The latest news from the agricultural sector
2020-05-12
Best iron buys of the week
A surprising number of late, late model tractors sold at auction recently. What was surprising about these sales was the enduring value of Versatile four-wheel drives. Read more
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2020-05-11
Swine genetics industry challenges
COVID-19 and the inability to access to Chinese import permits are causing negative economic effects on the North American swine genetics industry Read more
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2020-05-05
Tractor Zoom Soars To 400 Auction Partners
Ag entrepreneur Kyle McMahon had an idea on how to connect farmers to auctions in an entirely new way. Read more
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2020-05-01
Deere to suspend production at Davenport, Dubuque facilities
The temporary suspension, which will begin May 11, is due to supply chain disruptions and weakened demand for construction and forestry equipment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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2020-04-28
Biblical, on steroids, and across generations: The coming food and nutrition crash can be averted if we act now to counter the COVID-19 crisis
Act now to head off a looming nutrition disaster for the world's poor. Read more
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2020-04-27
Don't plant wet . . but do put beans in early . . . and other planting advice
April isn’t always the optimal time to plant corn, but it is the best time for soybeans. Other planting tips from this university team include planting either crop at 1½ to 2 inches deep. Read more
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2020-04-24
Best buys of the week
COVID-19 hit and all the live auctions scheduled for March got pushed back to online sales in April. Read more
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2020-04-23
Avoid desire to plant too wet
The start of another wet planting season has farmers pushing planting limits. Doing so not only increases compaction but can also cause yield losses. Read more
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2020-04-17
Best buy of the week
This week marks the end of two weeks of whirlwind online auctions, many of which were originally to be held live in March. Read more
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2020-04-15
A huge day for online iron auctions
Kyle McMahon with Tractor Zoom reports that no less than 15 machinery auctions will be held online today. Read more
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2020-04-14
What does coronavirus mean for farm equipment manufacturers?
The agricultural equipment industry has a unique role to play as COVID-19 cripples the global economy and U.S. farmers head to the fields to plant. Read more
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2020-04-13
Diets in a time of coronavirus: Don’t let vegetables fall off the plate
The COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for vegetable production—and for global food security—due to its seasonal nature, labor needs, and the perishability of fresh produce. Read more
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