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AgTech Year in Reverse-2018
I love the New Year’s holiday. What a great time to reminisce about the good things, say goodbye to the…
For First Time Ever, China Begins Purchasing U.S. Rice
China is buying U.S. rice for the first time. The “South China Morning Post” reported Chinese customs officials cleared American…
A Drought-free Start to 2019?
When U.S. drought hit a seasonal peak in mid-August – covering nearly 58% of the nation, including significant portions of…
Record Year Makes Oregon Top Blueberry Producer
For the first time in several years, Oregon reigns as the nation’s leading producer of blueberries, reclaiming a top spot…
Eight Lessons from FFA that All of Education Can Learn From
I was never an Agriculture or FFA student. Indeed, I have never been an Ag or FFA teacher. I have…
Property Ownership and Transferring Are Important Features of Your Farm Succession Plan
Many people think an estate plan is just a will, but it is much more than that. Your estate plan…
What You Need To Know About Crop Insurance
For young growers, securing crop insurance can seem like a daunting task with all of the information available. Fortunately, there…
Free Web Tools for Farmland Management
Will online farm real estate sites make appraisers as obsolete as travel agents? Not yet, but the online robots are…
Durum Wheat Growers Having Second Thoughts
Durum is a type of wheat that is very dense and high in protein. Approximately 80% of the nation’s nearly…
How Will Cold Snap Affect Planted Crops?
With this week’s forecasted low temperatures projected to dip into the high 30s (°F) with potential rain events, growers have…