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Why did South Africa’s farm economy underperform in the second quarter of 2024?
Why did South Africa’s farm economy underperform in the second quarter of 2024  Wandile Sihlobo
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Australian chickpea crop sees major expansion
Pulse Weekly: Australian chickpea crop sees major expansion  Farmtario
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Experts Warn Conditions Are Right For Texas Hurricanes
LOOK: Could Texas Be In Line For More Hurricanes This Year? Experts Warn Conditions Are Right For It.  Talk 1340
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Weakening Farm Income Prospects Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The August Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped 13 points from July to a reading of 100, echoing levels seen from fall 2015 to winter 2016 during the early stages of a significant downturn in the U.S. farm economy. The Index of Current Conditions also dropped 17 points to 83, while the…
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Brazil soy planting growth slowing, Argentina accelerating
Brazil soy planting growth slowing, Argentina accelerating  Successful Farming
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Why egg prices are becoming expensive again
An expert said continued bird flu challenges across U.S. poultry farms have caught up to the markets at the wholesale and retail levels.
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US farmer confidence nosedives on low commodity prices
US farmer confidence nosedives on low commodity prices  World Grain
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Firestone Ag Introduces Bridgestone Tractor Tires
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), and the leader in farm tire technology, introduces the premium performance and uncompromising wear life of Bridgestone tractor tires to U.S. and Canadian farmers and custom operators. Bridgestone sets new performance standards for agricultural tires. All three tires in the Bridgestone lineup feature our…
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Firestone Ag Introduces Destination Cart Tire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Firestone Ag, a division of Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), introduces the high-performing Destination Cart radial tire, providing a heavy-duty grain cart tire designed to support soil health and fluctuating cart weights. “Specifically designed with soil health in mind, Destination Cart features a shallow skid depth and wide lug spacing that creates a flotation effect…
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Domesticating Horses: A Huge Impact on Human Society
BOULDER, Colo. (THE CONVERSATION) — Across human history, no single animal has had a deeper impact on human societies than the horse. But when and how people domesticated horses has been an ongoing scientific mystery. Half a million years ago or more, early human ancestors hunted horses with wooden spears, the very first weapons, and used their…
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Koch completes controversial $3.6B fertilizer plant acquisition
The sale was widely panned by lawmakers and agricultural groups, who said it further consolidates the market at the expense of taxpayers.
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Waiting until after harvest lows to sell old crop
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says some farmers are waiting until harvest lows have passed in the grain markets this fall to sell old crop corn and soybeans. But Dave Ellens tells Brownfield the pre-harvest grain dump is likely coming soon. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see the ethanol plants to start see more…
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USDA to measure bee colony loss
USDA to measure bee colony loss  WGRZ.com
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August rains helped MO soybean crop
A central-Missouri farmer says the August weather was good for the soybean crop. Nathan Alpers tells Brownfield rains were timely. “You want a state fair rain out and we got a rain then. Another inch of rain would be great to finish up some of the later soybeans. All of the beans are made, but…
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Nebraska governor says no to lab-grown meat
Nebraska governor says no to lab-grown meat  Successful Farming
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ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest
Alexandria, VA—September 3, 2024— As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and…
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Weekly Grain Movement – Moving in the right direction
Weekly Grain Movement – Moving in the right direction  Farm Progress
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Corn producers need to manage expectations when they sell in the fall
Big Crop, Small Prices: Corn producers need to manage their expectations when they sell in the fall  RFD-TV
