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Ground Work 2021: Meet New York Farmer Ralph Lott
Ralph Lott farms with his wife and two sons in New York State. He will share Ground Work 2021 updates on USSOY.org throughout the growing…
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2020 Ground Work: Getting Ready for 2021 in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares her final 2020 Ground Work update about delivering the 2020 crop and planning for the 2021 season.
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2020 Ground Work: Wrapping Up Another Challenging Season
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares his final 2020 Ground Work update on harvest, fall field work, and looking back on 2020 as a whole.
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2020 Ground Work: Preparing for Next Season in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares his final 2020 Ground Work update about his cover crop experiment and preparation for the 2021 growing season.
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2020 Ground Work: Ohio Weather Holds for Harvest but Limits Fall Fieldwork
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on finishing harvest and the impact of winter weather on fertilizing fields and seeding…
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2020 Ground Work: Finishing Harvest and Preparing for 2021 in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares his final 2020 Ground Work update about cleaning soybean seed for Eagle Seed Company and preparing fields for next…
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2020 Ground Work: Wet Delaware Conditions Limit Harvest, Cover Crops
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on finishing harvest and challenges planting cover crops and winter wheat due to wet…
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2020 Ground Work: Catching Up on Fall Fieldwork in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about fall fieldwork, including fertilizing, tillage and ditching on their farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Perfect Indiana Fall Weather Allows Progress in Fields
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on corn harvest, planting cover crops, fertilizing fields, cutting hay and shredding stalks to…
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2020 Ground Work: Fall Fieldwork in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about soybean and corn harvest on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Weather Dictates Harvest Timing in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on harvest and the impact of weather on fertilizing fields and seeding cover crops.
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2020 Ground Work: Nutrient Management on an Iowa Grain and Pig Farm
Iowa soybean, corn and pig farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on nutrient management and manure application following harvest.
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2020 Ground Work: Weather Continues to Slow Delaware Harvest
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on a slow soybean, corn and lima bean harvest due to wet weather on…
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2020 Ground Work: Weather Swings Challenge Minnesota Harvest
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about weather challenges during soybean, sugarbeet and corn harvest on their farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Soybean Seed Harvest in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean seed and breeding program harvest for his farm and Eagle Seed Company.
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2020 Ground Work: Soybean Harvest in Northeast Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update 2020 soybean harvest, seeding cover crops and more.
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2020 Ground Work: Illinois Soybean Harvest Rolling
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about soybean and corn harvest on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Soybean Harvest Running Smoothly in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean harvest, fertilizing fields and seeding cover crops.
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2020 Ground Work: Harvesting Below-Average Yields in Iowa
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean and corn harvest with below-average yields and raising pigs.
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2020 Ground Work: Weather Slows Delaware Harvest
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on a slow soybean, corn and lima bean harvest and his ability to plant…
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2020 Ground Work: Minnesota Soybean Harvest
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about soybean and sugarbeet harvest on their farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Arkansas Harvest Begins
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on harvest preparations and beginnings for his farm and Eagle Seed Company.
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2020 Ground Work: Getting Ready for Harvest – and a Wedding – in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on crop progress in dry weather conditions and harvest preparations on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Harvest Preparation in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about how harvest is starting to get underway on their farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Will Rain Save Ohio Grain?
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on a major rain and its late-season impact on crop yield and cover crop…
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2020 Ground Work: Time to Begin Illinois Harvest
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about the beginning of corn harvest and expectations for soybean harvest on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Harvest Just Starting in Delaware
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean, corn and lima bean harvest just getting underway in early September.
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2020 Ground Work: Iowa Harvest Getting Underway
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean and corn drought stress, starting harvest and raising pigs.
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2020 Ground Work: Tropical Storm Season in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on how tropical storms are impacting his farm and soybean plant breeding for Eagle…
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2020 Ground Work: Working on Summer Projects while Indiana Crops Grow
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on crop progress in dry weather conditions, the value of no-till, and continuous improvement…
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2020 Ground Work: Rain Makes Grain
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on timely rains for his farm and participation in the ProFarmer Crop Tour.
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2020 Ground Work: Soybeans Starting to Fill Pods in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about soybean and corn growth, and fungicide and insecticide applications on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Iowa Crops Need Rain
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean and corn crop progress, the need for rain, drought stress and raising…
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2020 Ground Work: Delaware Crops Manage Heat, Hurricane
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean, corn and lima bean progress with irrigation and a hurricane.
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2020 Ground Work: Recovering from a Minnesota Hail Storm
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update about how the farm is recovering from a hailstorm and managing insect and disease…
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2020 Ground Work: Soybean Breeding in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean plant breeding and irrigation for his farm and Eagle Seed Company.
