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John Phipps: The Impact December 1, 1969 Had on Me and the Country  
John Phipps: The Impact December 1, 1969 Had on Me and the Country

John Phipps says while his military service long ago was legally imposed on him, not only does he not resent it, he thinks mandatory service was a very positive influence in his life. He explains in John's World.

 
 
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Why Farm Bureau Didn’t Support The House Labor Bill  
Why Farm Bureau Didn’t Support The House Labor Bill

At the time, the American Farm Bureau Federation said they couldn’t support the bill. Recently, Dale Moore, executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, joined John Herath and Jim Wiesemeyer on a special edition of the DC Signal To Noise Podcast to explain why.

 
 
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Enlist One® Vetoes Volatility  
Enlist One® Vetoes Volatility

Texas cotton farmer loves flexibility and on-target application with Enlist™ herbicides. Learn more from Roger Seggern on ExperiencingEnlist.com.

 
 
Monitor Your Financial Dashboard  
Monitor Your Financial Dashboard

Nearly all farms today are feeling some level of financial stress. “Some need a little tweaking, while some need an overhaul,” says Freddie Barnard, Purdue University professor emeritus.

 
 
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8 Reasons To Attend The Executive Women in Agriculture Conference  
8 Reasons To Attend The Executive Women in Agriculture Conference

The Executive Women in Agriculture conference is your opportunity to gather new ideas, focus on your farm business and network with like-minded producers. Invest in yourself and your farm operation by attending EWA.

 
 
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Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture<br>Sponsored by: IBM  
Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture
Sponsored by: IBM

Do you have the right tools for intelligent farming decisions?

 
 
Will Basis Remain Strong Or Is It Time To Sell?  
Will Basis Remain Strong Or Is It Time To Sell?

The US and China indicated on Friday they are close to completing a deal to end the 19-month trade war. The market didn’t react well to the unknowns in the news. Still the news is probably more bullish than bearish for both crops.

 
 
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Join us in Chicago!  
Join us in Chicago!

Meet with other top farm executives at Top Producer Summit, Jan. 27-30, 2020. With five events under one roof, there is something for your entire farm team. Early bird’s can save up to $100 through January 6. Register now.

 
 
In The Shop: Things I Can Guarantee  
In The Shop: Things I Can Guarantee

It's not that Dan Anderson isn’t confident of his work; it's just that when you're working on farm equipment there is no such thing as fail-proof. Having said that, here are some things that he will guarantee.

 
 
Coles County, IL <br />  
Coles County, IL

East central Illinois, 6 inches of snow on the ground and I still see some unharvested crops around. I watched AgDay Sunday and on Market-to-Market they talked about how farmers have told them they had good crops. What they told him was they where better than they expected, that does not mean they where good. When you where expecting 1/4 of a normal crop and get 1/2 half of a crop, that is better than expected. It still sucks. Traders and the USDA have selective hearing and only hear what they want.

 
 

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