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Farm Futures Summit agenda and planting update, markets and thermal imaging technology, Mental Health Awareness and more featured this week.

Chinese wheat harvest, final holiday positioning weigh on corn and wheat Corn mixed to down 1-3 cents Soybeans mixed to down 1-3 cents, soyoil down $0.25/lb, soymeal up $0.30/ton Wheat mixed *Prices as of 6:50 am CDT. Good Morning! Markets will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The morning newsletter will not be published on Monday but will resume its normal schedule on Tuesday. Enjoy the holiday safely, everyone! And don’t forget the cheese for your burgers! Editor’s Note:...

Reflecting on a life of service The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with Dan Glickman, Secretary of Agriculture under President Clinton. Hes written a new memoir and shares some insights. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Looking back on a career of service can bring perspective and insight. Capturing that into a memoir builds on history and assures that important information is shared. Dan Glickman served as Secretary of Agriculture in the Clinton Administration, but h...

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Prairie Farmer staff will recognize both the 2020 and 2021 Master Farmers at the Farm Progress Show.

syahrir maulana/Getty Images PUT NEW TOOLS TO WORK: There are some misconceptions in the market about how precision agriculture tools work and how they can boost returns on the farm. Farm Progress helps to break them down. There are some misconceptions about the tools available to farmers today. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Farmers are working hard to be more efficient with their time and labor, and a range of precision ag tools are available to help...

Robyn Beck/Getty Images SETTLEMENT DENIED: Bayers settlement proposal Roundup litigation was denied. The company has proposed a 5-point plan; but also emphasizes that the product remains available for agricultural use. Company announces 5 steps it will take after the denial of the motion approve the Roundup class settlement agreement Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 A California judge has denied a proposed class settlement agreement that was originally de...

Policy, trade, taxes highlight Farm Futures Business Summit A special edition of the Around Farm Progress podcast offers a sneak peek, or listen, to key speakers on tap for the in-person event Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 Policy, trade, and taxes can impact your farm, but having the right insight can help you make targeted decisions for the future. And these are hot topics at the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit in Iowa City, Iowa June 16 and 17. In this special edi...

USDA ARS Effective ranching ban would affect 12,000 Oregon producers, some in Northern California. Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 The Oregon Farm Bureau has set aside an initial $25,000 to battle a proposed ballot initiative that would criminalize ranching activities in the state, and the group is gathering funds and allies for what its leaders expect will be a long fight. Backers of Initiative Petition 13 have turned in the 1,000 signatures they needed...

Willie Vogt CAPTION: Planting progress was just one topic we asked in recent Farm Progress PANEL questions. Weve rounded up coverage from three recent posts. We stacked up a few Farm Progress PANELS in the last couple of weeks on a range of topics from planting, to spraying, to buying. Interesting results Suggested Event Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 The Farm Progress PANEL is a regular feature that farmers can take part in simply by registering using your phone (inst...