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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
May 1, 2013
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Planting progress – or the lack thereof 2

Planting progress in the Mid-South -- not much to talk about...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
May 2, 2013
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Cotton market remains risky, but dollar a pound is possible

Cotton prices could trade in a wide range, depending on how uncertainites in the market are resolved over the next few months....More
May 3, 2013
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Incentives to U.S. railroads could boost ag shipments, save millions for farmers

Tax and other incentives to railroads could mean millions of dollars in benefits to U.S. agriculture, according to a new study for the United Soybean Board....More
May 6, 2013
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Crawfish and catfish – imports cause concern

Do you know where your crawfish and catfish came from? Next time you're in a restaurant, ask....More
May 7, 2013
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Conservation program applications due May 31

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept slightly more than 12 million acres into the Conservation Stewardship Program. Applications for fiscal 2013 sign-up are due by May 31....More
May 2, 2013
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Top 10 stories from the past week - April 26-May 2, 2013

Planting corn fields, farm land prices and managing estates top the list of most-read article in Delta Farm Press....More
Apr. 17, 2013
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Don Waller: For 40 years he’s grown only cotton 3

"Cotton has always been the backbone of my operation," says Mississippi grower Don Waller. "For the past 40 years, I've grown only cotton."...More
Apr. 23, 2013
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Son ready to manage in Qualls partnership 1

When Kenny Qualls' son, Garrett, was ready to take over management duties on the farm, Kenny quickly turned over the reins, even though his son was only 24....More
Apr. 15, 2013
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When it rains, no-till system can get in a rut 3

Scott Matthews had perfect no-till weather for 10 years, until fall rains put the program in a rut....More
Apr. 9, 2013
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U.S. food aid programs set for major changes? 1

The Obama administration will propose revising the U.S. food aid model to allow for purchase of food aid on a local or regional basis....More
Apr. 10, 2013
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7 steps to effective peanut fungicide program

Seven key steps can provide an effective fungicide program for Mississippi peanut producers....More
Apr. 4, 2013
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To harvest more peanuts: RTK is a good investment

Extra peanut yield from use of RTK technology can help to offset the cost of the system....More
Apr. 10, 2013
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Ample time to plant Mid-South fields

Farmers should not be panicked by weather-related delays in planting. Prime recommended planting dates remain....More
Apr. 11, 2013
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Obama budget would shutter USDA catfish inspection program

The U.S. catfish industry is displeased with the Obama fiscal 2014 budget, which calls for the abolishment of a yet-to-be-implemented USDA-FSIS catfish inspection regime....More
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