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Ideal Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates in Corn Belt Have Been Climbing for Decades
AMES, Iowa — The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades, according to new Iowa State University research. The study, published last month in Nature Communications, analyzed data from prior long- and short-term studies by Iowa…
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Diversifying ag production can improve farmer profitability
As America’s farmers and ranchers face tighter margins, an Ohio farmer says prioritizing diversification in crop production could help strengthen producer profitability. Fred Yoder says it is a win-win for agriculture. “We have better soil health, we have new markets for other commodities,” he says. “It’s going cost less to run the agricultural system in…
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Sheep Industry Inventory Sees First Increase Since 2016
The American Sheep Industry Association prepares an annual market report for the American Lamb Board that summarizes key statistics and trends in the sheep industry. Among the report highlights, the industry saw an increase in inventory. On January 1, the sheep and lamb industry totaled 5.05 million head, an increase of 20,000 head. Market lambs…
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Prospect of tariffs, USDA changes add layer of unpredictability for local farmers
Prospect of tariffs, USDA changes add layer of unpredictability for local farmers telegraphherald.com
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USDA Signals Egg Price Relief as Bird Flu Outbreak Slows
USDA Signals Egg Price Relief as Bird Flu Outbreak Slows SupplyChainBrain
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UNL study shows ethanol’s impact on economy
A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows the ethanol and co-products industry is contributing billions of dollars to the state’s economy. Tim Meyer, associate professor of practice in the Department of Agricultural Economics, says the value of the state’s ethanol production is nearly $7 billion annually. “It corroborates what we knew about the…
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Farmers Caught in Multimillion-Dollar Machinery Loan Nightmare
Farmers Caught in Multimillion-Dollar Machinery Loan Nightmare Successful Farming
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USDA cuts impact local farmers and low income families
USDA cuts impact local farmers and low income families TMJ4 News
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USDA cuts $1B in food programs for schools & food banks
USDA cuts $1B in food programs for schools & food banks Chicago Star Media
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Responsible Beef Herd Expansion: Is It in Your Future?
CHARITON, Iowa – Is now a good time to expand your beef cow herd? Have you been thinking about how to optimize your production to capitalize on this record-high market? The new Iowa Beef Center program, “Responsible Expansion of Iowa’s Cow Herd” might help provide answers to those questions. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach…
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More on How Trump’s Tariffs Will Harm Farmers
More on How Trump’s Tariffs Will Harm Farmers National Review
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Egg Prices Continue to Hit Records as Easter and Passover Approach
NEW YORK (AP) — Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach. The latest monthly Consumer Price Index showed a dozen Grade A eggs cost an average of $5.90 in U.S. cities in February, up 10.4% from a year ago. That eclipsed January’s record-high price of $4.95. Avian…
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USDA’s scramble to control bird flu
USDA’s scramble to control bird flu The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting
