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Yield Impact of Fungicides on Drought-Stressed Corn in 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. — Commercially available foliar fungicides (Table 1) were evaluated for their impact on disease and yield responses. Under favorable conditions for disease development (i.e., wet and humid weather), foliar infections can cause premature leaf senescence, reduce photosynthetic capacity, and lower yields. This trial was conducted at the Piedmont Research Station in Salisbury, NC,…
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Top Prices for Used Hay Tools and Tractors Among Farm Equipment Auction Trends to Watch
Top Prices for Used Hay Tools and Tractors Among Farm Equipment Auction Trends to Watch  AgWeb
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Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats
Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats  Brownfield Ag News
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Is Variable Rate Nitrogen Based on Yield Maps a Good Idea?
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Last year around this time I wrote a blog post that detailed the long track record in Minnesota of the most profitable crop producers spending significantly less on fertilizer than the least profitable growers. The recently released FINBIN data for 2024 show that this trend is continuing. In 2024, the 20% most profitable farms…
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Grain Markets Retreat Ahead of the Long Weekend
Grain Markets Retreat Ahead of the Long Weekend  AgWeb
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Early Soybean Planting Has Benefits — New Replant Insurance Dates Highlight
Early Soybean Planting Has Benefits — New Replant Insurance Dates Highlight  AgWeb
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Top 5 Market Movers for the Week of April 21, 2025
Top 5 Market Movers for the Week of April 21, 2025Â Â Farms.com
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U.S. grains: Wheat up on US Plains dryness, soybeans fall on profit taking
U.S. grains: Wheat up on US Plains dryness, soybeans fall on profit taking  Canadian Cattlemen
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NCGA study explores agricultural drone adoption and impact
NCGA study explores agricultural drone adoption and impact  Farm Progress
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Preparedness in Practice: Nebraska AgrAbility presents strategies to empower rural families and communities
Preparedness in Practice: Nebraska AgrAbility presents strategies to empower rural families and communities  METRO – NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA
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Strong Export Report Fails to Sustain Market Gains Through Close
Net U.S. corn export sales for the week ending April 10 totaled 61.9 million bushels—near the top end of trade expectations, which ranged from 28.5 to 71.0 million, and well above the previous week’s 40.2 million. Weekly corn shipments reached 74 million bushels, an increase from the prior week’s 66.9 million. Soybean net export sales…
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After Easter planting expected in northern Corn Belt
Many farmers are waiting to plant in the northern Corn Belt. Heather Morris covers the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for Beck’s Hybrids and says conditions are cool. “We’re not seeing a ton right now, but I know in South Dakota there was some work going on. But a lot of talk about enjoying the Easter…
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Tariffs will only make USDA’s bleak income forecast worse
Trade war costs will be more than taxpayer money  Cherokee Chronicle
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Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.   Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.4825. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.4775 to $0.4825. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.01 at $1.8350. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8050 to $1.8150. Cheese barrels were down $0.0350 at $1.84,…
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Fertilizer Prices Trending Higher
We’ve been seeing some firming of prices in various fertilizer segments this week while the grain markets are showing another quiet day overall on Thursday. As we gear up for the three day weekend, Mike Castle with StoneX joins us for thoughts on the grain and fertilizer markets in our Market Talk Midday Commentary. Please…
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Weather, Cattle on Feed report take center stage ahead of Easter holiday
Weather, Cattle on Feed report take center stage ahead of Easter holiday | Midday Markets | April 17, 2025Â Â Rural Radio Network
