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  • A Fresh Coat of Paint

    A Fresh Coat of Paint

    Throughout our 134-year history, Progressive Farmer has provided industry-best content that's trusted by generations of farmers and ranchers. In every issue, we report on topics and trends crucial to the success of your farming business and enjoyment of living in the...

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    Our Rural Roots

    I recently loaded my truck with cameras and headed to what I had determined would be my final job as a wedding photographer.

  • Dana Kirk (center) manages a methane digester for Michigan State University that generates electricity and also uses food waste from the campus. Kirk notes there is more profitability now in producing natural gas rather than electricity because of the lucrative renewable NG credits, Image provided by DTN

    Digester Investment Growing

    Methane digesters are the newest growth wave in renewable energy for agriculture.

  • BusinessLink

    Jason Henderson, associate dean of Purdue University's College of Agriculture and director of Purdue Extension, says he thinks the current economic environment is signaling that it's time to focus on value-added products.

  • Corn leaves that look as though they’ve traveled down a freshly oiled country road may be exhibiting a disease called tar spot, Image by Martin Chilvers, Michigan State University

    Quit Seeing Spots

    Tar spot on corn may have arrived in the U.S. in 2015, but 2018 will go down as the disease's first year in the major leagues.

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    Ask the Mechanic

    Q: I have a Kubota M125X that is the sweetest running engine we have had around our farm in many years. It is a 5-cylinder, and I understand that it was not able to reach the latest Tier emission standards. However, it meets the "good" standards around our farm.

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    Ask The Vet

    Q: Most years, we end up raising at least one orphan calf. Most have done OK, but some have gotten sick, and we have lost some. Do you have suggestions for managing them?

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