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28 Dec 2018
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Despite a partial government shutdown that includes Agriculture Department offices, Farm Service Agency county offices remain open through Friday. The FSA offices are staying open using money appropriated in prior years that can be carried forward. FSA can continue to serve customers ...
28 Dec 2018
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- Each year, DTN publishes our choices for the top 10 ag news stories of the year, as selected by DTN analysts, editors and reporters. We continue counting down with No. 7 being how tax reform led to a "grain glitch" with unintended consequences, No. 6 highlighting the long work of Congress leading to a new farm bill signe...
27 Dec 2018
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- Each year, DTN publishes our choices for the top 10 ag news stories of the year, as selected by DTN analysts, editors and reporters. On Dec. 24, we looked at some of the runners up for this year. Wednesday we begin the countdown with No. 10 being ethanol's struggles with EPA waivers and low prices, No. 9 being new opti...
27 Dec 2018
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Nitrogen fertilizers continue to lead retail prices higher the third week of December 2018, with anhydrous and UAN prices significantly higher than last month, according to prices tracked by DTN. It's the second week of sharp price jumps. Six of the eight major fertilizers are higher with three fertil...
27 Dec 2018
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff Reporter Actionable Insights: -- Farmers/Ranchers: Prevent farm injuries to avoid need for painkillers. -- Adults: Properly store prescriptions to keep out of wrong hands. -- Parents: Communicate with children about drug risks. -- Rural families: Make efforts to stay connected. -- Schools: Serve as important information and ...