Grain Prices - Farm Progress
WEBSevere drought shows in corn field at Lazy J Farms Waterford, OH in Washington County
Top issues impacting agriculture: Regulations and demand - Farm …
WEBJan 18, 2011 · Top issues impacting agriculture. Issues impacting agriculture identified in the survey include: • Supplying the growing global demand for commodities arising from developing economies and world population growth. • Availability and price of land for expansion. • New government mandates and regulations. • Stability, development and ...
10 things to know about dicamba - Farm Progress
WEBJan 31, 2018 · 10. It has high water solubility. Because dicamba is highly soluble in water, it is more likely to leach during extended periods of heavy rainfall, compared to glyphosate, which is water-soluble, but has a high ability to bind to soil particles. Learn more about dicamba management by contacting Knezevic at sknezevic2@unl.edu.
Supercharge your pasture with these 10 renovation tips - Farm …
WEBJan 27, 2020 · 5. Graze or clip close. Even though overgrazing can cause problems, this is the one time when overgrazing can actually be beneficial as it can suppress competition from existing vegetation and can eliminate residue. But be mindful of the effects on the animals, she said. 6. Prepare a good seedbed.
Selecting the right agriculture sprayer - Farm Progress
WEBNov 26, 2018 · Engineering Sprayers are designed as full spraying systems with a pump and plumbing components to pressurize and drive the spray fluid from a tank and deliver to the spray nozzle(s) a consistent pressure stream optimized for the target application. To achieve this, these sprayer components are often used: pressure regulators, valves, in-line strainers, handguns, hoses and reels, and folding ...
What US states produce the most food? (Ranking 1-50) - Farm …
WEBApr 12, 2013 · What US states produce the most food? (Ranking 1-50). California ranks first in the U.S. for agricultural cash receipts followed by Iowa, Texas, Nebraska and Illinois.. April 12, 2013. 2 Min Read. Jen Koukol. Story updated April 12, 2024. How much does agriculture contribute to the economy? Short story: Billions. Upon billions. When you total the cash receipts for all ag commodities ...
This Week in Agribusiness recent news | Farm Progress
WEBThis Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 14, 2024 This Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 14, 2024. Husker Harvest Days, dairy markets, the value of a co-op, a partnership to decarbonize a fleet, an aftermarket parts story and growing crops in Missouri are featured this week.
13 ways corn is used in our everyday lives | Farm Progress
WEBDec 5, 2012 · First, corn syrup is often used as a sweetener in beverages, candies and other sweets. Also, candies that are formed in molds often contain cornstarch in order to get the fine details to hold their shape – think of gummy candies that have fine details, like character shapes or imprinted logos. Additionally, corn products are used to give some ...
What to know when fertilizing pastures - Farm Progress
WEBApr 21, 2021 · DELAY GRAZING: For best fertilizer response, delay spring grazing until pastures have been growing for at least two to three weeks. Avoiding continual grazing, switching between pastures or paddocks, and maintaining at least 3 to 4 inches of pasture growth will allow pastures to recover much quicker. Josh Michel.
5 steps to better-cured, high-quality hay - Farm Progress
WEBSep 4, 2015 · This exposes the curing hay to more risk of weather-damage. Use a conditioner. A successful harvest of high quality forage starts with the proper use and set-up of the mower-conditioner. A key factor in achieving a high quality harvest is productivity – getting the crop cut and off the field as fast as possible to avoid weather damage.