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descriptionDan Looker interviews Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Mn)
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New Crop Marketing Strategies for 2013ISU Extension Farm Business Specialist, Steve Johnson discusses 2013 crop marketing strategies.
1st until September 30th, every year, I went in and looked at December corn futures , the high. That's the high tech of December corn futures . And I think what you notice is a couple of things. Number one, you notice those high prices, 799 from 2008,those high prices. And so, about 8 out of 12 years. The high tech of December corn futures are higher than either the projected price, the February average, or the harvest price, the October average. I think having a marketing -
Efficiency on the Farm 5Welcome to this week's efficiency on the farm segment I'm Justin In a recent article successful farming editor Travis reported how making investments and lighting. Ventilation and drying equipment can offer solid financial returns. Energy consultant Jennifer bring says new lighting technologies can
equipment can offer solid financial returns. Energy consultant Jennifer bring -- says new lighting technologies can cut costs by up to 75%. She advises swapping out both for different applications. But warns that most will require new wiring in fixtures. She -- implementing heat recovery and stirring devices in your grain bin dryers can conserve energy use. Selecting a high efficiency fanfare livestock building may cut ventilation costs they have to 60%. Iowa State University livestock housing specialist Jane Harmon says to make sure you're controller set properly. To avoid exhausting the fresh air that was just added. Read more about gaining efficiency on the farm and successful farming magazine and our website agriculture dot com -
Efficiency on the Farm 1 - Series 2Look at this week's efficiency on the farm segment I'm Justin In a recent article successful farming contributor railing nickel reported how incorporating a disaster plan. And your livestock operations can build farm efficiency. And resiliency in the face of adverse conditions. Jim listens on a lot
farming contributor railing nickel reported how incorporating a disaster plan. And your livestock operations can build farm efficiency. And resiliency in the face of adverse conditions. Jim -- listens on a lot out of Roth hi I'm more South Dakota. Had developed a five prong plan for weathering disasters that lets you juggle resources in response to worsening conditions. First there deserve a year's worth of stored in standing -- for cattle grazing . Second they managed grazing to build resilience and soils and grasses. Third this store -- -- foreign reserves. Fourth they monitor rain events and adjust resources according. And fifth -- manipulate the number of grazing animals . Read more about -- efficiency on a farm and successful farming magazine and our website agriculture dot com see you next time. -
Ag's app momentum growingThe curve of adoption of smartphone and tablet apps in agriculture is sharpening, says app specialist with DuPont Pioneer.
After her proliferating in Arab culture at a rapid pace he can win next night -- -- -- -- -- trying to the apps aren't as playing here I know that's not -
New weather service for agricultureSuccessful Farming's Dave Mowitz talks with Ria Persad, president of Statweather, about the firm's new offerings for the agriculture industry, including long-term forecasting and drought prediction.
system. How does this. Fit savings on. -- caucuses telling us that weather patterns less certain. No team. Miracle we're here we're out of the benign weather period it went in -- you -- -- Think -
Efficiency on the Farm 4Welcome to this efficiency on the farm segment I'm Justin day. In a recent article successful farming editor rich V reporter on the new nitrogen tool that promises to take some of the guesswork accusing hike rates. Carol Mann soil scientist and professor Cornell University. Believes weather holds
nitrogen tool that promises to take some of the guesswork -- accusing hike rates . Carol Mann -- soil scientist and professor Cornell University . Believes weather holds the key to managing nitrogen. I believe led him and colleagues at Cornell to develop a web based tool called adapt and it accounts for field the field and year to year variability. And the availability of nitrogen in the soil. The tool enables growers to adjust rates based on local conditions especially whether. Adapt and also links the daily climate which accounts for weather influences than expected economic yield -
Last Minute Crop Insurance DecisionsISU Extension Farm Business Specialist, Steve Johnson discusses 2013 crop insurance decisions and crop insurance premium strategies.
missed this. Usually about the middle of march crop insurance version of March Madness . I think a lot of farmers say well why -- the premiums very. Well understand there's an inner action there's an interaction.producers to consider using -- as we had down the stretch here March Madness that race crop insurance version of March Madness . For oral reports right and I think if people have questions about. Premiums that they want to compare those on their own. You can go to via farm to our website at universities -- order from great premium calculator so well thanks very much Steve I hope my response to -- She's been my pleasure so no I wish everybody good luck with the March Madness . -
Farmers buy most land sold yetAgriculture.com Markets Editor Mike McGinnis discusses land values with Bruce Ahrens, Farmers National Company vice-president
selling that property verses. Prior to January 1 it was because capital gains rates going up. But properties -- vendors selling very well the last quarter but I think they're actually selling higher after the first of the year. It is such limited supply and what prices are talking. You can look and anywhere from eleven to 121000 dollars for good farm ground. And finally -- higher. Finally who's behind this form farmer's -- where investors hedge funds . I think is priced around 8020 tight the numbers. I'm in Iowa -- -- some restrictions part ownership for not paying corporations -
Farmers eye land prices and inflationAgriculture.com Markets Editor Mike McGinnis discusses land values with Aaron Steffen, Central Illinois farmer
-- scandal there might be a bit. Late last minute. Switch. From corn acres to bean acres to turning captures some. Lower input costs and a higher margins on being site especially on guys in court
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