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25 Mar 2016
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- As John Oehlerking was busy applying anhydrous ammonia Tuesday on his farm near Elmwood, Nebraska, he had more on his mind than the usual precautions and care typically given the fertilizer. Oehlerking wondered if he would even have access to the popular, and low-cost, nitrogen fertilizer in the future...
24 Mar 2016
By Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor NEW ORLEANS (DTN) -- The high value of the dollar against some U.S. export rivals means more emphasis is needed on export logistics for American farmers to stay competitive. That translates into looking at U.S. infrastructure investments that allow American agriculture to save through cheaper, more efficient t...
24 Mar 2016
By Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor NEW ORLEANS (DTN) -- The high value of the dollar against some U.S. export rivals means more emphasis is needed on export logistics for American farmers to stay competitive. That translates into looking at U.S. infrastructure investments that allow American agriculture to save through cheaper, more efficient t...
24 Mar 2016
By Elizabeth WilliamsDTN Special Correspondent INDIANOLA, Iowa (DTN) -- Tumbling commodity profits have producers scurrying for ways to pump up their bottom line. After controlling costs and better marketing, conventional farmers are looking at other alternatives to bring in extra cash. Organic crops perhaps? "I get two to three calls per day from...
24 Mar 2016
By Bryce AndersonDTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Even in a year when El Nino has commanded the weather news headlines, there is still occasion for blocking high pressure to elbow its way into the forefront. We're seeing that now at the end of March with the pattern over the Corn Belt set to be on the cold and stormy side over the next couple weeks. Th...