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Corn Belt Forecast: Favorable Temperatures, Potential Precipitation Wrap up July
The forecast for the final week of July is predicting brief relief for the Corn Belt, before picking back up with intense heat in August.
Federal Order Data Outlines 13 Counties that Account for 25% of U.S. Milk Production
Data from a study by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system found that nearly 25% of all milk produced in America is in 13 counties.
5 Tips for Keeping Farm Workers Comfortable in Extreme Heat
As a record-setting heat wave impacts much of the U.S., farm employees are often on the front lines of brutal outdoor working conditions.
Corn-Growing States Face Intense Drought Conditions
The U.S. Drought Monitor now shows moisture stress in every top corn-growing state. Released Thursday, the map shows expanding and…
Growers Aniticpate Strong Berry Season, High Quality
As we approach peak season for blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, grower-shippers have reported that demand and volume are looking to…
Tips for Combatting Soybean Cyst Nematode
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) has been plaguing farmers for as long as they can remember, and it doesn’t seem to…
Lawmakers, Industry Leaders: Crop Insurance is the Cornerstone of the Farm Safety Net
Members of the House Agriculture Committee gathered this past Wednesday to hear from concerned farmers, crop insurance agents, and industry…
Goodyear Announces Expansion of Soy-biobased Tire Line
After growing customer demands for sustainable products, Goodyear has announced an expansion of its line to six soy-biobased tires. First…
Summer Wheat Prices Likely to Take Cues from the Global Headlines
With summer wheat harvest outcomes uncertain not only in the U.S. but across the globe, export prices could be left…
Retail Fertilizer Prices Dip For a Seventh Week in a Row
Continuing a favorable seven-week trend, retail fertilizer prices have dropped again, according to a DTN report. Seven of eight major…