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Unverferth Manufacturing manufactures three series of Unverferth grain carts: Unverferth Corner-Auger Grain Carts, Unverferth Double-Auger Grain Carts and Unverferth X-Treme Front-Fold Auger Grain Carts.

Unverferth Manufacturing manufactures two series of Parker grain carts: Parker Single Corner-Auger Grain Carts and Parker 48 Series In-Line Auger Grain Carts.

The seed company has retained a Canadian firm to conduct random, in-field audits.

Top Producer recently surveyed 15 market analysts for their views on grain pricing in 2013. Here's what the moderate faction had to say.

Top Producer recently canvassed 15 top marketers to get their views on which way the market is headed. Here's what the bulls had to say.

The future of soybeans is in doubt as the profit and yield spreads between the two crops increase.

The tighter we program diets, the more important is the information that we base the programs on.

A 3-cut system produces greater tonnage and more dollars.

The drought isn’t improving in the Texas Panhandle, it’s only getting worse. The area desperately needs moisture this winter, or 2013 could be a repeat of 2011.

The U.S. remains the world's corn export king, although its empire is shrinking, says a Purdue University agricultural economist.

Winter wheat could still present good grain opportunities for farmers, experts say, but a lack of moisture has stressed pastures.

Market experts Jerry Gulke and Bob Utterback answer a few of the many questions surrounding next year’s corn market.

Studying corn, understanding its nutrient and water needs, and taking a timely approach to agronomic practices builds crop yields, says this south-Georgia farmer.

So far, prices seem to be following the classic pattern associated with small crops: peaking early in the marketing year and then declining as the year progresses.

Virtually no rain has been seen for a month in southern Kansas, Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

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

New Holland’s 360-degree approach to harvesting machinery Unverferth’s Q-Series Grain Train wagons.

Some corn producers will face challenges in the coming weeks when selecting hybrids for next year.

In the field, farmers need to focus on the four Rs of fertility management: the right product, right rate, right time and right place.

Makes just minor adjustments to its prior pegs.

While carryover nutrients may be available to crops next spring, one expert predicts that high crop prices for corn and soybeans will also play a major role in farmers’ nutrient use.

Leaves Brazilian corn estimate unchanged.

The awards are chosen by industry experts in technology, design and product development.

USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.

The role of plant breeding has changed dramatically over the years.

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

But next year’s toxin levels are expected to remain low unless hot and dry summer weather returns, a crop expert says.

Informa reportedly lowers size of cotton crop.

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.

Low available mineral nitrogen limits grass production more than low water on grassland pastures.

Even with the farm bill in limbo, EQIP funds are available to producers to make improvements on their land.

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.

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.

USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.

Precision agriculture certainly holds strong promise for farmers. The problem is that the experience of using it often turns out to be something less than idyllic.

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Poor weather conditions have resulted in high feed costs and big financial losses, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says.

ScoutPro is one of several mobile apps designed to be used right in the field.

This year, one nitrate test on cornstalks isn’t enough for cattle producers. Know the nutrients and dangers that they contain.

Hay quality is balancing act and companies are racing to find that balance but a faster forage is indeed possible, thanks to new equipment and technology advances.

Analysis of the project’s data shows precision guidance, auto-steering and automatic shut-offs provided benefits in three ways.

Study shows earthworms “can have significant impacts on soil properties and processes through their feeding, casting and burrowing activity.

Exports of U .S. corn are falling off a cliff and trade is turning sideways as harvest winds down. Jerry Gulke provides advice.

The first step in maximizing yield is choosing the right hybrids for your fields.

For 30 years, farmers have been tuning in to the day’s top agriculture headlines on AgDay TV.

Texas farmers share lessons learned from the drought and make stewardship a top priority.

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

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

40% of Kansas covered by 'exceptional' drought.

It’s the soybean crop that’s helping farmers in western Illinois, like Scott Cocquit, finish strong.