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Drones have raised productivity and lowered costs for farmers
Agricultural drones were a novel new idea less than a decade ago, but now, they are quickly becoming a cost-effective farming tool thanks to larger payloads, changes in regulations, and improved technology. Arthur Erickson with Hylio says the technology has already reached a point where farmers get a quick return on investment, and the outlook…
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After 127 Years, Smucker’s Has Moved Beyond Jam
WASHINGTON — Smucker’s Uncrustables – the pillowy peanut butter and jelly sandwiches found in the frozen aisle – could soon hit $1 billion in annual sales. To keep up with demand, J.M. Smucker Co. will soon open a third Uncrustables plant. It almost didn’t happen. The product lost money for more than a decade after the…
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Community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety
Community rallies around injured friend, shares message of road safety  FarmWeekNow.com
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Grain storage concerns dwindle as harvest winds down
Grain storage concerns dwindle as harvest winds down  FarmWeekNow.com
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Soybean Futures Rebound On Bargain Buying Despite Harvest Pressure
Soybean Futures Rebound On Bargain Buying Despite Harvest Pressure  Finimize
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Harvest deliveries rising, wheat prices easing
Harvest deliveries rising, wheat prices easing  Mecardo
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Soybeans recoup lost ground, but harvest pressure caps gains
Soybeans recoup lost ground, but harvest pressure caps gains  XM
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USDA mandates electronic id tags in cattle
USDA mandates electronic id tags in cattle  KFXL Fox Nebraska
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Time is of the Essence for the Farm Bill, Vilsack Says
Time is of the Essence for the Farm Bill, Vilsack Says  The Scoop –
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Firms Slow Soybean Buying on Stalled U.S. Biofuels Policy
Firms Slow Soybean Buying on Stalled U.S. Biofuels Policy  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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GOP lawmakers demand USDA responses to Pure Prairie Poultry situation
GOP lawmakers demand USDA responses to Pure Prairie Poultry situation  Iowa Capital Dispatch
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US soy harvest 89% complete, fastest since 2010; corn 81% done
US soy harvest 89% complete, fastest since 2010; corn 81% done  XM
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Illinois harvest in the home stretch
Illinois harvest in the home stretch  FarmWeekNow.com
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Cattle futures climb on fund buying, strong beef demand
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb on fund buying, strong beef demand  Canadian Cattlemen
