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Farm Bureau president raises concerns about farm viability
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says declining farm incomes threaten the future sustainability of family farms. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield, “We’re really concerned about some of our farmers being able to get operating loans this year, it’s been a very, very difficult time.” This week USDA forecast…
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Research helping sorghum growers maximize yields and manage stalk rot
Field trials are helping sorghum growers figure when to apply fungicides to maximize yields. Kansas State University row crop specialist Rodrigo Onofre tells Brownfield research was done on three fields near Bavaria, Dighton and Russell. “We had a positive response from those fungicides either applying at planting or at beginning of flower from those applications,” he…
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John Deere cuts more workers in Waterloo
John Deere cuts more workers in Waterloo brownfieldagnews.com
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Brazilian Soy Exporters Want Changes to Deforestation Regs
Brazilian Soy Exporters Want Changes to Deforestation Regs Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs
WASHINGTON — Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose to say it, the data is unmistakable: Americans consumed record amounts of dairy products in 2023 led by surging demand for butter and cheese. Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that per capita consumption of dairy products…
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Eye Safety in Agriculture: Top Advice for Farmers with Refractive Errors
BOISE, Idaho — Refractive errors affect a significant portion of the population, with agricultural workers particularly vulnerable. In a 2024 study surveying 128 Egyptian farmers, researchers found that 77.3% had a history of photokeratitis, 15.6% had cataracts, and 43.0% suffered from bad/very bad self-reported overall eyesight. Farmworkers tend to experience a higher risk of vision…
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Do Heavier Cattle Weights Increase Feedlot Profit?
ORANGE CITY, Iowa — Drought reduced the number of cows in the U.S. and number of feeder cattle, driving the price of feeder animals sharply higher. At the end of November, USDA reported Nebraska yearling and calf prices $54 and $65 per hundredweight higher respectively than a year ago. “It’s no surprise feedlot producers are feeding…
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Temps, weather continue to vary across the Heartland; increasing wind for most
Across the Corn Belt, light snow is confined to portions of the Great Lakes region. Elsewhere, breezy weather prevails in advance of an approaching cold front. Despite gusty winds, many Midwestern producers continue to take advantage of relatively open weather to perform farm maintenance and other off-season activities. On the Plains, temperatures have rebounded to…
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Farm Tractor Rental Market Report By Key Companies, Regional Analysis And Forecast 2033
Farm Tractor Rental Market Report By Key Companies, Regional Analysis And Forecast 2033 openPR
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USDA’s December Net Farm Income Forecast at $140.7 Billion
USDA’s December Net Farm Income Forecast at $140.7 Billion DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Yield Results and Trait Package Selection
Farmers should evaluate challenges they faced this year when making seed selections for 2025. In this Managing for Profit, Iowa-based Channel Seed-Pro, Lauren Botine, says local harvest data should factor into trait package selection. The post Yield Results and Trait Package Selection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
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USDA forecast again ratchets back decline in Iowa and U.S. farm profits
USDA forecast again ratchets back decline in Iowa and U.S. farm profits Des Moines Register
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AGCO Celebrates Grand Opening of AGCO Technician Training Center at Parkland College – Company Announcement
AGCO Celebrates Grand Opening of AGCO Technician Training Center at Parkland College – Company Announcement Financial Times
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K-State Researchers Aim to Develop Soil Sensors That Will Measure Farm Fields at the Nanoscale
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers have received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation’s Global Centers program to develop sensors that can more accurately detect nutrients, chemical compounds, soil microbiomes and greenhouse gases in soil. Suprem Das, an associate professor in K-State’s Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, said advancing…
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How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Agriculture?
How Will Artificial Intelligence Change Agriculture? Mitchell Now –
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[Video] Keeping Shop Busy & Moving Used Equipment Over Winter
[Video] Keeping Shop Busy & Moving Used Equipment Over Winter Farm Equipment
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GOP governors urge reauthorization of farm bill, call 2018 bill ‘outdated’
GOP governors urge reauthorization of farm bill, call 2018 bill ‘outdated’ NonStop Local Billings
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Why We Keep Farming When the Going Gets Tough
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Farming is no stranger to stress. Whether it’s unpredictable weather, fluctuating market prices, or rising operational costs, the challenges that come with farming often make headlines. News reports frequently focus on the negative, painting a picture of an industry in crisis, where farmers are caught in a cycle of hardship. Report…
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Upper Mississippi River Navigation Closes for the Year
The Army Corps of Engineers in the St. Paul, Minnesota, District, saw the last barge of the year depart Lock and Dam 2 on December 1, ending the 2024 navigation season on the Upper Mississippi River. Traditionally, the last tow departing Minnesota’s capital city heading south of Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, Minnesota, has…
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Thompson, Boozman Statement on 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
WASHINGTON, DC— Following the release of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR)issued the following statement: “Today’s farm income update underscores what Agriculture Committee Republicans in the House and Senate have warned about for two…
