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11 facts to know about paraquat herbicide

Aug 14, 2020

Paraquat herbicide is effective and low cost but highly toxic to humans.

North Dakota Farmers Union calls for truth in beef labeling

Aug 13, 2020

The union calls for closing a loophole that allows foreign beef to be labeled as a “Product of the USA.”

Late-season fungicide in corn: Profitable or not?

Aug 12, 2020

Late-season fungicide can keep corn plants greener longer, but treatment doesn’t usually increase yield.

Beef council announces new director, marketing specialist

Aug 11, 2020

The North Dakota Beef Council manages the state's beef checkoff program.

Hay bale sign promotes U.S. beef

Aug 10, 2020

A South Dakota family erects a massive hay bale sign to promote U.S. beef.

Morning Market Review for Aug. 14, 2020

Aug 14, 2020

Rally may be losing steam. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for Aug. 14, 2020

Aug 14, 2020

Corn, soybeans take a small step back.

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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Aug. 14, 2020

Aug 14, 2020

Derecho flattens crops across Midwest, USDA releases crop production estimates and a storage outlook.

Livestock

Sonny Perdue speaks at Commodity Classic 2019

More commodities qualify for CFAP

Aug 11, 2020

Updated: AFBF praises USDA for extending deadline, more than $7 billion has been paid to producers so far.

Agtech adoption is hot topic

Aug 07, 2020

Farm Progress Panel: Farmers share how they think about adopting new tools for the farm

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Aug 05, 2020

Some farm names are descriptive, others a puzzle. Check out an updated list of my favorites.

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WISHH committee members named

Aug 13, 2020

WISHH works to fill protein gaps in Asia, Africa and Central America with U.S. soy.

Deer damage to corn can occur at various times

Aug 11, 2020

Corn Illustrated: Losses due to wildlife can add up in fields bordered by woods.

Startup Taranis puts tech to work to enhance scouting

Aug 11, 2020

Tech Notes: Startup Taranis continues to build on its analysis technology to maximize crop scouting.

Ag-tech acquisition advances digital tools

Aug 10, 2020

Nutrien acquires Agbridge in a move to broaden availability of data for applicators and farmers.

Strategies for deficit irrigation

Jun 08, 2020

Down In The Weeds: Whether it's a low-capacity well or allocations on water use, there are several approaches.

Webinar aims to help beef producers reach consumers

Aug 13, 2020

53-minute webinar offers quick and easy communication techniques to reach consumers and influencers.

Wheat

Corn and soybean fields in Minnesota below dramatic clouds in late afternoon sunlight

USDA crop progress: Corn quality falls, while soybean quality improves

Aug 10, 2020

USDA continues to shift ratings for the week ending August 9.

USDA crop progress: Soybean quality picks up another point

Aug 03, 2020

Corn quality holds steady through the week ending August 2.

Farmer Iron

Niching up the combine market

Jul 01, 2020

Deere's latest move with the X9 expands combine capacity in new ways; segments buyers

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Farm shop still at work for nearly 2 decades

Derecho, devastation and the mystery of milk pricing

Aug 14, 2020