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12/10/2025

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11/10/2025

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08/10/2025

From draft animals to stars on the show circuit — at the annual festival in Chonburi, Thailand, buffaloes compete for top honors, donning flower crowns and being judged on physique, horns, and presence. What started as vital farm animals is evolving into a cultural showcase.

Why it matters:
-Many buffaloes in Thailand have been replaced by tractors, making this festival a way to preserve heritage.
-Albino buffaloes are especially prized, having sold for over 18 million baht ($672,000) after winning multiple pageants.
-The contests also bolster interest in breeding and conservation—giving new importance to animals otherwise sidelined in modern farming.

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07/10/2025

A new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor will revise wage rates for H‑2A agricultural guestworkers across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling it an important move toward more fairness and sustainability for farmers and laborers alike.

📉 Rising production costs, labor challenges, and low commodity prices have squeezed many in the industry, this change aims to ease some of that pressure.

👉 Read more: “AFBF: New Agriculture Wage Rate Rule Important Step in Reform” here: https://hubs.la/Q03MqYZc0

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06/10/2025

PepsiCo is stepping into a new era, the company is accelerating its plan to replace synthetic colors in beloved brands like Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos, and Mountain Dew with natural alternatives. But the challenge is steep: the colors must stay vibrant, stable, and consistent, all while preserving flavor, shelf life, and consumer expectations.

Some highlights:
-About 40% of PepsiCo’s U.S. products still use synthetic dyes.
-The shift to natural colors is a multiyear journey, it could take 2–3 years for a product to transition.
-They’re experimenting with paprika, turmeric, carob powder, purple sweet potatoes, and carrot extracts to recreate signature hues.
-The FDA is speeding up approvals of new natural color additives, including algae‑based blue.

Consumers are pushing brands to clean up their labels, and PepsiCo says it doesn’t want to force a trade-off between “natural color” and “familiar taste.”

➡️ Read more: “PepsiCo’s New Challenge: Making Its Chips and Sodas Colorful Without Artificial Dyes” on Morning Ag Clips- https://hubs.la/Q03MqTZT0

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02/10/2025

📸 Supreme Champions: A Legacy of Excellence at World Dairy Expo 🐄

From the very first Supreme Champion in 1970 to the modern icons of the show ring, the World Dairy Expo has crowned some truly unforgettable cows. 🌟 In our latest piece, we dive into:

The lineage‑defining champions like Wind Drift Countess Nora, who made history in 1970 (and again in 1972)

The first colored breeds to take the crown — including an Ayrshire in 1975 and a Guernsey in 1979

Multi‑year winners such as Brookview Tony Charity (4×) and others who have etched their names in dairy lore

Regional trends: Wisconsin leads with 13 supreme champions, followed by New York and Connecticut

As we await the 2025 Supreme Champion, we reflect on the genetics, dedication, and showmanship that built today’s dairy exhibition world. Each champion leaves behind a legacy that inspires breeders, exhibitors, and fans alike.

👉 Read more here: World Dairy Expo Supreme Champions Through the Years
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29/09/2025

When you're a farmer, "Plan A" stands for "Ain’t gonna happen."

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27/09/2025

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26/09/2025

Each fall, farmers face the tricky decision of when to begin harvesting corn. Wait too long, and you risk stalk quality issues, ear drop, and yield loss. Pull it too early, and drying costs could eat into your profits. 🤔

In his latest breakdown, AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale explains why harvesting at 20–22% moisture often hits the sweet spot, and how earlier harvests can free up time for crucial fall fieldwork.

👉 He also emphasizes the importance of scouting stalk integrity, husk condition, and field variability to protect yield potential.

Why this matters to you:
-Field-drying in the open can cause kernel loss and ear drop.
-Early harvests reduce disease risks and volunteer corn problems for next season.
-Diversifying hybrids can help spread risk and manage harvest windows.

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25/09/2025

A confirmed case of New World Screwworm (NWS) has been detected in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, just ~70 miles from the the U.S. Mexico border, marking the northernmost point of this outbreak yet.

This development raises urgent concerns for the U.S. cattle industry. The affected animal reportedly moved from a region with known NWS cases, reinforcing the high risk posed by animal movement.

🛡 What It Means & What You Can Do:
- U.S. ports remain closed to cattle, bison, and horse imports from Mexico.

-The USDA is deploying an aggressive response: enhanced surveillance, sterile-fly releases, new detection technologies, and border protections.

-Ranchers and livestock owners along the southern border should monitor animals closely for signs of screwworm: draining or enlarging wounds, larvae, or unusual discomfort.

-Suspected cases should be reported immediately to state animal health officials or USDA veterinarians.

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WASHINGTON — Hours ago, Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Health, Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) confirmed a new case of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas...

23/09/2025

Farmers, researchers, and manufacturers are putting electric tractors through their paces—testing prototypes, gathering feedback, and exploring whether these machines could be more than just green novelty. A pilot event at Michigan State showed real promise, but also raised some big questions.

Here’s what’s turning heads:
-Farmers love the quiet, smooth power and instant torque.
-Concerns? Battery life, cost, and things like ground clearance under battery packs.
-Best fit so far: small farms, specialty crops, orchards, places where you don’t need a giant diesel monster, but precision, silence, and sustainability matter.
-Infrastructure: charging stations, durable designs, more “hours per charge” all need to improve before electrics go mainstream.

⚠️ Bottom line: Electric tractors might not replace big diesels just yet, but they could become key tools for farms where quieter, cleaner, and more sustainable operations pay off.

👉 Curious how this might change your farm? Read Will Electric Tractors Gain Traction? Read More Here: https://hubs.la/Q03K6Bx-0

22/09/2025

Beef prices are rising, not by accident, but due to decades of policy, consolidation, and an imbalance between U.S. production and demand. A new op‑ed from R‑CALF USA argues that a few multinational packing firms now hold too much power, domestic herd numbers have shrunk, and imports have stepped in without offering any real relief.

Here’s a snapshot:
-Since 1980, more than half of U.S. cattle farms and ranches have disappeared.
-Imports now supply over 22% of U.S. beef consumption, more than double what they were decades ago.
-Beef produced from U.S.-born cattle last year was ~3.2 Billion pounds below domestic consumption. Meanwhile, about 3 billion pounds of beef were exported, forcing more imports.

What the op‑ed urges:
-Stronger competition enforcement
-Tighter import oversight
-Rebuilding the domestic herd so U.S. ranchers can meet demand

If you buy beef, raise cattle, or are interested in food policy, this is one to read. Tag someone who needs to see this.

👉 Read more: Beef Prices Keep Climbing- https://hubs.la/Q03K5-SX0