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The Input Supply Chain is Scary for U.S. Farmers, Here's Why it May Be Worse in Brazil
The Input Supply Chain is Scary for U.S. Farmers, Here's Why it May Be Worse in Brazil

Input prices continue to climb in the U.S. with some farmers fearing they may not even be able to source enough glyphosate and glufosinate for next year. But the situation may be even worse for farmers in Brazil.

First-Ever Mandatory Federal Cuts to Colorado River Cripples Critical Water Source for Arizona Agriculture
First-Ever Mandatory Federal Cuts to Colorado River Cripples Critical Water Source for Arizona Agriculture

Federal officials announced this week mandatory water cuts to the Colorado River, marking the first federal water cuts, and it's the first-ever water shortage for a river that serves 40 million people in the West.

Astronaut grows greens in space
Astronaut grows greens in space

The plants set a record for the longest time leafy greens have been grown on the space station.

Successful adoption of conservation ag practices is underway by farmers and retailers.
Retailers Pivotal To Farmer Adoption Of Conservation Ag, Says Research

A Trust In Food report showcases how some ag retailers and farmers are getting the job done.

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Is Specialty Produce Headed For The Mid-Mississippi Delta?

Increased fruit and vegetable production in the region could be a boon to the economy.

What’s Your State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert?
What’s Your State’s Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert?

While the turkey makes the greatest sacrifice on Thanksgiving Day, the cooks hard at work in the kitchen for hours aren’t far behind. Take time in the days ahead of the day to prepare items like pies and desserts.

How Are Grapefruit Conditions Post Dorian?
How Are Grapefruit Conditions Post Dorian?

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences reports minor losses to grapefruit along the east coast as winds ripped developing fruit from tree branches.

California Sweet Potato Condition Update
California Sweet Potato Condition Update

AgDay National Reporter Betsy Jibben takes us near Bakersfield, California for a look at the sweet potato condition.

Corteva Agriscience looks for bigger role in produce

Spun off from DowDupont on June 1, Corteva Agriscience now aims to play a bigger role in the fresh produce industry by putting a greater focus on the consumer and looking for opportunities in the vegetable seed business.

California Drought Lowest in Seven Years
California Drought Lowest in Seven Years

The latest Drought Monitor shows California is free of drought for the first time in more than seven years.

Tozer’s hybrid celery launches its second U.S. season
Tozer’s hybrid celery launches its second U.S. season

U.S. grocery aisles can soon display darker-green celery hybrids sourced from Tozer Seeds America LLC, Santa Maria, Calif.

AeroFarms opens doors for jaw-dropping New Jersey bus tour
AeroFarms opens doors for jaw-dropping New Jersey bus tour

First-time visitors often gasp when they walk through the door and feel engulfed by the lush vertical farm inside the downtown Newark, N.J., warehouse run by AeroFarms.

Precision Weather Forecast Enables Turnkey Decision Making
Precision Weather Forecast Enables Turnkey Decision Making

Understory, a weather network, edge computing and machine-learning company, together with Monsanto, will provide localized weather information to Argentinian farmers.

Louisiana Strawberry Season In Full Swing

Spring-like weather is hitting Louisiana in time for peak strawberry season.

ODDS OF CATCHING THE OLYMPIC DREAM
ODDS OF CATCHING THE OLYMPIC DREAM

Olympic hopefuls are from all over the United States but it helps if you live in Vermont.

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Struggling Florida Citrus Growers Face Tough Decisions

Struggling Florida citrus growers face tough decisions

USDA reports North American potato production down slightly
USDA reports North American potato production down slightly

The latest estimate for North American fall potato production is 505 million cwt., down 1% from last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Annual Tally of Natural Disasters Over $1 Billion
Most Expensive U.S. Hurricane Season

This year’s U.S. Atlantic hurricane season is officially the most expensive ever.    

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Efficiency Drives Sustainability

Industry establishes benchmarks to measure improvement 

A Farming and Food Company Fit
A Farming and Food Company Fit

SUSTAIN platform addresses consumers needs with yield and farmer profitability in mind.

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A Global Perspective

Conservation technology and sustainability take center stage

Find Your Footprint

Sustainability is still an elusive industry watchword.

Habitat for Honeybees

The pollinator project is an initiative in functional biodiversity—the idea that best management practices can support commercial agricultural practices and the environment at the same time.

Sustainable Strategy

Debates about food and fuel are often framed in absolutes: Corn is either for ethanol or for livestock feed.

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Pivot Pushers

Giving attention to the dirty work of irrigation tires can help farmers reduce compaction and provide long-lasting operation with minimal maintenance cost.

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Give Your Soil a Physical Exam

A complete physical exam can give you the piece of mind to keep doing what you’re doing, or it could uncover areas of concern. Soil is no different.

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Roots of Soil Knowledge

Ray Weil sees a brighter future for farmers with the emphasis on soil organic matter and building it with the use of cover crops.

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Gunning For Gluten

Wheat farmers are generally prepared for any type of calamity like drought, flooding, weeds and insects but are they prepared to face the newest rising problem?

Wheat Breeding Advances

Wheat truly feeds our world. It accounts for 20% of the calories we consume, and 35% of the Earth’s population depends on it for their very survival.

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Banking on Biofuels

Corn stalks that don’t completely decompose during the winter interfere with spring planting but can a new cellulosic ethanol plant turn those tough cornstalks into cash?

What Makes Healthy Soil?

No matter how much management, labor and fertilizer you apply, and regardless of the quality of seed you plant, it’s the soil that underpins how much food and fiber you produce.

Subsurface Water Systems Boost Yields

The subsurface irrigation method, first adopted in the U.S. for vegetables, fruits and nuts, is supplementing and even replacing center-pivot systems for field crops.

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Spotlight on Soil Biology

The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) had reason to celebrate 30 years of success this fall.

Companies Clash Over Technology

Herbicide carryover is something you’ll want to give thought to as you plan for the 2013 crop season.

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Corn Under Construction

The Launsteins averaged 199 bu. of dryland corn in a continuous corn rotation was a measurable notch above 2011, despite the drought .

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Using Crop Residue to Reduce Erosion

By using crop residue you can reduce erosion potential, increase water storage capacity and, with tillage and rotation tweaking, create a nitrogen credit for future crops by building organic matter.

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Producers Invest in Water Infrastructure

Center-pivot irrigation systems, once thought to be suitable only for Kansas, Nebraska or California’s San Joaquin Valley, are going up in the eastern Corn Belt.

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The Resistance Movement

It’s time to steward agriculture technology.

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Bioreactors Take On 'The Dead Zone'

Midwest water quality research on hypoxia management is a work in progress.

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Hand in Hand

Cover crops and no-till boost soil quality and yield.

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Sunflower Power

Homemade oil helps fuel and feed this farm all year long

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Stop the Energy Drain

A few tweaks can improve the efficiency of your farm shop, grain bin system and machinery.

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Bacteria Boosts Beans

These good bugs partner with soybeans to increase nodulation and fix nitrogen.

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Dig Deeper for Details on Lime

Reach into the farmer’s toolbox to know the true value of a lime application.

Pinpoint Management of N, P, K in Your Corn Fields

Head to the field with Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Missy Bauer in episode 10 of Corn College TV.

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Preview for Episode 11 of Corn College TV

Be sure to tune in for episode 11 of Corn College TV to learn from the field experience of the Farm Journal agronomic team.

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Preview for Episode 8 of Corn College TV

This episode digs deep with crown root development, head to the field with Ken Ferrie, learn how to short cut complex decisions with agronomic record keeping, and Missy Bauer gives you the formula for estimating yield.