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Grains Pressured by Weather and Harvest: Livestock See Delayed Reaction to the Interest Rate Cut
Grains Pressured by Weather and Harvest: Livestock See Delayed Reaction to the Interest Rate Cut Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmers and Ranchers Urge D.C. Policymakers to Pass a Farm Bill
HURON, S.D. — Pass a Farm Bill. This is the message several South Dakota family farmers and ranchers delivered to D.C. policymakers during the 2024 National Farmers Union Fly-In, September 9-11. “A Farm Bill ensures the stability of farming and ranching,” explained Ryan Urban, a fourth-generation Pukwana crop and cattle producer. “It is scary the…
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Agriculture set to take center stage at COP29
The host country for the upcoming U.N. climate summit released a list of priorities that emphasizes methane reduction over a fossil fuel phaseout.
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Good week for new crop corn, soybean export sales
New crop U.S. corn and soybean export sales were up on the week. The USDA says Mexico, unknown destinations, and Japan led the pack for corn during the week ending September 12th, while China purchased more than half of the weekly total for soybeans. Both corn and beans continue to see a lot of competition…
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Farmland values surprisingly stable
The CEO of National Land Realty says he’s surprised farmland values have remained high despite low commodity prices. Ronnie Richardson tells Brownfield he recently talked to a Kansas farmer about the corn market. “He had his corn booked at $4.10, and you go ‘what in the world, how could you farm your way out of…
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Record Grain Yields Keep Market Down
Record Grain Yields Keep Market Down Lancaster Farming
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Making a plan for combine harvest equipment
Making a plan for combine harvest equipment brownfieldagnews.com
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Marketing questions remain as harvest picks up
Some Illinois farmers say marketing will be the biggest challenge of the 2024 growing season. Mark Schweizer, who farms in Montgomery County, says he’s not sure what to do with the crop he started harvesting this week. “Sell it out of the field and buy a call?” He says, “I don’t know what I’m going…
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Tire tips to reduce soil compaction
Tire tips to reduce soil compaction Successful Farming
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Ziegler Ag Equipment Becomes Exclusive AGCO Combine Dealership
Ziegler Ag Equipment Becomes Exclusive AGCO Combine Dealership CropLife
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‘Timely start to harvest’ in Illinois as conditions falter
‘Timely start to harvest’ in Illinois as conditions falter Successful Farming
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Louisiana Keeping a Watchful Eye on Tropical Updates, But No Cause for Panic Yet
Louisiana Keeping a Watchful Eye on Tropical Updates, But No Cause for Panic Yet News Talk 96.5 KPEL
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U.S. Senator says drought assistance is a top priority
A U.S. Senator from Ohio says providing drought assistance to those in need is a top priority. Sherrod Brown says farmers need assistance now. “One farmer told us that they can only get one and a half cuttings of hay pastures not growing well,” he says. “It means in the summer or early fall you’re already feeding…
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Soybeans and corn ease with weather risks in focus
Soybeans and corn ease with weather risks in focus XM
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It’s Time – End of the Year Tax Planning
SOUTHWEST, N.Y. — The sun is still shining, crops are still growing, and farmers’ minds are probably the farthest they possibly can be from tax planning. But – Fall is a great time to focus on tax planning and managing tax liabilities. By creating a tax strategy BEFORE January 1st, it’s easier to avoid those…
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Can the agriculture sector in Ukraine be restored?
Can the agriculture sector in Ukraine be restored? Farms.com
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
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Red crown rot impacting Illinois farmers
A Pioneer agronomist says red crown rot is having a major impact on some soybean growers. Matt Montgomery says his west central Illinois territory is ground zero for the relatively new fungal disease. “We’ve seen yield losses 40 to 60%.” He says, “We’ve seen some real devastating, you know, one offs where yield gets dropped…
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Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers this Fall
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers…