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Local farmers, food bank among those impacted by USDA grant freeze
Local farmers, food bank among those impacted by USDA grant freeze Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
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With new tariffs and more on the way, “it’s very scary” to be a farmer right now
With new tariffs and more on the way, “it’s very scary” to be a farmer right now Marketplace
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More Than 5,000 Fired USDA Employees Just Got Their Jobs Back
More Than 5,000 Fired USDA Employees Just Got Their Jobs Back MSN
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Commodity Classic 2025: It’s a Wrap
DENVER, Colo. — Well, I survived! My first Commodity Classic. What a show it was! From top to bottom, it did not fail to keep me engaged. From the mad dash after forgetting my computer in the Denver airport (yes, thankfully no one took it) to the rush of making (almost) all of the appointments…
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Tariff trouble? Nebraska companies, farmers trapped in middle of brewing trade war
Tariff trouble? Nebraska companies, farmers trapped in middle of brewing trade war KNOP
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Soybean seed quality concerns in 2025
A soybean researcher at Ohio State University says farmers should be aware of potential seed quality issues this spring. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says areas that saw prolonged drought followed by heavy fall rains are most at risk. “We may be looking at worse issues associated with germination and vigor of…
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Iowa Corn Farmer-Leaders Attend Commodity Classic
JOHNSTON, Iowa — Iowa Corn farmer-leaders traveled west to Denver, Colorado, this week to serve as delegates at the 2025 Commodity Classic. Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) delegates advocated in support of policies and actions on behalf of Iowa farmer members to implement at the federal level with the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). “The…
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Soybean grower eyes efficiency, cost-cutting in 2025
Pictured: Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he expects some cost-cutting for the 2025 growing season. Jeff Jorgenson says he’s focusing on efficiency this year. “Specifically, fertility efficiency,” he said, “to not be doing anything…
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Facilitating Fertilizer Planning for N Management with N-FACT
AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place March 12, at noon CDT will feature Mike Castellano, lead, Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and professor, Iowa State University. Castellano’s work focuses on improving our understanding and management of cropping systems to benefit productivity, profitability and the environment. As a lead with the Iowa Nitrogen initiative, he pursues tool development and research focused on nitrogen…
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From Seed to Success: Plan for Your Largest Corn Harvest in 2025 with Drought-Proofing Strategies
From Seed to Success: Plan for Your Largest Corn Harvest in 2025 with Drought-Proofing Strategies Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Preserve Cotton Yield by Addressing Tarnished Plant Bug
RALEIGH, N.C. — With low cotton prices, growers are rightly looking to reduce the cost of production. This previous article details why growers should not skimp on mite and insect pest management. This article details why, using tarnished plant bug as an example. These are trials testing various thresholds, when we should start and stop…
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What Farmers Need to Know Before the March WASDE Report
What Farmers Need to Know Before the March WASDE Report Successful Farming
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Planning Ahead and Patience for Local USDA Office Visits
Planning Ahead and Patience for Local USDA Office Visits Southern Farm Network
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4Rs and Fertility
CHESTER, Md. — Over 130 attendees across the region joined the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association’s “Testing Efficiency February Webinar” on Monday the 24th. Key takeaways from the audience included: global use of fertilizer and manufacturing, benefits and challenges of crop residue, as well as 4R cost-share findings. The morning webinar was available to attendees for…
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Frost Heaving and Herbicides
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The title of this article might have some questioning their connection, but it is an issue that needs to be considered. We are getting reports around the state that due to the extreme winter conditions the past several weeks, some wheat has experienced frost heaving (and I wouldn’t be surprised if…
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Trump asks farmers to bear with him during Congressional address
President Trump touted the benefits tariffs will bring to American farmers and the U.S. economy as part of his speech to Congress on Tuesday. “We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on Earth, and we will not let that happen any longer,” he said. He asked farmers to bear with him…
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DEKALB and Asgrow Yield Winners
The DEKALB® corn and Asgrow® soybean brands recognized their 2024 yield winners during Commodity Classic earlier this week in Denver, Colorado. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discuss the winning performance of these farmers. The post DEKALB and Asgrow Yield Winners appeared first on Brownfield Ag…
