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Dairy prices surge to five-year highs
Class III futures are up about 40% in 2019, heading for the best year since 2007 By Mike DorningStruggling dairy farmers are finally getting some relief after a wave of closures that hit particularly...
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When making decisions, plan for the tax consequences
Tax Tips: Many tools are available for producers to better plan for tax time. In agriculture, there are a variety of tax laws, deductions and requirements unique to the industry.As a result, when it...
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Ag Economy Barometer jumps 15 points
Ag Economy Barometer reaches 136 in October 2019, the same as October 2018 By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer increased 15 points from September to October 2019, reaching...
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RaboResearch sees challenges ahead for corn, soybean, wheat growers
Ending stocks will continue to be an issue, along with flat demand The RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness group at Rabo AgriFinance underlines continuing long-term challenges for U.S. producers in...
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South American seed company grows U.S. soybean presence
GDM Seeds’ Donmario-brand soybeans have been sold in the U.S. since 2018, and their presence is growing. South American farmers reach similar average soybean yields to U.S. producers, yet there are...
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Farm Progress America, November 6, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on what he calls the upcoming ‘learning season’ Max Armstrong offers a look at the “learning season” that ahead including the state farm bureaus where Max will be present....
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Farm Progress offers continuing education courses
AgCEUOnline.com courses available for a variety of programs like Certified Crop Advisers and Pest Control Advisers. Courses are affordable or free. Farm Progress' online education platform has evolved...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Salvation Amy kettle season, propane demand, a house on a cliff and more. Wouldn't it be nice if all the election stuff was behind us?A man in Missouri beat his grandparents...
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Trump, Xi Jinping may not sign trade deal until December
The U.S.-China trade war has been a drag on both nation’s economies By Saleha MohsinPresident Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may not be able to sign a partial trade deal until December,...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about referendum votes, corn and soybean crop estimates and some special dogs. There were interesting referendums in voting across the country yesterday.Grain traders and analysts...
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Pork 2040 details U.S. pork opportunities in China now and later
As 2025 approaches and Chinese domestic production rebounds, Chinese pork will replace most of the import growth seen during the African swine fever outbreak. United States pork producers challenged...
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Raven acquires Smart Ag
Intent is to create autonomous solutions for precision ag market Raven Industries, Inc. has acquired Smart Ag Inc., a technology company that develops autonomous farming solutions for agriculture....
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Propane shortage causes delays in delivery
Some farmers have to wait to dry corn, as the LP gas supply can't keep up with demand. Beginning last week and now this week, supplies of propane in Iowa are running tight, as farmers are drying...
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Economy's good, but recession could be on horizon
Association of Equipment Manufacturers says net farm income expected to increase 7.3% in 2019 The United States economy is in the midst of the longest expansionary period in the nation’s history. But...
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Hemp: Farmers ahead of processors
After a stark drop in prices for CBD oil, hemp growers look to smokable flower, fiber and grain as the hemp supply chain matures. A shortage of buyers for hemp produced for CBD oil extraction is...
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Farm Progress America, November 7, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the rise of e-commerce in agriculture Max Armstrong shares insight into the growth of e-commerce in agriculture. Max points to a study by a consulting group that shows that the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stressing poll, pork supplies, some charged criminals and a non-hunting deer season. A new poll shows the 2020 election is a source of stress for many people.Pork supplies...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Iowa runoff elections, the propane gas shortage and the Mecum tractor auction. Some elections in Iowa aren't over yet, and will have runoff elections next month.Nebraska's...
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Midwest senators show support for renewable fuels
Joining other farm organizations, senators shared comments on the rural impact of the EPA's supplemental RFS rule.On Nov. 4, more than 60 corn, soybean, and renewable fuel groups wrote a letter...
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Yield results show crop flexibility in challenging season
Soybean Watch: Field yields well despite a very late, wet start and dry finish. Think back to early June. Things looked dire for many of you. If you didn’t have soybeans planted yet and someone said...
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