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Big yields top 2024 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network contest

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Nick Suwyn from Michigan has topped the 2024 Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network wheat yield contest with 171.9 bushels/acre, while John Kilbourne of Ontario finished third with a yield of 160.2 Hosted by Grain Farmers of Ontario, Michigan State University, Michigan. bushels per acre. bushels/acre.

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Industry’s largest grain cart promises stability and maneuverability

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Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment. In order to meet this need, Elmer’s Manufacturing has recently launched what it says is the largest grain cart in the industry. Read More Along with substantial yields and tight timelines comes the need for larger equipment. Read More

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YEN competition leverages data and peer-to-peer learning to boost wheat yields

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More than just a friendly competition, the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network is designed to better understand all the external factors and management decisions that drive wheat yields.

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Slumping markets keep a watchful eye on hot weather, yield potential

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There are several ways to manage through market doldrums, including trying to yield your way to profit, cutting back on input costs, or keeping an extra close eye on every market move to capitalize on brief rallies. Neil Townsend, market analyst with GrainFox, suggests one more way to navigate the current grain market trends: get.

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USDA adds to bearish tone with higher than expected corn and soybean yield and carryout estimates

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Department of Agriculture added to the bearish tone in grain markets with larger-than-expected yield, production and stocks estimates in a series of reports published on Friday. Both the headline corn and soybean yield numbers for 2023 were higher than all trade estimates prior to the report, with corn yield pegged at a record.

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Wheat School: From field to yield through on-farm trials

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A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins. Read More A large part of farming has always included trying new things to see what impact change can have on soil, crops yield, and ultimately profit margins.

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RealAg Radio: Labour issues, corn harvest quality, and on-farm grain dryers, Nov 20, 2023

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On this episode, host Shaun Haney is back from Germany and is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: Autonomy to help dealing with labour issues; Yields and quality concern in the corn harvest; and, Enough corn for an on-farm grain dryer. We will also hear a. We will also hear a. Read More

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