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Fred Nichols at Huma says growers should evaluate yield records, nutrient needs, fertilizer prices, soil health, and timing to determine the fall fertility strategy that best fits their operation.
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Cattle placements fell 9% in August, while New Mexico joined USDA’s meat inspection program, potentially expanding processing options for livestock producers.
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More grain can now move by rail to markets across the U.S. and Mexico.
Farm Bureau says development, high land values, and farm economics are putting pressure on U.S. farmland as farm numbers and acres decline.
Drought and extreme heat are hurting Oklahoma cotton, with 55% of the crop rated in the worst condition category.
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