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2009 Ag Symposium: Don’t Miss It

| Source: Brock Associates

Brock Associates is hosting the 2009 Agricultural Economic Symposium on Feb. 23-25, just before Commodity Classic.... More

Choose Soybean Varieties Wisely in 2009

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With the recent volatile swings in commodity prices, soybean farmers need to maximize yields now more than ever. David Wright, research and education director of the North Central Soybean Research Program, offers... More

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U of M Hosts Conservation Tillage Conference in Morton

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University of Minnesota (U of M) Extension will host the fifth annual Conservation Tillage Conference Jan. 28-29, 2009, at Jackpot Junction, 39375 County Hwy. 24, Morton, MN.... More

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By Richard Brock

USDA Raises Soybean And Corn Carryout Estimates
USDA unexpectedly raised its estimates of 2008 U.S. soybean...
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Thiesse's Thoughts

By Kent Thiesse

Crop Report Summary
The latest USDA Crop Supply and Demand Report, released on Jan. 12, provides another indication of just how big or how small the U.S. corn and soybean crop was...

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Road Warrior of Agriculture

By David Kohl

2009 Predictions
Happy New Year! Let’s go out on a limb and make some predictions for 2009 for both the agricultural and general economy. We will mix...

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