September 2010 Issue

Profits

Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

DNA Map of Success | Successful Farmers Have Specific Attributes

In the August issue I began a discussion on attributes of successful growers and how I observe their...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Ask the Right Questions | With Harvest Here, it's Time to Make Marketing Choices

Harvest is here and it’s time to make choices about marketing your crop. What will you choose this year? Will you sell soybeans at harvest, or are you leaning toward on-farm storage and a later sale? Will you hold corn in storage and sell the carry?...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

DDGs: The Next Demand | Dried Distillers’ Grains Are Next On List of U.S. Exports To China

For years U.S. corn growers have been waiting in great anticipation for China to import U.S. corn. That may happen –...More

Features

Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

The retiring help the aspiring | Aspiring Corn and Soybean Farmers Use Match-Making Program to Get Started

John Lase is 29 years old. He has a degree in agriculture from the University of Nebraska and years of experience as a...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

Passing the torch | Retiring Farmers Stay Out of Decision Making So Younger Generation Can Learn

“My succession plan is to slide out of management and back onto the tractor.” That’s Steve Mills’ goal before he...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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A Man, A Farm, A Plan | Farmers: If You’re Nearing Retirement Age, Get a Transition Plan in Place Now

Need to make supper tonight? The cookbook A Man, A Can, A Plan has got you covered. Need to make a retirement or farm-transition plan? Well, you’re on your own. There may not be a nice, simplified, step-by-step book available to help you, but there are many law firms and Extension agents ready to give advice and time to help you plan for transitioning your livelihood....More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

Power And Performance | Case IH Introduces New Tier 4A, High-Horsepower Tractors for 2011 1

For 2011, Case IH introduces a new high-horsepower generation of Steiger and Magnum tractors, all equipped to meet the...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

Things to weigh before you spray | Leaf Surfaces Can Affect Pesticide Coverage

Waxy leaves or hairy leaves? This might be a good question to consider before you attack your next batch of weeds....More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

Acres of record-breakers | Corn Yield Contest Winners Share Their Tips On Choosing Hybrids

Ask how national corn yield champions choose a hybrid and you won’t likely find a magic formula. Take Kip Cullers, K &...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

How Farmers Can Seal the Deal on Cash Rents

A handshake agreement on cash rent is still a done deal for many. Just remember, it likely won’t hold up in a civil suit...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

A New Twist on Cyst | Corn Cyst Nematode Identified in South

The word “cyst nematode” strikes fear in the hearts of most soybean growers. Now, a new corn cyst nematode has been...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

Just one pass, first class | Shop-Built Plow Reduces Field Passes

RTK auto guidance helps Dal Luther make precise use of his tractor, planter, sprayer and harvesters. But count this...More
Sep. 1, 2010

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All-Around Workhorse | Yamaha Introduces new Grizzly 450 Utility 4x4 ATV

After a fun, albeit grueling, ATV ride through narrow, steep trails at Capitol State Forest, I was bushed. All I could think of is how exhausted I’d be if the new Yamaha Grizzly 450 hadn’t had electric power steering (EPS) and double-wishbone suspension....More
Sep. 1, 2010

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Corn and Soybean Digest

On His Watch | New NCGA President Bart Schott Shares Priorities for Corn Industry

Bart Schott is about as proud of becoming the new National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) president Oct. 1 as he is of...More

My View

Sep. 1, 2010

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Make Harvest Accident-Free

Wow, you’re about to harvest what USDA forecasts as a record corn crop of 13.365 billion bushels, which also reflects a record-large average yield of 165 bu./acre....More

September 2010 Issue

Profits

DNA Map of Success | Successful Farmers Have Specific Attributes

Ask the Right Questions | With Harvest Here, it's Time to Make Marketing Choices

DDGs: The Next Demand | Dried Distillers’ Grains Are Next On List of U.S. Exports To China

Features

The retiring help the aspiring | Aspiring Corn and Soybean Farmers Use Match-Making Program to Get Started

Passing the torch | Retiring Farmers Stay Out of Decision Making So Younger Generation Can Learn

A Man, A Farm, A Plan | Farmers: If You’re Nearing Retirement Age, Get a Transition Plan in Place Now

Power And Performance | Case IH Introduces New Tier 4A, High-Horsepower Tractors for 2011 1

Things to weigh before you spray | Leaf Surfaces Can Affect Pesticide Coverage

Acres of record-breakers | Corn Yield Contest Winners Share Their Tips On Choosing Hybrids

How Farmers Can Seal the Deal on Cash Rents

A New Twist on Cyst | Corn Cyst Nematode Identified in South

Just one pass, first class | Shop-Built Plow Reduces Field Passes

All-Around Workhorse | Yamaha Introduces new Grizzly 450 Utility 4x4 ATV

On His Watch | New NCGA President Bart Schott Shares Priorities for Corn Industry

My View

Make Harvest Accident-Free

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