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Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers this Fall
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be when not handled properly. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers…
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USDA crop report projects record U.S. yields
USDA crop report projects record U.S. yields Agweek
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Maximize winter wheat planting
Maximize winter wheat planting Farm and Dairy
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Farm Income Forecast Part of Economic Cyclical Pattern?
Farm Income Forecast Part of Economic Cyclical Pattern? Southeast AgNet
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Scout corn pre-harvest for standability concerns
A group of Illinois agronomists say farmers should be scouting their corn fields this harvest season for stalk quality issues. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist in northwest Illinois with Bayer, says physics are not on the side of the corn plant. “I’m always worried about stalk quality in corn, even if there’s not a problem.” He…
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Crop specialist says Southern Rust in Nebraska “like I’ve never seen before”
A crop seed specialist says disease has been a challenge for farmers in the western Corn Belt. Mike Gruener with Wyffels Hybrids tells Brownfield… “With all the early rainfall, we’re seeing a lot of crown rot in the corn and then in this immediate area right around central Nebraska, Southern Rust is something like I’ve…
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USDA: Corn, soybean harvest looks strong so far in central Illinois
USDA: Corn, soybean harvest looks strong so far in central Illinois 25 News Now
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Iowa’s corn harvest explained in 3 simple pie charts
Iowa’s corn harvest explained in 3 simple pie charts Successful Farming
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Don’t skip the green bridge after corn harvest
An agronomist with WestBred is reminding growers to let fields rest between corn harvest and winter wheat planting. Mark Lubbers, Technical Product Manager for the Central and Southern Plains, tells Brownfield a two-week break is one of the best defenses against wheat streak mosaic virus. “Because they have been receiving rain, we still have green…
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Iowa Corn and Soybean Harvest Begins
Iowa Corn and Soybean Harvest Begins KMCH.com
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Ag Landowners Encouraged to Apply for RCPP
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts applications year-round, Florida producers and landowners should apply by November 1, 2024, to be considered for funding in the FY2025 current cycle. Through RCPP, NRCS co-invests with partners to implement…
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Considering less fall tillage
A carbon specialist wants farmers to consider doing less fall tillage. Clay Craighton with Agoro Carbon Alliance says depending on certain circumstances and soil types, tillage is necessary. “But do we need to do it to the extent that we normally did is the question. Where we used to field cultivate, could a vertical till…
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Merger between two of the world’s largest grain merchandisers is troubling
Merger between two of the world’s largest grain merchandisers is troubling Farmers Advance
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Farmers make changes for the better
Farmers make changes for the better Farm Progress
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Accidents, deaths, missing fingers common among farmers
It’s National Farm Safety Week: Accidents, deaths, missing fingers common among farmers Monroe Evening News
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Drought conditions cause early Ohio harvest
An agronomist based in northeast Ohio says the drought has matured crops faster and harvest is already underway. Brad Miller is with Dekalb/Asgrow. “In some areas south of Columbus, corn yields were in the 150 bushel range, very dry and some of the soybeans have come off at about 30 to 40 bushel per acre,” he says…
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Expecting Strong Corn and Soybean Yields Despite Disappointing End to the Season
Crop Consultant Missy Bauer Foresees Strong Corn and Soybean Yields Despite Disappointing End to the Season Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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USDA approves field study of bird flu vaccine for cattle
USDA approves field study of bird flu vaccine for cattle Capital Press
