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Grain Producers Can Calculate Transportation Costs Online

| Source: Indiana Soybean Alliance

Once the crop is out of the field, the next decision farmers face is where to sell their grain.... More

Fertilizer prices hinge somewhat on weather

Spring nitrogen prices hinge on how much farmers are able to apply this fall, says Joe Dillier, Growmark. “We need two seasons to apply all of the fertilizer we use,” he says.” If weather delays... More

NCGA Responds to Newest Ethanol Attack

| Source: National Corn Growers Association

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) responded strongly to ethanol critics who launched another wave of attacks on corn and ethanol. ... More

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By Richard Brock

Soybean Protein Content Low
An annual quality survey funded by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) indicates that the 2008 U.S. soybean crop carries the lowest protein level on record...

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By Kent Thiesse

Harvest and Leasing Updates
Corn harvest continues to wind down, with less than 10% of the corn remaining to be harvested in most areas of south-central and southwest Minnesota...

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By David Kohl

“Doc, How Bad Is This Downturn?”
This question has been asked repeatedly on the seminar circuit, at the feed store and during planning meetings in recent months. Let’s put this recession, while not official yet, into context with historical standards...

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Bidding Out the Profit

November 1, 2008 | By John Russnogle

Scott Irwin's colleagues cringed when the University of Illinois ag economist stated, “The real winners with today's higher prices are landowners... More

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November 1, 2008 | By Larry Stalcup

Dan Huebner read and heard about the magic of GPS automatic steering systems for several years... More

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