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2020 Ground Work: Dry Weather Shows Value of No-Till in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on crop progress in dry weather conditions, the value of no-till, and continuous improvement…
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2020 Ground Work: Improving Soybean Yield and Quality in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about soybean growth, crop challenges and fungicide applications on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Waiting for Rain in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on dry conditions and tile repair on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Iowa Soybeans Thrive in the Heart of Summer
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on crop growth, protecting soil, water and crop quality and raising pigs.
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2020 Ground Work: Crops Progress in Hot, Dry Delaware Conditions
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on soybean and corn progress, double crop soybeans and managing lima beans on his…
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2020 Ground Work: Good Growing Conditions in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting, weed control and water management for his farm and Eagle Seed Company.
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2020 Ground Work: Good Weather Makes All the Difference in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on fieldwork progress on his farm, focusing on taking advantage of dramatically improved weather…
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2020 Ground Work: Managing Weeds and Winds in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update, focusing on weed control during unusually windy weather.
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2020 Ground Work: Getting it Done in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting, fertilizing and weed control progress on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Excellent Growing Conditions in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update wrapping up soybean planting and controlling weeds with excellent growing conditions on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Weather Determining Work in Delaware
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on harvesting small grains, double cropping soybeans and managing corn, soybeans and vegetables on…
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2020 Ground Work: Controlling Weeds in Iowa
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on weed control and managing pigs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 Ground Work: Planting and Weed Control in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting and weed control for his farm and Eagles Seed Company.
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2020 Ground Work: Gradual Start to Growing Season in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update, focusing on crop scouting, haylage, water quality projects and honeybees.
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2020 Ground Work: Planting Progress Hampered in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting progress on his farm, focusing on adapting to challenging weather conditions.
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2020 Ground Work: Illinois Rain Delays
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about long rain delays while planting soybeans on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Ongoing Planting in Delaware
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting soybeans, corn and vegetables and managing cover crops on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Crops Emerging in Iowa
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on emerging corn and soybeans and controlling weeds on his farm, as well as…
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2020 Ground Work: Soil and Water Management in Arkansas
Arkansas soybean farmer Brad Doyle shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting for his farm and Eagles Seed Company, including soil and water management.
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2020 Ground Work: Adapting to Planting and Market Conditions in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update planting and markets on his farm, focusing on the local hay market and constant…
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2020 Ground Work: (Almost) Starting to Plant in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer, Bill Bayliss, shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting preparation for his farm focusing on planting new, high-protein food-grade soybeans and…
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2020 Ground Work: Planting Progress in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer, Jamie Beyer, shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting on her farm, focusing on crop planting details and a controlled drainage…
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2020 Ground Work: Planting Soybeans in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about planting soybeans and controlling weeds on his farm, as well as the economics…
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2020 Ground Work: Planting Underway in Iowa
Iowa soybean farmer Lindsay Greiner shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting corn and soybeans and controlling weeds on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Starting to Plant in Delaware
Delaware soybean farmer Cory Atkins shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting soybeans and managing cover crops and winter crops on his farm.
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2020 Ground Work: Managing Cover Crops in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting preparation for his farm focusing on the decision about how to manage…
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2020 Ground Work: Spring Preparation in Minnesota
Minnesota soybean farmer Jamie Beyer shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting preparation on her farm, focusing on fertilizing, rolling fields and crop planting…
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2020 Ground Work: Waiting for Spring in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on waiting for field conditions to allow for planting on his farm, focusing on…
Stories
U.S. Soy Farmers Focus on Water Quality
U.S. soybean farmers are learning management strategies that help them be more sustainable and preserve water quality. In-field practices also help improve soil quality and…
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Farmers Highlight Sustainability on Earth Day
United Soybean Board chairman Lewis Bainbridge talks about sustainability practices that U.S. soybean famers practice on Earth Day in April and year-round. No till, crop…
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Immersed in Agriculture
Not a day goes by that Kate Lambert is not immersed in farm finances and many of the other critical aspects of agriculture. Kate and…
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U.S. Soy Farmers’ Irrigation Technology Saves Water and Environment
New irrigation technology such as remote monitoring via cell phone helps U.S. soybean farmers achieve higher crop yields, but with less water, which benefits the…
Academics
It’s All In The Details
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is world-renowned for its graduates and their innovative contributions to the engineering, science and business fields. And now,…
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The Importance of Long-term Partnerships with Overseas Customers: An Industry Perspective
Lucas Blaustein wasn’t raised on a farm, and he speaks Mandarin Chinese. As an export trader for containerized commodities at Consolidated Grain and Barge (CGB),…
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Many Modes of Transportation Keep U.S. Soy Reliable, Competitive
Wilkins Farm, Greenwood, Delaware As he harvests his crops on his farm in the Mid Atlantic portion of the United States, Richard Wilkins has a lot…
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U.S. Soy Used in Waters Worldwide
Mike Beard never thought his Indiana soybeans would be used for feeding tilapia or shrimp on the other side of the globe. But with more…
Animal Feed
Hartke Farms, Teutopolis, Illinois
Included among the 1,547 people who live in tiny Teutopolis, Illinois, are farmer David Hartke, his wife, Korrine, and their four children. Not included in…
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RON MOORE, Testimonial
Ron Moore, an ASA director and former USSEC director from Roseville, Illinois, talks about his deep roots in agriculture.
