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Purdue University Reveals The Science Behind Popular Food  
Purdue University Reveals The Science Behind Popular Food

The perfect pour is a science—a science that starts with making beer. Purdue University's Food Science program is digging into the science behind food, a critical link between ideation and actualization of food.

 
 
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Omaha Rally Seeks Trump’s Attention, Perdue’s Firing  
Omaha Rally Seeks Trump’s Attention, Perdue’s Firing

At a rally of cattlemen raising their voices against low cattle prices and excessive profits by beef packers, the biggest cheers and applause came when it was suggested President Donald Trump fire Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.

 
 
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Farmers Are Stewards  
Farmers Are Stewards

Determining proper tillage and residue management practices for Bt corn help farmers succeed in the most complex industry on earth.

 
 
How Do Purchase Programs Change Seed Decisions?  
How Do Purchase Programs Change Seed Decisions?

“Seed buying programs are getting more complex, there’s no doubt about it,” says independent ag retailer Conrad Smith. “And taking product performance out of consideration—I want to know what parts of these programs are influencing seed decisions.”

 
 
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Pinpoint Scouting Needs With Granular, Add John Deere Connectivity  
Pinpoint Scouting Needs With Granular, Add John Deere Connectivity

Experts at Granular Insights, a subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience, say farmers can expect to save time with their newest tool. The Granular Insights Directed Scouting tool helps farmers wade through massive amounts of data to help keep crop health top-of-mind.

 
 
Dan Murphy: Cheese, Please!  
Dan Murphy: Cheese, Please!

Why one would be motivated to do that is problematic, but nevertheless, should you be so inclined, just start a discussion of the “right” kind of diet that’s best for maintaining good health.

 
 
John Deere Announces Layoffs At Two Factories  
John Deere Announces Layoffs At Two Factories

This week John Deere announced it would lay off employees at two of its factories: Harvester Works and Davenport Works. In total, 163 employees will be placed on indefinite layoffs, according to the Quad City Times.

 
 
Location <br /> Coles County, Illinois  
Location
Coles County, Illinois

Started picking corn yesterday and it's worse than I expected. 30 bu/acre to 40 on low ground. 90 to 230 on the high ground, blank stalks, small ears. 113-day corn planted May 7th running 18 to 20% moisture. Yields half of normal.

 
 

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