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Jul 13, 2020

NRCS Notes: Sometimes a phrase means different things to a farmer than it does to a USDA conservationist — like “highly erodible.”

Time to make nitrogen plan for 2021 corn season

Jul 13, 2020

Experts suggest developing a program that best uses N and protects the environment.

Solid stand sets stage for good yields in Soybean Watch field

Jul 10, 2020

Soybean Watch: Minor insect feeding has been noted, but these no-till beans are off and running.

Annual vs. periodical cicadas: What’s the difference?

Jul 10, 2020

Tree Talk: Different types of cicadas show up at different times and do different kinds of damage. Here’s a look, plus how you can help plants heal.

Local meat: Family opens locker during pandemic

Jul 09, 2020

A southern Illinois family bands together to fill a need and open a local meatpacker, including a retail store.

Morning Market Review for July 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Corn, soybeans ease on wet weekend weather. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for July 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

Grain prices take big step back.

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Jul 11, 2020

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Can you hear me now? Yes

Jul 10, 2020

Don’t ignore hearing loss: My journey toward listening to the little things.

New live sheep show fills void for 4-H, FFA exhibitors

Jul 02, 2020

The 2019-2020 Missouri FFA officers posing for a group photo

Give FFA an hour of your day

Jun 16, 2020

The Missouri State FFA Virtual Convention starts tonight. Tune in to support officers and FFA members.

What air travel looks like during COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 05, 2020

Crops

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USDA crop progress: Corn quality drops again

Jul 13, 2020

Soybean conditions also take a dip in the latest quality ratings updates.

Livestock

Help cattle cope with summer heat

Jul 09, 2020

Monitor temperature and humidity, make sure cattle have shade and plenty of water.

Have you heard of a 'manureshed'?

Jul 07, 2020

Agricultural Research Service proposes using manuresheds to reconnect crop and livestock production.

My Generation

Ode to the teenagers

Jul 06, 2020

Farm parents, don’t let anyone scare you: Teenagers are pretty awesome, especially on a road trip.

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USDA crop progress: Corn quality falls more than expected

Jul 06, 2020

Soybean conditions mostly stable versus the prior week’s ratings.

Learn more about late-season nutrient needs for corn

Jul 08, 2020

Research shows when in the season corn needs large quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus.

Bayer supports move to withdraw class agreement

Jul 08, 2020

Company reports that it is committed to a Roundup settlement, but judge's questions stall deal

USDA awards $27 million contract for FMD vaccine

Jul 09, 2020

Boehringer Ingelheim gets contract to create and maintain a strategic reserve of frozen vaccine antigen.

New application tech gets tested in-field

Jun 23, 2020

Farmers perform trials on new SIMPAS cartridge-based system for in-furrow application.

Trump says Phase 2 China deal unlikely

Jul 10, 2020

Phase One trade deal was signed Jan. 15, Trump said work on Phase 2 could start right away.

Technology

New system targets farm automation, control

Jul 13, 2020

FieldMicro, an Australia-based startup, innovates on-farm control with a range of new technology.

FMC, Nutrien Ag Solutions partner to launch new tech

Jul 09, 2020

The companies are piloting the new Arc farm intelligence platform targeting diamondback moths in California.

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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