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Dry weather raises nitrate concern for cattle

Aug 03, 2020

In Colorado, ranchers should be aware of rising nitrate levels in feedstuffs, which can affect cattle herds.

Western biology lesson: Learning about ‘bear butter’

Jul 31, 2020

Washington State University scientists are studying a tiny moth that's a rich food source for grizzlies

New NEPA rules to help Western irrigators

Jul 30, 2020

Water Lines: The update move will help modernize the federal environmental review process.

SECURE Act requires trust change for retirement accounts

Jul 29, 2020

The new law alters tax benefits of trust; but with a few modifications, the practice still makes sense.

Funds available to help bridge food distribution gaps

Jul 28, 2020

Through the CARES Act, the Nevada Department of Agriculture puts out a call for project applications.

Morning Market Review for Aug. 3, 2020

Aug 03, 2020

Soyoil demand supports soy gains. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for Aug. 3, 2020

Aug 03, 2020

Export demand lifts soybeans again.

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Did you get mystery seeds in the mail?

Aug 03, 2020

Management shuffle at Tyson

Aug 03, 2020

Big test for Prime beef demand

Aug 03, 2020

Pork exports rely on China

Aug 03, 2020

Cargill pays record dividend to family owners after profits boom

Aug 03, 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

USDA crop progress: Soybean quality picks up another point

Aug 03, 2020

Corn quality holds steady through the week ending August 2.

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.

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.

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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Measure forage dry matter in seconds

Jul 29, 2020

The high-tech SCiO Cup is pricey but is portable and provides DM analysis quickly.

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...

Study looks at pesticide combo for alfalfa weevil control

Jul 23, 2020

University of Wyoming scientists review if application of insecticide with early herbicide helps with alfalfa weevil control.

Coronavirus vectors, regenerative ag and a beef update

Jul 31, 2020

This episode of the Around Farm Progress podcast gets a look at some interesting disease research, a soil health project, and an update from a big...

7 ag stories you might have missed this week – July 31, 2020

Jul 31, 2020

Mystery seeds, Brazilian farm profits, China's buying challenge and a look at the changing landscape for farmland investment.

Farm Progress America, July 30, 2020

Jul 30, 2020

Max Armstrong offers a look at how demand for potatoes has risen during COVID-19

Technology

Farmers Business Network raises money to expand

Aug 03, 2020

Company valuation grows to $1.75 billion this year from $1.1 billion last year.

Ben Johnson with laptop showing field mapping

Shoot for accuracy in zone mapping, soil sampling

Jul 30, 2020

More data collected from your fields is a good thing — if it’s the right data.

Max Armstrong's Daily Updates

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

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