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Looking back and ahead: How the pandemic has affected crop production brands

Apr 12, 2021

How dry soils affect preemergence herbicides

Apr 12, 2021

Ag economist warns of rising dairy feed costs

Apr 12, 2021

There's no going back to pre-COVID-19 conditions in rural U.S.

Apr 12, 2021

Interior secretary discusses national monument designations

Apr 12, 2021

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The great weed debate: Mechanical vs. chemical

Apr 02, 2021

My husband and I are at odds over crop management practices on the smallest scale — the farm garden.

Picking that perfect steak starts in 4-H

Mar 19, 2021

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Generations come together, save ag program

Mar 12, 2021

Individuals and businesses statewide donate to support FFA and agricultural education.

FFA students have better chance of landing a job

Feb 24, 2021

Crops

New partnership designed to leverage crop nutrients

Apr 12, 2021

The Mosaic Co. enters deal with Sound Agriculture to develop a nutrient efficiency product.

Livestock

Gypsum Hills range is recovering from the Anderson Creek Fire of 2016

Lessons from Anderson Creek fire 5 years later

Apr 12, 2021

The Anderson Creek fire in 2016 taught ranchers lessons that they still follow today.

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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 9, 2021

Apr 09, 2021

Lean hog prices soar, Easterday Ranches files for bankruptcy and broadband infrastructure.

My Generation

13 things to know before you marry a farmer

Apr 08, 2021

Twenty-three years in, and we’ve learned a thing or two here about what makes a farm marriage work, no matter who the farmer is — here’s a look!

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Farmers file antitrust lawsuit against crop input suppliers

Apr 09, 2021

Crop input suppliers deny allegations of collaborating with each other to keep prices high.

Is carbon your next new crop?

Apr 08, 2021

Discussion surrounding reduction and removal of carbon emissions may bring new opportunities to the farm.

More biological products coming to market

Apr 01, 2021

Hi-Tech Farming: You must determine if these new products could help protect your crops from pests.

Philippines reducing pork tariffs

Apr 07, 2021

Country dealing with rising pork prices, tighter supplies due to African swine fever.

Farmer-tested: John Deere’s newest Gator

Apr 05, 2021

Feeding cattle, laying tile, running errands and more … here’s how our editor and her family put the XUV835M to the test on their farm.

Biden’s ag budget request asks for 16% increase

Apr 09, 2021

Increased funding requests target rural broadband expansion, ag research and climate change investments.

Technology

FBN is newest supplier in biologicals business

Apr 09, 2021

Farmer Business Network expands its crop line with a suite of products covering a range of areas in this growing business area.

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The precision ag payoff

Apr 09, 2021

The environmental benefits of implementing precision agriculture practices and technologies are impressive, and consumers and policymakers need to...

Farmer Iron

Ag innovation pace keeps accelerating

Mar 15, 2021

We're not talking science fiction, but real tools farmers can see in action.

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Science team develops fast, accurate test to ID Palmer amaranth seed

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Apr 12, 2021