Locking Down a Price Market analysts say farmers need to lock in some sales before crop is in the bin. (Progressive Farmer)
Improvements in Corn Production Made in Last Two Decades Fertilizer, rotation, and no-till practices are greatly improving yields, says UWis. Agronomy Prof. (CALS News)
Grants Totaling $17.7 Million Available for Beginning Farmers USDA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program offers educational, technical help. (Farm Futures)
The Best or Worst of Times for Young Farmers? Similar to 1980s, it’s an opportune moment to build farm financial management chops. (Farm Futures)
Shrinking Global Grain Stocks Global production of corn, soybeans is estimated to be lower in 2017-18 marketing years. (Corn & Soybeans Digest)
The Quick ROI for Fuel, Fertilizer Storage Tanks are regulated, but can help farmers take delivery when prices are lower. (Farm Futures)
Good Management is Necessary for Long-term Grain Storage Clean old grain, insects from bins before new-crop use to guard quality. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
5 Steps to Grow High-Yield Soybeans While beans often take a back seat to corn, investment can pay off. (Successful Farming)
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments $9.6 billion will go to more than 500,000 producers who enrolled base acres. (Farm Service Agency)
Are You Making These 5 Grain Marketing Mistakes? Economist Ed Usset urges locking in prices early above production costs. (AgWeb)
