700 Barges Stranded by Bridge Closure; 80% Likely Contain Corn
| | | | | 700 Barges Stranded by Bridge Closure; 80% Likely Contain Corn | | The good news: Agriculture has a strong export market for its commodities right now. The bad news: Anyone needing to move corn and soybeans down the Mississippi River and under the Hernando de Soto Bridge can’t because of a large crack in the bridge. | | | |
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| | | | How Does Your Operation Use Technology? | | 50% of farmers think precise control of machine settings to improve yields and reduce input costs is the most important reason to adopt precision ag technology. Do you agree? Fill out our survey and share your voice. | | | |
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| | Inflation Concerns Sprout From Climbing Commodity and Consumer Prices Data from the Labor Department shows U.S. consumer prices have risen more than 4% over the past year. As inflation concerns mount, stocks on Wall Street dropped for a third consecutive day, as investors are concerned the Federal Reserve will keep rates low to help bolster the U.S. economy. Read More |
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| | | 5 Ways Farming Will Change in the Next 30 Years Farmers are only 30 growing seasons from the biggest challenge agriculture has ever faced—growing 70% more food on the same amount of land they do today. Four experts explore five trends that will change the way you farm. Read More |
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| | | Air Pollution Study Contributes to False Animal Ag Narrative A new study claims U.S. agriculture, in particular animal agriculture, is a major source of air pollution. NCBA's Ethan Lane says the misleading nature of this study contributes to the false narrative around animal ag. Read More |
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| | Field Work: Can Cotton Drive Sustainability in U.S. Ag? The cotton industry is becoming more sustainable every year because retailers and brands want to know how the cotton they buy is produced. That’s because their customers are asking whether their jeans and t-shirts come from sustainable sources. Read More |
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| | | 2022 Tomorrow’s Top Producer Horizon The award recognizes farmers 35 and under who represent the next generation of esteemed farm leaders. Entrants are judged on entrepreneurial originality (50%), financial and business progress (30%) and leadership (20%). Apply by Sept. 1. Read More |
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