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Forest-focused virtual field day set

Oct 20, 2020

The aim for this free event, to be held Saturday, is to help woodland owners care for trees.

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.

Plane crashes, wildfires have something in common

Oct 16, 2020

Another Voice: The cascade effect comes into play for a lot of disasters, which makes creating solutions challenging.

UW position to focus on livestock, wildlife health

Oct 15, 2020

The University of Wyoming appoints Kerry Sondgeroth to an endowed chair with a focus on a range of issues.

Innovative fertilizer firm expands reach

Oct 14, 2020

Anuvia deal with Mosaic will grow sales just as first commercial-size plant is coming online.

Morning Market Review for Oct. 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Grains post modest gains on weather delays. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for Oct. 19, 2020

Oct 19, 2020

Corn finds more upward momentum

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Kansas farmer 'plants' ethanol support message

Oct 20, 2020

Trade team visits go virtual

Oct 20, 2020

Gene-edited rice provides safe solution for small farmers

Oct 20, 2020

Rodale Institute invests to grow organic ag

Oct 20, 2020

USDA crop progress: Corn harvest reaches 60%

Oct 19, 2020

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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

7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 16, 2020

Oct 16, 2020

Derecho impact expands, wheat gluten protein may be used in diapers and wild hogs cause $1.5 billion a year in crop damage.

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.

Farmer Iron

Less travel, more screen time change perspective

Aug 28, 2020

The trade show experience moves to my computer with the Farm Progress Virtual Experience.

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Cows have individual faces, can be traced by facial recognition

Oct 14, 2020

Artificial intelligence can track cattle in database by recognizing their faces.

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.

Where does weed control go from here?

Oct 14, 2020

Two weed scientists talk about lessons learned from 2020 and plans for 2021 and beyond.

Cattle ranchers hit hard by California's wildfires

Oct 19, 2020

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

COVID-19 pandemic changes farmer’s crop plan

Oct 12, 2020

Around the world, farmers and ag businesses are bracing for a second wave of COVID-19 disruptions.

EPA decision on dicamba expected this month

Oct 15, 2020

U.S. Court of Appeals blocked dicamba earlier this year, saying EPA ignored risks associated with the chemical.

Technology

Ag startups and going to market

Oct 16, 2020

The Around Farm Progress Podcast talks about two startups that are going commercial and the opportunity presented by the growing range of ag tech

Lasers rid farms of bird problems

Oct 16, 2020

Our farm used deadly force, but new technology provides a humane way to remove birds.

Max Armstrong's Daily Updates

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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Take virtual ride on Agco’s Ideal combine

Farm Progress America, October 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020