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Planting the Roots of Peace: Humanitarian Heidi Kühn wins 2023 World Food Prize for restoring agriculture to de-mined land in former war zones

Heidi Kühn of the United States will receive the 2023 World Food Prize for her farmer-focused development model that revitalizes farmland, food security, livelihoods, and resilience after devastating conflict. For more than two decades, she has shown more than a million people living in war-torn regions around the world a way forward for restoring peace and prosperity through agriculture. A humanitarian and peace activist who has spent more than 25 […]

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Manure Know-How — Management and Handling of Manure Safety

Manure produced from pigs is a valuable nutrient source for crops and an important component of the pork industry’s sustainability story. However, manure has a downside. It produces gases that can be harmful to people and pigs as it breaks down. The four main gases produced from manure are hydrogen sulfide, methane, ammonia and carbon dioxide.1 In high concentrations, each of these gases may be harmful and even cause death. […]

todayMay 15, 2023 40

Farms.com

Preparing For Canadian SUPER Hog

The Canadian Super pig is on its way to the US. "Discover the impact of feral hogs on crops and how thermal scopes can help protect your land. In this video, we explore the damage caused by feral pigs in pecan orchards and other agricultural areas. Learn about the benefits of using thermal imaging technology to detect and track these destructive animals at night. From identifying hot spots to monitoring […]

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USDA Latest

USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. Nominations will be open to public from May 15, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts to increase support for urban agriculture and innovative production.

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Brownfield

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 15, 2023

Jul. corn closed at $5.92 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $14.00 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $430.90, down $2.00Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.69, up 17 pointsJul. wheat closed at $6.60 and 3/4, up 25 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $164.32, down 7 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at $231.05, up $2.07Jun. ...

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Brownfield

Tennessee crops: 40% soybeans and 88% corn planted

Tennessee farmers continue to benefit from weather, as planting progress remains ahead of the average pace. Statewide, soybeans are 40% planted compared to 34% last year and the 5-year average of 29% with 22% of the crop emerged.  Corn is 88% planted, compared to 81% last year and the 5-year average of 81%.  Cotton is 42% planted compared to the five-year average of 34%.  Winter wheat is rated 69% good […]

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