Rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke with University of Arkansas Extension says the extremely dry soils are a serious concern as planting begins. “The majority of the Delta region of Arkansas would need more than 20 inches of rainfall to break the drought. That’s how far behind we are.” The latest U.S. Drought Monitor says 33 percent […]
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The prospect of negative returns is forcing drastic decisions on a handful of Minnesota farms. Steve Zenk with the Minnesota Department
A farmer from northwest Missouri says he’s getting creative to overcome rising fertilizer costs and availability issues. Blake Hurst says he’s
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The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University says Congress is still talking about more farmer
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Beck’s Hybrids now has exclusive rights to sell and develop soybean varieties using SOYLEIC technology from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council.
