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South Dakota farmer reports below-average soybean yields after dry growing season
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says he’s been harvesting below average soybeans. Matt Bainbridge says the dry growing season didn’t help with pod fill. “We’ve got yields quite a bit below average here,” he says. “Probably two-thirds or three-quarters of actual production history the way it looks on soybeans. Corn is going to be
Missouri farm finances could improve in 2026 despite low farmer sentiment
An extension ag economist says Missouri’s farm financial picture for 2026 could be better than farmer sentiment suggests. “We got farmer bridge assistance program payments at the beginning of the year, crop prices rallied and many operations had already bought some of their inputs before the runup in costs this spring, and yields were good
Bush Hog Cutting Height
What is your typical mowing height with your bush hog? How tall / thick is the grass/undergrowth? 12ft batwing here, been clipping a field (Teff residue) to about 4” and looks really good. I think the thing will cut as low as 2 inches, but scalps any shorter than 4ish inches. Beautiful cut
Call for hedgerow quality payments for farmers in next CAP
Should farmers be better rewarded for having quality hedgerows on their land?
Why higher farm safety net payments may not improve farm profitability
Record farm program payments are raising questions about the effectiveness of the federal farm safety net. In the latest Inside D.C., Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln says stronger payments, due in part to an increase in reference prices, won’t necessarily address the underlying financial challenges facing farmers. “The margins are just as tight
Illinois launches new grain storage loan program
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a new pilot program is aimed at making it easier for the state’s farmers to increase their grain storage capacity. Jerry Costello says the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) is partnering with private institutions to provide producers with additional lending options. “It’s $2 million, and it’s a
Wind and Solar Leases in Foreign-Held U.S. Agricultural Land
Bruce Sherrick and Juo-Han Tsay - Most long-term leases held by foreign persons are for wind and solar projects, covering 6.3 million acres, or about 0.7 percent of U.S. land in farms. In most counties the share is under 1 percent, and nearly all of these acres are associated with investors from Canada and Western Europe. Because the landowner retains title and AFIDA reports acreage as a whole parcel, lease acres are best viewed separately from ownership when assessing foreign holdings of U.S. agricultural land.
Husqvarna 356BT backpack blower
Does anyone have one? I am working on my brothers. It hasn’t run in 15 years, so I pulled the carb off to clean it and replace fuel lines. There is a plastic piece on the choke shaft that was broken- the choke rod attached to it. I have replaced it, but the choke rod is a mystery to me. I didn’t
Beef processor invests £15m to upgrade production process
Foyle Food Group, a major beef processor, has announced a £15 million investment today (Wednesday,
Markets Now Early 10/14 Grains Fall Despite China Bean Buys on Harvest, Dollar
Vince Boddicker, Farmers Trading Company
Fishing Dock
Ever since digging my pond and it filled up, I’ve regretted not building a fishing dock. For years I tried to keep the shore mowed so we could fish, but every year, it gets thicker and harder to keep clear. Even with mowing and weed eating, the vegetation in the water gets thicker and harder
What have you done with/to your GC Series 2300, 2400, 1700 Tractor TODAY
Hey, since we mostly stick around here and post, I thought I would start a new thread (like others have done for different color tractors) for us to post about what we have done with our GC Tractors TODAY, or what we have done to our GC Tractors TODAY! Or maybe it's just a weather report at your location, Or maybe, oh well feel free to post... KC Edit, 11/24/2019, Sorry to all that have a GC 2600 Series Tractor that you were not included in the thread heading, just forgot about you?
Ls xj2025 owner
Purchased a new is xj2025 A few years ago and am now just getting started using it..I’ve put 50 hrs on it and purchased a few implements and slowly teaching myself very slowly what tractoring is all about..I’m not real good at it but at least I have not severely injured myself..mostly pulling
My Own Firehall
One garage is full of tractors and atv's, so had to build a new home for my old Ford fire truck. Contractors did a great job. Was a busy summer. Never even got any of the antique tractors out to shows or parades this summer. Had the new garage built, renovated the house and finally had a transfer switch installed to power the house with my generator. No more running numerous extension cords! LOL What a great feeling to have everything the way I want it before I retire.
Lindsay invests $90M to modernize Nebraska facility
Automation and robotics upgrade center-pivot production for quality and efficiency.
TC40DA Hydraulic fill plug
Hi all, Lost my hydraulic fill plug today when slashing some hairy grass on the neighbours place. The part is SBA398430560 which would be easy as pie to get if I was in the USA. However I'm in Australia and I can't get it easily. New Holland SBA398430560 PLUG TC45A 4 CYL COMPACT TRACTOR (10/03- ), www.partspring.com The part fits a bunch of CNH and Ford tractors apparently, does anyone know what thread it is? I have access to a lathe if I can't buy something to suit locally, but I
TD demands answers on 11-day delay to farm payments
Independent TD Carol Nolan said she is seeking ‘clarification’ on the farm scheme payments delay
Used Trailer Prices
I’ve been dancing around the idea of getting a tandem axle 10k flatbed trailer for hauling cars & tractor. I currently make do with a little utility trailer and a horse trailer, but things like a car I just can’t haul. I periodically look for deals online. I looked today, thinking the economy
Corn Closes Down 2¢ | Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
As of 8:49 a.m. CT, December corn was down 3¼¢ at $4.79½ per bushel.
These tractors prioritize power, comfort and efficiency
What’s New From the Shows: 2026 brings major tractor upgrades: higher horsepower, faster road speeds, smarter transmissions, new cabs and even a $5 reflector motor.
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