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Certified Organic Crop Acres Increased 13% in 2019

February 26, 2020 | Posted in Farming Practices

U.S. farmers harvested nearly 3.3 million acres of certified organic field crops in 2019, driven by 14% more organic field crop operations, according to Mercaris, a market data service and online trading platform for organic, non-GMO and certified agricultural commodities.

Sustainable Ag Practices Could Improve Growers’ Bottom Line

December 18, 2019 | Posted in Farming Practices

There’s a big push right now for “regenerative” or “sustainable agriculture” practices. With little or no perceived value to their production though, growers are unlikely to change their cropping practices. Some in the sustainable ag space, however, say that certain sustainable practices can provide increased productivity, including crop yields and return per acre.

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

November 18, 2019 | Posted in Farming Practices

It appears the term “regenerative” has usurped “sustainable” as agriculture’s newest buzzword. But what exactly is this new catchphrase referring to?

Conservation Trends in Agriculture Reflect Policy, Technology and Other Factors

November 1, 2019 | Posted in Farming Practices

Source: USDA

Every season farmers face a suite of production and conservation decisions, including crop and variety selection, fertilizer use, conservation strategies, and timing and intensity of tillage and irrigation. These decisions are informed by factors such as agricultural policy and technology availability.

Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019

September 9, 2019 | Posted in Farming Practices

According to the Annual Acreage Report, conducted by Mercaris, farmers will harvest 3.1 million acres of U.S. land certified for organic field crop production, an increase of 7% over 2018.

What Equipment are Strip-Tillers Purchasing?

July 17, 2019 | Posted in Farming Practices

Despite ongoing sluggish sales of ag equipment, U.S. farmers utilizing the strip-till system in their operations continue to invest in new machinery.

Early Forecasts Project More Corn, Fewer Soybean Acres in 2019

October 29, 2018 | Posted in Commodities, Farming Practices

Even before the 2018 harvest is completed, industry forecasters are looking ahead to cropping acres for 2019. And it appears we’ll be looking at a flip-flop of what we saw this past year, which should serve as a heads up for farm equipment manufacturers and dealers.

Horsch Launches U.S. Demo Farm

July 1, 2018 | Posted in Farming Practices, Mergers & Acquisitions

Test plots comparing GMO and non-GMO seed, others assessing the potential of single seed sowing of grain crops, and demonstrations of equipment will be among the activities at the new Horsch demo farm that opens this month with its first practical field days.

No-Till Acres to Reach 48% of Total U.S. Cropland by 2030

June 1, 2018 | Posted in Farming Practices, Mergers & Acquisitions

Since the early 1970s the practice of no-till cropping has steadily grown and is expected to maintain its steady expansion through at least the next decade, according to Frank Lessiter.

The Biggest Influencers on California Agriculture Today

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Farming Practices

John Miller, chief executive officer of Valley Truck & Tractor, understands the most pressing matters affecting the ag industry in California. He discuses how regulation and water management are the most influential to those in this field.

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Certified Organic Crop Acres Increased 13% in 2019

Sustainable Ag Practices Could Improve Growers’ Bottom Line

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

Conservation Trends in Agriculture Reflect Policy, Technology and Other Factors

Organic Farmers to Harvest Record Acres in 2019

What Equipment are Strip-Tillers Purchasing?

Early Forecasts Project More Corn, Fewer Soybean Acres in 2019

Horsch Launches U.S. Demo Farm

No-Till Acres to Reach 48% of Total U.S. Cropland by 2030

The Biggest Influencers on California Agriculture Today

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