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Harvest moving at slow pace in Nova Mutum
Mato Grosso harvest progress: Viewpoint from a combine cab. By the time Lucas Costa Beber had finished harvesting for the day, grabbed a shower and finished dinner, it was after midnight. Neither he...
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World Ag Expo boasts attendance of over 102,000 at three-day event
Rain and cold weather may have helped dampen attendance at 52nd annual World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif, but exhibitors seemed pleased, said CEO Jerry Sinift Wind, rain and a dismal weather forecast for...
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Joe and Jack Huerkamp; Noxubee County, Miss.; Delta winnerJack and Joe Huerkamp have weathered storms and more than one lean crop season, but through the years they have always believed in cotton.Nick...
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It's all about interpretation
Farming, like art, is interpretational. At the 2019 Cotton Focus Meeting at the West Tennessee Research and Education Center in Jackson, Tenn., Darrin Dodds, Extension research professor, Mississippi...
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Field scouts, a “necessity,” for new cotton growers
“A scout is a huge help for any grower, but if you are in an area that’s at risk of insect pressure, it’s a necessity.” As cotton acres continue to increase across Oklahoma and particularly within new...
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Frank Rogers: Southeast WinnerFrank Rogers has farmed cotton, for 40 years, seeing tremendous advancements and successfully using each of the innovations as they became available.Steve Stevens: Delta...
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It’s not over ‘til it’s over
Futures pause after rally, but flood markets take time to play out. (Audio report) Is the 2019 rally over? Probably not, if history is a guide. Years of extremely slow planting and flooding don’t...
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Combine software enhancements announced
John Deere updates S700 Series combines from model year 2020 with more automation, connected service and improved residue management. When John Deere launched the S700 Series combine, the first...
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Technologies combat too-wet, too-dry alfalfa hay challenges
Equipment exists to help hay producers who have too much moisture or too little. By Bruce DerksenAlfalfa growers across North America face challenges from different ends of the ecological spectrum.In...
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Wheat harvest underway on the Texas Plains
Despite rain delays and repeated hail threats, South Plains producers are in the throws of wheat harvest Swisher and Hale counties producer Barry Evans, talks with Farm Press about the 2019 wheat...
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USDA predicts reduced almond yield this year
California almond crop predicted to be down 3.5 percent over last year Poor weather during the late-winter almond bloom is being blamed for what the U.S. Department of Agriculture says will be a...
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Navel orangeworm control requires systems approach
Controlling Navel orangeworm in tree nuts requires year-round diligence Almond growers by now should be working through their pre-harvest hull split sprays and activities to ensure Navel orangeworm...
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Bumper grain harvest underway on Texas mid-coast, cotton just ahead
Texas Coast bumper grain harvest underway As tropical storm Barry barreled down on Louisiana shores with heavy rains, mid-coast farmers in the Texas Coastal Bend were harvesting what county...
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Is it time to order your fall propane?
Propane council encourages producers to plan ahead to ensure adequate drying fuel for fall use With a delayed planting season, the Propane Education & Research Council encourages producers to...
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Evaluating on-farm trial data
Extension Crop Connection: As harvest rolls around, it’s time to think about collecting quality yield data and planning how to evaluate your on-farm trial. By Laura Thompson and Joe LuckDuring the...
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Manage fields for harvest based on disease pressure
Corn Pest Beat: Review conditions at and up to three weeks after pollination to know which diseases to expect. It’s been a stressful season, starting with very late corn planting and too much rain in...
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Plan now for harvest
Put your plans together for harvesting and handling wet grain this fall. With one of the wettest springs on record, timely harvest of this year’s crops could prove challenging. Start your preparation...
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Watch driverless tractor pulling grain cart at FPS
Look for AutoCart demonstrations in the Ride ’n’ Drive area and in the field. Smart Ag introduced the concept of an autonomous tractor pulling a grain cart at the 2018 Farm Progress Show in Boone,...
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South Texas drought escalates, burn bans issued
The desire for rain is a "mixed bag" as some growers complete harvest. South Texas is experiencing record-setting heat indexes coupled with the absence of significant rainfall, driving up the latest...
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New equipment takes to the field at Farm Progress Show
Both combine and tillage demonstrations are planned for each day of the show. Getting your crops planted this spring was likely a struggle. The Farm Progress Show host farmers weren’t immune from...
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