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Machinery Pete: Farmland, Machinery Show Parallel Trends  
Machinery Pete: Farmland, Machinery Show Parallel Trends

Yes, while you normally read about used machinery prices in Machinery Pete, today he’s diving into another auction trend. During his career, he has also kept tabs on farmland values via our network of 1,100 North American auction firms.

 
 
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Grain Storage Red Flags  
Grain Storage Red Flags

A variable weather year means managing grain after it’s in your bin could be equally challenging. Here are six potential issues, causes and solutions from experts at Purdue University and Iowa State University. 

 
 
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FREE 2020 Grain Outlook  
FREE 2020 Grain Outlook

RJO Futures offers a grain futures outlook with comprehensive insight and strategy on where the markets have been and are expected to go for 2020.

 
 
Early Stress Boosts Soybean Yield  
Early Stress Boosts Soybean Yield

Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie has recorded yield increases of 2 bu. to 5 bu. per acre from rolling soybeans and up to 5 bu. per acre from herbicides. Those results were with soybeans planted at the normal time. But what happens with early-planted soybeans?

 
 
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Global Agriculture Has a Planting Problem  
Global Agriculture Has a Planting Problem

Climate-friendly crops are getting more attention from farmers and food companies as pressure mounts to find sustainable forms of agriculture. Enter Kernza, a new grain that’s already got powerful backers like General Mills Inc. and the support of academia.

 
 
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Farm Journal Hemp College Teams up with World Ag Expo  
Farm Journal Hemp College Teams up with World Ag Expo

Join Farm Journal for an information packed three-hour Hemp College Workshop in Tulare, CA in conjunction with World Ag Expo on Feb. 12. Register today.

 
 
20 Mega Trends for 2020 and Beyond  
20 Mega Trends for 2020 and Beyond

Following a decade with the introduction of societal shifters such as the smartphone and the adoption of robotic milkers, 2020 could be the starting block for the fastest technological race in farming history.

 
 
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Your Value Doesn’t Equal Your Net Worth  
Your Value Doesn’t Equal Your Net Worth

The pressure to succeed in the agriculture industry can put a tremendous weight on your shoulders. Learn how to communicate stress better to your employees and your family.

 
 
$100 Ideas - January 2020  
$100 Ideas - January 2020

Readers with inventive ideas summit their unpublished ideas to win $100, or even $200 for the Double Your Money winner. Here are the winners from January.

 
 
Rock County, MN <br />  
Rock County, MN

Another bad crop from extreme weather. The high cost of seed, fuel, repair labor, insurance, interest, chemicals, and machinery along with huge negative basis and check off have made me lose a lot of money the past few years. At least we have competitive export prices. 36 years of farming and now I quit. Let someone else pay the bills, if they can.

 
 

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