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Do you have a postharvest safety plan?

Oct 21, 2020

As you park machines, fire up your review of safety practices on your farm.

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.

Morning Market Review for Oct. 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Soybeans rise on Argentine oilseed workers’ strike. (Comments are updated by 7:30 a.m. Central Time.)

Afternoon Market Recap for Oct. 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Wheat extends latest rally.

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9 ways to improve your farm marriage

Oct 21, 2020

Get ready for more corn, soybean exports in 2021

Oct 21, 2020

Study links neonicotinoids to bird declines

Oct 21, 2020

Map aims to connect users with free Wi-Fi

Oct 21, 2020

Kansas farmer 'plants' ethanol support message

Oct 20, 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

SCN is focus of new video series

Oct 21, 2020

Do you have soybean cyst nematodes? Fall is excellent time to test for SCN and develop your management plan.

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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Lasers rid farms of bird problems

Oct 16, 2020

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

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.

USDA crop progress: Corn harvest reaches 60%

Oct 19, 2020

Soybean progress even farther along, with three-fourths of the crop harvested through October 18

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

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It’s never too early to do tax planning

Oct 21, 2020

Farmer Iron: With 2020 mercifully winding down, it's time to think about your capital purchases.

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

Max Armstrong's Daily Updates

Farm Progress America, October 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Max Armstrong shares how farm groups are changing their approach to meetings in the face of a pandemic

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This Week in Agribusiness, Oct. 17, 2020

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Take virtual ride on Agco’s Ideal combine

Farm Progress America, October 21, 2020

Oct 21, 2020