Recent Sales Results From Huntington County, Indiana; Pembina County,
North Dakota; Spink County, South Dakota; and Dane County, Wisconsin
I^Landwatch Weekly
Precipitation amounts of 2 to 4 times the normal in October gave winter
wheat a good start on moisture.
BAg Weather Forum
John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing plants, shifting
equipment production to other facilities as part of a broader restructuring of
its manufacturing operations.
1^Deere Plans 2 Iowa Plant Closures
USDA is awarding $51.9 million to 29 projects in 13 states to control
feral swine populations and reduce damage to farms, ranches, livestock and
natural resources.
:^USDA Awards Funds for Feral Swine
An unusually warm, wet fall could delay safe nitrogen applications across
the Midwest, increasing the importance of monitoring soil temperatures before
applying fertilizer. Iowa State University experts say waiting until soils are
50 degrees Fahrenheit and falling, and using nitrification inhibitors, can help
reduce nutrient losses and protect fertilizer investments.
BFall Nitrogen: Wait for 50 and Lower
