U of M land rental decision software incorporates Farm Bill provisions 

University of Minnesota Extension Service

The latest upgrade to the University of Minnesota's FairRent software can help farmers incorporate 2002 Farm Bill provisions into land rental decisions....

Fall is Perfect Time to test for Soybean Cyst Nematodes 

Iowa State University

Before winter hits, Iowa crop producers should consider testing their fields for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), said Greg Tylka, Iowa State University nematologist."Fall...

Brock Online Notes 

Richard Brock

Safras Raises Brazil Soy Crop Estimate

The private Brazilian agricultural consultant Safras & Mercados on Friday raised its estimate of Brazil's 2002-2003 soybean crop by 3% to 49.7 million metric tons....

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Richard Brock

Brazil Soy Planting 2% Done

Brazil's soybean planting season is off to a slow start compared with last year, but early progress is in line with the five-year average, according to the private crop consultant Safras & Mercados

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On The Road Again 

Dave Kohl

The Long Drive

This past week I put 1,400 miles on the Hertz rental car. During the tour I visited an Amish farm, stopped to see Elvis’ birthplace, flew past Buford T. Pusser’s home, (i.e. Jackie Gleason and Burt Reynolds movie fame), was in Hurricane Lili, and tailgated and experienced the Missouri vs. Oklahoma football game on Saturday.

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On The Road Again 

Dave Kohl

Fargo!

This past week I traveled from the Central Valley of California to Fargo, ND. While in North Dakota, I had the opportunity to speak at the North Dakota Agricultural Bankers Conference.

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Richard Brock

Soybean Crop Unchanged, Corn Up

Last friday’s USDA reports did not contain any huge surprises for the corn or soybean markets....

Warm Grain Temps Encourage Insect Growth In Stored Grain 

University of Minnesota Extension Service

Warm Grain Temps Encourage Insect Growth In Stored GrainUniversity of Minnesota Extension Service Insects are most likely to show up in stored grain when...

NCGA Applauds Bill To Reform Crop Disaster Aid 

National Corn Growers Association

Corn growers affected by the adverse weather conditions of this year's crop season came one step closer to seeing assistance last Wednesday. The National...

Sign-up Time On New Farm Program 

Don Null

Sign-up Time On New Farm ProgramDon NullUniversity of Missouri I can't believe the number of farmers who are not keeping up with the provisions of the...

New Tool Available For Harvesting IP Grain 

Iowa State University

New seed technologies and special grain production opportunities are giving Midwest corn and soybean producers the chance to produce consistent, high-quality...

Japan Recognizes Quality, Safety Of Biotech Corn 

U.S. Grains Council

Japan Recognizes Quality, Safety Of Biotech CornU.S. Grains CouncilIn a major biotechnology breakthrough in Japan, the U.S. Grains Council has learned...

On The Road Again 

Dave Kohl

This past week was very busy. The first part of the week I was in Glenwood, IA. The later part of the week I traveled to West Point, NE, to speak at the Farmer’s Forum that was sponsored by Farmers and Merchants National Bank.

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Richard Brock

Midwest Harvest Advances Slowly

Monday's weekly crop update from USDA confirmed that U.S. corn and soybean harvest advanced slowly last week due to wet weather in the western Corn Belt and the Mississippi River Delta.

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Modified Soybeans May Be Less Allergenic 

USDA-ARS

Using biotechnology, researchers shut off the gene for a crucial protein that makes soybean seeds so allergenic to some consumers. The advance – by scientists...