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In some instances, the speed of the combine and the speed of the header in combination are resulting in too much corn going out the back of the machine.
With a focus on reducing environmental effects from nitrogen and phosphorous while maintaining or increasing crop yields, contestants were to formulate a concept and submit within a two-month window.
Drive down any country road and you’ll see it. You may have never thought it would be worthy of a large museum, but then again, you probably never imagined this had such a storied history.
The newest tax proposal in Washington would impose a tax on billionaires. A farm tax expert warns the proposed changes could turn into a trojan horse for farmers and result in higher taxes within a decade.
Tyson Foods has achieved a 96% vaccination rate for COVID-19 among its 120,000 American workers.
Moral of the story: There are a lot of experts on the internet. Some of them actually know what they’re doing.
From nitrogen to glyphosate, prices are posting 100% to 300% increases right now. Some farmers say they can’t even get retailers to price product until the inputs actually arrive at the retail facilities.
USDA said late last week it’s not approving a vaccine mandate exemption for Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees, and now there are fears the next shortage farmers will face will be with FSA local field staff.
Input prices continue to climb in the U.S. with some farmers fearing they may not even be able to source enough glyphosate and glufosinate for next year. But the situation may be even worse for farmers in Brazil.
Addressing mental health is a significant challenge in rural America due to unique barriers. Rural Minds™ provides education and resources to confront the stigma of mental illness.
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I am frequently asked: “Should I maximize my earned income for a few years before retirement to increase my Social Security retirement benefits?” My answer is the typical, “It depends.”
2021 is known as the “Great Resignation,” says Twyla Stevens, director of human resources at the Carthage System.
Prepare for new accounting methods for your farm.
Innovation often just requires a well-timed spark and an opportunity to open the door for new ideas.
Standardized ecological, social and economic indicators can help ranchers track and communicate about sustainability, which is vital to feeding a growing world.
Patronage, competitive rates, and a spirit of working together are just a few benefits of belonging to a cooperative lender
Interest in renewable fuels burns bright and farmers will have some acreage decisions to make as production ramps up.
For nearly a year, the rural economy has shown consistent growth, according to the Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI).
The House Agriculture Committee passed the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act with a unanimous vote, allotting $70 million annually to chronic wasting disease (CWD) control.
For Indiana farmer Tom McKinney, adding solar to his farm was a “no brainer.” The output from the installation meets his drying demand for half a million bushels.
No evidence suggests livestock can transmit COVID-19 to humans. Foods from farm animals also are considered safe from the virus.
“Grit is the tendency to pursue long-term goals with passion and persistence,” explains researcher Angela Duckworth.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday introduced a massive new legislative package to combat the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.
Sanborn Field is rooted in deep history. Started in 1888, it’s a historic landmark that’s far from a history museum as the research continues to reveal the keys to improving soil health.
You really do need seven to nine hours every night to maintain not only your current health but to protect your future health.
Get ahead of weed pressure and supply challenges this fall for a cleaner start to planting next spring.
Hurricane devastation, saltwater creep, mosquito plagues, and a life-threatening truck accident, Brandon Vail is emblematic of American farmers forced to fight through a chain of wrecking balls.
Bayer told investors Tuesday that it sees no impact on its full-year guidance due to Hurricane Ida shutting down its glyphosate plant for more than five weeks, or the fact farmers may switch acreage decisions for 2022.
Southwest Airlines announced the airline plans to replace 10% of its total jet fuel consumption with the sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. The push for sustainable aviation fuel could be a big demand boon for soybeans.