Was ondering if someone have used info from the ISIRC data base for your crop operation. Does anyone knows if the only way to visualize a map from this website is via de arcgis pro app? submitted by /u/AnteaterKey4060 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Still early in the season with notable issues mainly in Iowa, Kansas, and southeast Nebraska for the main crops - Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat. Most of the crop is not planted, so it's not a massive issue but we are heading into the most volatile period of grain pricing. Let's see how it turns out - below is a quick update week/week on where we stand. Grain Production Areas Experiencing Drought (+/- weekly change) ?Corn: 23% (+0%) ☁️Cotton: 9% (+0%) ?Sorghum: 50% (+16%) ? ?Soybeans: 21% (-1%) ?Spring Wheat: 26% (+0%) ?Winter Wheat: 30% (+6%) ​ https://preview.redd.it/n2l3roe6fpwc1.jpg?width ..read more

Currently in my 2nd year for uni majoring in tropical ag production…I need ideas for my special projects course? I’m interested in integrative crop management, vegetative crop production, native plants, traditional farming, horticulture…open to anything but soil and livestock ? My brainstorming ideas: -Intercropping techniques -Traditional medicinal plants -Rice cultivation -Agroforestry for tropical ag -Native plant ID submitted by /u/peska-dudus [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hi all, I am looking an operation of corn stalk baling directly from the combine. If anyone know a farm in US that do this operation, please contact me. Thanks. submitted by /u/watanabe-filho [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

​ Hey there, I'm reaching out to gather your thoughts and feedback on a project idea a team and I have been discussing. Here it is: Basically, it'd be a platform/app where customers can set a radius around their location and instantly browse all the available products offered by local farmers and producers. From fresh fruits and veggies to homemade goods, customers would have direct access to a variety of locally sourced products. Plus, farmers could update their product offerings in real-time based on what's in season or freshly harvested. I envision this platform bridging the gap between co ..read more

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Weekly ARG Update for April 23, 2024: Fundamentals, Economics, & What to Watch. Fundamentals: After the latest rains, farmers resumed the soybean harvest. As a result, the number of grain trucks arriving at the Up River port terminals increased significantly. Soybean weekly sales averaged 723K tons in the last two weeks versus 531K in March. Oilseed companies recorded new soybean meal exports last week, reaching 2.5 MMT to ship in April—the same volume as the average of the previous five campaigns. Last Friday, the Ag-Secretariat released the oilseed crushing in March. The soybean one acc ..read more

Late blight, a devastating disease caused by the Phytophthora infestans pathogen, has long been a formidable foe for potato farmers worldwide. This fungal-like organism can rapidly decimate entire potato crops, leading to catastrophic yield losses and economic hardship. Winning the war against late blight potato is crucial not only for ensuring food security but also for safeguarding the livelihoods of countless farming communities that rely on the humble potato. Protecting a Staple Crop Potatoes are a staple food crop for millions of people worldwide. They provide essential nutrients and are ..read more

One of the most destructive pests that pose a global danger to rice farming is stem borers. These sneaky animals, which are mostly beetles and moths, lay their eggs on rice plants. After hatching, the larvae pierce the stems to feed on the internal essential tissues. They seriously harm the plants when they burrow into the stalks, causing withering, stunted development, and even plant death. Stem borers can destroy entire rice fields if left unchecked, which would cause significant crop losses and financial hardship for farmers. To grow a healthy crop, you have to know how to manage stem bore ..read more