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More yield means more residue, and elevated diesel prices equal a costly fall. Mosaic Biosciences’ new enzyme digester costs about $10 an acre. Application timing decides whether that money buys field operations, emergence/final stand or nutrients.
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With diesel hitting a record $6.51 per gallon, lawmakers are weighing export curbs that could trigger an immediate domestic price drop — though market experts warn any relief will be short-lived.
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Kansas Sens. Moran and Marshall call for Department of Homeland Security coordination after unannounced federal enforcement shakes farms, packing plants and rural communities near Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal.
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Blaming monopolies for high fertilizer costs misses the real culprit: complex global supply chains. Fighting costs requires open dialogue, not endless lawsuits.
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Ken Ferrie walks through the problems plaguing this year's corn crop and shares his strategy for salvaging yield and protecting grain quality in storage.
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One Minnesota family is breaking with tradition and reserving fall fieldwork for acres where it can make the biggest contribution.
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Prospects for peace weigh on wheat, corn and energy prices as president addresses geopolitical tensions ahead of China summit.
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“Our story should scare people to the core, because it’s one of the biggest assaults on freedom and the Constitution that you’ll never hear the plain facts about,” says Steve Porter.
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StoneX analyst doubts Belarusian potash will materially lower US prices or boost supplies
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As Trump and Xi prepare to meet, economists say China's soybean purchases have little to do with supply and demand — and everything to do with political favor and easing trade tensions.
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Matt and Janna Splitter grew their farm by investing in people. Now the test is whether the farm can run without them — and which acres are worth keeping. agweb.com/news/business/spli…
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Executive actions reverse Biden restrictions on ammunition and direct agencies to ease regulations on outdoor recreation. agweb.com/news/trump-signs-o…
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From combines to grain carts, one standard PSI setting won’t cut it. Experts share how using the right PSI increases flotation, prevents soil compaction and cuts fuel bills. agweb.com/news/machinery/sim…
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Diesel costs for US farmers are double last year's level, pressuring food transport and retail. agweb.com/news/record-us-die…
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For Iowa corn growers, low-carbon intensity corn is becoming more than a conservation conversation. It's increasingly tied to where ethanol markets are headed and whether farmers can capture some of the value they create. agweb.com/news/crops/low-car…
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USDA set new ARC/PLC enrollment deadlines this week and added 30 million base acres for 2026 and 2027. Economists say this gives farmers a clearer read on the programs, but warn against chasing whichever pays the most. agweb.com/news/policy/politi…
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Starting small on less productive acres gave Whalen Farms room to learn — and eventually cut fertilizer costs across 2,000 acres. agweb.com/news/crops/illinoi…
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New tax rules could let farmers who sell land defer, reduce and even wipe out capital gains tax starting Jan. 1, 2027. agweb.com/news/business/rura…
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