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Randy Dowdy Smashes Soybean Yield Record, Busts 190 Bu.

Obliteration. Randy Dowdy just blew the bin doors off soybean yield world records, hitting 190.23 bushels per acre (bpa) on 3.27 acres, and 179 bpa on 4.23 acres.

Descent into Hell: Farmer Escapes Corn Tomb Death

Machinery, harvest chaos and long hours are a ready-made recipe for consistent hazards in agriculture. However, the trip from tractors and combines to coffins often detours at the grain bin.

Hemp Pitfalls and Promise: Alarm Sounded by Midwest Grower

After four years of growing experience and a host of invaluable lessons learned, Chris Adams is emerging as a leading hemp producer in the Midwest.

Forbidden: The Curious Case of an Agriculture Loan Denied

Rhoda Rein listened in disbelief as a bank representative cited the rationale behind Rein’s denial: animal reproduction is forbidden.

Ferrie: Some 300-Plus Bushel Corn In Iowa

Ken Ferrie and his agronomic team traveled through parts of Illinois, Iowa and Ohio to assess corn and soybean crops earlier this week. What they found went from one extreme to the other.

Machinery Pete: Capitalize On A Buyer Sweet Spot

There is real value in looking to buy a 4-to-8-year-old used tractor—or combine, or any piece of farm equipment. I see two main reasons for the value hot spot in that range.

This Is Not A Typical Year For Corn Silage

Climate change or weather cycles drive nutrition at the farm level. This year’s spring was wetter than usual causing crop planting dates to be from on the early side to very late depending on where you farm.

Jerry Gulke: Market Potential Versus Reality

The words “potential” and “percentage of potential” have been bounced around during this unprecedented growing season.

Opportunity Knocks: A Grain Salvage Farmer’s Remarkable Tale

The present success of General Grain is hooked to the coattails of yesterday’s hard-scrabble work and preparation.

Analyst: Why You Should Pay Attention to Dec. Corn

Harvest is here for farmers in the South and getting closer for those up North. It’s a time when farmers don’t just hope they have a profitable crop but plan for a profitable year come 2020.

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