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As countries close down operating nuclear power plants, John Phipps says it’s clear the decision to overstate the minuscule risks- and assume greener power sources would be there to replace them -was wildly inaccurate.
The start of summer also ushers in the steady rhythm of wheat harvest across the plains. What typically is picture-perfect setting of beauty from amber waves of grain is one that shows the scars of drought.
From long days in the field chucking rocks to hot and steamy nights in the barn, summer is home to numerous not-so-fun chores on the farm.
Researching nitrogen is equally challenging because so many external factors can impact the results. That’s why multi-year and multi-location data are key components to gaining a deeper understanding of nitrogen.
After Thursday’s massive sell-off in the commodities, corn and soybeans reversed a portion of those losses Friday. Wheat and cotton couldn’t find the same traction, both trading lower again on Friday.
UNL researchers found that planting, harvest and calving season shave off 28 minutes of a farmer’s sleep each night, while fewer than 7.5 hours increases their risk of injury by 61%.
Last week, hot and dry weather fueled commodity markets. This week, the change in the weather forecast, as well as growing concerns about a recession, spurred market speculators to sell.
Russian forces targeted at least two large grain terminals Wednesday in the port of Mykolaiv. Western governments claim Russia is carrying out a campaign to degrade Ukraine’s ability to export food.
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Food is essential to sustaining life and will ultimately be the key to rebuilding Ukraine’s future.
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The move is contingent on legislative action, which would temporarily lift the 18.3 cents tax per gallon on gasoline and 24 cents tax per gallon on diesel during the summer months.
What advantages or disadvantages are there to leasing farm equipment? John Phipps walks through the many pertinent factors to making this decision, including current red-hot used equipment values and interest rates.
The 70% in the good-to-excellent rating for the U.S. corn crop is two percentage points lower than last week’s 72%.
Farmers save on input costs and improve water management by planting into green, head-high cover crops this spring.
Beck’s designed a tractor tire pressure study on corn and soybeans to determine if changing tire pressure on the go and increasing the PSI footprint can improve crop health.
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The grain markets had a long weekend closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth. One analysts thinks Monday night’s trade could set the tone, but traders are watching the forecast over the next two weeks.
Most toolboxes in farm shops or farm trucks have one or two drawers that end up holding a variety of small tools and gadgets whose size belies their value in making repairs.
The Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act and Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act are both expected to get votes ad approval from the Senate Ag Committee this week, despite expected Republican opposition.
The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act passed in the House last week and includes a plan to establish a USDA office to prosecute anticompetitive practices in food and agriculture. It’s drawing fire from many farm groups.
Syngenta has appointed a senior executive to help steer the seeds and pesticides maker’s planned $10 billion flotation, the company said on Friday. Syngenta also announced additional management changes.
With threats to global food supplies, ag companies are stepping up to ensure wheat has a seat at everyone’s table. Embrapa is taking a shot at filling the wheat void through GMO wheat trials.
Heat seemed to be the focus of the markets this week. Two veteran market analysts say if this heat continues, and drought becomes an even larger concern, commodities could see a violent run-up in prices.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said in its ruling the agency did not adequately evaluate the herbicide’s potential impact when it reauthorized its use in January 2020.
Sizzling heat hit much of the U.S. this week. The NOAA reports May 2022 was among “Earth’s top 10 warmest months,” and that 2022 is the sixth-warmest year on record so far.
With drivers searching for the cheapest gas price possible, gasoline with higher blends of ethanol is seeing an uptick in demand as E85 is currently priced 30% to 40% less than E10.
Baxter Black was a familiar face on U.S. Farm Report. After joining the show as a regular commentator in 2009, his humor and poetry quickly drew interest from the audience as he became a fan favorite on the show.