As Brazil struggles to harvest higher yields, Brazil farmer and U.S. marketing broker Matthew Kruse says additional corn acres will not make up for increased domestic demand and exports from that ...
First, there was Erwin and Ida. Then Roland and Arlene. Today, it’s Ben and Lisa. Ben Riensche intones the names of his ancestors, and adds himself and his wife as he lifts his hand to a photo of the ...
For farmers, hitting the ground running has a range of meanings. From keeping up on policies that may impact the farm, to getting equipment ready, and even to getting a leg up on crop marketing. It’s ...
Slideshow: Before you receive those new bags of seed corn, multiple steps must occur, including breeding, planting, detasseling, harvesting and processing. Here is a closer look.
Let’s first note that markets move and things change. Over the past three months we’ve seen a 49-cent trading range in December corn futures, on 200-bushel per acre corn that equates to $98 per acre ...
Seed reps offer expertise and familiarity with available hybrids, but research — both on the farm and in the office — ensures decisions are data-driven and not solely based on sales pitches. Balance ...
Management experts need to look no further than rural Nash County, N.C., and sit down with farmer Jeff Tyson for a case study in successful business strategy. At nearly 6,000 acres and producing ...
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In recent conversations with producers, many questions have emerged about varying aspects of grain marketing and current grain prices. All these questions are top of mind for producers and the overall ...
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Winters can be a challenge, especially for those with livestock. Here’s a list of five management tips to keep in mind as you prepare to manage cattle through another winter: 1. Nutrition management.