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Excessive rains flood Missouri Bootheel fields
Missouri Bootheel farmer Rance Daniels says some of his recently planted rice fields are underwater following the excessive rains over the last week. “We had 10.5 to 12 inches of rain in my area and north of me, up around Bernie and Dexter, I think they were closer to 14 inches of rain.” But Daniels,…
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Minnesota net farm income sinks to lowest level this century
A new report shows net farm income in Minnesota has fallen to its lowest level this century. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says the median income dropped to just under $22,000 in 2024. “Going back to the mid 1990’s, still the lowest median net farm income for Minnesota producers over that whole…
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U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans and corn end higher after seesaw trading
U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans and corn end higher after seesaw trading Country Guide
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A game-changing approach to tackle farming’s toughest challenges
A game-changing approach to tackle farming’s toughest challenges Axios
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Why Are Eggs Different Colors?
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Have you ever wondered why chicken eggs can be different colors? While most eggs are white or brown, they also come in colors like cream, pink, blue and green. In addition — and this is no “yolk” — some are even speckled. According to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service poultry specialist, many…
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Corn Planting Season 2025 Is Underway In Six States
Corn Planting Season 2025 Is Underway In Six States AgWeb
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80 Farmers Needed for Nationwide Soil Health Project: Enroll Today
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is inviting South Dakota farmers to participate in a new soil health survey. The new nationwide project is called “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health” and is looking for 80 South Dakota farmers to participate. The project leaders are working to understand the status of soil health around the country and use that…
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Trump tariffs live updates: Trump threatens additional tariffs on China, market rout continues
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump threatens additional tariffs on China, market rout continues Yahoo Finance
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China unveils 10-year agricultural master plan, prioritizing food self-sufficiency, agri-tech innovation
China unveils 10-year agricultural master plan, prioritizing food self-sufficiency, agri-tech innovation Global Times
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Countries Seek Trade Talks Amid Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs
Countries Seek Trade Talks Amid Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs AgWeb
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Machinery Pete: Vintage, Smaller Farm Equipment Shines on Auction Circuit
Machinery Pete: Vintage, Smaller Farm Equipment Shines on Auction Circuit AgWeb
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Is Timing of K application Something That Should be Considered?
ST. PAUL, Minn. — While many growers opt for P and K applications in the fall, applying any fertilizer months ahead of when the crop needs it can present some risk for lessening the availability of a nutrient as it has more time to react with the soil. Past AFREC-funded research has shown that spring…
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Grassley: I Still Support Trump, But Congress Should Lead On Trade, Tariffs
Grassley: I Still Support Trump, But Congress Should Lead On Trade, Tariffs AgWeb
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‘Thirstwaves’ are growing more common across the United States
‘Thirstwaves’ are growing more common across the United States Phys.org
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Loveland Products and Ascribe Bioscience Expand Collaboration to Develop New Phytalix®-Based Solutions for US Row Crops
LOVELAND, CO (April 7, 2025) – Loveland Products, Inc., the proprietary products company for Nutrien Ag Solutions and a leading provider of crop input solutions, and Ascribe Bioscience, the developer of the biofungicide Phytalix®, announced the expansion of their collaboration in the US market to include additional proprietary Phytalix premixes. This strategic initiative with Ascribe is designed to…
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Supply of fertilizer mixed, analyst says
A fertilizer market analyst says some supplies have been steady this spring while others are questionable. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says, “We have not heard anything as far as shortages or issues when it comes to potash or phosphate this spring. UAN is a different story.” He tells Brownfield UAN supplies are very tight…
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High cash rents in Iowa
A farm real estate specialist says he’s seeing high cash rental rates in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal tells Brownfield, “I just picked one up not too long ago $587 an acre for a five-year term. That’s the highest one I’ve gotten so far.” He says the cash rent market has been strong this…
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Trump doubles down on tariffs as markets tumble
Trump doubles down on tariffs as markets tumble Spectrum News
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NCGA Launches New Phase of Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching its fifth iteration of Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable market demand. “Biobased products are a win-win for everyone,” said NCGA Research & New Uses Chair and Kansas farmer Chad Epler. “NCGA is investing in these…
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Ag producers have until April 15 to enroll in USDA’s safety net programs for 2025
Ag producers have until April 15 to enroll in USDA’s safety net programs for 2025 The Fence Post
