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Farm Fresh: Black-owned farm in Ellenwood brings organic produce to community
The Atlanta Voice - Georgia
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August 15, 2025
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USDA Sees More Corn, Less Beans
Farmer's Exchange - Indiana
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Published: Friday, August 15, 2025 The Crop Production report issued Tuesday by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasted corn production up from 2024 and soybean production down from last year. Corn production is up 13% from last...
Harvest 25: Earliest finish in living memory for many farmers
Farmers Weekly
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August 15, 2025
As harvest wraps up in some areas, for some it has been the earliest finish in memory. There are mixed reports on yields and quality, with some crops suffering from the dry weather. Northumberland Harvest has been a “soft pillow dream”, says Glen...
New generation of LGBTQ farmers more visible and vocal
Sentinel Source - New Hampshire
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Laid off by a bar during the COVID pandemic, Jarvi Schneider turned to the Internet for job leads. The Chicago Botanic Garden was offering a training program for would-be farmers that included paid, hands-on experience, and Schneider signed up....
Corn and Peanut Market Update – August 2025
UF/IFAS
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August 15, 2025
This article describes recent price trends and market fundamentals for grain corn and peanuts. Grain Corn The local grain corn price for August delivery is typically determined by the Chicago Board of Trade September futures contract price and the...
This Week in Farming: IHT latest, combines and tax evasion
Farmers Weekly
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August 15, 2025
Welcome back to another edition of This Week in Farming, your one-stop-shop for the best Farmers Weekly content from the past seven days. First, here are your markets (opens as PDF). There’s another penny off red diesel compared to last week,...
Long-term potential in corn market
Brownfield Ag News
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August 15, 2025
News Long-term potential in corn market August 15, 2025 By Jared White Filed Under: Corn, Crops, Crops, Market News, News The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the August WASDE report highlighted potential long-term opportunities for corn farmers....
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2025
Brownfield Ag News
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August 15, 2025
Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 15, 2025 Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 3/4, up 8 and 3/4 cents Sep. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, up 14 and 3/4 cents Sep. soybean meal closed at $283.40, down 90 cents Sep. soybean oil...
Honouring our agricultural past
The Independent (Petrolia & Central Lambton)
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August 15, 2025
Blake Ellis/The Independent The Western Ontario Steam Threshers Association Show in Forest attracted large crowds over the weekend. Bill Tomlinson was on hand show some of his old Stover Wheat and Corn grinders. The show’s highlights included a...
Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks submissions for photo contest
WBNG - New York
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August 15, 2025
NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is highlighting the beauty of farmers’ markets in their Community Connections at the Farmers’ Market photo contest. The photo contest will showcase fresh and seasonal...
How the weather has impacted local sweet corn sellers
KCRG - Iowa
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August 15, 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Even after severe weather hit, local sweet corn producers and sellers aren’t seeing much of an impact in their stock. Nearly every day in August, Shawn Sams sells sweet corn throughout Linn County. He says the weather...
Judge: Ranches, cities can’t intervene lawsuit between Arizona AG, Saudi-owned alfalfa farm
Daily Independent - Arizona
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PHOENIX — A judge told ranchers and cities they have no right to intervene in a lawsuit between Attorney General Kris Mayes and a Saudi-owned alfalfa farm in western Arizona. Judge John Blanchard rejected arguments by the Arizona Farm and Ranch...
Mugabe minister's farm assets auctioned over $750,000 debt
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 15, 2025
Farming equipment and livestock belonging to former Water Resources minister Munacho Mutezo are set to be auctioned today in Odzi, Manicaland, as part of efforts to recover a US$750,000 debt owed to his former business partner. The auction, to be...
South Carolina releases weekly fruit and vegetable market review for August 15
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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August 15, 2025
Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of AgricultureHugh E. Weathers, Commissioner | South Carolina Department of Agriculture The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has released its latest Fruit & Vegetable Weekly Review...
The Death Of The Small Farm Is The Death Of Rural America
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Mollie Engelhart via The Epoch Times, Modern farming is destroying small communities as we move more and more toward the “go big or go home” model—thousands of acres of the same monocrop, managed by one or two people on a tractor...
Sutton Farmers Market Holds Corn Hole Tournament
The Braxton Citizen - West Virginia
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August 14, 2025
The Sutton Farmers Market extends a huge thank you to everyone who came out for their corn hole and corn roast event. There were six teams that played cornhole, with the winning team splitting the $50.00 prize. The tournament ended just as members...
Farmers, yoga volunteers special guests for PM’s address on Independence Day
The Hindu
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August 15, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets children after addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, India, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Recognising their contributions in the...
Deep Well Farm honors owner's legacy this season following their death
WBIR - Tennessee
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August 15, 2025
The owner of Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City has passed away after 16 years of dedication to the farm. LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — The owner of Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City died on August 3 after 16 years running the farm. Vernon Wise Linginfelter, best...
Maine farmers and John Deere speak out against global tariff war
WGME - Maine
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TOPSHAM, Maine (WGME) -- Despite President Donald Trump's threat to levy a 200% tariff on John Deere products and the $600-million tariffs are costing John Deere, the company is expanding operations in Mexico. Ben Whatley and his family run...
Extension, Education, and Bridging the Gap Between Farm and Academia: an Interview with Dr. Trequan McGee
UF/IFAS
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August 15, 2025
Dr. Trequan McGee, Assistant Professor or Practice and Extension Horticulture Specialist at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is an alum of UF whose career path could serve as a strong model for aspiring plant scientists....