Agriculture
As harvest enters the Corn Belt, Lewis Williamson of HTS Commodities says markets will compare those yields with the Mid-South’s bumper crop.
The trials give farmers a look at how soybean varieties perform across the state.
Soybean nematode damage can mimic other field problems. Fall soil sampling can help growers identify pressure and plan management for next season.
China’s sustainable jet fuel exports are growing, which could increase demand for renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil.
Business & Markets
A Handshake Deal and a $16.5 Million Tax Bill: Why the IRS May Not See Your Farm Loan the Way You Do
Farm legal expert Roger McEowen shares a recent court case illustrating how informal loans can create major tax issues for farms and ranches in the eyes of the IRS.
UNMC’s Ellen Duysen will discuss fatigue, sleep and worker safety during a free AgriSafe webinar.
Bill C-39 includes potential labor code changes and an extension of expanded railway interswitching.
U.S. cotton prices and demand are showing signs of improvement, but slow marketing remains a concern as the new crop approaches.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Student Maddie Weber says internships and leadership roles have helped prepare her for a career in agriculture.
Connected Nation is marking 25 years with a 25-hour livestream attempting a Guinness World Record while promoting internet literacy and rural connectivity.
What started with free pizza at a sixth-grade FFA meeting eventually led Nowotny to national office.
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