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May 3, 2013

Article

Freeze not expected in Arkansas row crop country

Cold weather hampering planting, emerging crops in Arkansas....More
May 2, 2013

Article

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
May 2, 2013

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Delta Farm Press

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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Cotton and skin. Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Plus 7 more stories of interest.

Neonics and politics. Biotech lies. Cotton and skin. Passing the baton. Ag’s ultimate challenge. Bees run the world. Those stories and more to start your day....More
Apr. 26, 2013

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Natural resource workshop to explore outdoor businesses

The May 2 event will begin at 8 a.m. at Field Quest Farms in Benton, Miss....More
Apr. 24, 2013

Article

California judge dismisses Endangered Species Act “Mega” lawsuit

U.S. District Court judge grants motion to dismiss "Mega" lawsuit involving 380 pesticides that environmental activists claimed threatened 219 endangered species....More
Apr. 23, 2013

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Stabenow to keynote Delta Council meeting

Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the May 17 annual meeting of Delta Council to be held on the Delta State University campus in Cleveland, Miss....More
Apr. 23, 2013

Commentary

Mother Nature’s wrath: Tornado takes a toll on farming community

The April 11 tornado that swept through areas of Kemper and Noxubee counties in the northeastern prairie region of Mississippi had an impact on the farming community....More
Apr. 23, 2013

Article

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

Article

10 things you should know, April 15, 2013

Some Mid-South farmers will need to kill surviving plants from March-planted corn so they can re-plant those fields. There are several options to consider in removing those plants....More
Apr. 15, 2013

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New White Planters 9000 series - seeding accuracy at the next level

White Planters has launched its new 9000 series of 12-row, Narrow-Transport Row Crop Model planters to help farmers improve planting accuracy....More
Apr. 14, 2013

Article

New structural design enhances seeding accuracy of 9000 Series White Planter

White Planters presented 9000 Series 12-row, narrow-transport row crop planter to dealers and media at event in Davenport, Iowa....More
Apr. 12, 2013

Article

A look at herbicide tolerant traits

There is a lot of hope that new weed control technologies will help rein in Palmer amaranth and marestail....More
Apr. 8, 2013

Article

10 things you should know today

Immigration reform. Cut-off date for planting corn. Did weather zap seed treatments? Resistant barnyard grass. Calibrating spray tips....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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A buyer’s market for urea?

Increased urea production capacity could soon lead to a buyer's market for nitrogen, according to a study by Rabobank....More
Apr. 4, 2013

Article

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. 2, 2013

Video

AGCO’s new Hesston baler for smaller hay producers

Hay that goes to export markets requires a bale size that can be compressed for placement into containers. Hesston’s new MF1844 baler can help growers meet the demand for markets in the U.S. and abroad....More
Mar. 31, 2013

Article

10 things you need to know today

USDA report hits Southern corn growers. 20 seconds to death. Wheat and soybean fungicides. Tax scams. Tier 4 engines....More
Mar. 29, 2013

Article

Command aerial label unchanged

Despite recent reports, nothing has changed about the Command herbicide label for 2013. All of the uses including aerial applications and all approved tank mixes remain approved....More
Mar. 27, 2013

Video

Center pivot irrigation – pros and cons

One big uncertainty for farmers is irrigation for the 2013 crops. USDA’s Earl Vories discusses issues growers face on watering their crops....More
Mar. 26, 2013

Article

5 things you need to know this morning

China creates uncertainty in cotton market. Target spot spreading in Southern cotton. Superweeds a growing nightmare. More stripe rust in winter wheat. ID pests with this new mobile app....More
Mar. 26, 2013

Article

New forestry industries plan moves to Louisiana 1

Several industries that would use wood to make biofuels and fertilizers are planning to locate in Louisiana....More
Mar. 25, 2013

Article

Grain bin danger — just 20 seconds to entrapment 1

Grain bin engulfments continue to cause deaths and injuries on farms, highlighting the need for emphasis on safety measures....More
Mar. 21, 2013

Commentary

Springing into spring: So this is what we get when we let a rodent predict weather?

Despite advances in forecasting, weather extremes still are muchly an element of surprise....More
Mar. 21, 2013

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Furrow irrigation waste - new challenge for Delta farmers

The shift from center pivots to furrow irrigation systems in the Mississippi Delta is raising questions about irrigation efficiency....More