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Watch drones in action to see how these devices could be the future of farming.

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Pre-Report Analysis of Sept. 12 Reports

Find out what the big news could be with Thursday's USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

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Pre-Report Analysis of Aug. 12 Reports

Find out what the big news could be with Monday's USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

53% of U.S. Rice Crop Headed

Nearly 70% of the U.S. rice crop is in good to excellent condition, about on par with the same time last year.

Corn Planted Acreage Up Slightly from 2012

Soybean acreage up 1%, all wheat acreage up 1% and all cotton acreage down 17%.

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Hit the Bull’s Eye When Switching Corn Hybrid Maturity

Many are considering whether they need to switch corn hybrid maturities. Here's what to know if you are facing that decision.

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WASDE: Rice Supplies, Projected Use Down

Tighter U.S. 2013/14 all rice supplies, forecast down 6 percent from 2012/13 and lower projected use, down 7 percent from 2012/13.

WASDE: Soybean Yields Forecast at 44.5 Bu. per Acre

U.S. soybean production is projected at a record 3.390 billion bushels, up 375 million from the drought-reduced 2012 crop.

Cash Grain Bids on the Go

The new Cash Grain Bids app from AgWeb allows users to check cash grain bids and base prices from their mobile device.

WASDE: Rice Ending Stocks Increased

Higher-than-previously expected rice stocks results in a 5.0- million-cwt reduction in all rice 2012/13 domestic and residual use.

Coverage, Analysis of the April 10 USDA Reports

See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of the April 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

Rice Scout

Quickly estimate the amount of horsepower necessary to move an implement.

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Grain Stocks: Corn Stocks Drop by 10%, Soybeans Down 27%

Corn stored in all positions on March 1, 2013, totaled 5.40 billion bushels, and soybeans totaled 999 million bushels.

How to Mitigate Drought Impact on Your Farm

With good drought plans and conservation systems, farmers and ranchers are better equipped to manage dry and other extreme weather.

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WASDE: Rice Import, Export Forecast Increased

The changes made to the U.S. 2012/13 rice supply and use balances this month are confined to the trade categories and ending stocks.

Coverage, Analysis of the March 8 USDA Reports

See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of the March 8 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

Power Hour: Pre-Report Analysis of March 8 Reports

Find out what the big news could be with Friday's USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

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WASDE: Rice Balance Sheets Unchanged

Slight revisions are made to the U.S. all rice and rice-by-class supply and use balance sheets.

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From Tools to Tractors

February is the time of year to make a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the country’s largest indoor farm show.

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Pickup Innovations

Ram is making major changes for 2013 in its light- and heavy-duty trucks. Ram joins Ford and General Motors in turning to urea to meet emission standards for diesels.

Guest Commentary: Big-Picture Trading

Now that the election and the threat of falling off the fiscal cliff have subsided, maybe we can shift our focus to trade.

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Coverage, Analysis of the Jan. 11 USDA Reports

See all of the data, coverage and analysis of the WASDE, Crop Production, Grain Stocks and Winter Wheat Seedings reports.

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WASDE: Rice Yields Rise 32 Pounds Per Acre

The U.S. 2012/13 rice crop is estimated at 199.5 million cwt, up 0.9 million from the previous estimate.

We Hear You! Letters from our readers

We welcome your letters and opinions regarding Top Producer articles.

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$100 Idea January 2013

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Tailgate Talk January 2013

As of Dec. 10, more than $8.7 billion has been paid to farmers for crop losses in 2012.

Coverage, Analysis of the Dec. 11 USDA Reports

See all of the data, coverage and analysis of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

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Dry November Zaps Wheat Crop

Dry weather from South Dakota to Texas left U.S. winter wheat at its lowest level since records were initiated by USDA in 1986.

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WASDE: Soybean Oil Export Projections Raised

Total U.S. oilseed production for 2012/13 is projected at 91.3 million tons, down slightly due to a small reduction in cottonseed.

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Ask An Agronomist

You can find answers to your crop production questions on Farm Journal’s “Ask an Agronomist” blog.

Rep. Frank Lucas to Speak at 2012 Farm Journal Forum

The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee is expected to share his views on what the lame-duck Congress has in store for farm policy.

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What’s Ahead for Winter Weather?

Below-normal winter temperatures are expected across the northern U.S., with mild winter across the South.

Stat Rack

The Farm Journal Pulse, a text-message poll of farmers and ranchers, tracked the hot topics this year.

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Hurricane Sandy Crop Damage Appears Limited, Media Reports Say

Meanwhile, coffee farmers in Cuba experienced significant setbacks.

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WASDE: Cotton Production and Ending Stocks Raised

U.S. cotton supply and demand estimates include slight revisions, resulting in an increase of 300,000 bales in forecast ending stocks.

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WASDE: Soybean Production Forecast Up 226 Million Bushels

U.S. oilseed production for 2012/13 is projected at 88.2 million tons, up 6.2 million from last month.