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Digging into John Deere product updates

Aug 05, 2020

ADM's earnings powered by nutrition division

Aug 05, 2020

Comment on proposed organic enforcement rule

Aug 05, 2020

Smithfield defends its pandemic response

Aug 04, 2020

Ag Economy Barometer stable in July 2020

Aug 04, 2020

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Making a COVID-19 difference, for the kids

Jul 24, 2020

Kids have lost a lot in this quarantine business, from FFA to livestock shows and more. But they’ve gained a lot, too, thanks to good people in ag and their communities.

Ode to the teenagers

Jul 06, 2020

Nathan Spangler loading beans into planter at dusk

Share your farm kid quarantine life

Jun 26, 2020

Did your kids run tractors this spring? Build fence? Work livestock? Show virtually? We want to hear their stories!

COVID-19: Let’s call the vet

Jun 19, 2020

Crops

2 tech firms partner to allow farmer data sharing

Aug 04, 2020

The Climate Corporation can now share information into the WinField United data silo. The partnership offers farmers more management information.

Livestock

Close up of a flock of sheep in northern New York

Northern New York researchers complete Johne’s disease survey

Aug 05, 2020

The survey found Johne’s disease is present on northern New York farms, but in low numbers.

Elanco closes acquisition of Bayer Animal Health

Aug 05, 2020

The acquisition strengthens Elanco's Innovation, Portfolio and Productivity strategy.

My Take

Summer field day provides rare chance to get away

Jul 28, 2020

On-farm field days are rare in the age of COVID-19, and I appreciate them now more than ever.

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Pork exports rely on China

Aug 03, 2020

Hog Outlook: Rising exports to China are almost entirely responsible for an increase in overall U.S. pork exports.

Don’t miss this lesson about early weed control

Jul 31, 2020

Soybean Watch: How can you use residuals to prevent weeds from getting an early start in 2021?

USDA report is first step in beef price investigation

Jul 27, 2020

Senators introduce legislation to help small meat processors, take action on spot pricing.

Pandemic provides interesting opportunities

Aug 04, 2020

Life is Simple: Working, shopping, eating and educating may have changed forever.

Virtual demos show many machines in action

Jul 28, 2020

The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will include the most extensive field demos in the history of both the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest...

2020 grain drying season looking normal

Aug 04, 2020

Farmers and propane suppliers are encouraged to prepare now to be sure tanks are filled when needed.

Farm Policy

Dredging project cleared to boost Mississippi River capacity

Jul 31, 2020

Aided by United Soybean Board-funded research, a dredging project long sought on the river will improve freight-based transportation.

Farm Progress America, July 31, 2020

Jul 31, 2020

Max Armstrong shares a look at the process for developing the next set of dietary guidelines

Two Hearts, One Harvest

Why am I a farmer? To pass on my knowledge and passion

Jul 30, 2020

Being a farmer is hard but passing down the love of the land is priceless.

This Week in Agribusiness

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8 tips for optimal forage harvest

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Aug 05, 2020