Industry News | 03-17-2025
Get a Marketing Edge With the Kluis/Successful Farming Planting Intensions Survey
Successful Farming is once again partnering with Kluis Commodity Advisors on a planting intentions survey.
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New Grain Facility to Offer Marketing Opportunities for Wisconsin, Minnesota Farmers
Shortly after a merger that formed Alcivia Cooperative, farmers told the board they needed a way to sell grain to new markets and take a smaller basis hit on grain prices.
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Battling Soil Erosion on Hills: A Topsoil Solution for Better Yields
“Soil erosion is estimated to result in losses of about $44 billion each year in the United States alone, with similar losses throughout the world,” said Sharon Schneider, Research Leader at the Integrated Cropping Systems Research Unit in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Ag Equipment Sales Down Again
The sharp dip in U.S. tractor and combine sales continued last month with farm tractor sales down 17.7% and combines sales down 48% in February 2025 compared to February 2024.
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is Providing Science-Backed Management Strategies to Producers
Nebraska cattlemen are getting a helping hand from UNL’s Beef Extension Team. From calving season support to grazing management and herd health, the program works to ensure that ranchers have the tools to succeed.
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Industry News | 03-10-2025
New Weed Control Tools from BASF
Josh Putnam, Technical Marketing Manager for U.S. Corn Herbicides told Brownfield that weed resistance continues to spread and farmers have fewer tools to control weeds than they did twenty or thirty years ago. Surtain herbicide, according to Putnam, opens a new opportunity for controlling herbicide resistance into the future.
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From Seed to Success: Plan for Your Largest Corn Harvest in 2025 with Drought-Proofing Strategies
Ken Ferrie says to batten down the hatches for this season by picking the right hybrids, placing them on the right fields and giving them the right management. He outlines the steps you can take now to do just that.
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Merck Animal Health Awards $50K in Scholarships to Future Swine Veterinarians
Merck Animal Health has continued its commitment to the swine industry’s next generation of veterinarians by partnering with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation to sponsor the 2024 recipients of the AASVF and Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program.
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Sheep Grazing at Solar Farms is a Growing Niche in Agriculture
As U.S. farmers grapple with soaring debt and slumping incomes, some cotton producers are embracing a highly niche approach, trading their tractors for flocks of sheep and starting up solar grazing businesses to help make ends meet.
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Farmer Sentiment Rises as Current Conditions Improve on U.S. Farms
U.S. farmer sentiment continued its upward trend in February, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 11 points from the previous month to a reading of 152.
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Industry News | 03-03-2025
Get Ready Now: Prepare the Planter for #plant25
This downtime is the perfect moment to examine the planter for potential breakdowns, maintenance and any technology upgrades.
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American Veterinary Association Looks to Strengthen Rural Care
The American Veterinary Medical Association House of Delegates asked the AVMA Board of Directors to consider prioritizing resources in support of veterinarians in rural practices.
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A Warming Trend is on the way for Early March
Temperatures are expected to be higher next week, and dry conditions are likely to continue in the western Corn Belt. Concerns are building over what lies ahead for spring planting and early crop growth.
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Pioneer Announces High-Oleic Soybeans with Enlist E3 Technology for 2025
Part of the Z-series line, this high oleic option will have limited availability in 2025 with expansions to follow.
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Penn State Awarded $1.3M to Boost Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Workforce
Through the grant, a group of 100 small- to mid-sized farms and agribusinesses will receive training and consulting on hiring and retaining employees.
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