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The US corn crop could join an elite club on Friday
The US corn crop could join an elite club on Friday Reuters
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Take advice in ag downturn from this 80-year-old farmer
Take advice in ag downturn from this 80-year-old farmer Farm Progress
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USDA Authorizes Emergency Haying and Grazing on Conservation Program Acres in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to persistent drought conditions, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced that 79 Ohio counties are authorized for emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. CRP participants in all remaining Ohio counties are also authorized to donate emergency haying and grazing rights…
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Farmers weather adversity to reap record grain harvests
Farmers weather adversity to reap record grain harvests PressReader
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Farmers scrutinizing plans for 2025
With the harvest season winding down, many farmers are turning their attention to next year. Central Illinois farmer Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, says current crop budgets likely mean some cutbacks. “Well, I mean, I think we’re going back to the basics.” He says, “I don’t know what else to…
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Ethanol production, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production and stocks moved higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.105 million barrels per day, an increase of 23,000 on the week and 63,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant did tighten,…
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Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income expected to decrease
An ag economist says Nebraska’s 2024 net farm income is expected to decrease. Brad Lubben, with the University of Nebraska tells Brownfield… “A big drop in crop receipts, continued pressure on production costs and that ends up with about a $1.5 billion decline in net farm income.” Nebraska had a record $9.3 billion in total…
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Farmland sales continue slowdown
Farmland sales continued to slow this year. Compeer Financial director of appraisal Dave Dinderman says there’s been about a 20 percent decrease in sales compared to 2023. “And while that may not seem like much, that’s a continuation of a trend of fewer and fewer sales over the prior few years.” He tells Brownfield with…
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Brainstorm farm plans this winter
Brainstorm farm plans this winter Farm Progress
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Squashing Common Farming Challenges with Resilient Agriculture
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — This fall, researchers at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC) have turned their attention to pumpkins, harvesting a 9-acre plot of the Bayhorse Gold variety provided by Rupp Seeds. Known for their vibrant orange color and elongated dark handles, these pumpkins are a part of a study in resilient agriculture designed…
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USDA: US ethanol exports top 148 million gallons in September
USDA: US ethanol exports top 148 million gallons in September Ethanol Producer Magazine
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Minimizing Round Bale Hay Waste
MARIANNA, Fla. — Most ranches in the Southeast have the goal of producing or buying 4-6 round bales of hay or equivalent baleage (50-60% moisture) per cow/calf pair annually. Certainly, winter grazing can significantly reduce your reliance on hay or baleage, but most operations do not have enough acres of cool-season forage to rely solely on…
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Another Hefty Ag Trade Deficit in September
Another Hefty Ag Trade Deficit in September Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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What’s Happening With U.S. Corn Harvest?
What’s Happening With U.S. Corn Harvest? Successful Farming
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Down cycles in ag lead to more farm transitions
An agricultural economist says downturns in the ag economy typically lead to an increase in farm transitions. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech, tells Brownfield… “Given the economic cycle this whole thing of transition management will accelerate because I’m hearing a number of the senior generation saying maybe it’s time to move on…
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ADM reports more accounting errors, cancels earnings call
The grain trading giant said it will issue financial restatements as it struggles to move past an accounting scandal that led to the resignation of its CFO.
