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15 Feb 2022
DECATUR, Ill. (DTN) -- Consider soybean cyst nematode (SCN) if you are thinking of planting back-to-back soybeans this spring. The pest already gained momentum in growing areas that experienced warm, dry conditions in 2021, and consecutive soybean crops are known to favor SCN reproduction. That scenario further complicates a complex planting decisi...
15 Feb 2022
OMAHA (DTN) -- Carbon pipeline companies looking to take carbon emissions from ethanol plants and pipe liquid carbon through multiple states are starting to face more organized landowner resistance. An Iowa state senator's bill would take away the companies' ability to use eminent domain. The bill introduced by state Sen. Jeff Taylor, a Republican ...
14 Feb 2022
As the Great Lakes continue to hibernate, both the Port of Duluth Superior and the St. Lawrence Seaway released their 2021 shipping season summaries, showing a strong shipping season compared to 2020. "Rebounding from pandemic-induced lows in 2020, total maritime tonnage through the Port of Duluth-Superior climbed to 32.9 million short tons in 2021...
14 Feb 2022
PEORIA, Ill. (DTN) -- Farmers are urged to consider nitrogen-use efficiency, revenue potential and the environment when making nitrogen application decisions for the 2022 corn crop. Tips to get the most out of every nitrogen dollar include applying only what's necessary and protecting what is applied. Emerson Nafziger, a University of Illinois crop...
14 Feb 2022
U.S. tractor and combine sales took a bit of a pause in January, according to a report released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). For the month of January 2022, total tractor sales in the U.S. rose a slim 1.5% compared to January 2021. Total tractors sold in January were 16,150 compared to 15,915 a year ago. The smallest tractor ...