Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master's degree in Plant Breeding.

Agtech Seedlings: How Farm Mapping Tools Can Predict Climate Change Impacts

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Why Farming Shows Are the Ultimate Influencers in Agriculture

With deep pride and a few emotional moments, I recently gathered with my family to unveil a plaque honoring the beautifully restored Brian Morley Barn. Owned by The Hope Agricultural

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Effective Dust Control Fans for Agricultural Facilities: Improve Air Quality & Performance

Ensuring cleanliness in agricultural facilities is crucial for both product integrity and employee safety. These environments manage a variety of ingredients and face numerous risks, demanding effective management strategies. Managing

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Farmer Focus: Managing Mass Slug Gatherings and Innovative Straw Rollercoasters

We planted our oilseed rape in mid-August, deviating from the popular recommendation of waiting until mid-September, a timing that has reportedly yielded better results while avoiding most flea beetle infestations.

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Deere Expands Layoffs with 345 Workers Cut in Iowa

Deere & Co. is set to lay off an additional 345 employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, facility due to a continuing decline in equipment sales, a spokesperson confirmed to Agriculture

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Essential Workshops for Navigating Difficult Conversations in Farm Business

A series of upcoming workshops aimed at enhancing communication among beef and sheep farmers is set to kick off soon. These workshops will be led by Elaine Froese, a Canadian

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Agtech Retailers Unite to Combat Possible China Drone Ban

A coalition has been established by a group of agricultural drone distributors to oppose a proposed prohibition on unmanned aerial vehicles produced by Chinese manufacturers, as their usage expands across

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This Week in Agriculture: Grease Guns, Bluetongue Awareness, and Farming Budget Insights

Welcome to another edition of This Week in Farming, where we compile the top highlights from Farmers Weekly. Before diving into the news, check out the latest market updates—including a

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PepsiCo Partners with Fertilizer Company to Reduce Food Emissions in Europe

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Key Learnings from 2024: Best Practices for Pre-Drilling Glyphosate Use

Utilizing glyphosate for weed elimination before drilling paves the way for residual herbicides, effectively managing future weed germination in crops. However, reports of ineffective control surfaced last spring. Creating stale

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