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Do you have a postharvest safety plan?

Oct 21, 2020

9 ways to improve your farm marriage

Oct 21, 2020

Get ready for more corn, soybean exports in 2021

Oct 21, 2020

It’s never too early to do tax planning

Oct 21, 2020

Study links neonicotinoids to bird declines

Oct 21, 2020

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bride and groom in John Deere tractor with Just Married sign on back

What the world needs now is love (and commitment)

Oct 15, 2020

Marriage is hard. Marriage on the farm is stressful. It’s not like the movies. It takes work, but there are some tried-and-true secrets to a better marriage.

Bubble wrap for Christmas

Oct 01, 2020

The combine in the living room

Sep 17, 2020

Illinois government says “trust us” on the progressive tax. Mark Twain said, “Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.”

Driving across Iowa

Sep 09, 2020

Crops

SCN is focus of new video series

Oct 21, 2020

Do you have soybean cyst nematodes? Fall is excellent time to test for SCN and develop your management plan.

Livestock

Cattle ranchers hit hard by California's wildfires

Oct 19, 2020

Wineries, cannabis farms and cattle industry all take big hit from fires.

Farm Progress America, October 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

Max Armstrong shares a good-news market alert received over the weekend

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Dairy tech keeps rolling out

Oct 14, 2020

Mastitis detection and feed monitoring are just some of the technologies helping to solve dairy issues.

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Trade team visits go virtual

Oct 20, 2020

19 trade teams visited U.S. farms, elevators, ethanol plants following U.S. Grains Council virtual event.

A look at plants for crop protection

Oct 19, 2020

The world of biologicals is diverse; Botanical Solution is focusing on botanicals for better crop returns.

Boris Johnson may walk away from Brexit talks

Oct 16, 2020

If the sides fail to agree by year-end, consumers will be left grappling with tariffs and quotas.

Map aims to connect users with free Wi-Fi

Oct 21, 2020

American Connection Project interactive tool has more than 2,300 free Wi-Fi locations in 49 states.

U.S. tractor sales up 21.6% in September 2020

Oct 14, 2020

Total year-to-date tractor sales up 14.7% in 2020, according to Association of Equipment Manufacturers data.

Rodale Institute invests to grow organic ag

Oct 20, 2020

Institute invests $2 million in Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT to provide opportunities for organic farmers.

Farm Policy

IICA meets with ag leaders

Oct 19, 2020

Discussion revolves around ag trade, food security and national security.

Water Subcabinet established

Oct 19, 2020

Cabinet brings together federal agency officials to focus on nation's water supplies and systems.

Two Hearts, One Harvest

Problem pond a blessing during drought

Oct 02, 2020

An eyesore and safety issue, the old pond helped our farm get through dry weather.

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Take virtual ride on Agco’s Ideal combine

Farm Progress America, October 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020