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In the Weeds: Amaranth Genomes Reveal Secrets of Success
URBANA, Ill. — Weeds like Palmer amaranth make farming harder and less profitable, and available herbicides are becoming less effective. For scientists to find solutions, they first need to know their enemy. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborating institutions reveals complete chromosome-level genomes for Palmer and two other Amaranthus species, smooth and redroot pigweed. The advancement represents a…
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum Pushes for USMCA Deal as Tariff Deadline Nears
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Pushes for USMCA Deal as Tariff Deadline Nears Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Don’t bet the farm on crop insurance alone – here’s why
Don’t bet the farm on crop insurance alone – here’s why Farm Progress
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Webb’s Machinery Recognized by New Holland as a Leading North American Equipment Dealer with the 2025 Blue Star Dealer Standards Award
Webb’s Machinery Recognized by New Holland as a Leading North American Equipment Dealer with the 2025 Blue Star Dealer Standards Award Farms.com
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3 Big Things Today, February 25, 2025
3 Big Things Today, February 25, 2025 Successful Farming
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Brevant seeds highlights importance of FFA, ag education
A retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds says FFA is helping shape the next generation of ag leaders. Caleb Quinlan says FFA gives students a chance to gain industry experience before they start their careers. “Being an FFA alumni, I thoroughly enjoyed my time wearing the blue jacket. I think everyone should have the opportunity…
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Ag land values see downward pressure
Farmland prices have been softening in the Midwest, and an ag economist says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows U.S. farmland prices fell for the ninth time in the last 10 months. “It’s what we expected and certainly what the bankers expected,”…
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World Bank says Ukraine’s agricultural sector suffered $11.2B in direct war-related losses
World Bank says Ukraine’s agricultural sector suffered $11.2B in direct war-related losses Ukrinform
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Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion
Ukraine: Post-war reconstruction set to cost $524 billion UN News
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Back to Basics for Uncertain Times
Back to Basics for Uncertain Times Farm Equipment
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Cramer, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Rural Broadband Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under existing law, federal broadband deployment grants are subject to federal taxation, limiting the funds available for recipients to use. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act to ensure federal broadband deployment grants are excluded from taxable income, allowing recipients to maximize investments in broadband…
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Knowing your numbers will keep you out of trouble
Knowing your numbers will keep you out of trouble Farm Progress
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Are U.S. Commodity Program Payments Impacting Planted Acres?
Are U.S. Commodity Program Payments Impacting Planted Acres? Successful Farming
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Is Bigger Machinery Always Better?
Is Bigger Machinery Always Better? Successful Farming
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Farm Bankruptcies Increased 55% in 2024
Farm Bankruptcies Increased 55% in 2024 Farms.com
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Pioneer® Brand Plenish® High Oleic Enlist E3® Soybeans Available in 2025
JOHNSTON, Iowa, February 25, 2025 — Pioneer announces the availability of Pioneer® brand Plenish® high oleic Enlist E3® soybeans for the 2025 season, giving U.S. farmers the opportunity to capitalize on per-acre premiums while controlling weeds with the No. 1 herbicide-tolerant trait in soybeans. New Plenish high oleic Enlist E3® soybeans will be introduced in Pioneer brand Z-Series varieties, providing industry-leading…
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Gromax Agri Equipment Celebrates 25 Years, Launches New Tractor Models
Gromax Agri Equipment Celebrates 25 Years, Launches New Tractor Models Passionate In Marketing
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Denny’s reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages
Denny’s reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages KIMT 3
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All In the Family
RIDGEWAY, Minn. — Every day on his farm, Luke Bergler sees the connection between healthy soil, healthy grass, healthy animals and healthy people. And he sees life—lots of life. When he pushes a shovel into the soft, well-aggregated soil on his 240-acre farm near Ridgeway, Minnesota, Bergler sees more earthworms than he ever thought imaginable.…
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Crop Insurance Deadline Nears
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers that the final date to apply for or make changes to their existing crop insurance coverage is quickly approaching for spring planted crops, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm. Sales closing dates vary by crop and location, but the next major sales closing dates…
