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Weak stalks raise lodging risk. Compare rot symptoms before harvest.
In a seismic ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that wildlife officers may not enter private land without probable cause.
Researchers estimate a glyphosate ban could cost Illinois corn and soybean growers $300 million to $609 million a year.
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Don’t be a part of the $1.5 billion in soybean losses from soybean cyst nematode. Learn how soil health and control tools can help protect yield.
Was Ron Fode’s real crime saving his crops? “The state tried to bury us, but the truth is hard to hide,” he says.
Koch Ag & Energy Solutions will invest in Jorf Fertilizers Company I, forming a 50/50 joint venture with OCP Nutricrops and expanding the companies’ phosphate fertilizer partnership in Morocco.
The White House cites barriers to U.S. autos, alcohol and dairy as justification for the trade action.
New chief operating officer role adds oversight of commercial operations, manufacturing and research and development
Grandson buys late grandfather’s John Deere 4450 for $44,000 as record-breaking New Holland sales highlight value of well-maintained equipment.
Mike Jenks shares how he reconfigures nozzles, boosts carrier volume and evaluates application timing to protect the leaves that drive grain fill.
The federal farm safety net was designed to offset losses. But some farmers and economists argue it has become a profit enhancer, raising questions about land values, competition and the future of agriculture.
At the Iowa Economic Summit, former USTR Bob Lighthizer warned farmers that China’s soy and meat buying is a short-term play, urging producers to “take off the rose-colored glasses” regarding long-term export risk.
500-acre research farm and facility will help startups test and scale innovations in the Winter Lettuce Capital, bridging the gap between lab technology and farm economics.
The company reversed course just over two weeks after seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese glyphosate imports, while corn, soybean and wheat groups welcomed the move.
With tar spot at fairly low levels, Midwest agronomists encourage farmers to focus on protecting the upper canopy, keying into the best application timing and keeping an eye out for southern rust.
New state restrictions and a proposed AFIDA overhaul could reshape land deals, reporting, and due diligence for farmers.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer says several recent federal program and tax-related updates could have meaningful financial implications for producers, especially around SDRP payment limits, 2025 ARC/PLC payment expectations, standard mileage rates and payment-limit guidance.
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SCN costs U.S. soybean farmers an estimated $1.5 billion each year. Here’s when to scout roots.
Whether it’s 2,700 wolves in Minnesota or 70 in California, ranchers report similar challenges — predators targeting livestock, limited management authority, and compensation programs some say don’t solve the underlying problem.
There’s more to a torque wrench than waiting for the click. Use these guidelines to accurately torque engines, transmissions and other sensitive components where precision is critical for a successful repair.
FMC’s new active ingredient targets broadleaf weeds with two modes of action – an industry first. But researchers say good stewardship of existing technologies remains critical.
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Studies indicate that products like MAP, DAP and TSP may deliver less plant-available phosphorus than growers assume, increasing the true cost of fertility programs
New windrower lineup and updated round balers deliver more power, enhanced durability and integrated precision technology for 2026-2027
With Midwest farmers reporting disease lesions on leaves in storm-hit cornfields, an Iowa State pathologist says the right management step hinges on correct identification.
DNA-based diet research from two Northern California wolf packs shows cattle rival mule deer as a primary prey source — adding hard data to what ranchers have been reporting for years.
Heightened tensions in the Middle East are creating renewed Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Josh Linville explains why fewer vessels, rising risks and global uncertainty could drive fertilizer prices higher for fall.
Penfield, Illinois auction delivers record sales while nearly-new 8R 370s fetch $385K at separate Missouri sale.
“Craziest story of my life,” says Stan Hoskins. “A neighbor has taken my land and … calls it adverse possession; I call it stealing.”
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