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Strategies for maintaining nutrient quality when applying manure early
AMES, Iowa – After a wet spring, storage capacity might be tighter than usual, especially for out-of-barn manure storages, and an increasing potential for a slighter later harvest and application season. Daniel Andersen, associate professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University, said if manure storages are nearing their limits, the risk of…
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Eighth Annual 4-H Reporters Preserve Lasting Memories of Iowa State Fair
AMES, Iowa — A group of Iowa 4-H youth came to the 2024 Iowa State Fair hoping to share their fair experience through artistically written stories and video displays. They came as members of the Iowa 4-H Reporters team. The Iowa 4-H Reporters program, now in its eighth year, is an opportunity for youth in grades…
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High Plains cattle sales report
High Plains cattle sales report  High Plains Journal
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Florida Agriculture: Past, Present, and Future
MOULTRIE, Ga. — Florida’s diverse agriculture industry is central to the Sunshine State’s economy, environment, and vibrant heritage. Agriculture is Florida’s 2nd largest industry, with more than 300 commodities produced on 44,703 farm operations in the state. Nursery floriculture is the number one agriculture commodity in the state and Florida ranks first in production of…
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Drought and Dust: Preparing for Winter Feed Shortages
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Depending on where you are in the state, you might be dealing with dry conditions or even severe drought. Here in southeastern Ohio, pastures are parched, and hay production has been disappointing, with very little to show for second or third cuttings. This year, forage quantity is becoming a significant concern for…
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Red Crown Rot a New Threat to Soybean Production
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Red crown rot is caused by the fungal pathogen Calonectria ilicicola, which was first identified in the United States on peanuts in 1965 and is now a prominent pathogen throughout the peanut growing region of the United States. In 1972, C. ilicicola was identified causing red crown rot of soybean for…
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Corn falls for third session, wheat hits one-week low
Corn falls for third session, wheat hits one-week low  Business Recorder
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Lean hog futures fall
Lean hog futures fall – CMEÂ Â The Pig Site
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Can farmers legally repair their own equipment?
Can farmers legally repair their own equipment?  Magnoliareporter
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Record US soyabean crop forecast for this year
Record US soyabean crop forecast for this year  Oils & Fats International
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Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report  Southeast AgNet
