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Protecting trade a priority
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says protecting trade relationships will be crucial to the ag economy. Bradley Schad tells Brownfield it’s vital that farmers are protected if U.S. agriculture is hit with retaliatory tariffs. “Making sure that our partners understand that we want free and fair trade,” he says. “And making sure…
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3 US institutions offering degrees in soil and crop sciences
3 US institutions offering degrees in soil and crop sciences Study International
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Farmland loans for regenerative agriculture: FBN and Walton family launch ‘first-of-its-kind’ lending program
Amid a downturn in the farm economy and federal funding uncertainty, a new pilot offers additional incentives for producers to adopt sustainable practices.
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Proposed Canadian tariffs would have major input impact
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs against Canada would likely have major impacts on fertilizer prices. Kevin Johnson says U.S. agriculture relies on Canadian potash. “Probably 98% of all potash that comes into the United States is coming outside of our borders.” He says, “Out of…
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5 Tips for Bigger Corn and Soybean Yields in 2025
5 Tips for Bigger Corn and Soybean Yields in 2025 Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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2025 Angus Foundation Scholarship Applications Open February 1
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Since 1998, the Angus Foundation has championed the success of Angus youth by investing in their education. In the past 27 years, the Foundation has awarded more than $4.9 million in scholarships including $388,500 in 2024 alone. These scholarships help support students in their educational endeavors—whether pursuing undergraduate, graduate or trade…
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Crop farmer expects another year in the red
A Wisconsin crop farmer is expecting another year without profit. Ken Rosenow raises corn and soybeans near Oconomowoc and works with the U.S. Grains Council. He tells Brownfield the numbers don’t look good for 2025 right now. “I’ve got quite a few things bought already. I’ve got a few more things to do and you…
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Mississippi, Missouri River levels remain low
Pictured: Justin Glisan, state climatologist in Iowa (Photo credit: Brownfield) Iowa’s state climatologist says he’s concerned about river levels across the region. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield he’s been tracking the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. “They still continue to be low. These states within the Upper Midwest that feed into the Missouri and Mississippi Basins have…
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Soybean yield per acre and the average production costs
Soybean yield per acre and the average production costs Tuko.co.ke
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Will new beef plant signal cow herd rebuild?
Will new beef plant signal cow herd rebuild? Farm Progress
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USDA Warns of Bone Fragments in Wegmans Chicken Nuggets
USDA Warns of Bone Fragments in Wegmans Chicken Nuggets MSN
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USDA Issues Final Rule on Amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders
USDA Issues Final Rule on Amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders PerishableNews
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USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show Agri-News
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Prepare for 2025: The Farm CPA’s Essential Tips for Every Farmer
Prepare for 2025: The Farm CPA’s Essential Tips for Every Farmer Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Industry anxiously awaits Cattle Inventory numbers from USDA
Industry anxiously awaits Cattle Inventory numbers from USDA brownfieldagnews.com
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Is Emergence the Secret to Higher Corn Yields?
WESTFIELD, Ind. — When Randy Dowdy hit the scene with 500-bushel-an-acre corn yields, agronomists like AgriGold’s Josh Johnston took note. Dowdy’s emphasis on even emergence caught his attention. Johnston decided to test Dowdy’s methods and launched his own flag trials. His conclusion? Even emergence is seemingly one of the best predictors of a corn crop’s…
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Path to reduced tillage begins at harvest
An extension educator says the journey to reducing tillage begins at harvest. Jodi DeJong-Hughes is with the University of Minnesota. “Less tillage or no-till does not mean you don’t do any prep work. It starts off with the combine, you have to have a combine that spreads out the chaff all the way across the…
