This week's been one of continued jerky planting progress, but also some progress on farm policy and more thorough diagnoses of the challenges this year's field conditions could pose to the corn and soybean crops.

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FARM BEAUTIFUL

In 1992, Successful Farming magazine ran the first Farm Beautiful contest to discover the most picturesque farms in the nation. We're bringing back this contest with a prize that is anything but a throwback! Do you think your farm is worthy? See what it takes to be a Farm Beautiful winner and add your photos for a chance to win a prize that can help you keep your farm beautiful for years to come!

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MACHINERY SHOW

WHY DRONES?

Drones -- unmanned aerial systems -- have for years been a part of national security, and now they're starting to carve a niche in the agriculture industry. They were the subject of a recent special episode of the Successful Farming Machinery Show. Watch it now!

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TOP TALK

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Crop progress photos

'Keep your weather radios in the field'

A 7-day soybean sell signal?

Corn planter shopping

CORN TIME

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