Farmers embrace conservation tillage for profitability gains
Washington agronomist Marlin Edwards cites a nationwide survey in 700 districts showing profitability, not soil savings, drives farmers to conservation tillage. With higher costs and tighter farm economies, many anticipate fewer field trips and lower labor, boosting earnings and efficiency.
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Single milk order plan gains cautious attention nationwide
USDA Hairy division director Edward Coughlin says farmers in Wisconsin and Minnesota favor a single U S milk order to boost blend prices but warns broad support is lacking. He notes price structuring and transportation costs would still affect Northern and Southern markets and no order could pass without two thirds producer backing.
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Corn Planting Weather Near Mount Calvary Highlighted
John Bagant reports ideal conditions for corn planting on Thursday in his field south of Mount Calvary. A light rain early in the week offered some moisture, though many farmers wished for more to nurture their early seedings.
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