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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.
Depending on what stage of the crop’s lifecycle the weeds emerge, growers could see weaker, suppressed weeds that don’t steal as much yield, or strong, huge weeds that wreak havoc.
In a split second one life ended, and dozens of lives would never be the same. Ralph Griesbaum was practically born operating a tractor, it was like breathing, but hazards are always present in ag operations.
Check out the new NPPC campaign that’s turning heads and bringing to light how U.S. pork producers protect the environment.
Former Tyson Foods Waterloo, Iowa, plant managers dispute claims of how an “office pool” regarding COVID-19 was portrayed in news stories and deny it was about how many employees would contract the virus.
By now, you’re familiar with the idea of the 4 Rs of nitrogen. Is it worth the hype? Test plots indicate these factors, combined with specific hybrid characteristics can have huge yield implications.
USDA’s crop reports made major changes, with the historic cut to corn yield drawing scrutiny. What was the reasoning behind the large adjustment to corn yield this late in the year? USDA’s Chief Economist explains.
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Farmers may be eligible for an increase to their original Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or perhaps qualify for a second PPP loan.
When obtaining credit to manage a profitable farming operation, it pays to be proactive rather than spontaneous.
While summer annuals steal the spotlight in most cases, it’s important you don’t sleep on winter annual weeds. Early-season corn and soybean plants can suffer when winter annuals are left unchecked, reducing yield.
With only days left in office, the renewable fuels industry expects the current EPA to announce a portion of small refinery exemptions for 2019. However, Growth Energy says it’s doing everything it can to stop it.
The nitrogen that stays put. The innovation farmers have been waiting for.
Most farmers assume they can elect to defer these proceeds to 2021. But you must follow certain rules to qualify.
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Modern Monetary Theory [MMT] has one thing going for it, though – reality.
The rising prices of corn and soybeans had farmers in the buying mood big time in the last few months of the year.
In a matter of a few short years, you can undo more than 100 years of work. How? For each 1” of topsoil that is eroded, it takes at least 100 years to regenerate.
Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly and happy soul. The story hasn’t lost its luster in 50 years, even when it comes to the iconic corn cob pipe. We take you to a pipe company continuing to make corn cob pipes today.
You’ve thought about who will run your farm in the future. You may have even identified the next leader. But have you shared those plans and dreams with your team?
This year marked some intense challenges and opportunities for farmers. Enjoy this look back at the key issues farmers faced.
With each issue, Top Producer magazine spotlights an innovative farming operation. In 2020, we traveled North, South, East and West—even to Canada.
John Phipps is watching a number of factors in 2021. He shares his list and discusses what it could mean for agriculture.
The choices you make in regard to weed control impact more than just your fields, they affect your neighbors and ultimately entire community.
Climbing corn prices is a welcome sign for farmers, but not good news for ethanol plants already strained. As ethanol demand struggles to recover, one Iowa plant says it will cease ethanol production for good.
Farm Credit Mid-America has created a quick, simple and competitive option to assist farmers requesting $75,000 or less to fulfill those immediate financial requirements.
Tyson Foods Inc. has agreed to settle a portion of a class action lawsuit alleging some of the nation’s major poultry companies conspired to fix broiler prices and rig bids.
How American Farmland Trust is helping keep farmers in business while making conservation profitable
The tradition of naming the Beltwide Cotton Specialist of the Year continued on with a virtual flair. Seth Byrd, Oklahoma State University Extension Cotton Agronomist, received this year’s cotton specialist award.
While biologicals aren’t new to the ag industry, there is still trepidation about them. Farmers wonder if they work and what they actually do—all of which impacts their likelihood of trying these products.
Solectrac recently unveiled two electric tractors, the eUtility and the Compact Electric Tractor.
NCGA CEO Jon Doggett says the outreach of the Biden transition team to agriculture groups is like nothing he’s seen in his more than 30 years in Washington.