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Agriculture This Week: Time to grab more recent heritage equipment
SaskToday.ca
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August 15, 2025
But then there were the two anomalies in the line-up – a pair of old four-wheel drive Versatile tractors. YORKTON - Mixed in among the static tractor displays at the recent Threshermen’s Show and Seniors’ Festival in Yorkton were two tractors that...
Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper gives 'bad' update after 'catastrophic' news
Coventry Live
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August 16, 2025
Clarkson's Farm enthusiasts have received a fresh update about this year's harvest at Diddly Squat. Kaleb Cooper, who has featured on the programme since its debut in 2021, offered supporters a glimpse behind the scenes of the fifth series. Using...
Celebrating the history of the Badger: Lodi corn maze announces this year’s theme
WMTV - Wisconsin
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August 16, 2025
LODI, Wis. (WMTV) - Fall is getting closer, with one of Wisconsin’s favorite fall destinations announcing its theme for this year. Treinen Farm announced their 2025 corn maze will be: “The Badger - Celebrating the History of Wisconsin.” “Every...
Looming durum harvest weighing on market
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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As of Aug. 11, the northern durum harvest in the U.S. was just getting started, but its anticipation was weighing heavy on the market and putting pressure on local cash durum prices. Cash bids for durum were a bit lower than earlier in the month...
Field day Sept. 10 for farmers, agribusiness professionals
The Post & Mail - Indiana
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COLUMBIA CITY – Purdue Extension in northeast Indiana will host a field day on Sept. 10 for farmers and agribusiness professionals that highlights current agronomic research. The field day will be held at Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center, 4821...
Agric Ministry Pledges Support For NDLEA’s Drug Control Drive
Naija News
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August 15, 2025
According to a statement released by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Friday, Kyari gave the assurance in response to remarks by the agency’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa...
Corn rises but set for weekly loss, soy also up
Zawya
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LONDON/CANBERRA - Chicago corn futures rose on Friday but remained on track for a weekly loss, after larger estimates of U.S. and Brazilian crops showed the global market is well supplied. Soybean futures were higher, extending this week's...
Volunteer firefighters, equipment donation instrumental in Graves County grain bin rescue
WPSD-TV - Kentucky
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GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — On Wednesday, Aug. 13, Graves County first responders rescued a man from a grain bin in Cuba. The dedication of emergency personnel, like the Cuba Volunteer Fire Department, and a new piece of recently donated equipment saved...
Corn rises but bigger crops keep prices near contract lows
Mint
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August 15, 2025
(Adds analyst comment, updates prices) CANBERRA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures rose slightly on Friday, but were down 2% over the week and near contract lows after larger estimates of U.S. and Brazilian crops underscored that the global...
New study reveals dramatic rise of game-changing farming method: 'Much larger than previously understood'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
"Undergoing rapid growth." by Kristen CarrAugust 15, 2025 In 2024, over 113,000 sheep grazed through fields of solar panels on 129,000 acres of land. PV Magazine USA reported on the findings of the United States Solar Grazing 2024 Census,...
Geneseo Farmers Market celebrates local flavor
KWQC - Iowa
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August 16, 2025
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -From fresh produce and homemade baked goods to handcrafted art and locally raised meats, the Geneseo Farmers Market is a vibrant showcase of community creativity and agricultural pride. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to...
County of St. Paul declares state of agricultural disaster
Lake Land Today
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August 15, 2025
There have been significant drops in moisture levels and declining crop and pasture conditions across the County of St. Paul. ST. PAUL – The County of St. Paul declared a state of agricultural disaster as of Aug. 12. County council had previously...
Farmers slam 'growing absurdity' of taxpayer-funded vegan councils
Daily Express
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August 15, 2025
A growing absurdity, slowly taking hold of councils in the most unlikely of places, is a move towards compulsory veganism. Several councils, including Oxfordshire County Council, Enfield and Calderdale have all voted to ditch meat and dairy...
Farm Fresh: Black-owned farm in Ellenwood brings organic produce to community
The Atlanta Voice - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
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Corn and Peanut Market Update – August 2025
UF/IFAS
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August 15, 2025
This article describes recent price trends and market fundamentals for grain corn and peanuts. Grain Corn The local grain corn price for August delivery is typically determined by the Chicago Board of Trade September futures contract price and the...
Sutton Farmers Market Holds Corn Hole Tournament
The Braxton Citizen - West Virginia
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August 14, 2025
The Sutton Farmers Market extends a huge thank you to everyone who came out for their corn hole and corn roast event. There were six teams that played cornhole, with the winning team splitting the $50.00 prize. The tournament ended just as members...
Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
University of Manitoba
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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 — For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research. At the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Entz leads a research team dedicated to improving the future...
Pritzker signs bill helping farmers, landowners with nuisance deer control
Wand - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to give landowners and farmers more flexibility to hunt deer on their property. Farmers across the state have told Democrats and Republicans that nuisance deer have caused...
The benefits of grain analysis at harvest
Farming Life
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August 15, 2025
With the prospect of the food weather to extend into next week, it is envisaged that most of Northern Ireland’s grain harvest 2025 will be wrapped up within the next days, writes Richard Halleron. Arable farmers are reporting good yields for most...
Min Of Agric Partners NDLEA On Alternatives To Illicit Drugs, Rehabilitation Of Drug Users
Daily Independent
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August 16, 2025
1 … As Marwa Meets Kyari On Areas Of Collaboration To Enhance Food, National Security The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of the readiness of his...