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Prevented Plant Impacts on 2019 Illinois Grain Farms Incomes
In 2019, many farmers in Illinois had prevented plant (PP) acres, acres that couldn’t be planted due to excessive moisture…
The Problem with Stored Grain-Now and this Fall
To sell or not to sell — in grain marketing that is always the question. Farmers who are still waiting to sell,…
Farmers Eye Crop Development as Summer Turns Hot and Dry
With crop fields simmering in the early July heat, some farmers are missing those soggy days of spring. “Too much…
UC Riverside Discovers First Effective Treatment for Citrus Greening Disease
UC Riverside scientists have found the first substance capable of controlling Citrus Greening Disease, which has devastated citrus farms in…
Misunderstandings Over Rental Property Can Lead to Big Problems
Ever heard someone say they’ve had a handshake lease on a piece of farm ground for 20 years? From a…
Farmer Sentiment Rebounds Amidst Ongoing COVID-19 Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 14 points to a reading of 117.…
Aid Available for Vineyards with Leafroll Virus
Once tolerated like a pesky younger brother, grape leafroll virus has grown up and become more than just a nuisance…
Corn, Soybeans Both Rated 71% Good to Excellent
Good-to-excellent condition ratings were the same for both U.S. corn and soybeans last week — a slight drop for corn…
USDA Improves Crop Insurance Policies with New Options
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced changes to several crop insurance policies improving options for producers, including introducing…
CoBank-Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Be Adjusted as Consumer Behavior Changes
COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers…