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Soybean growers to benefit from checkoff investment in fire safety
Soybean growers will start to see some return on their checkoff investment from a new product. A new PFAS-free and fluorine-free biodegradable, and much safer-to-use soybean based firefighting foam has been on the market for about six months. Dave Garlie, whose team at Cross Plains Solutions created the new fire foam discusses the foam and…
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Dealing With Ear Rots in Drought Damaged Corn
RALEIGH, N.C. — Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear Rot: Drought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause stunting, poor nodal root systems, reduced ear size potential, and overall, more susceptible corn plants. When a rain does occur, ear rot fungi can grow on stressed corn, leading to ear rot…
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70% of South Dakota corn, 68% of soybeans rated good to excellent
Corn and soybean conditions slightly declined last week in South Dakota. USDA says as of Sunday 70% of the state’s expected corn crop was rated good to excellent, down three percentage points from the previous week. Sixty-eight percent of the crop is at the dough stage and nine percent has dented. Sixty-eight percent of soybeans…
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Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference
Weather, Economy, Politics Topics at GFB Commodity Conference Morning Ag Clips –
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Insights for Dairy Farmers
ONLINE — The Uplevel Dairy Podcast, hosted by Peggy Coffeen, presents an insightful double feature with Mike and Ben Jones from Trillium Hill Dairy, where innovation meets tradition in modern dairy farming. In these episodes, the Jones brothers share the challenges and successes behind their cutting-edge advancements in dairy operations, offering valuable insights for dairy…
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Manage Your Way Out of Corn Rootworm
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Is it possible to get rid of corn rootworm? Absolutely, says AgriGold Agronomist Ron Roling. Hailing from eastern Iowa, the self-proclaimed corn rootworm capital of the world, Roling is well versed in what it takes to protect corn yields from the destructive pest. “There’s no rescue treatment,” Roling says. “But farmers can…
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Podcast: Spotlight on Soybeans
It is crucial for Missouri soybean farmers to have unbiased data, and the Missouri Soybeans Farm for Soy Innovation is a great place to showcase their research. Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s immediate past chairman Aaron Porter says the research they are doing needs to be beneficial to the farmers’ bottom line. Showing research that will…
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Bill Krueger to lead The Andersons as president, CEO
Krueger to lead The Andersons as president, CEO World Grain
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Effectively Mitigating Risk in Agribusiness
From natural disasters to cyberattacks, there is no shortage of risk in the industry. That’s why it’s critical to work with a partner who understands this unique risk profile. The post Effectively Mitigating Risk in Agribusiness: Understand Risk Exposures and Work with the Right Insurance Partner appeared first on CropLife.
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Changing weather requires tweaking farm management
Changing climate requires tweaking farm management Farm Progress
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Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears
Favorable weather brings large crowds to Day 10 of the Iowa State Fair, attendance record nears Des Moines Register
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Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn Promotion Board® is proud to sponsor Iowa Corn Day at the Iowa State Fair. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt across the fairgrounds while Iowa Corn Growers Association® members will come together for a memorable experience as they flood the fairgrounds in their member t-shirts. To participate in the Iowa Corn scavenger hunt, fairgoers can…
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USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program
USDA Launches Comprehensive Bird Flu Testing Program Evrim Ağacı
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The Power of Soil Microbiomes
RALEIGH, N.C. — New video on the Power of Soil Microbiomes! Let’s go underground to discover the fascinating world of soil microbiomes with Dr. Mallory Choudoir. Soils are home to diverse communities of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and protists. In this video, Dr. Choudoir delves into the critical roles that microbes play in promoting plant…
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Almost One-Quarter of Farmers Don’t Have Internet Access
U.S. Census data says American producers saw moderate improvement in internet access from 2017 to 2022. Across rural America, the percentage of farm operations or operator residences with internet access increased from 75.4 percent in 2017 to 78.7 percent in 2022. While many of the southeastern states still lag behind the U.S. average, most of…
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Sheep Wool: An Unexpected, Yet Effective, Natural Fertilizer for Your Plants
Lawrence, Nebraska, August 2024 –When you think of sheep wool, you probably think of clothing and yarn, but most sheep in the Midwest don’t produce the fine wool needed to make that high-quality fabric. Sheep producers get most of their revenue from lamb sales, not wool, so the wool is basically a byproduct. Nevertheless, these…
