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With the price of corn in the United States approaching record highs this year, the weather could be the culprit, according to AccuWeather.
Weather events both in the United States and abroad are causing corn prices to rise.
Researchers at the University of California (UC), Riverside have found an energy-efficient way to put corn stover back into the economy by transforming it into activated carbon for use in water treatment.
Activated carbon made from corn stover filters 98% of a pollutant from water.
11-year-old farmer follows in his father's footsteps on Georgia peanut farm
Despite having a genetic disorder, Wesley Cleveland is known as “the future of agriculture.”
NASS Prospective Plantings report shows farmers intend to plant more corn and soybeans
The NASS surveyed nearly 80,000 farm operators across the nation during the first two weeks of March.
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The 2021 Special Edition includes four days of digital content planned for March 2-5.
Sorghum
The TAPS sprinkler and SDI competition will include changes to sorghum in 2021.
CRP program
Ag producers and landowners can sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program until Feb. 12.
soybean maturity
Univ. of Illinois research predicts soybean maturity date using drone images and artificial intelligence.
Chicago wheat
Lack of demand for U.S. cargoes and improving global supply affecting futures.
World Ag Expo
After canceling the in-person event in September, World Ag Expo announces a new online format for 2021.