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North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and Views North American Ag, Chrissy Wozniak
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North American Ag provides daily agriculture news and weekly podcasts, devoted to highlighting the great people and companies that serve the agriculture industry and help feed our world. Covering ag tech, ag issues, policy, new products, family & faith. North American Ag gives farm families and ag professionals insight into what’s happening in agriculture throughout North America. In agriculture, government policy and faith effect farming every day. Unfortunately without open discussion, ideas, experiences and different viewpoints can't be shared and figured out together. At North American Ag we talk about politics and religion, in relation to farm topics. We share ideas and we discuss all of the issues. An open, welcoming community is a healthy community. Whether you are a farmer ort a consumer, your life depends on ag. Join us at https://northamericanag.com
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Unlocking Revenue Through Regenerative Practices: Bayer's ForGround Platform
In the latest episode of North American Ag Spotlight, host Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Tyler Williams, a sustainable systems agronomist, to delve into Bayer’s innovative digital platform, ForGround by Bayer. With a rich background in meteorology, climatology, and agronomy, Tyler has dedicated his career to enhancing farm productivity and sustainability, making him an ideal advocate for Bayer’s latest venture.Tyler Williams grew up on a ranch in south central Nebraska, fostering an early co...
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Serving Texas Livestock Growers
In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, having reliable and practical information is crucial for success. West Texas Livestock Growers, founded by Robert Malmstrom, stands out as a resource for producers looking to enhance their livestock management practices. This informational blog is dedicated to delivering timely, science-based, and hands-on tips that significantly impact the beef business and the decision-making process for ranchers.West Texas Livestock Growers offers an array of arti...
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How Will Climate Change Affect Agriculture?
This week's North American Ag Spotlight is a little different, last week I attended the 2024 American Agri-women Fly-In in Washington DC. Among the many speakers we heard there was one extraordinarily excellent presentation by University of Delaware Professor Emeritus David R. Legates, Ph.D., C.C.M. His content is thought provoking and important as it flies against the grain of current ideology. From the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. David R. Legates presentation was...
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Inside the USDA's Defense Against Agro-Bio Threats at NBAF
The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), a critical part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is a state-of-the-art laboratory designed to protect the United States from emerging agricultural threatsNBAF is an integral part of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and stands at the forefront of protecting the United States' agricultural and food systems. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, NBAF is set to replace the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center, offering adv...
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From Poop to Pots: The CowPots Dairy Farm Gamechanger!
Today, we are joined by Amanda Freund, a third-generation farmer from East Canaan, Connecticut. Together with her father, Matt, Amanda manages their company called CowPots, where the family manufactures biodegradable containers using the dairy farm’s digested and composted manure.Amanda's connection to compost goes back to her 8th-grade science fair project, where she compared different carbon sources in compost piles. She also served as an agriculture volunteer with the Peace Corps in Zambia...
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Insight into 2024 Farm Equipment Sales
In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak talks to Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of Industry Sectors & Product Leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers about trends in farm equipment sales. In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, staying ahead of trends is crucial. Understanding shifts in the market, especially regarding agricultural equipment, is essential for farmers, manufacturers, and industry professionals alike. Curt Blades, with a ...