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Witnessing Conservation In Action
Critical watershed concerns such as increasing amounts of dissolved phosphorus require broad discussion and collaborative efforts among agriculture leaders, policy…
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Fall-Applied Phosphorus: Efficient And Effective
Is fall a good time to apply phosphorus, and will the applied phosphorus be available for spring-planted crops? Those are…
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State Of Agriculture: Irrational Exuberance Or The New Normal?
Today, as exemplified by the Midwest ag marketplace, corn prices are approaching $7.50/bushel, land rents are pushing $350-400+per acre levels…
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AGCO Brands In Focus
2012 SpraCoupe | 4000 and 7000 series For over 50 years, when operators need a light, nimble sprayer that can…
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Tanks Support Acreage Expansion
The season started out strong, with high crop prices spurring a host of economic activity that traveled down the ag…
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MFA, Inc.: Coming Full Circle
The story behind cooperative MFA Inc.’s involvement in precision agriculture over the past 15-plus years virtually mirrors the overall evolution…
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Battling Data Overload
I am getting a new computer. Actually, I already have it — in fact, I am typing this on it…
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MANA Introduces New Herbicide Formulation
Parallel Plus herbicide, manufactured by MANA Crop Protection, has received approval by the EPA for a new formulation of metolachlor…
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Future Shock
Trolling around the Internet over this past weekend, I stumbled upon a fascinating Web site. Called Future Timeline, this site…
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Downey: What Does Sustainable Ag Mean To Retailers?
Ag retailers who understand the broader concept of sustainability will find major opportunities as they create and profit from more…
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6 Nutrient Tips To Maximize Wheat Production
A relatively early harvest throughout most of Illinois should allow enough time to get wheat planted and well established before…
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Waterhemp Showing Greater Glyphosate Resistance
A Purdue Extension weed specialist urges farmers to take necessary steps now to better control yield-reducing waterhemp next year as…