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15 must-ask questions before buying farmland

American Bankers Association - The increase in crop and livestock prices have generated significant profits for many farmers, which some are using to buy additional land. Growing demand has driven land... More

Farm Bill Moves Forward

By Stephen Frerichs - The House and Senate Agriculture Committees held mark-up sessions last week on their respective versions of the farm bill. The Senate Committee passed its bill (S. 954) on a vote... More

Farmland values not a bursting bubble

Hembree Brandon | Delta Farm Press - As “bumps in the road” occur in the farm economy, “farmland prices will reflect that,” Abbot Myers, chairman of the board of the Mississippi Land Bank, said at the... More

Trouble on the Farm

Here is anothe perspective on the sustainability of rising farmland values from the perspective of farmers and other experts. By Mark Koba, CNBC - Jim Schriver has been farming since he graduated from... More

Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013

From Federal Produce Policy - Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) introduced H.R. 1947 that reforms and continues agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018. More

WRDA passage essential for economic growth

Water Resources Development Act pushed by agriculture groups
May 15, 2013 American Farm Bureau Federation - Passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (S. 601), is essential to America’s... More

MANAGEMENT/CONSULTING NEWS

America’s increasing energy abundance: Will it bring manufacturing resurgence?

America's increasing energy abundance may spur return of manufacturing to the U.S.

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Marestail is a challenge is southwest Iowa

Aaron Saeugling is an Iowa State University Extension agronomist in southwest Iowa. “In this part of the state, we’ve seen an increase in terms of just the sheer number of fields that we’re having some challenges with glyphosate controlling...

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Louisiana rice delayed by cool weather

Louisiana’s 2013 rice crop is late in growth and development. Cool weather is being blamed.

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Akiochi disease in rice - is weather a factor?

Akiochi disease of rice, also known as ‘hydrogen sulfide toxicity’, causes black crown and root rot in rice.

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California sweet potatoes a healthy diet choice

Sweet potatoes are a good source of potassium, fiber, beta-carotene and vitamins B-6, E and C.

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MARKETS

Cattle Futures Soar on Late-Week Short-Covering

DTN Closing Livestock Comments 05/24 15:46 Cattle Futures Soar on Late-Week Short-Covering The live and feeder cattle pits closed sharply higher, supported by aggressive short-covering and a general lack of selling interest....

Hogs Chop Early, End Higher

Lean hog futures got off to a choppy start but the market firmed as the day progressed. Futures ended high-range with gains of 27 1/2 to 67 1/2 cents. The market posted strong weekly gains....

Live Cattle Edges Higher as Shorts Cover

Live cattle futures ended the day stronger and posted slight gains for the week, but still have a lot of work ahead in order to signal near-term lows have been posted....

Wheat Futures Slide to Lows into Close

Wheat futures opened weaker, stayed on the defensive throughout the day and slumped to the day's lows on the close. Chicago was down 4 to 7 cents, Kansas City down 8 to 10 cents and Minneapolis down 3 to 8 cents....

Old Soybeans Sold, New-crop Gains

Old-crop soybean futures ended 12 to 23 1/4 cents lower for the day, while new-crop posted gains of roughly 4 to 5 cents. On Tuesday the market will receive another update on soybean planting....

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PowerPoint used for the District Update Meetings and Conference Calls held on June 10, 2013. District...

2012 Auction Donation Form

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Auction Donation form to be completed to donate an Auction item(s) for either the Silent or Live Auction...

2013 Auction Donation Form

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Auction Donation form to be completed to donate an Auction item(s) for either the Silent or Live Auction...

TOP CONTRIBUTORS

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    Farm Credit East, ACA
    Phelps, NY
    United States

    98 Points

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    Rabo AgriFinance
    Fairfax, MN
    United States

    95 Points

  3. Greg Cheshier

    Cheshier Appraisals & Consulting
    Lincoln, AR
    United States

    89 Points

  4. Jim Casler

    North Coast Ag
    Traverse City, MI
    United States

    71 Points

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