Agriculture & Agricultural Markets (Test)
Test list, mainly US-focused. Farming, commodity market news, harvests, machinery, policy and farm management.
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New energy projects are driving land-use challenges in Indiana
The leader of the Indiana Rural Land Use Council says growing energy demand is reshaping land-use conversations across the state. Cary Aubrey says communities are working to balance economic development and farmland preservation. “Community leaders need to educate themselves on all projects to ensure that they see the real numbers, and that the conversation stays
Working rail roads and their tracks
I have RR experience when I worked for about 5 different car repair shops over the years as a welder. (ak carmen) This thread is about anything associated with RR's.
Corn was mixed overnight
Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the mixed overnight trade in corn and wheat, the losses in soybeans, and what cattle and hogs might be monitoring.
Healy-Rae: ‘Money announced for fuel should be spent on fuel’
TD Michael Healy-Rae has expressed disappointment after confirmation that the Fuel Income Support Scheme will not reopen to new applicants
California farm wage law sparks industry backlash
Farm Progress America: New $19.75 minimum wage for farm labor raises concerns over rising costs, food prices and competition from lower-cost growing regions.
GC1725 HST pedals do not return to center on there own
Where do I start?
What did you BREAK this week?
There's a What did you BUY this week? thread, so why not this? I broke my 45 year old MIG welder.
Ireland eats more meat as production and exports fall
A new report today shows poultry accounted for 52% of a person’s annual meat consumption in Ireland during 2025.
What does grass-fed mean to international customers?
‘The beauty, I suppose, of our grass-fed position or our grass-fed offering is it can mean many good things to many different people’ #collab #bordbia
2026 jd5075 dipstick
it is in the most obscene location ever for easy access for daily checking. it does have a mounted loader not helping.
Biomethane industry calls for ‘coherent’ policy
Biomethane industry representatives have jointly welcomed progress on capital grants – but have called for ‘investment certainty and coherent policy’
Dead mice and cockroach infestation shut food businesses
Dead mice, cockroach infestations and serious hygiene failures were among the reasons 12 food
Whaazzuppp beautiful people?!
Hello everyone! New member here living off grid in central Portugal on a small farm. Just bought a Kubota few week ago and heard about this forum by chance on another forum when discussing solar panels. I look forward to learning from all of you and exchanging some experiences! All the best have a great day
Hello from a new member!
Hi everyone! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I own a John Deere 5075E and enjoy working with tractors and rural living. Looking forward to learning from the community and sharing experiences. Glad to be part of TBN!
IT issues still impacting DAFM’s ACRES NPI system
The issue that has arisen now is impacting a small number of applicants that transitioned to registered farm partnerships

Ask these questions before slashing herbicide programs
Talkin’ Weeds: It might be tempting to cut back on herbicide programs to save money, but it could cost you more in the long run.
Don’t miss first-ever World Food Prize Iowa Master Farmer panel
Join others interested in agriculture and food issues at an Iowa Master Farmer panel slated for Oct. 21 at the World Food Prize Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines.
Price certainty is powerful perk for winter canola
Winter canola is giving Illinois farmers something rare in agriculture: price certainty. Here’s how farmers are growing this crop, plus a look at contracts.
Barn2Door helps rebuild farmer-consumer connection
For almost 12 years, Barn2Door has helped operations like North Dakota’s Bartlett Farms reach urban consumers and build meaningful connections with the families they feed.
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