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 | | As weed escapes seem to become more prevalent, and the debate over herbicides continues to run rampant, John Phipps thinks the best weed fighting tool may come in the form of iron. |
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On 8,000 acres riding a sandy ridge between the Cache River and Bayou Deview bottoms, the Chappell brothers, Adam, foreground, and Seth, grow corn, cotton, rice, soybeans and a mix of small grains. |
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When farmers applied for relief payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), farmers were only guaranteed 80% of the payment they were eligible for. |
 | | Burger King does not care about the sustainability or prosperity of your farm or ranch. Oh, the company would never admit to as much, but that’s the only conclusion one can draw from the fast food giant’s latest drivel disguised as an advertising campaign. |
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This 1970 John Deere 4520 was a treasured tractor for Nick Sievers, as it was the first tractor he ever owned. Deciding to exit farming was a tough decision, but one that came with surprised twist of compassion and unity. |
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The corn market seemed to get hit with good news Friday morning. USDA confirmed China made the second-largest, single-day U.S. corn buy on record. Of the 1.36 million metric tons purchased in corn, 765,000 of it is for the old crop. |
 | | 50% of those surveyed say social distancing of at least 6 feet will be required in order to allow input suppliers back on their operation. |
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Pro Farmer reports there might be some showers developing between July 12 and 18 but it might not be enough to reverse the drying trends across the board. |
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According to experts at Iowa State University Extension, the state is seeing the most extensive damage since the 1960s when dicamba was first introduced. |
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China booked its biggest single-day U.S. corn purchase on record on Tuesday, its second massive deal for the yellow grain in less than a week, as it tries to meet its trade deal commitments even as tensions between Washington and Beijing rise. |
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