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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.

Weather favored the disease in 2009—but will it return next year?
Tally under 32 million acres
Over the past three weeks, a growing number of elevators have been forced to turn away high-moisture loads.
More cob harvesting options, regardless of your operation’'s size.
When it comes to tax breaks, depreciation of equipment can help recover substantial machinery costs for farmers.
Lower fertilizer prices could slash per-acre nutrient outlays by a third, says Purdue University Economist Bruce Erickson.
California dairy entrepreneur creates methane-to-market model.
Monsanto Company and Pfizer Inc today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Monsanto to acquire Pfizer’s Chesterfield Village Research Center located in Chesterfield, Mo.
Millions of dollars will disappear out of farmers’ pockets into those of elevators this fall.
A global leader in sunflower research and sales, Syngenta expands its presence in North America.
How much money could you save if your pumping plant was more efficient?
Another round of $100 Ideas to get you thinking!
The average American is three generations removed from the farm.
Ever since the ethanol industry began marketing distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS), it has struggled with variance in the byproduct’s nutrient content.
Take a tour of the AGCO’s, Claas’ and John Deere’s booths at the 2009 Agritechnica.
Take a look at this interesting machine on display at Germany’'s 2009 Agritechnica -- a potato sorter.
Take a tour of the AGCO’s, Claas’ and John Deere’s booths at the 2009 Agritechnica.
Coverage from the 2009 Agritechnica, held in Hanover, Germany.
Many farm operations don’t really treat management and labor as defined expenses—the owner “pays” himself whatever is left over. Here some guidelines to help you calculate where you stand.
Another round of $100 Ideas to get you thinking!
Farm Journal Humoroligist Leigh Rubin may have the perfect Christmas gift for you to give or receive.
Stuck in a rut? Here are some things to consider if a tough fall harvest left your fields in a muddy mess.
Creeping crud! Fields of algae may one day replace corn grown for biofuels.
Agritechnica sounds like something out of this world…and it is. Join us in a tour of the world’s largest machinery show in Hannover, Germany
Call the Orkin man! Gold bugs have infested every market.
The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of Monsanto Company, recently made the safety of our youth a priority by sponsoring Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK) with a $14,000 grant.
Farmers should be watching the gold market closely, says Gregg Hunt of MF Global.
A recent study at the University of Illinois found that much of rural America is actually prosperous, particularly in the Midwest and Plains.
Grain cooperative takes profitable no-till message to Pacific Northwest bakers
Enjoy these scenes from the first-ever Marketing Rally, which was held Dec. 3-4 in Chicago, Ill.
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