Tyne Morgan

Tyne Morgan is doing what she calls her dream job. She’s a Missouri girl who has generations of agriculture rooted in her blood. Born and raised in Lexington, Mo., FFA was a big part of her high school career. Her father is an agriculture teacher/FFA Advisory and was her biggest supporter/teacher. Through public speaking and various contest teams, she actually plunged into broadcast at the young age of 16. While in high school, she worked at KMZU radio providing the daily farm market updates, as well as local, state and national agriculture news. Today, Tyne is the first female host of U.S. Farm Report and resides in rural Missouri with her husband and two daughters where she has a passion for helping support her local community.

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Machinery Pete: Equipment Warranties Add Resale Value

Machinery Pete says sales of sprayers continue to impress him, but it’s a similar story with quality machines. “Good used equipment has been in demand since end of 2016, and I’ve been surprised at some of the prices we’ve been seeing on late model large stuff,” said Greg Peterson, Host of Machinery Pete TV. He says one factor becoming an even more important factor to buyers is warranties.

November 17, 2020 07:45 PM

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Feedyard Frenzy: Profits Top $500 Per Head

When U.S. Farm Report visited Hartley Feeders in 2015, the picture wasn’t as green. Sterling Profit Tracker showed in October 2015, feedyards were losing an average of $500 per head. Today, it’s a complete 180 degree difference with Sterling Profit Tracker showing for the week ending May 12th, feedyards saw $536 per head gains. With more attractive prices, feedyards are packed with lighter carcass weights.

November 17, 2020 07:45 PM

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What’s Driving the Surge in Cotton Acres?

Cotton acres are climbing this year, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projecting acres to see a 21 percent jump. If that holds true, U.S. cotton farmers will plant 12.2 million all-cotton acres. In the Mississippi, cotton was once the staple crop, and this year, farmers are getting back into growing it in a big way.

November 17, 2020 07:45 PM

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Cotton Equipment Showing Strong Prices as Acres Surge in Mississippi

Cotton acres are gaining momentum in Mississippi as price and yields point to a more favorable option for farmers this year. That’s also helping strengthen cotton equipment prices, a trend Machinery Pete is watching closely.

November 17, 2020 07:44 PM

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Why “Experts” Got It Wrong In 2016

2016 was a year of bold predictions, with many “experts” predicting the wrong outcome. So, what did we learn and now can it be applied to 2017? Tommy Grisafi and Craig VanDyke discuss in Markets Now.

November 17, 2020 07:38 PM

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Machinery Pete: Farmers See Opportunity With Used Equipment Prices

Dealers like Sloan Implement see a push for late-model used equipment toward the end of the year. In Central Illinois, it’s rolling combines each year that’s the current hot trend.

November 17, 2020 07:38 PM

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Bulls Got Turkey for Thanksgiving, Do Bears Get it for Christmas?

Soybeans saw a bullish run leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, but can it last? U.S. Farm Report analysts suggest farmers should sell into these rallies.

November 17, 2020 07:38 PM

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Volatility Creates Opportunity to Close Out 2016

USDA report and the election results hit the market hard this week. Analysts say despite the volatility, it creates opportunity, and producers should keep their eye on 2017.

November 17, 2020 07:37 PM

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More Farmers Walking Away From Pricey Cash Rents

More farmers are willing to walk away from pricey cash rents in 2017 according to ProFarmer’s Annual LandOwner survey. And land prices continue to slide, but at a slower pace, suggesting maybe the market is searching for a floor.

November 17, 2020 07:36 PM

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High School Students Work to Save the Bees

Colony collapse disorder (CCD) is a phenomenon with no concrete answer. It’s when there are no adult bees, but the queen bee, and usually immature bees are still present. While the reason is still a mystery, some are pointing to agriculture, specifically neonicotinoids, as the culprit. In this Farm Journal Report, we introduce you to a group of Missouri high school students working to solve this mystery in an effort to save the bees.

November 17, 2020 07:13 PM

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