Farmers Meet Over Tight Margins

Producers told congressional staffers about a combination of a bumper crop, disappearing export markets and higher input costs.

Novel Biosensor Detects Genetically Modified Corn and Soybean

The biosensor checks for genetically modified traits using only a quarter-inch diameter pinch of leaf extract.

Safety Measures for Fall Fertilizer Work

Farmers are reminded to never assume NH3 lines are empty and to wear protective gear when working with tanks or transport units.

Cover Crops for Weed Management

A newly expanded page tries to answer the most pressing farmer-led questions about how cover crops can work within a farming operation to suppress weeds.

Markets Shrug Off Bearish USDA Figures

The September WASDE showed increasing available supply or decreasing quantity demanded — both bearish for new-crop prices.

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Chopping Corn Silage

This video shows operators using quipment from CLAAS, John Deere, Penta and more.

Combine Catches Fire

This farmer has to act quickly when he sees fire on his combine.

Testing Manure

A farmer shows the manure separation test being done on his family farm.

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Providence Farmstead | Otto, NC

Boar Stud Manager

Preferred Capital Management | Staples, MN