Katie Humphreys

Katie Humphreys

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Policy
Ahead of the Midterm Elections: Why 40% of the Ag Vote is Up for Grabs
As producers navigate financial strain and D.C. disconnect, realities such as steep input costs, trade frustrations and E15 limbo are becoming decisive factors shaping the rural vote.
May 16, 2026 05:33 AM
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Clinton Griffiths
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News
Secretary Rollins Takes On a Global Agenda for U.S. Agriculture
After suspending live cattle imports from Mexico and a trip to the UK to talk trade, the secretary of agriculture looks ahead to domestic affairs and the anticipated May 22 MAHA report.
May 16, 2025 04:47 PM
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Katie Humphreys
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Politics
30 Minutes With Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins In Her First Week On the Job
Since being confirmed on Feb. 13, Secretary Rollins has been in the Washington D.C., USDA office for a few hours. Most of her time has been spent visiting farmers, ranchers and ag businesses in Kentucky, Kansas and at Top Producer Summit.
February 19, 2025 03:12 PM
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Katie Humphreys
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Succession Planning
Farm Succession: Don’t Neglect The Value Of Planning
The good news is there are legal devices to do whatever a farmer wants to do. The key is using the right mechanisms for the relationship piece.
June 14, 2024 03:30 PM
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Katie Humphreys
Every Bushel and Penny Count
Grain Markets
Make Every Bushel and Penny Count
In early January, Illinois crop budgets were revised for 2024. Farmers are predicted to lose $135 to $160 per acre for corn and $20 to $107 per acre for soybeans. What’s a farmer to do when news is a punch in the gut?
February 02, 2024 01:24 PM
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Katie Humphreys
Planting Date Trends
Planting
Earlier Vs. Later: How Have Corn and Soybean Planting Dates Changed in the Past 20 Years
Various factors impact planting dates, but now’s the time to get everything in order so you don’t miss the windows of opportunity when they roll around next spring.
November 14, 2023 03:48 PM
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Katie Humphreys
South America
World Markets
4 Reasons Why You Should Care About South America
Let this sink in: One state in Brazil — Mato Grosso — produces the equivalent of Illinois and Iowa’s soybean production combined. Here’s a look at South America’s growing regions, crop calendar and production capacity.
November 08, 2023 03:58 PM
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Katie Humphreys
Polaris Ranger XD 1500
New Machinery
Polaris Introduces Ranger XD 1500 Series: ‘Extreme Duty’ Utility Vehicles
The Ranger XD 1500 is designed for capability, strength and comfort, featuring a 110-hp engine, the STEELDRIVE automatic transmission and more than 70 accessories.
August 01, 2023 03:27 PM
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Katie Humphreys
The VT1100 Turbo-Max is now offered with the optional Implement Command system, to set, adjust and monitor the unit from the tractor cab.
New Machinery
Great Plains Adds to Tillage Tool and Seeding Lineups and Teams Up With Bayer
On Thursday, at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Great Plains introduced new offerings with the VT1100 Turbo-Max, Terra-Max variable-intensity tool, and Turbo-Seeder.
February 21, 2023 12:25 PM
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Katie Humphreys
When it comes to winning the furrow, it all starts with the planter. Missy Bauer, Farm Journal field agronomist, says some of the common planting mistakes can be fixed before the planter hits the field.
New Machinery
Kinze Introduces New 5000 Series Row Unit at the Heart of Two New Planter Models
A sleek-styled cast row unit, multiple configurations and updates to both the fertilizer system and display top the list of numerous changes.
February 15, 2023 12:56 PM
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Katie Humphreys
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