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Corn harvest advances, but pace behind average

Corn harvest across the 18 top producing states is slowly advancing, slower than the five-year average and less than half of the completion rate from this time last year.

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Midwest rural economy improves, regional issues cause for concern

Slow growth was observed in Midwest rural economies, but political uncertainty, low grain prices and cattle losses resulting from the unexpected winter storm prevented substantial improvement.

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Award winning filmmaker’s documentary follows young farmers

A documentary set for release next year shares the highs, the lows, the pride and the identity farmers in their 20s share on a daily basis.

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Smartphones play a crucial role in the future of rural America

Breakthroughs in the way we communicate with each other and the impact devices have on the younger generations’ definition of ‘community’ may be a benefit to rural America.

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FAO notes less global food prices volatility, prices to rise

The latest data from the FAO shows food prices volatility is behind us and steady increases are expected moving forward.

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Farm Bureau economist forecasts ag growth to retract

American Farm Bureau Federation chief economist Bob Young says the increase in agricultural commodity prices resulted in excellent farm income values over the past decade, but a decline lies ahead.

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Foodservice firm says less beef on 2014 menus, more politics

A forecast of the top 10 foodservice trends for the upcoming year includes less beef on the menu as prices continue higher, replaced by pork and poultry. The firm also expects each restaurant’s morals...

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Agricultural trade balance reaches 7-month high

Agricultural trade was almost 0.8 billion dollars higher than the previous month as export values increased for the third consecutive month and imports declined.

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Falling grain prices pull at rural economic growth

Lower corn values spurred by increased production numbers are affecting rural economies as subtle growth continues, but retail business and hiring retract.

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Dodge ‘Year of the Farmer’ comes to life in photo collection

The photographs that helped bring Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” essay to life in the Dodge Ram Super Bowl commercial are part of a 300-page photographic essay available from the Ram Truck brand.

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FAO food prices stable with little change in meat, dairy

International food prices remained steady compared to the previous month and were lower than a year earlier as meat prices showed only subtle changes.

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Feeding a growing world population starts from the ground up

Food security for a growing world population expected to top nine billion by 2050 remains a top concern for the United Nations and agricultural groups across the globe, the U.N. says a key area of...

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In time of recession agriculture plays hero

The agricultural industry was a major driver in states across the country, contributing to America’s economic recovery, but certain sectors remain anxious for 2014.

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Suburban developments use farms to attract residents

Suburban residents have opposed large-scale farms in their neighborhood before, but developers are finding they can attract residents to new neighborhoods by including a smaller operation for the...

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Livestock diet affects production efficiency, climate impact

A study released earlier this week shows how an animal’s geographic location and diet changes its efficiency in producing byproducts and meat and the amount of greenhouse gasses it produces.

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Kansas farmer releases ag parody of Miley’s "Party in the USA"

Even with the biggest party night of the year approaching, there’s work to be done on the farm, but Kansas farmer Derek Klingenberg and his cows enjoy the work as seen in a new ag parody.

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University lecture considers U.S. role in global ag production

Current and former USDA officials will tackle the changing landscape of global agricultural production in an upcoming discussion contemplating the future of U.S. leadership in agriculture.

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Crop farmers encouraged to proceed with caution

Row crop farmers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 95th Annual Convention were presented with a cloudy forecast in the years ahead and advised to plan accordingly.

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Ag leaders ask for public support to meet imminent challenges

Public investment in agricultural research has declined in the past three years, leading current and former USDA officials to question the role of the U.S. in meeting growing world food demands.

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Rural economic growth continues, factors create long-term concern

Rural communities across the Midwest heavily dependent on agriculture and energy continue to see economic growth but at a slower rate than previous months.

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