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Majority of Farm Aid Going to Corn, Soybean, Wheat and Cotton Producers
(FARGO, ND) — Corn, soybean, wheat and cotton growers across the U.S. are set to benefit the most from the $9.8 billion dollars in economic aid payments that were passed by Congress as part of the American Relief Act of 2025. The legislation, which passed along with an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill as…
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Nebraska cattle producer bracing for potential winter storm
A southeast Nebraska farmer has been busy preparing cattle ahead of a potential winter storm this weekend. Logan Bredemeier says portable windbreak panels and calf shelters are being installed. “We’re working on getting everyone drove in close off of stock fields that’s either calved or getting ready to calve, to try to keep everyone…
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USDA invests to strengthen businesses
USDA invests to strengthen businesses Agri-View
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AI ExtensionBot provides 24-hour access to Extension resources
AI ExtensionBot provides 24-hour access to Extension resources Farm Progress
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USDA to survey farmers on land ownership, finances
USDA to survey farmers on land ownership, finances Farm Progress
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Missouri Farmers Set Soybean Yield Records with Annual Contest
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri soybean farmers have once again achieved record-breaking yields, as highlighted in the Missouri Soybean Association (MSA) Yield Contest. The competition celebrates the state’s soybean producers and their remarkable accomplishments, with entries regularly boasting triple-digit yields. The contest, which includes participants from grower districts across the state, emphasizes the impressive versatility and strength of…
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Eggs Hit $9 a Dozen in California
Blue State Blues: Eggs Hit $9 a Dozen in California PJ Media
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Poultry Farmers Must Pass Biosecurity Audit to Qualify for Indemnity Payments Under New USDA Rule
Poultry Farmers Must Pass Biosecurity Audit to Qualify for Indemnity Payments Under New USDA Rule Foodmarket
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Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels
Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard, which is a significant win for our industry. We also saw…
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Increased cover crop acres bring livestock opportunity
The president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says the increasing popularity of cover crops on row crop operations poses an opportunity for the livestock sector. Cliff Schuette tells Brownfield, “We’re really concentrated on the row crop producer getting cover crops and getting livestock back on the land.” He says, “I’ve been farming since 1996,…
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Reinfections Spur Change to Bird Flu Indemnity Payments
Reinfections Spur Change to Bird Flu Indemnity Payments Lancaster Farming
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Planning for early planted soybeans in 2025
A crop protection specialist with Valent says management practices are key to finding success with early planted soybeans. Eric Ott says the earlier a soybean goes in the ground, the more challenges it faces. “When planting earlier, we’re dealing with some more insect pests like seed corn maggot, as well as wire worm and grubs…
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Planning for 2025 with Agronomists
As many producers take inventory of what nutrients are available in their soils, some may have questions about how to proceed ahead of the growing season. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says now is a good time to work with an agronomist to determine what products they want to apply. The post Planning…
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Inside the race to save Florida’s oranges
The state’s citrus industry is expecting one of its lowest production levels on record after recent hurricanes. But promising new science to address a devastating tree disease is giving growers hope.
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US agriculture faces financial strain in 2025
US agriculture faces financial strain in 2025 Farms.com
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Hope for Hemp: USDA Nominations and New Initiatives Drive Optimism for Sector in 2025
Hope for Hemp: USDA Nominations and New Initiatives Drive Optimism for Sector in 2025 Business of Cannabis –
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U.S. and Global Ag Economies Uncertain About 2025
The prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position in early 2025. Farm Policy News says ongoing geopolitical tensions and continuing climate challenges will significantly impact agricultural trade and producer profitability during the year. The global economic landscape in 2024 was shaped…