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Farmers can help build new market in Illinois
Perspectives

Farmers can help build new market in Illinois

  • BY TAMMY HALTERMAN
  • Feb 27, 2021

Take the first step — complete the survey.

Global acreage monitored
Profitability for the Future

Global acreage monitored

  • By KARL SETZER
  • Feb 27, 2021

All eyes in the market shift to planting intentions - in the U.S and globally.

A more complete picture: Black American contributions to the world of agriculture
Perspectives

A more complete picture: Black American contributions to the world of agriculture

  • BY ALISHA HOWELL
  • Feb 20, 2021

Black Americans’ contributions have been pivotal to ag.

Managing plugged fuel filters in cold weather
Profitability for the Future

Managing plugged fuel filters in cold weather

  • By CURT DUNAFIN
  • Feb 20, 2021

Fuel quality management best practices are valuable year-round, and even more so in winter.

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When thinking about your farm, start with why
Perspectives

When thinking about your farm, start with why

  • BY SHAY FOULK
  • Updated Feb 21, 2021

Ag community answers Twitter question: Why do you farm?

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Do you wonder if average temperatures are 'normal'?
Perspectives

Do you wonder if average temperatures are 'normal'?

  • BY DUANE FRIEND
  • Updated Feb 16, 2021

Learn how average temperatures are calculated and how accurate they are.

Grain equipment demand heating up; make sure your grain isn’t
Profitability for the Future

Grain equipment demand heating up; make sure your grain isn’t

  • By DON FULLER
  • Feb 13, 2021

Check your stored grain weekly, especially when average air temperatures are changing rapidly.

Planning beyond breakeven
Profitability for the Future

Planning beyond breakeven

  • By ROBERT BENNETT AND DANA HITE
  • Feb 6, 2021

Find the best way to maximize your profit.

Happy foraging with these frost seeding options for February
Perspectives

Happy foraging with these frost seeding options for February

  • BY DEAN OSWALD
  • Feb 6, 2021

It's time to tune up the productivity, quality and carrying capacity of your pastures.

Membership Matters: One makes a difference
Perspectives

Membership Matters: One makes a difference

  • BY ROBIN KINNEY
  • Feb 6, 2021

Members influence the direction of policy and make a difference in our rural communities.

Livestock

Milk price spreads, depooling issues frustrate dairy farmers

Learn how the dairy market was impacted in 2020.

USDA: Dairy herd contraction could continue this year

Licensed dairy operations in the U.S. totaled 31,657 in 2020, down 55% since 2003.

IPT bull sale records second-highest average value

A total of 34 bulls sold for $149,455 at this year's sale.

Threat of African swine fever likely here to stay

USDA ready to provide diagnostics testing if there’s a suspected, detected ASF case.

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