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Number of Farms in Alaska Jumps 30% in Past Five Years
Alaska may be better known for oil and fishing, but it’s unique for another reason: At a time when the…
African Swine Fever: Opportunities and Concerns
News items continue to highlight the ongoing impacts of African Swine Fever (ASF). In addition to explaining some of the market…
Windows of Opportunity for Corn Planting-Data from Across the Corn Belt
Another CropWatch article this week addresses the question “How does planting date impact corn yield in Nebraska?” Our general conclusion was that…
Feedback from the Field-April 29
Farmers in a few areas of the Midwest got back into the field last week, with progress noted in the…
USDA Extends Deadline to May 17 for MFP Payments
USDA Extends Deadline to May 17 for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for Market Facilitation Program Payments USDA extended…
Ag Stress Tough on Body, Mind
Continuous stress is not good for the human body and can affect both physical and emotional well-being. Agricultural-related stress can…
The Trade Conflict – Impact on Illinois Agriculture in 2018
Soybeans and other U.S. agricultural products have been a prime target for retaliatory tariffs throughout the ongoing trade conflict. As…
How Accurate are WASDE Price Estimates?
Starting each May, the USDA includes its estimate of the market year average price for a variety of crops. Having…
China Official Says 80% of Hog Producers Won’t Restock their Herds
China’s Agriculture Ministry says more than 80% of hog farms in China have decided not to replenish herds lost to…
Floods Stall Fertilizer Shipments in Latest Blow to Farmers
Farm supplier CHS Inc has dozens of loaded barges trapped on the flood-swollen Mississippi River near St. Louis – about…