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  • WeatherLink

    Harvest time in the northern hemisphere is planting time--for the most part, soybean-planting time--in the southern hemisphere, and planting in Brazil is off to a favorable start. Farmers in Brazil have an official start time of mid-September to allow for some time after...

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    Family Business Matters

    Figuring out the future is hard work. Whether you are crafting an estate plan, trying to improve family relationships, transitioning management of the business or making changes to how you operate, you face seemingly insurmountable challenges.

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    BusinessLink

    Business is brisk when there's a fire sale, and there's no better example than June, July and August demand for U.S. soybeans.

  • A change in the balance of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen in the air can be as effective as fumigants when controlling pests in grain stored in bins, Image by Boyd Kidwell

    Modified Atmospheres

    It can feel like insects are as plentiful as the air we breathe, especially in stored grain. "Invisible" yet ever-present, we often fail to appreciate the impact of both forces until it's too late. But, could you use the latter to control the former? The idea may sound silly...

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    WeatherLink

    The U.S. corn crop had a wide variety of weather to deal with in the 2018 season. But, by the time everything was over, large yield and large total production are likely to be keyed into the spreadsheets.

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    Manage Indianmeal Moth

    Throughout the growing season, you've done everything to protect your crops from pests. It's only natural that you may want to breathe a sigh of relief now that your grain is harvested and safely stored. But, just because it's behind corrugated steel walls doesn't mean...

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    Our Rural Roots

    My kitchen takes a beating during the busy season. All right, let's be honest, it actually takes a beating year-round. It is truly the hub of this farmhouse.