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What do Iowa and Mexico have in common?
Believe it or not, soybeans. As demand for seafood continues to grow, the global aquaculture industry is striving to meet that need through providing a…
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Keeping Priorities Straight
Sharon Covert, Tiskilwa, Illinois When asking a U.S. soybean farmer what his or her priorities are during the planting, growing and harvest seasons, you will…
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Women in Agriculture: Three Unique Perspectives
Across the U.S., women in agriculture work not only to feed their own families and communities, but also families around the world. As soybean farmers,…
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Until the Cows Come Home
Ohlde Seed Farms, Palmer, Kansas A sharp crack cuts through the cold, quiet winter air. Then another. The sound is Ron Ohlde breaking up ice in…
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Farming in the Sunshine
Burrier's Linganore Farm - Union Bridge, Maryland Ever since Linda Burrier was a youngster growing up in the suburbs in Carroll County, Maryland, she has been…
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Winter in Rocky Top
Dodson Farms - Halls, Tennessee A crisp winter wind chills the air and a fresh blanket of snow covers the ground, not yet marred by…
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Sustaining Sustainability: Arkansas farmer has several ways of improving his operation for next year and beyond
D.I.D. Farms - Newport, Arkansas Derek Haigwood, a soybean farmer in his early thirties, stands in his office on a chilly winter morning with a stack…
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Sustainable Farming Is Year-Round Work
Stillman Farms - Emmetsburg, Iowa Whether there’s sunshine in the sky or snowflakes on the ground, a farmer is always at work. For a crop…
Biotechnology
Farm Moms Connect with Chinese Moms, Dispel Biotech Myths
Moms all have the same concerns for their families, and many of them center around providing healthy meals. All women want to be assured that…
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Diversifying for the Future: A Musser Family Tradition
M&R Grains Inc. - Mount Joy, PA In the small southeastern Pennsylvania town of Mount Joy, members of the Musser family have cared for their piece…
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Sustainability—A Generational Farm’s Purpose
Bainbridge Farm Ethan, South Dakota When it comes to sustainability, most U.S. farmers are doing everything they can to maintain the land, resources and fertility…
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Family Tree Sprouts Sustainable Farming Tradition
Christensen Family Farm Audubon, Iowa When farming has been the roots of a family tree for nearly 100 years in Iowa, it’s probably safe to…
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70 Years and Still Going Strong
In 1944, World War II was dominating the news, Casablanca was winning the Academy Award for the best picture and a man named Perry Murphy…
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Saving the Soil for the Future
If you walk through the fields on Laura and Bill Foell’s corn and soybean farm in Iowa in the spring, you might notice seedlings poking…
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Harnessing Rivers to Move U.S. Soy
Winding through the croplands of the Midwestern United States, several mighty rivers not only shape the landscape but also the movement of U.S. Soy. The…
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100+ Years of Change
As farmers who’ve lived on and farmed the same property for over a hundred years, the Hayes family knows more than just a little bit…
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Amputee Warns Farmers Not To Cut Corners On Farm Safety
It was mostly operator error, as most farm accidents are, Chip Petrea says of a mishap that changed his life forever. “I was pushing some…
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Making Sustainability A Family Affair
Richard Jameson has made a home for himself on the cutting edge of sustainable farming. He’s always collecting data to make his operation more efficient,…
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All Soy Is Not Created Equal
Like most farmers, Jennie Schmidt enjoys gazing over her fields, knowing the crops grown on her farm will contribute to America’s safe and abundant food…
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Farm Family Tracks Soybean Yield Growth Through Five Decades
It’s not often that three generations agree on what the future holds, but that’s exactly what happened when the owners of Meyer Farms recently discussed…