The American Farm Bureau Federation, together with the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative, today announced a new online business training resource for rural entrepreneurs and Farm Bureau members. The series, launching with five webinars in 2014, is a key component of the Rural Entrepreneurship Initiative, a joint effort between AFBF and GSEI. …
Deep-six weed seeds to control pigweeds and other herbicide-resistant pests in soybean fields. “I’m not advocating a return of moldboard plowing,” said Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri weed scientist. “Burying weed seeds with deep tillage does provide one more tool in dealing with resistant pigweeds.” Bradley spoke at Pest Management Day at MU Bradford Research Center, July 16. He was preparing crop producers for extreme controls needed for Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, both herbicide-resistant weeds. … Continue
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| Contract | Month | Change | Open | High | Low | Last | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn (P) | Sep 2014 | +1-4 | 359-0 | 363-4 | 357-6 | 363-0s | 07/25/14 |
| Corn (P) | Dec 2014 | +2-2 | 366-4 | 372-0 | 365-6 | 371-6s | 07/25/14 |
| Soybeans (P) | Aug 2014 | +4-6 | 1212-0 | 1212-2 | 1207-4 | 1212-2s | 07/25/14 |
| Soybeans (P) | Sep 2014 | +2-2 | 1105-0 | 1113-6 | 1105-0 | 1113-6s | 07/25/14 |
| Wheat (P) | Sep 2014 | +9-2 | 532-2 | 538-4 | 532-2 | 538-0s | 07/25/14 |
| Wheat (P) | Dec 2014 | +9-4 | 556-2 | 559-6 | 556-0 | 559-6s | 07/25/14 |
| Live Cattle | Aug 2014 | +2.550 | 156.975 | 159.100 | 156.450 | 159.100s | 07/25/14 |
| Feeder Cattle | Sep 2014 | +1.200 | 217.950 | 219.400 | 217.300 | 219.250s | 07/25/14 |
| Lean Hogs | Aug 2014 | +0.425 | 123.425 | 124.500 | 122.600 | 123.625s | 07/25/14 |
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminded producers that changes mandated through the 2014 Farm Bill require them to have on file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Co …
The Kansas Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending July 20, 2014 shows temperatures ranged from 6 to 15 degrees below normal while portions of western Kansas received …
The Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition report for the week ending July 20, 2014 reports the State saw unseasonably cool temperatures and only isolated rainfall according to USDA’s …
There is no man more associated with the words “cattle market” than Topper Thorpe, who left his mark on the industry during a 32-year tenure with CattleFax. His contributions and le …
Adrian J. Polansky, State Executive Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced today that emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acreage …
Many cattle producers are experiencing record returns on their calves this year, but even times of high profitability demand a search for more opportunities to enhance a beef operat …
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Jackie McClaskey says water in Kansas is a precious resource. Kansans are keenly aware of the importance of protecting the soil, water, air and oth …
Doug Sombke, president of South Dakota Farmers Union, visited Capitol Hill last week to urge lawmakers to act on pending legislation that will ensure rural Americans maintain access …
The American Farm Bureau Federation, together with the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative, today announced a new online business …
Two returning delegates to the 43rd Annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI) have been awarded scholarships for their leadership and commitment to agriculture, as demonst …
In a meeting Tuesday with Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans and Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Senator Pat Roberts said the a …