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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.
On Monday, 14 countries received letters indicating tariff increases of 25% to 40%, including Japan and South Korea. Meanwhile, President Trump extended the implementation date for those tariffs to Aug. 1
New Rabobank research shows the potential effect of losing this critical shipping channel to the global fertilizer market.
Unlike most leaf diseases, tar spot starts impacting the crop at the bottom of plants. That means fungicides you apply must penetrate and get deep into the crop canopy to provide effective treatment. If you opt to not treat the disease, consider making plans to harvest early and pre-booking some dryer gas.
In what it calls a comprehensive action plan for agriculture security, USDA unveiled seven critical areas the Trump administration will address, and securing and protecting U.S. farmland from being owned by China topped that list.
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Learn how to strike the right balance with soybean moisture level at harvest to protect grain quality and avoid costly storage issues.
Smaller spikes, quicker falls: This is the year to examine historical trends and recalibrate expectations to maximize opportunities, says Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing.
Technology overhaul, staffing upgrades at the local level and program tweaks aim to improve service for 23,000 farmers.
Max McKinney’s 6’x15’ shed on private farmland has been deemed a zoning violation by Washburn County, Wis., officials.
The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
Learn about three used machines — two tractors and a telehandler — that sold for significant prices on the used auction circuit last week, and get the early read on a pair of jam-packed equipment auctions this week.
While USDA’s crop condition ratings don’t translate to a specific yield, with strong conditions, analysts say it’s possible the U.S. will see a national record corn yield this year. Current market chatter is a national corn yield anywhere from 185 bu. to 200 bu. per acre.
JayJay Goodvin loves rural America. That’s apparent as he travels the countryside searching for the best food and the best stories to share with others.
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Northern corn leaf blight causes 64 million bushels of yield loss annually. Learn how to identify symptoms and protect your crop with fungicides.
In addition to major tax provisions, the bill enhances the current safety net, providing $66 billion in new spending for farm programs.
The company says, facing industry pressure, it would release its laser weeder under a dual licensing mode and is considering relocating the company to Australia.
The company says this new merged business brings strategic benefits in a transformative business combination.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
Scott Beck says the family-owned business markets seed corn in 23 states now, with Nebraska ranking fifth in the total volume of seed units sold. Once finalized, this latest acquisition will be the company’s furthest west production facility.
Human urine is gaining recognition as a sustainable, nutrient-rich fertilizer with the potential to benefit small urban farms, home gardens and large-scale farms, offering a low-cost solution to rising fertilizer prices and environmental concerns.
Take a break from the used equipment auction shop talk and go on a fun journey with our hosts on this special midyear edition of the Moving Iron podcast.
Wheat streak mosaic virus decimated some fields this season, say K-State Extension specialists. The problem is also showing up and expanding in other key wheat-producing states. What farmers do this fall will determine whether the disease is reined in or takes off again next season.
Josh Linville, vice president of Fertilizer for StoneX Financial Inc., says the current fertilizer and corn price ratio is at historic levels with potash the worst in history, UAN the second worst in history, and urea ranking as the third worst.
A new ranking reveals which U.S. states have the most ice cream shops per capita, highlighting where America’s love for frozen treats runs the deepest.
A quick Q&A with CEO Lukas Koch unveils an intriguing new program that hopes to layer disparate ag tech offerings into a systems approach that can drive return-on-investment at the field level.
With product and application costs totaling between $30 and $40 per acre, farmers will be taking a harder look at where they make the investment this season.
Take a quick trip with us to Beaver Falls, Pa., the hometown of Broadway Joe Namath and an impressive fleet of classic Oliver 55-Series tractors still hauling manure and tilling up Allegheny Valley dirt.
Identifying the flesh-eating parasite, which actually isn’t a worm, is key to keeping it out of the U.S. Recognizing a problem in an animal might come down to seeing a larval infestation in unusual circumstances.
New studies highlight how thiosulfates not only supply sulfur but also significantly reduce nitrogen loss by slowing the conversion of ammonium to nitrate in the soil.
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With rising input costs and price uncertainties, it’s important now, more than ever, to implement practices that are equally profitable and practical.