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What's Making News


Farm Income to Decline 4% in 2024

After reaching record highs in 2022, farm sector income is forecast to fall in 2024 but at a slower rate than in 2023, according to the U.S. ... Read entire story

MFB Delegates Approve Policy

More than 400 county Farm Bureau voting delegates considered and approved policy recommendations, establishing formal state-level ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


Soybean Genome Research Unveils New Plant Data

Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA—that molecular blueprint for life—over ... Read entire story

Fight Against Digital Dermatitis, Boost Heifer Health

Gerard Cramer, a professor at the University of Minnesota and an expert in dairy cattle lameness, recently shared practical insights on hoof ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Farm Milk Prices Slipping, but Margins Should Improve in 2025

Farm milk prices continue to fall. The USDA announced the November federal order benchmark Class III price at $19.95 per hundredweight, ... Read entire story

Corn, Bean Producers to Face Thinner Profit Margins

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated the projected size of the 2024 corn and soybean crops on Nov. 8 based on farmer surveys and measurements ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Congress Should Finish Farm Bill

While the president-elect continues to nominate prospective members of his incoming administration, the outgoing Congress faces a hectic sprint to ... Read entire story

Dont Follow the Herd on Show Day

Anyone who is in 4-H can relate to a psychological term known as "herd mentality." This occurs when individuals adopt the beliefs, behaviors... Read entire story

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