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Cutting costs on farmer’s minds
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says low farm incomes have farmers looking at ways to save. Gary Schnitkey says income projections for the foreseeable future are not good. “And in fact, we’re projecting some negative incomes from many farms,” he says. He tells Brownfield applying nitrogen in accordance with university recommendations is…
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US cotton production slashed from Hurricane Helene
Georgia, the nation’s second largest producer of the crop, lost 32% of its harvest, pushing national yields to record lows.
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Soybean cyst nematode resistance an ongoing challenge
Soybean cyst nematode resistance is an ongoing challenge for farmers. Iowa State University professor Greg Tylka says two decades of heavy use of PI88788 soybean varieties built up resistant SCN populations, so more growers are turning to Peking varieties. “We see sometimes 20 bushel per-acre yield increases from switching from PI88788 resistance to Peking resistance,…
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ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers
ADM, Bunge slide as ag giant Cargill to lay off 8,000 workers MSN
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Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight
Federal Court Strikes Down Lax GMO Rules, Halts GE Crop Introductions Without USDA Oversight Indybay
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Is Now The Right Time To Ditch Tradition On The Farm?
Is Now The Right Time To Ditch Tradition On The Farm? Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Farmer Sentiment Following the U.S. Election Reaches Highest Levels Since May 2021
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Farmer sentiment jumped again in November, with the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbing 30 points to a reading of 145. This marked the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. Both of the barometer’s sub-indices increased in November. The Future Expectations Index saw the largest jump, rising 37 points to 161,…
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Cargill to layoff 5% of workforce
Cargill has announced plans to lay off about five percent of its workforce. The Minnesota-based company is the world’s largest ag commodity trader and employs more than 160,000 people worldwide. In a statement, Cargill says the changes are part of a long-term strategy set earlier this year. The post Cargill to layoff 5% of workforce…
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Protecting pork profitability
Pork producers are seeing some profitability in 2024, and a risk management firm says producers should protect their profitability. Dustin Baker is with Commodity and Ingredient Hedging. “We’ve learned over time that producers need to be looking at their operation holistically and understanding you know their overall margin position and give themselves a long enough…
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America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers
America’s biggest private company is laying off thousands of workers CNN
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USDA Launches $2 Billion Initiative to Support Farmers and Expand Crop Storage Solutions
USDA Launches $2 Billion Initiative to Support Farmers and Expand Crop Storage Solutions MyChesCo
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Crop insurance keeps evolving, so farmers should talk to their agents now
Crop insurance has changed over the years, with improved options and coverage for more specialty crops that used to be difficult to insure. Francie Tolle with USDA’s Risk Management Agency tells Brownfield there are many options to discuss with crop insurance agents, since every farm is different and so are the coverage plans. The post…
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Morgan Stanley cautious on AGCO stock amid bearish Ag cycle & growth strategy concerns
Morgan Stanley cautious on AGCO stock amid bearish Ag cycle & growth strategy concerns Investing.com
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How do farmers feel about seed treatment alternatives?
An economist at the American Soybean Association says a recent study found wide use of seed treatments across the U.S. Jacquie Holland tells Brownfield… “They are an easy and kind of low contact way of ensuring plant health during the early periods of soybean development when the crop is most susceptible to damage from pests,”…
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Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning
Ag producers should do year-end income tax planning Farm Forum
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Private landowners connect with nature through Wetland restoration with USDA and Iowa DNR
Private landowners connect with nature through Wetland restoration with USDA and Iowa DNR KWQC
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National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production
The chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers says the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. Amy France says in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at 45Z tax credits for the ethanol world and a lower carbon intensity score, sorghum already comes to the…
