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28 Sep 2018
By Pam SmithDTN Progressive Farmer Crops Technology Editor DECATUR, Illinois (DTN) -- There's more to harvest than putting a combine in the field. DTN's View from the Cab farmers would prefer to go into the gathering season with a plan in mind. Obviously maturity matters, said Genny Haun, who farms near Kenton, Ohio. "Prioritizing harvest around he...
27 Sep 2018
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday hardened his line against China, its retaliatory tariffs and its public relations campaign by accusing China of interfering in the U.S. midterm elections. Trump later said China is attacking the "farm belt" with ads and tariffs. "I don't like it when they attac...
27 Sep 2018
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- Rainy weather across large swaths of the Corn and Soybean Belt is threatening to delay harvest and cause problems for growers. Be on alert for stalk problems, grain quality issues and -- in the case of flooded fields -- the possibility that your crop is no longer food safe, experts told ...
27 Sep 2018
By Lori CullerDTN HR Columnist We are in midst of a talent struggle in agriculture. With the national unemployment rate at an all-time low, we are not the only industry that's facing challenges finding and attracting top quality candidates. Over three quarters of hiring managers and recruiters say they are struggling to find hires across all indus...
26 Sep 2018
By Brian L. MilneDTN Refined Fuels Editor HOUSTON (DTN) -- The Energy Information Administration Wednesday reported U.S. inventories of propane/propylene rose a more-than-expected 1.6 million barrel (bbl) in the week-ended Sept. 21 to 76.4 million bbl, with stocks up sharply in East Coast PADD 1 but more modest increases in other major regions of t...