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13 Dec 2017
By Victoria G. MyersProgressive Farmer Senior Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (DTN) -- In Kentucky, most agricultural properties are diverse by nature of land and soil types. The 326 acres Jason Blue sold at auction last year were no different. Located in Webster County, the property included tillable crop acres, pasture, woods and CRP ground. It sold in e...
13 Dec 2017
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for most fertilizers continued to move higher, while the price for two fertilizers moved lower during the first week of December 2017, according to retailers surveyed by DTN. As has been the case for two weeks in a row, six of the eight major fertilizer prices were higher compare...
13 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The U.S. is woefully unprepared to cope with outbreaks of emerging livestock or crop pathogens and pests, whether those outbreaks are caused intentionally or otherwise, experts told the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday. Agricultural security risks have become a major concern for Se...
12 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reiterated Tuesday that President Donald Trump will keep his support for the Renewable Fuel Standard, but said changes are needed to help the oil-refining industry deal with what is seen as speculation in the market for renewable fuel credits. Perdue spoke...
12 Dec 2017
By Todd HultmanDTN Analyst Ready or not, 2017 is just a few weeks away from flipping the calendar. I always find it interesting to step back and take a look at the winners and losers for the year. As we saw in last year's review, the exercise tells us something about the year we just came through, but it can also provide hints about what to expect ...