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Hear market analysis on the March 3 USDA reports.

The Crary Air Reel is a patented reel system equipped with high-velocity air. The Air Reel replaces your factory reel and adds the benefit of air while keeping your header more compact, providing better visibility.

Monsanto's pipeline is full of new technology

The new decade may have started with Southerners shivering, but it wasn't enough to discourage the first outbreaks of soybean rust. The state of Florida turned red with the first positive soybean rust outbreak of the year on Jan. 4. Outbreaks in Louisiana and Georgia followed a few days later. Soybean rust has also been reported on jicama in the state of Tamaulipas in Altamira municipality in Mexico.

Seasonal patterns still apply in most years, so use spring rally to price

In the next four decades, Georgia farmers will need 20% more water to produce their crops, says a recent University of Georgia report put together by a team of crop and weather experts.

The international herd improvement organizations NCBC and CRV have launched a joint venture to help customers who run grass-based farming systems.

In Florida, the old joke is that farmers measure corn silage yields in tons per acre and forage sorghum yields in board feet. But new, highly digestible brown midrib (BMR) varieties of forage sorghum change all that.

Two seasons of uncooperative weather make it essential to stay on top of weeds

Do you know how much you'll spend to produce an acre or a bushel of corn this year?

USDA announced today it was extending the comment period for the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on Roundup Ready alfalfa by 15 days to March 3.

Just a little care could help keep you safe this spring

USDA issued its final rules on access to pastures for organic livestock operations today. Specifically, animals must have graze pasture during the grazing season, which must be at least 120 days per year. They also must obtain at least 30% of their dry matter from pasture.

Heading into 2010, Ken Ferrie shares the top questions he is receiving from farmers.

With tightening margins, higher feed cost and more attention to environmental consequences, there are opportunities to refocus on just how much or how little protein is needed to sustain high production and returns to the herd.

Key finding: Increasing population is key to increasing tonnage. In addition, narrow-row silage production increased tonnage without compromising quality as measured in milk tons per acre.

Bonus content: Comments Draft EIS To submit comments The 60-day public comment period for the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on Roundup Ready (RR) alfalfa ends on Feb. 16. Even so, there's still some uncertainty about when USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will finally give the go-ahead to put the genetically engineered crop back on the market.

Aggressive Sales on Rallies for corn,, soybeans and spring wheat Cotton prospects for 2010 Spring weather outlook: Regional differences Over-the-counter grain swaps on the CME are a new trading tool Lock in margins on production

The principles of adhesion and cohesion are well understood by irrigating farmers. They use those concepts every time they water a crop.

A new Windrow Hay Moisture Tester from John Deere Merchandise now makes it easier and faster for producers to determine the moisture level of windrowed hay in the field prior to baling.

El Nino calms fears of late planting

Take the time to understand your choices or find an agent who does

Can bean yields be doubled?

Alfalfa breeders are looking to improve fiber digestibility and slow down the rate of protein digestibility in the cow's rumen

Bonus content: More on re-engineered alfalfa:   Overview Improving protein utilization alfalfa breeders are looking to improve fiber digestibility and slow down the rate of protein digestibility in the cow's rumen Consortium for Alfalfa Improvement

All about corn profit Corn fundamentals favorable Dollar strength then weak again

Hear some pre-report commentary for the upcoming USDA crop reports.

Drill manufacturer expands to major implement maker

Declining stocks and higher prices may bring cotton back to the South.

Handling high-moisture beans got tricky in this delayed, soggy harvest

SmartStax is the latest in trait technology, combining multiple modes of action against above- and belowground pests. That means multiple Bt proteins are expressed throughout the entire plant, providing whole-plant protection. As an insect ingests the multiple modes of action, the proteins attack two areas of its midgut. This reduces concerns about insect resistance and allows for reduced refuge requirements.

Mississippi faces a surprising water shortage

Preceding the world’s largest marketing roundtable taping, Pro Farmer’s Chip Flory polled the Marketing Rally attendees on their corn crop.

The small grain makes a comeback as an ethanol feedstock.

A sound risk-management strategy starts with inputs.

Three-year plot concludes with management insights

Surprise! Our worm friends can also be exotic invaders.

Speed up, slow down sales; weaker dollar; Is a bottom in the making?

Indoor/Outdoor Welding, Get It Unstuck

New Senate Ag Committee Chair Has a Packed Agenda, Top News From Washington

USDA released their October crop production reports this morning. Check out this analysis.

Here''s what Jerry advises after the 9/11 crop report.

Poison hemlock is the focus of our thirdond story in the Space Invaders series.

Breaking down the numbers from day 2 of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour.

Lance Tarochione, Illinois field advisor for DeKalb, discusses the innovations Monsanto and DeKalb have coming down the pipe for corn farmers.

Corn Navigator: Let roots spill their secrets now to help you boost yields next year

Everything about the soybean aphid is exotic and eccentric

New biotech wheat traits coming

Efficient irrigation helps maximize production