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Review base acres, options when getting crop insurance
A crop insurance specialist says growers need to take a closer look at crop insurance options and their base acres because some program changes might be beneficial, especially in another year with tight margins and low commodity prices. Compeer Financial’s Mike Boen explains on today’s Managing for Profit. The post Review base acres, options when…
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Advancing Africa’s agriculture: Tackling nutrient efficiency, sustainability, and innovation
Advancing Africa’s agriculture: Tackling nutrient efficiency, sustainability, and innovation ZAWYA
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Crop insurance: Take a closer look at ECO
A crop insurance advisor says farmers should take a closer look at the Enhanced Coverage Option this year. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the ECO subsidy increased from 44% to 65%. “Most private products in the market today are somewhere from I spend a dollar in premium, I get two dollars to two and…
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Cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher following the lower-than-expected placements in last week’s On Feed report from the USDA. Feeders had additional support from the lower corn. April live cattle closed $1.15 higher at $195.10 and June lives closed $1.07 higher at $191.40. March feeder cattle closed $4.35 higher at…
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Trump Stalls U.S. Wind Power Industry With Permit Freeze
Trump Stalls U.S. Wind Power Industry With Permit Freeze Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Q&A With A Washington Insider: 4 Insights For Farmers
Q&A With A Washington Insider: 4 Insights For Farmers Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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WATCH: IL Corn official testifies before US House committee on state of farming
WATCH: IL Corn official testifies before US House committee on state of farming Wyoming News Now
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Expectations set for fewer U.S. cotton acres
An economist with the National Cotton Council says fewer cotton acres are expected across the United States this year. “A recent economic report shows U.S. growers intend to plant 9.6 million acres, which is 14.5 percent lower than last year. We’re seeing the effects of what growers are feeling right now, as far as financial…
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STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS AFTER HER VISIT TO TEXAS
STATEMENT FROM COMMISSIONER SID MILLER THANKING USDA SECRETARY BROOKE ROLLINS AFTER HER VISIT TO TEXAS Texas Department of Agriculture
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Massey Ferguson Expands Triple Mower Lineup for 2025
Massey Ferguson Expands Triple Mower Lineup for 2025 Farm Equipment
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Ag Machinery Manufacturers Express Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and Retaliation
Ag Machinery Manufacturers Express Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and Retaliation WWBL
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USDA to release funds that were paused for review
USDA to release funds that were paused for review WHSV
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U.S. grains: Corn slips from multi-month top on profit-taking; soy, wheat follow
U.S. grains: Corn slips from multi-month top on profit-taking; soy, wheat follow Canadian Cattlemen
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Trump Admin: year-round E15 for 8 Midwest states to move forward
The U.S. EPA says it will allow year-round E15 to be sold in eight Midwestern states starting in April. Starting April 28, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be allowed to sell 15% ethanol blended gasoline, a request granted by the Biden administration. EPA says they will allow requests for…
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USDA’s 2025 outlook: What’s next for crops and farm income?
USDA’s 2025 outlook: What’s next for crops and farm income? Farm Progress
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Agtonomy’s Tim Bucher on bringing a lifetime of farming to ag automation: ‘It’s a big unfair advantage’
Agtonomy’s Tim Bucher on bringing a lifetime of farming to ag automation: ‘It’s a big unfair advantage’ AgFunderNews
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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.…
