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Economist says beef cow slaughter remains a number to watch
Beef cow slaughter for October was down 21 percent compared to last year. But a livestock economist says there’s more to the story. University of Missouri Professor Emeritus Scott Brown says that when looking at the beef cow slaughter percentage, it’s important to remember that beef cow inventory at the beginning of the year is…
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Potential Trade War Will Have Greatest Effect on Soy Complex
Potential Trade War Will Have Greatest Effect on Soy Complex  Grain Journal
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Bushel Expands Digital Payment Network
Bushel Expands Digital Payment Network  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Winter Wheat Good/Excellent Condition Rating Jumps 6 Points Higher
Winter Wheat Good/Excellent Condition Rating Jumps 6 Points Higher  Successful Farming
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Soybeans eke out modest gains, corn, wheat down
Soybeans were modestly higher short covering and technical buying, along with spillover from bean meal. The trade’s watching the generally favorable planting and development weather in South America. After a slow start in Argentina and Brazil, improved weather has allowed the planting paces to pick up steam. The USDA’s next monthly supply, demand, and production…
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US pork exports to Dominican Republic set for record amid spread of African Swine Fever
The Caribbean country is importing record amounts of meat as it looks to repopulate pig herds.
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Brooke Rollins Nominated as First Former FFA State Officer for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, if Confirmed
Brooke Rollins, a Texas native with extensive experience in public policy, has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture in the incoming second Trump administration. If confirmed, Rollins would bring a unique background to the position, including leadership experience as a former state officer in the National FFA Organization (FFA), a leading…
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U.S. Corn Export Inspections Perk Up
U.S. Corn Export Inspections Perk Up  MarketWatch
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Cattle Futures Rip Higher on Monday’s Open
Cattle Futures Rip Higher on Monday’s Open  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Machinery Pete: Now’s The Best Time To Be An Aggressive Value Buyer
Machinery Pete: Now’s The Best Time To Be An Aggressive Value Buyer  Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs
University of Nebraska launches data science, climate resilience programs  Feedstuffs
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From electric cars to wildfires, how Trump may affect climate actions
From electric cars to wildfires, how Trump may affect climate actions  Science News Magazine
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AGS WEEK AHEAD: Mixed Mood as U.S. Dollar Stays Strong Against Commodity Currencies
AGS WEEK AHEAD: Mixed Mood as U.S. Dollar Stays Strong Against Commodity Currencies  MarketWatch
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2025 a big year for tax policy
2025 will be an important year for federal tax policy, and Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says several of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act provisions important to farmers are set to expire. “We would like to see some of those exemptions on estate tax maintained at least, there’s some pretty…
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3 Corn Pricing Strategies to Consider
3 Corn Pricing Strategies to Consider  Successful Farming
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2024 All-National Showcase Program Honorees Announced
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — With much excitement, Holstein Association USA presents the lineup of 2024 All-National Showcase honorees. Exhibitors from all over North America paraded their finest cattle in the showring to earn points based on their show placings. The All-National Showcase Program recognizes U.S. Registered Holstein® cows and their owners for exceptional performance at National…
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Pioneer® Brand Corn Achieves Strong 2024 Yields, Pioneer® Brand Z-Series Soybeans Outpace Competitors
In 2024, Pioneer® brand corn hybrids delivered outstanding performance, with the top 40 products outperforming competitors by 10.4 bu/A and achieving a 73% win rate, showcasing their strength and consistency across U.S. fields.1 Meanwhile, Pioneer® brand Z-Series soybeans thrived in their debut despite heavy Midwest rains, demonstrating strong resistance to common diseases such as sudden death syndrome,…
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Two Indiana soybean farmers to lead Soy Transportation Coalition board in 2025
Two members of the Indiana Soybean Alliance Board of Directors have been elected to leadership positions within the Soy Transporation Coalition for 2025. Greensburg, Indiana farmer Mike Koehne will serve as Chairman and Hartford City, Indiana farmer C.J. Chalfant will serve as Secretary Treasurer of the board. The Soy Transportation Coalition includes fourteen state soybean boards, the…
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Better infant growth linked to healthy prenatal diet following USDA guidelines
Better infant growth linked to healthy prenatal diet following USDA guidelines  News-Medical.Net
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Russia’s Renewed Attacks on Ukraine’s Grain Infrastructure: Why Now? What Next? – Center for Strategic & International Studies
Russia’s Renewed Attacks on Ukraine’s Grain Infrastructure: Why Now? What Next?  Center for Strategic & International Studies
