool Systems blog - "Get her off her feet and laying down." Highlights the importance of maintaining core body temperature to keep cows laying in their stalls. Read the full article link below.
https://www.corecoolsystems.com/blog/Blog29/Get-her-off-her-feet-and-laying-down
Here are 5 questions to ask yourself before buying seed.
https://www.morningagclips.com/ask-these-5-questions-before-buying-seed/
Is now the time to close ag connectivity gap?
Is digital connectivity is the key to agriculture's future?
https://www.morningagclips.com/time-is-now-to-close-ag-connectivity-gap/
https://agfuse.com/article/the-agemerge-podcast-driven-by-ag-solutions-network
By
Megan Silcott
Published Sep 13, 2022
The AgEmerge Podcast has been dropping knowledge from experts every other Tuesday for three years and there are no signs of slowing down. Many entertaining and educational podcasts have come and gone in the agriculture world. But what began as an event follow up, has become a staple to listeners and part of the day to day operations for Ag Solutions Network. The team at Ag Solutions Network held its inaugural AgEmerge Event in January 2019 where so much good information and new ideas were shared, the attendees and speakers asked for additional follow up conversations. A few audio recordings later, the podcast began...
Categories: Cover Crops, Farm Management, Soil Health
Interesting. Has anyone tried them?
https://www.farmprogress.com/irrigation-systems/increase-your-roi-your-center-pivot-right-tires
It's ok to dream, but don't let your kiddos pick a degree just because it sounds good. Make sure it's a good fit! Do your homework!
#teachag #agindustry #agteachers #teachagriculture
https://youtu.be/Ym0sCxifqZc
https://agfuse.com/article/project-financing-for-a-glass-manufacturing-plant
By
HAVELET FINANCE LIMITED
Published Sep 5, 2022
Project Financing for a Glass Manufacturing PlantThe glass manufacturing industry plays a key role in integrating value chains and makes an important contribution to the global economy. By statistics, glass plant manufacturing industries rose by almost a third between 2005 and 2015, exceeding $200 trillion on the eve of the pandemic. According to experts and real estate owners, the demand for the glass in the coming decades will grow by 4–5% per year. The global glass industry continues to grow amid favorable long-term forecasts. Project financing for glass plant will contribute to the development of the industrial sector by providing expected quality glass...
Categories: Farm Management, Human Resources, Marketing
Many dairy farms are looking for a labor shortage solution.
Indiana farmers' plea to US senators: Pass immigration reform to stabilize farm costs, lower food prices.
A bill before the Senate would allow more U.S. farmers to hire immigrant workers year-round.
https://www.wthr.com/article/news/investigations/13-investigates/indiana-farmers-plea-to-us-senators-pass-immigration-reform-to-stabilize-farm-costs-and-lower-food-prices-farm-workforce-modernization-act-young-braun/531-43fd7f06-9039-4320-90c7-71c88dcd2af8
How to get somebody to do what you want them to do
#agindustry #agteacher #teachagriculture #fulleragcoach #jokeoftheday #agstudents
https://youtube.com/shorts/dBa2j1sMMt4?feature=share
