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30 Jan 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- Groundwater depletion has accelerated in dry and extensive cropland regions around the world in the 21st century, according to a new study published in the journal Nature last week. However, the study authors said the good news is that depletion can be reversed by putting the right management policies in place. The Nature art...
29 Jan 2024
A few months ago, I was chatting with my colleague Patrick Hanlon about federal programs aimed at agriculture. For a little background, his area of expertise is in business incentive credits offered by states to encourage economic development. After talking about the Inflation Reduction Act, Patrick brought up a good point: Most of the time, we foc...
29 Jan 2024
Editor's Note: Since 2005, DTN/Progressive Farmer readers have followed along on farms across the country to know what farmers do with their crops from planting to harvest through View From the Cab. Now readers will be able to do the same on a cattle ranch with our new series: View From the Range. ** Throughout the year on a cattle ranch, many thin...
29 Jan 2024
By Logan Garcia, Market Reporter -- Fertecon, S and P Global Commodity Insights The following is a recap of fertilizer price trends and market developments for December. AMMONIA Domestic: Ammonia producers in December issued winter fill and spring prepay sales at levels significantly cheaper compared to the previous year. In the Corn Belt, offers ...
28 Jan 2024
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- Here are the Top 5 things the DTN Newsroom is tracking for the week of Jan. 28. Watch for coverage of these and other topics through the week on our subscription platforms as well as on www.DTNPF.com. All times listed below are in Central Standard Time (CST) unless otherwise mentioned. 1. Cattle convenings: This week mar...