Farmers mull choice between corn and soybeans
On his central Illinois farm Kyle Winklemann faces a decision between expanding corn or soybeans as prices shift. With corn above four dollars a bushel amid ethanol demand and soybeans rising, many growers may rotate toward beans. Experts caution that exact acreage forecasts are uncertain while rotation remains common to manage pests and soil health.
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Randy Winter
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Pig spleens forecast North Dakota winter
In Steele North Dakota farmer Paul Smokov relies on pig spleens to predict winter weather. He says a wide spleen attachment signals early winter with mild spring, while a narrow spleen foresees harsh spring. Weather officials acknowledge folklore value but rely on Doppler radar and science for forecasts.
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Jensen
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