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Chris Bennett

Writing from the level land of the Delta just outside of Clarksdale, Miss., Bennett has blogged for several years on agriculture, surrounded by cotton and plenty of cottonmouths.

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Producers Chris Noble (left), Anna Brakefield and Jamie Walter talk about on-farm diversification during the 2017 Tomorrow's Top Producer conference July 20 in Nashville, Tenn.
Corn
Farm Diversification Tips From Three Entrepreneurs
Meet three farmers who are stepping back from a complete focus on bulk commodities and carving out personal brands to directly connect with consumers.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Crop Production
Seed Choice Key for Market Access
As is a written guarantee against GMO presence to protect non-GMO crop sales
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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If USDA projections hold, the 2017 U.S. cotton crop could be the largest in over a decade.
Cotton
Big Cotton in Harvest Cards
Big cotton is in the harvest cards, according to USDA’s latest report. Low commodity prices for corn, grain sorghum and soybeans pulled in more cotton acreage in 2017, and the numbers are reflected in USDA’s latest estimates.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Mississippi Farmer Catches Brazen Beaver in Soybeans
Smartphone video rolling, a Mississippi farmer was surprised to find a beaver hammering a quarter-acre of soybeans in broad daylight.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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$100 Ideas
Crop Tour Scouts Weigh-In on Expectations
The Farm Journal Midwest Crop Tour gets underway today, with four long-time scouts weighing in on what they expect to see in their own fields.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Soybeans
South Dakota Soybeans Feeling Pest Pressure
Yield robbers in the form of thistle caterpillars are the surprise guests of South Dakota soybean fields as late September and early October harvest approaches.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Data Integration Leads to Decision Ag
What’s around the bend for precision agriculture? A new information-packed report from the Context Network carries significant implications for growers, retailers, industry professionals, and ag companies.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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“Farming is unpredictable and some years I may be the one needing help or advice,” says Matt Miles, McGehee, Ark.
Corn
Breaking Through Farming’s Veil of Secrecy
Randy Dowdy, Perry Galloway, David Hula, Kevin Matthews and Matt Miles have consistently produced some of the strongest yields in the history of agriculture. The five friends are separated by 1,000 miles of farmland, yet share a belief that today’s competitor may be tomorrow’s helping hand.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Corn
Driven by Dollars to Non-GMO Seed
In 2014, Nathan Reed fought for financial breath even after skinning inputs one by one. No matter how he shifted the figures, the pencil always pointed to the glaring expense of biotech seed. With an eye on cost control, he began switching portions of his ground to non-GMO production supported by a minimum till cover crop scheme, and the change led to farm-wide profitability.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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Crop Production
Breaking Farming’s Veil of Secrecy
Secrecy is farming’s seductive mistress, but concealing production tips isn’t a formula for long-term success, according to some top-yielding producers.
January 27, 2021 02:10 PM
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