AgDay
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Don Roose, U.S. Commodities, says grains had a quiet day as they were also consolidating around strike prices as it was May option expiration.
Since his passing, many have honored his commitment to the world’s most vulnerable. And they’re right. But he also understood something essential: that achieving food security in the 21st century demands science, technology, and a bold commitment to innovation.
Learn about an Iowa plot trial that is looking at the yield boosting potential of strip cropping corn and cover crops.
Drew Lerner, founder of World Weather, Inc., says the summer of 1968 had some strong patterns, including a wetter bias in the western and north-central U.S., but drier in most of the Atlantic Coast states and parts of the eastern and southern Midwest.
“Sunlight drives photosynthesis, which drives starch production, which drives yield,” explains Ken Ferrie. If sunlight hits the ground, it’s wasted, so maximizing sunlight capture requires closing rows as quickly as possible.
Analyzing both old and new growth, a sap test measures nutrient levels in the plant’s vascular tissues to identify current and soon-to-occur deficiencies.
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“In today’s economy, the ability to farm often depends on the ability to commute,” says Daniel Munch, economist at American Farm Bureau Federation.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says live cattle traded two-sided early Friday as the market awaits larger scale cash development with stronger prices anticipated. Grains are quietly mixed.
Livestock producers say thanks to veterinarians for being valued members of their team.