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Agriculture Escapes Sandy–Mostly

The storm might have extended harvest for some crops along the East Coast, but major damage isn’t being reported by farmers, media reports say.

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Corn Tops Organic Field Crop List

More organic corn is grown than any other organic field crop, according to the first-ever USDA-certified organic farm survey from the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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Yield Estimates Up for Beans, Not Corn

Corn and soybean prices got an early boost from USDA’s Crop Production report released Oct. 11, even though grains took a beating the following day.

Winter Wheat Emergence Still Lags the Average Pace

USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.

Martell: Rainy Season in Mato Grosso Delayed

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Strong Long-Term Outlook for Prices

Although, the more immediate concern is a breakout to the downside that may begin based on outside influences

Aflatoxin Expert Talks Drought, Corn Blending, 2013 Weather

John Leslie is a distinguished professor who heads the plant pathology department at Kansas State University.

Free Irrigation Tool Aims to Provide Efficient Water Use

Researchers at Washington State University pulled data about weather along with soil and crop types to develop an online service.

Drought Aid Touches 1 Million Acres, USDA Says

Nearly 2,000 producers in areas affected by dry weather have used funding provided through the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Ag Opinion: Estate Tax Inaction Will Hurt Farmers and More

Here’s a look at what writers across the country said about that issue, along with crop chemicals and commodity swaps, this weekend.

Span-tastic Product Avoids Field Interference

Valley Irrigation introduces DropSpan technology—a clever way of avoiding obstacles.

Irrigation Device Enables Wireless Pivot Control

Precision Link from T-L Irrigation Co. puts pivot control in your pocket.

CME Group to Acquire KCBT

Acquisition will increase CME Group's product listings.

Disappointing Export Sales Report for Grains & Soy Products

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

Informa Raises Corn Crop Estimate

Also sees increase in soybean production from last month.

Soybean Harvest Advances at a Rapid Clip to 41% Complete

USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.

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Corn College: Five Years of Farming Fundamentals

Celebrating its five-year anniversary, Corn College events bring farmers to the field with Farm Journal experts.

Grain Stocks: Corn Stocks Down 12%, Soybeans Down 21%

The June - August 2012 indicated corn disappearance is 2.16 billion bushels, compared with 2.54 billion bushels during the same period last year.

Snapshot: Small Grains Summary, Grain Stocks Reports

Key data from this morning's USDA reports.

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Get a Prescription for Corn Hybrids

Monsanto's new FieldScripts offers farmers a variable-rate hybrid prescription by zone and a specific hybrid match for each field.

Traders Prepare for Small Grains Summary, Grain Stocks Reports

Reports to be released on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 a.m. CT.

Global Corn Demand to Grow 2.2% a Year

Growing demand for food in developing countries will continue to be a major driver of demand for corn and soybeans over next past decade.

Informa Adjusts 2012 Planted Acreage

Group reportedly issues initial 2013 acreage estimates.

Export Sales of Soybeans & Soy Products Remain Strong

Highlights of USDA's Weekly Export Sales Report.

FDA Approves Blending of Corn Containing Aflatoxin in Iowa

Says corn may be blended for feed.

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What Price of Crude Oil Makes Ethanol Production Profitable?

The level of energy prices plays a central role in determining the long-run profitability of ethanol production in the U.S.

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Corn and Soybean Crops Still Getting Smaller

The pre-report consensus calls for USDA to lower both its yield and production estimates for corn and soybeans.

Power Hour: Pre-Report Analysis of Sept. 12 Reports

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

State Crop Summaries: Corn Harvest Advances

State-by-state crop and weather report details.

Informa Lowers Corn and Soybean Crop Estimates

Firm updates crop estimates ahead of USDA's Sept. 12 Crop Production Report.

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No Sharp Retreat Likely for Corn, Beans

Short crops typically have long tails, but this marketing year might escape a major price crash.

Corn Harvest 10% Complete, No Condition Improvement

Other crops are also maturing fast, but are consistently in very poor or poor condition.

Consultant Lowers U.S. Corn, Soybean Crop Estimates

Dr. Cordonnier says the crops are finishing under stressful conditions.

USDA Explains Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin

Special attention placed on testing for aflatoxin.

Corn & Soybean Export Inspections Fall Short of Expectations

Weekly Export Inspections Report highlights.

Preliminary Day 4 Observations from the 2012 Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour

Crop Tour leaders provide their morning route reports.

2012 Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour Results: Illinois

Official Tour results from Illinois.

Day 2 Press Release: 2012 Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour

Official press release of day two results from the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour.

Preliminary Day 2 Observations from the 2012 Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour

Crop Tour leaders provide their morning route reports.

Preliminary Day 1 Observations From the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour

Crop Tour Leaders provide their morning trip reports.

CARD: RFS Waiver Could Have Limited Price Impact on Corn

RINs 'significantly lower' eocnomic pacts of a short crop.

The Dramatic Effects of a Small Corn Crop

USDA hacked estimate corn yields this week. Jerry Gulke explains what that means for prices this year and beyond.

Pre-Report Analysis of Aug. 10 Reports

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

An Early Estimate of Corn Yields

2012 corn yields are a mixed bag, according to a recent Farm Journal Pulse.

Show Us Your Crappy Corn!

Submit photos of your awful-looking corn and you could win an AgWeb hat.

Nebraska Drought Rapidly Worsens

Conditions in the nation’s third-largest corn-growing and fourth-largest soybean-producing state are rapidly deteriorating.

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How Much Demand Will this Drought Destroy?

Yield estimates are dropping as steadily as prices are climbing. How will end users manage high-priced grain? Jerry Gulke explains.

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Seed Capital

Minnesota community prospers with talent and technology

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All Aboard the Seed Corn Supply Chain

Companies manage risk and needs on the production end to guarantee farmers have seed at planting.

7 Crop Comments from Around the World

Take a virtual crop tour across the country and globe, without leaving your chair.