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Drought 2024: Winter Feeding Options for Beef Cows
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Although hurricane Helene provided some much needed moisture across southern and eastern Ohio, drought conditions persist and impacts will linger through this coming winter. With severe drought from July through September hay inventories have been negatively impacted and many producers may find themselves short on forage for the winter and early spring.…
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If a trade war comes, U.S. agriculture might be ‘on the losing side’
If a trade war comes, U.S. agriculture might be ‘on the losing side’ Detroit News
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Maryland Permanently Preserves 35 Working Farms
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 35 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their October 2 meeting. The easements will permanently preserve 6,058 acres of prime farmland in Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Frederick, Kent, Queen Anne’s, St. Mary’s, Talbot, and Worcester counties, for an investment of more than $29 million. “Farmland preservation is a pledge to keep our rural landscapes not…
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Manure offers “good bang for your buck”
An extension specialist encourages farmers to consider manure when making fall fertilizer plans. Melissa Wilson with the University of Minnesota says manure contains nitrogen, phosphorous, and many other nutrients beneficial to crop health. “There’s a lot of potassium, sulfur, and the micronutrients as well. So I think you are getting a good bang for your…
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EPA further restricts chlorpyrifos use
EPA further restricts chlorpyrifos use FarmWeekNow.com
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US dockworker strike: Three charts to understand the impact on agriculture
US dockworker strike: Three charts to understand the impact on agriculture The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
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How will lower interest rates impact the year’s end?
Ag bankers say lower farm incomes are outweighing any optimism lower interest rates can offer. In this Managing for Profit episode, we’ll hear outlooks for farmland prices, equipment, and when improvement, if any, could come in the next few months. The post How will lower interest rates impact the year’s end? appeared first on Brownfield…
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It’s Go Time: Prepare Your Data Now For Biofuels Tax Credits
It’s Go Time: Prepare Your Data Now For Biofuels Tax Credits Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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10 Smart Ways to Start Cutting Your Fertilizer Bill
10 Smart Ways to Start Cutting Your Fertilizer Bill Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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FDA, USDA, EPA Publish Tool to Help Industry Better Understand GMO Regulations
FDA, USDA, EPA Publish Tool to Help Industry Better Understand GMO Regulations Food Safety Magazine
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Ethanol production up modestly on week, year
U.S. ethanol production bounced back a little last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.015 million barrels a day, up 21,000 on the week as some plants ended seasonal maintenance and 6,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says the estimating operating margins at the average…
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Declining income expectations have farmers concerned about their financials
An ag economist says farmers are expressing more concern about their farm balance sheets for 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Ag tells Brownfield farmers surveyed in the latest Ag Economy Barometer are worried lower commodity prices are impacting operations. “Even with expectations for very strong yields in many locations, the strong yields…
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The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America
The Past, Present and Future of Soy in South America Americas Quarterly
