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May 22, 2013

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What can you do to alleviate soil compaction?

The first thing that comes to mind is to loosen the soil with tillage, but we have to ask ourselves if that addresses the basic problem....More
May 21, 2013

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15 must-ask questions before buying farmland

The increases in crop and livestock prices have generated significant profits for many farmers, which some are using to buy additional land....More
May 21, 2013

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Tips offered for diagnosing soil compaction

While the penetrometer can give you a first assessment, it is not advisable to base your conclusion solely on it....More
May 17, 2013

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Fuel spill exemption for small farmers included in Senate water bill 1

Legislation to exempt small farms from EPA fuel storage requirements has been incorporated into the Senate-passed Water Resources Development Act....More
May 16, 2013

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Alabama Extension adopts new digital-driven era

Alabama farmers benefit from data management....More
May 13, 2013

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Is irrigation the answer for building Southeast grain yields?

The biggest cause for the lack of growth in grain yields is clearly highly fluctuating weather patterns over the past decade or so....More
May 10, 2013

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Georgia AgrAbility helping farmers get back to work

Unable to fulfill his farming duties, Richard Stanley looked for help from a unique organization — AgrAbility....More
May 10, 2013

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Children involved in significant number of grain bin entrapment cases

A significant number of accidents involve children and the fatality rate of children involved in grain engulfment is staggering, 70 percent....More
May 8, 2013

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Auto-steer driving peanut grower profits

Auto-steer technology is driving peanut farmers to higher crop yields and bigger profit margins....More
May 6, 2013

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New farm drainage ditch design channels water, cuts maintenance costs

There's a new, better way to dig a farm drainage ditch — one that's good for both farming and the environment....More
May 6, 2013

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Custom planting may be good option this year

If you’re behind the optimum seeding dates, it may be time to consider having some of your crop custom planted....More
May 3, 2013

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Mudding-in corn not a good idea, but here are tips to help minimize problems

There are some very good logistical reasons as to why to mud-in fields. There are no good agronomic reasons to do so....More
May 3, 2013

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Vertical tillage operation could interfere with PPO soybean herbicides

Questions have arisen about possible impacts of using vertical tillae operations in combination with certain soybean herbicides....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Compliance deadline for EPA oil spill prevention rule fast approaching

The compliance date for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule is May 10, 2013....More
Apr. 26, 2013

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Beginning farmer, rancher legislation re-introduced in House, Senate

Identical bills introduced in the House and Senate would expand opportunities for young farmers and ranchers....More
Apr. 22, 2013

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Celebrating Earth Day 2013

In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2013, the USGS is highlighting a few aspects of climate change....More
Apr. 19, 2013

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On-farm poly tanks should be checked annually for deterioration

Depending on how they are used and the environmental conditions they are exposed to, poly tanks have a varied lifespan....More
Apr. 11, 2013

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Surviving adversity is a process not a comeback

It's not the hard times that define a person. It’s how he responds to those rough spots....More
Apr. 10, 2013

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Farm Bureau lays out tax reform wish list

According to AFBF, tax reform must be simple, transparent, revenue-neutral and fair to farmers and ranchers....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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RTK is a good investment at peanut harvest

Anybody growing peanuts “needs to think seriously about investing in RTK” guidance systems, says Kris Balkcom....More
Apr. 5, 2013

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Industry news: AGCO offers conditioning tips for superior hay quality

Producing consistent, top-quality hay requires tight management of harvest schedules to get hay cut at the proper time, then dried, baled and moved off the field quickly so the next cycle can begin....More
Apr. 5, 2013

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Unmanned aircraft to play key role in future of agriculture 2

Welcome to the future of agriculture with remote-controlled helicopters and unmanned aircraft equipped with imaging sensors....More
Apr. 4, 2013

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Safeguard people first in disaster planning

With the arrival of spring comes greater chances of floods and tornadoes that farmers should plan for while avoiding any temptation to "risk it all to save the barn" during a disaster....More
Apr. 4, 2013

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Corn planter adjustments for dry soil

Several factors affect the choice of corn seeding depth....More
Apr. 2, 2013

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Smithsonian launches effort to preserve ag heritage

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is unveiling a new website where the public can upload stories about technologies and innovation that have changed their work lives in agriculture....More