Renewable Farming

Jerry Carlson

Zach Bush, MD: Why today’s epidemic of chronic diseases starts on the farm

Agribusiness and medical magnates will bristle at this new video series, which links rising rates of serious chronic diseases in America to rising rates of toxic farm chemical residues in our food. February 14, 2019 — It’s not exactly a Valentine’s Day message. But someone needed to do it. Dr. Bush and his scientific sources trace rising […]

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March 14, 2019: A meeting to help answer “What nutrients or biologicals are best for 2019?”

A wide array of experienced ag researchers are examining field data, preparing for presentations to farmers March 14 at the Story County fairgrounds in Nevada, Iowa. This will assemble some of the keenest minds among commercial developers of nutrient and biological products. February 14, 2019 — The data presented March 14 should help you answer questions we’re hearing

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Grab your opportunity to save $10 per gallon on WakeUP by Feb. 28!

Prepaying by Feb. 28 for this season’s WakeUP saves you $10 per gallon.  It’s $80 per gallon now, vs. $90 during the growing season. Interest on that $80 between Feb. 28 and June 30 would be about $2.50. Buy now, and you save $10 off. A $10 saving vs. $2.50 interest earns you a 4-to-1 return. That 4-1 payback

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Garden of Eatin’ should jump at making chips from this non-GMO orange corn

Rich in healthy antioxidant carotenoids. Buttery, nutty flavor. Appealing orange color. What’s not to like about this corn variety developed by Professor Torbert Rocheford of Purdue University? February 11, 2019 — It took more than 20 years, but here’s proof that diligent research and natural breeding can lead to an excellent corn variety without disrupting its

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A well-researched way to save cash on K this season: Foliar-apply as needed

If we said to you that “an extensive study of more than 2,100 yield response trials confirmed that soil-applied KCl (potassium chloride) fertilization is unlikely to increase crop yield,” would you consider us credible? February 7, 2019 — And would you immediately click “close” on this website if we went on to say this: “Contrary to the inculcated perception of

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Another medical study that could nudge people toward non-GMO foods

A series of health research studies in Belgium link human depression with a reduction in two microbial groups in the digestive tract. These are coprococcus and dialister, which have anti-inflammation properties.  February 5, 2019 — We’d encourage a followup study: What’s killing those bacterial species in so many people?  This link takes you to the French website

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Weed-recognition sprayer offers possible 90% reduction in herbicide use

A computer-controlled sprayer system acquired by John Deere in early 2018 uses multiple precision nozzles, triggered by computer-driven optics to discern weeds from crops. The technology could dramatically cut dependence on GMO seeds and their captive herbicides. And that’s just the first disruption. February 1, 2019 — Blue River’s “See and Spray” system looks like the robotic weed

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Wild weather calls for healthier soil to give you more yield resilience

Here in northeast Iowa, forecasters peg the low tonight, Jan. 30, 2019, at 29 degrees below zero. Last night’s wind chill was 40 below. Elsewhere around the Midwest, wind chills set records of 70 below. I’m a skeptic of human-caused global warming, and tempted to mutter a lame sarcasm like, “Where’s global warming when we need it?” But

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Does China intend to ban imported grain or other foods with over 200 ppb. glyphosate residue?

Since we heard that report several weeks ago, we’ve attempted to get confirmation from some China contacts. But so far, no official word. Thus our headline must carry a big question mark.  January 28, 2019 — Here’s the rumor: Chinese ag officials supposedly have plans to impose a glyphosate residue limit of 200 parts per billion

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Agrienergy Resources seminars focus on soil health this winter

AgriEnergy Resources has based its service and products on Soil Health since its founding 30 years go. Today, Soil Health is the new mainstream opportunity for building genuine soil fertility. Co-ops, universities, extension services and farm media are enthused about innovations in microbes, biostimulants and other products to enhance soil health. January 14, 2019 — This winter, AgriEnergy offers three free

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