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Expert: Expansion Of Commodity Values Just Beginning

February 8, 2011

Source: National Corn Growers Association

Bruce Scherr, CEO of Informa Economics, reviewed the historical trends in corn prices and looked at how changing global demographics are shifting the agricultural commodity market paradigm.

Rebuilding Soil With No-Till Helps Profitability

February 6, 2011 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: By Sue Roesler, Minnesota Farm Guide

Keeping the soil permanently covered is the best way to increase profits in farming no matter where a producer lives or what kind of soil his fields have, says Juca Sa from Ponta Grossa, Brazil.

New Study Proves Value of Seed Treatments

January 11, 2011 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: AgPR, Direct Enterprises Inc., AgProfessional.com

A new, independent study confirms the benefits of soybean seed treatments showing an average yield increase of 3.5 bushels per acre in treated soybeans versus untreated test plots.

Proposed Tax Package Could Help Farms Stay In Business

December 16, 2010

The American Farmland Trust says a tax package moving toward Senate debate contains several components critical for the long-term health of farms.

Ag Economist: Three B's To Watch For In 2012 Farm Bill

December 14, 2010

Source: Purdue University

When the new Republican House majority takes up the farm bill issue, farmers should expect lawmakers to focus on three major areas: Brazil, budget and baseline.

Amity, Wil-Rich To Partner with AGCO To grow Air Seeding and Tillage Business

November 15, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Source: Amity Technology

Amity Technology, LLC and Wil-Rich, LLC today announced they have agreed to merge and have signed a letter of intent with AGCO to form a joint venture for the development and distribution of air seeding and tillage equipment.

NRCS Extends Sign-Up For Conservation Stewardship Program

November 3, 2010

Source: The Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the ranking period cut-off date for producers to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to January 7, 2011.

Accuride Corp. Announces Sale of Brillion Farm Equipment to Landoll Corp.

November 2, 2010 | Posted in Equipment

Source: BusinessWire

Accuride Corporation announced the sale of its Brillion Farm Equipment division to Landoll Corporation.

Southeast No-Tillers Finding Benefits To Heavy Cover Crops

Better water management, weed suppression helping to boost yield in system.

By Mark Moore posted on December 1, 2007 | Posted in Cover Crops, Residue Management, Water Management

A recent article in No-Till Farmer cautioned that growers should kill ryegrass cover crops before they get taller than 2 feet.

No-Till Versus Organic Debate Heating Up, Lines Being Drawn

No-till supporters acknowledge increasing public sentiment for organic farming but say science, despite faulty research, still shows that no-till is better.

By Ron Perszewski posted on November 1, 2007 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Shots are being fired in what could conceivably grow into a battle between no-tillers and organic farmers for federal funding and consumer food dollars. Both sides are claiming the high ground for their path to sustainable, profitable farming, and no-tillers aren’t backing down as organic farming advocates gain a foothold with the general population and even an occasional researcher.

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Sustainable Agriculture Summit Shines Light on No-Till, Strip Till & Cover Crops

During the Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis, Minn., Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, the president of Field to Market who also farms in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, shared why it is important for no-tillers and strip-tillers to share their knowledge with other farmers.

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