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Young farmers sought for leadership program

The ASA DuPont Young Leader program is identifies and cultivates farmer leaders who are shaping not only the U.S. soybean industry but all of agriculture....More
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Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day: Best products, varieties in action

The Sunbelt Ag Expo Field Day’s schedule will be a bit different this year, but its main focus will not change....More
Jun. 7, 2013
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New way to learn about soy checkoff research

The Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board (MSPB) has begun posting videos on research projects that benefit growers....More
Jun. 6, 2013
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Greg Norton: Peanuts a good fit with his traditional crop, cotton

For Greg Norton, peanuts have offered rotational benefits for his main crop cotton, as well as providing a profitable additional enterprise to his northeast Mississippi farming operation....More
Jun. 7, 2013
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Cattle parasite resistance to dewormers

Cattle industry experts are becoming increasingly concerned about cattle parasites’ resistance to dewormers – a condition known as anthelmintic resistance....More
Jun. 6, 2013
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Is your field fertile ground for weeds, drift?

Rice fields are being planted late in Arkansas. That complicates spraying herbicides, especially when other sensitive crops are nearby....More
Jun. 6, 2013
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Stink bugs hit soybeans earlier than expected

Stink bugs showing up in Louisiana crops earlier than expected....More
Jun. 11, 2013
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Senate overwhelmingly passes new farm bill

Late Monday afternoon the Senate passed a new five-year farm bill. The House will take up its version of the legislation in coming days, according to House GOP leaders....More
Jun. 4, 2013
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Producers harness cover crops to suppress weeds 1

Mid-South farmers are starting to recognize that cover crops can play a big role in the suppression of weeds and lessen the need for deep tillage to control glyphosate-resistant Palmer pigweed....More
May 29, 2013
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Kevin Simpson: ‘We just quietly do our own thing’

Though cotton has been the backbone of Simpson Farms for decades, Kevin Simpson will plant none this year, opting instead for the more favorable prices for grains....More
May 24, 2013
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Master Farmers -- all you need to know about stewardship

Kaplan, La., farmer Christian Richard practices environmental stewardship through participation in the Louisiana Master Farmer program....More
May 20, 2013
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Organization and technology crucial to manage 8,500 acres

The Thibodeauxs manage 8,500 acres of rice, soybeans and crawfish through organization, minimum tillage and new technology....More
May 16, 2013
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Keith Morton: He's always looking for ways to do things better

Keith Morton is always looking for ways to do things better on his Mississippi farm....More
May 17, 2013
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STS soybeans, Permit Plus for nutsedge

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May 3, 2013
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No smoking gun found as cause of honeybee decline and die-offs

Joint USDA/EPA report on honeybee decline points to variety of causes....More
May 2, 2013
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Andy Milstead: Row crops and cows a winning combo

Row crops and cattle background have proven a winning combination for Mississippi farmer Andy Milstead....More
Apr. 28, 2013
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Don’t bet your farm: An estate plan can help preserve assets

As land prices increase and farmers add more equipment and assets, estate planning is crucial to avoid unwelcome tax consequences....More
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