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12 Apr 2017
By Greg D. HorstmeierDTN Editor-in-Chief OMAHA (DTN) -- Despite continued flat commodity prices, attitudes of U.S. farmers took a solid leap into positive territory, according to the most recent DTN/The Progressive Farmer Agricultural Confidence Index. The survey, which tracks farmer opinions of their current and future conditions, had an overall ...
10 Apr 2017
By Lance WoodburyDTN Farm Business Adviser Of the many dangers that exist in the family business, untested assumptions are one of the greatest. In the absence of any real discussion, and because of intimate relationships and the level of trust expected of a family member, relatives often presume what will or should happen in the future. The combin...
10 Apr 2017
By Dan MillerProgressive Farmer Senior Editor Spring has rolled into view with its windy thunderstorms and tornados. It's a good time to consider the capacity and condition of your standby electric power system. In good running order, it will help fend off a serious hit to your bottom line if the power fails. There are three types of standby elect...
10 Apr 2017
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The nation's pork producers need more free-trade agreements, particularly with Japan, in order to export some of the pork that will be processed in five new plants that will begin production in the next few years. National Pork Producers Council officials met with reporters on Thursd...
7 Apr 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- The Federal Trade Commission told ChemChina on Tuesday that the agency approves ChemChina's $43 billion purchase of Syngenta AG, but will require ChemChina to sell the assets and licensing of three specific pesticides. After the FTC approved the deal on Tuesday, the European Union approved the de...