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Plan Now for How to Use Your Tax Refund
AMES, Iowa — Iowans who are expecting a sizable income tax refund have choices about how to use that money, says Jamie Neff, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Keep in mind that how you use your refund will affect your household’s financial wellbeing all year long. However, before you…
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Livestock competitions leading to career path
The champion of the 2025 Illinois Beef Expo Livestock Judging Competition in the Senior 4-H Division says becoming a proficient judge takes a lot of hard work. DeWitt County’s Paisley Schick says she and her two sisters practice the craft twice a week and compete across the country. “It’s really just a competitive thing for…
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Nebraska farmer encouraged by rally in grain prices
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s been encouraged by rallying grain prices over the past few weeks. However, Logan Bredemeier says he’s unsure there’s been enough of a rebound for farmers to be profitable. “Some of that stuff moved out at prices that are now above what maybe break evens were for 2024,” he says.…
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Ag Markets Focused on This Week’s USDA Outlook Forum: 3 Key Things to Watch
Ag Markets Focused on This Week’s USDA Outlook Forum: 3 Key Things to Watch TradingView
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How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag
How New Trade Deals with China and Other Markets Can Energize U.S. Ag Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Much of Corn Belt Has Long-Term Drought Ahead of Spring Planting
Much of Corn Belt Has Long-Term Drought Ahead of Spring Planting DTN The Progressive Farmer
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45Z questions weighing on sustainable aviation fuel industry
The assistant director of energy with the Illinois Farm Bureau says questions surrounding the 45Z tax credit are hampering the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Noelle Neef says much of the uncertainty involves the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, which created the credits. “That is something that President Trump has said might be repealed.” …
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Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is off to a relatively quiet to start as buyers and sellers are readying for the week ahead. Bids and asking prices aren’t expected to surface today. Significant trade volume is expected in the latter half of the week. Deals last week we’re marked at $199 live in the South,…
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Ag organization says it is time for economic relief
Ag organization says it is time for economic relief Farm Progress
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Programs Available to Help Farmers to Buy Equipment and Machinery
Programs Available to Help Farmers to Buy Equipment and Machinery Lancaster Farming
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More than 1/4 of Brazil second-crop corn to miss “optimal planting window”
A market analyst expects more than a quarter of Brazil’s second crop corn to be planted outside its optimal window. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor tells Brownfield 25 to 30 percent of Safrinha corn is going to be planted after the end of February. “And right now it’s still raining of course, and…
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The future of ag lending in 2025
An ag banker says the ag economy is making the lending environment more challenging for producers. Jeff Rodibaugh with Indiana-based First Farmers Bank and Trust says it’s largely dependent on grain marketing decisions made in 2024. “Those that would have experienced the significant downturn in commodity prices with the 2023 crop are really the ones that…
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When is USDA Going to Release the Nearly $10 Billion of American Relief Act Payments for Farmers?
When is USDA Going to Release the Nearly $10 Billion of American Relief Act Payments for Farmers? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Increase Transparency of Milk Pricing
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act. This bill would require manufacturers to report dairy processing costs every 2 years, which would help dairy farmers make sure that their prices accurately reflect the costs of production. “New York dairy farmers deserve to…
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Smoked Paprika: The One Spice Pitmasters and Pro Chefs Swear By
WASHINGTON — It’s vibrantly red, versatile enough to go in a variety of dishes and may even fight cancer? While the health benefits are still being studied, an average increase of more than 6% in sales indicates the popularity of smoked paprika continues to grow. Paprika itself has been a key ingredient in cuisines around…
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From One to Many: A Beginner’s Guide to Plant Propagation
URBANA, Ill. — Many indoor gardeners quickly discover that one houseplant is rarely enough. What begins as an admiration for a charming or unique plant often evolves into a strong desire, or even a need, to fill every corner of a home or office with lush greenery. A simple and cost-effective way to grow any…
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Some forage concerns heading into spring
A central Illinois beef producer says his forage levels are holding up through the winter. Doug Hanson, who’s family operation is based in Iroquois County, says 2024 was a good year for feeding cattle. “The last eight months forages have been pretty plentiful.” He says, “We had much better grazing across the whole Midwest and…
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Grains Fall on Tariff Talk, USDA Ag Outlook: Cattle Try to Hold Gains Digesting COF
Grains Fall on Tariff Talk, USDA Ag Outlook: Cattle Try to Hold Gains Digesting COF Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Spring Cleaning: Here’s How You Can Cash In
WASHINGTON — The mountain of stuff in your garage might be worth more than you think. Spring cleaning season is here, and an unexpected opportunity lies beyond the satisfaction of a tidier home. Your unwanted items could be someone else’s treasure – and a boost to your bank account. The rise of spring cleaning Spring…
