Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
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WEBThe Old Farmer’s Almanac — considered to be North America’s most popular reference guide on agriculture and weather and one that is different from the similarly titled Farmer’s Almanac — dates to the late 18th century. The original formula that this publication uses to calculate the weather is kept tucked away in a black tin box in Dublin, New Hampshire, at the almanac’s offices.
10 of the most iconic farming quotes in history | AGDAILY
WEBSep 6, 2019 · 9. “The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.”. — John F. Kennedy. It’s funny how some things don’t change. 10. “The story of family farming underscores a legacy of sustainability.”. — Amanda Zaluckyj, The Farmer’s Daughter USA.
Using spent grain for livestock & lessons learned from Farmer …
WEBMar 25, 2020 · From brewery to farm: Using spent grain for livestock feed and lessons learned from Farmer John. Farmer John Stahl used his leg as a fulcrum to swivel a 300-pound barrel of grain from his flatbed truck to a tractor bucket. “There’s a technique to moving these heavy barrels,” said Stahl, who’s handled more than 10 barrels of grain each ...
Take a look inside one of the nation’s largest cattle feedlots
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe, is an Iowa-based farmer, public speaker, and writer, who lives and works with her boyfriend on their farm, which consists of row crops, beef cattle, and sheep. She believes education is key in bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. Michelle Miller was excited to tour a massive cattle feedlot where they ...
The true financial cost of modern farming | AGDAILY
WEBOct 8, 2020 · Being conservative for with the national 176.4 bushels per acre yield average in 2018, that means each acre brought in only about $653 to $764. Illinois soybeans averaged $639 cost of production per acre, for a value of $8.99 to $10.64 per bushel. That year the average was 51.6 bushels an acre, with …
The top agricultural commodity in each U.S. state | AGDAILY
WEBDec 23, 2021 · Tennessee’s top commodities include soybeans, corn, cattle and calves, miscellaneous crops, and broilers. With $3.7 billion in agricultural cash receipts, the agriculture industry has a strong impact on the state. Not only is it a huge economic driver, but the industry also employees 342,000 people in Tennessee.
2022 list of top 50 agtech and foodtech companies is released
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · New this year is a focus on sustainability. With agriculture playing a pivotal role in progressing global sustainability through innovation, the report highlights 10 sustainable companies based on their environmental impact and effort to form a more sustainable future.
The 2024 expert's guide to cover crops in the U.S. - AGDAILY
WEBJun 14, 2024 · 2024 edition: The expert’s guide to cover crops. By Jenna Langley Blue, Cover Crop Gal Published: June 14, 2024. Images by Jenna Langley Blue. Follow AGDAILY. Follow @AGDAILYMedia. This seed manager dives into cover crop varieties and how they relate to soil health. Cover crops have become one of the ag industry’s most exciting and valuable ...
Agronomists: The unsung heroes of agriculture - AGDAILY
WEBJan 5, 2021 · Most of us reading this are familiar with Dr. Norman Borlaug. He is probably one of the world’s most famous agronomists and is credited with saving a billion lives from starvation. A recipient of the Nobel Prize and known as the “Father of the Green Revolution” of the 1970s, people such as Borlaug really are the heroes of our industry.
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