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For Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing times of stress due to business and financial challenges, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers a reminder of free, confidential tools that are available to help. https://lnkd.in/ehsHE6i

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Check out the newest Nebraska Soybean Agronomy Update featuring Rachel Berner with Frontier Cooperative! Recent rains have been both a blessing and a challenge for Nebraska farmers, as we navigate delayed planting and wait for optimal soil conditions. Rachel shares valuable insights on seed treatment, issues with crusting and adjusting seed varieties if needed. Subscribe to our YouTube and social channels so you don’t miss an update! #AgronomyUpdate #nebraska #soybeans #plantingseason #Plant24

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The cattle market is evaluating the possibility of a weaker cash outlook this week, especially with concerns about heavier cattle weights following recent stretches of favorable growing weather. In this week’s "Cattle Call," Brad Kooima from Kooima Kooima Varilek notes these factors as well as the broader market atmosphere, which has been affected by ongoing election-related uncertainty. There’s cautious sentiment about potential price shifts leading up to December 15, as election outcomes could influence short-term market volatility.

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We get questions from our family farmers all of the time about where to get advanced labor consultation, employment law help, and education. There are a lot of employer organizations out there so I put together this guide on the organizations we think bring the most to the table for growers and why.

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The latest Agronomy for your Acres segment features Sales Agronomist Eric Lee to weigh in on the challenges and factors influencing peanut yields this season. Watch for the full episode link to hear Eric’s insight on this year’s peanut harvest and what you should prepare for.

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Don't miss the newest Nebraska Soybean Agronomy Update featuring Brandon Hamer, Director of Research and Development at Aurora Cooperative. Brandon discusses wet conditions, scouting for good stand counts and re-planting if needed. He covers early herbicide applications and particular concerns with Palmer amaranth. Brandon also addresses insect survival rates, noting early sightings of bean leaf beetle and thistle caterpillar and encourages growers to stay positive during this challenging planting season. Subscribe to our YouTube and social channels so you don’t miss an update! #AgronomyUpdate #nebraska #soybeans #plantingseason #Plant24 #growingseason

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Twenty percent of Indiana’s corn and soybeans have been planted across the state according to USDA. That compares to eight percent for both corn and soybeans planted from last week’s report. Planting progress for both corn is still below the five-year average of 24 percent, but soybeans are now above the five-year average, which is 18 percent.

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Illinois soybean farmers will now have additional education opportunities, agronomic guidance and assistance with evaluating field data to better implement conservation practices that benefit the environment. The Illinois Soybean Association has entered into a matching $750,000 contribution agreement with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for a total of $1.5 million to fund increased education and adoption of climate-smart practices that will help increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases. ISA will use part of the funding to hire additional staff, including agronomists, to help manage the efforts. “We want to complement the tools and information growers need to implement conservation practices with an agronomic focus,” said ISA Director of Agronomy Abigail Peterson. Climate-smart practices are on-farm actions that contribute to environmental benefits such as improving soil health, reducing soil erosion, suppressing excessive weed pressure, improving nutrient uptake efficiency and optimizing water management. These practices include:  • Reducing tillage  • Planting cover crops  • Applying precision ag technology  • Establishing wildlife habitats  • Enhancing grassed waterways See more at  https://lnkd.in/g6Y-tEsx and https://fieldadvisor.org #conservation #illinoisagriculture #sustainablefarming #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativefarm #agvocacy #agriculture #farmer #farmersofillinois #sustainability #covercrops #soilhealth #farming #farm #agriculturelife #conservationchampions

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In the Midwest, soybeans are primed for success. From selecting the right varieties to managing soil health and nutrient inputs to moisture levels, each step ensures a high-yield harvest. This is where agronomic science meets the field 🌱🌾 #MidwestSoybeans

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Farmers are making progress in conservation, and we have data to prove it. We are proud to partner with farmer-led groups throughout Wisconsin to document the impact their conservation efforts have on the environment. Read more about their impact: https://bit.ly/4dEXSb0

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So proud of the depth of learning we offer! Wish I had this resource as I built various teams over the years. The experts in our program offer up hours of insight in the videos…. It’s game-changing access for folks who need to build their understanding of agriculture. And not only can you rewatch them if needed the downloadables make referring to key points easy. We cover sustainability, economics, production practices, business considerations, crops & livestock. What do you think your team members most need to learn about? https://groundedinag.com #farming #ageducation #professionaldevelopment

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Check out our article on how Sentinel Fertigation helped Nebraska farmer Dan Preissler optimize nitrogen use without affecting crop yield from our November/December issue. The more nitrogen you apply, the greater your yield, right? That maxim is being turned on its ear for Nebraska farmer Dan Preissler. Working closely with Sentinel Fertigation, he has reduced his nitrogen application without affecting his corn crop yield. In this interview, Mr. Preissler explains how Sentinel monitors his fields and makes recommendations that help reduce nitrogen use—a win-win for waterways and his bottom line. https://bit.ly/4fUdyHQ #IrrigationLeader #Irrigation #SentinelFertigation #FarmingTechnology #CropYield

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Have you ever had a full-circle moment? U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) board member and South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie describes one of his full-circle moments. Years of serving the #USSoy industry to develop a reliable supply of soybeans, build relationships and continuously improve his farm’s #sustainability, culminated in helping a customer in Thailand secure sustainable soy for food and feed ingredients. https://lnkd.in/gqaZfdTx

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