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U.S. Corn Planting Passes the Halfway Mark

China Doesn’t Need Corn, Here’s Why They May Be Buying

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Analyst: “The Wealthier Are Getting Wealthier”  
Analyst: “The Wealthier Are Getting Wealthier”

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20.5 million jobs were lost in April. That’s the worst monthly loss on record since the government began tracking data in 1939. Back in 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt was President and the average price of a gallon of gas was 19 cents.

 
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Did Your Wheat Survive the Cold?  
Did Your Wheat Survive the Cold?

Frigid temperatures mean more than just bundling up. For many farmers, it could mean their wheat crop has taken a hit. While there’s been some respite between cold snaps, they still could have caused damage.

 
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There Is A Seed For That  
There Is A Seed For That

Pioneer is revolutionizing corn hybrid performance. Work with your local agronomist to create a customized seed guide for your operation.

 
Rural Hospitals May Be an Unforeseen Casualty of COVID-19  
Rural Hospitals May Be an Unforeseen Casualty of COVID-19

The healthcare crisis in rural areas is growing. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, urban hospitals are struggling to keep up with an influx of patients, but in rural areas many hospitals are sitting nearly empty.

 
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Ag Retailer Offers COVID-19 Training For Farmer Customers  
Ag Retailer Offers COVID-19 Training For Farmer Customers

In addition to pesticide compliance and OSHA safety programs, California-based ag retailer GAR Bennett, LLC Hye- Compliance team now provides special COVID-19 specific training procedures on how to prevent the spread, take the required safety measures, and what to do if you have been infected or exposed.

 
 
Foundation Seeks Nominations for “Helping the Helpers”  
Foundation Seeks Nominations for “Helping the Helpers”

One thousand Iowans on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis will be receiving pork care packages thanks to Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation.

 
 
Widespread Killing Freeze Hits the Corn Belt  
Widespread Killing Freeze Hits the Corn Belt

New numbers show just how hard the restaurant industry has been hit by the coronavirus. Details in today's AgDay Minute

 
 
 
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