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USDA taps University of Arkansas to lead national support network for farmers
USDA taps University of Arkansas to lead national support network for farmers Arkansas Online
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The Legacy of Corn Nitrogen Fertilizer in Soil
URBANA, Ill. — Midwestern soils are among the most productive in the world, thanks in part to extensive tile drainage systems that remove excess water from crop fields. But water isn’t the only thing flowing through tile drains. Nitrogen moves along with soil water into drainage ditches, streams, and ultimately into the Mississippi River Basin, where the…
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Cedar Valley Daily Times
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When you think USDA owes you money
When you think USDA owes you money Farm Progress
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Checking stalk integrity
An agronomist says it’s currently a good time for growers to check stalk integrity in their corn fields. Jared Goplen with Wyffels Hybrids says it’s the last checkmark for this year’s crop. “Walk out there a little ways and give that corn a push. That push or pinch test will tell you what that corn…
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Harvest variable in parts of Upper Midwest
An agronomist says harvest is picking up steam in parts of the Upper Midwest. Jared Goplen covers northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and eastern South Dakota for Wyffels Hybrids. “A lot of the corn that’s been taken out is still in the 22% or higher range. A lot of that stuff was maybe on lighter ground,…
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Drought pushing back winter wheat planting for Kansas farmer
A Kansas farmer says drought has delayed his winter wheat planting. Brian Sieker tells Brownfield he’ll plant the crop this week after receiving some much-needed rainfall. “This year we had lots of army worms, web worms and grasshoppers. Lots of guys had to spray a lot of their rye and triticale and they planted early,”…
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By Shifting from Row Crops to Ancient Grains, a Michigan Farm Family Creates a New, Healthy Snack
By Shifting from Row Crops to Ancient Grains, a Michigan Farm Family Creates a New, Healthy Snack Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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FS Agronomists Canvas the Midwest to Collect Corn Yield Data as Harvest Begins
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AgPR) September 24, 2024 – FS crop specialists have been collecting corn yield estimates in Illinois and Iowa as part of the FS Crop Tour. As of September 20, the data estimated a yield of 220 bushels per acre for Iowa, with 120 data locations, and 222 bushels per acre for Illinois, with…
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Nitrogen Fertilizer for Soybeans Offers Limited Yield Benefits, Study Says
URBANA, Ill. — In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary. Soybeans form a natural partnership with bacteria that colonize the plant’s roots. In exchange for sugars, the bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form the plant can use, supplying much…
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2024 Harvest On Pace With Five-Year Average, According To USDA Report
2024 Harvest On Pace With Five-Year Average, According To USDA Report 1380 KCIM
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Soybean condition suffering in Ohio, Tennessee
Soybean condition suffering in Ohio, Tennessee Successful Farming
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Some seed quality issues popping up in Illinois corn crop
A Bayer agronomist says some Illinois farmers are seeing seed quality issues in their corn crop. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield… “East central Illinois is fighting that more.” He says, “Somebody I was talking to the other day described to me an ear of corn that looked like a bag…
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The most valuable crops grown in North Dakota
The most valuable crops grown in North Dakota MSN
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Harvest advances ahead of scattered rain
Harvest advances ahead of scattered rain FarmWeekNow.com
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Disease pressure showing as Nebraska corn harvest begins
An eastern Nebraska farmer says his fields have shown signs of disease pressure as harvest gets underway. Matt Bailey tells Brownfield… “Southern Rust and tar spot are both showing their face. All the fungicides that were applied obviously given the time of the year are running out,” he says. “I don’t know many people were…
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A variable harvest across Corn Belt
Harvest is variable across portions of the Corn Belt, with many farmers noting the dry conditions. “We’ve had to irrigate a lot. We were pretty dry mid-season.” But Nebraska farmer Mark McHargue says he’s expecting a good popcorn harvest this year. Kansas farmer Joe Newland says the drought has brought variability back to corn and…
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Farmers weighing tough decisions for 2025 crop
A pair of agronomists say farmers are facing several tough decisions as they plan for the 2025 crop. Matt Montgomery, who covers western Illinois for Pioneer, says evaluating disease resistance should be a priority. “Now we’re starting to have to ask these really difficult questions about what’s my major player and orienting our management toward…
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USDA launches new initiative to help distressed borrowers
USDA launches new initiative to help distressed borrowers Farm Progress
