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States Experiencing the Worst Droughts This Year
States Experiencing the Worst Droughts This Year  Casper Star-Tribune
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Propane Consumers Plan Ahead for Harvest, Winter
DES MOINES, Iowa — With harvest upon us and the winter months approaching, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding propane consumers to top off their propane tanks. With strong supply and prices comparable to the start of last year’s heating season, this is a good time for propane users to ensure their home…
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Seasonal Reminders for Ventilation Maintenance, Pump-Out Safety
AMES, Iowa – Fall is a great time to plan for seasonal ventilation maintenance and manure pit pump-out. Iowa State University extension agriculture and biosystems engineer Brett Ramirez said taking time now will help ensure these critical steps are completed before cold weather. “It’s critical to get barns ready for winter to help reduce heating…
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Dedication to Trees
BRAYMER, Mo. – Jim Ball says his motivation to plant trees comes from his love for the outdoors developed while growing up hunting, fishing, hiking and camping in Braymer, Mo. Ball put that outdoor experience to use during Army training in places like Panama, where he was designated a jungle expert, followed by a yearlong…
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Iowa Corn Director Represents U.S. Farmers in Delegation to Japan
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn Growers Association Director and farmer, Mike Ver Steeg, participated in U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Heartland Trade Mission to Japan last week to study the market and explore opportunities to further expand demand. Japan is a top market for U.S. red meat with a focus on quality. The delegation was composed…
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Could The National Yield Be Above 185?
Could The National Yield Be Above 185?  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Getting a Start on Weed Control in the Fall
EAST LANSING, Mich. — The more moderate weather conditions last winter led to extensive winter annual and perennial weed growth this spring. Winter annual weeds including chickweed, purple deadnettle, henbit, several mustard species and glyphosate-resistant (GR) horseweed (marestail) can form dense weed mats that can be difficult to control with spring burndown herbicides. These difficulties…
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Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist
Farming must pay for its emissions, says EU chief climate scientist  Financial Times
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Storage capacity concerns raised over Illinois’ big crop estimates
Storage capacity concerns raised over Illinois’ big crop estimates  Jacksonville Journal-Courier
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Global Rice Production Still Set for Record, Despite USDA Downgrade
Global Rice Production Still Set for Record, Despite USDA Downgrade  Rural Voice English
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High tech propels bumper harvests in China’s grain-producing provinces
High tech propels bumper harvests in China’s grain-producing provinces  People’s Daily
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Anhydrous plant stirs up concerns
Anhydrous plant stirs up concerns  Farm Progress
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Ag Markets and the US Economy
Ag Markets and the US Economy  AGInfo Ag Information Network
