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Recently, our team at The Farm Research Center in Garden City, Mo. tried the Haney test for the first time. Regarded as a “21st century soil test,” according to a story from Agweek, the Haney test has the potential to add value in several ways. The test’s developer, Richard Haney from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, describes that the test …

On Tuesday, USDA released its most recent farm income statement and balance sheet report. New data published by the agency included the 2016 farm income forecast for August and the first 2015 farm income estimates. According to the report, USDA estimated 2015 farm income to total $80.7 billion, and for 2016, the forecast was $71.5 billion. Both the 2015 estimate …

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Curtis Wolfarth, a farmer in the Virginia area, talks about his experience using BP In-Furrow on corn. BP In-Furrow combines our BigBioYield poly-microbial blend with a high-quality food grade starter fertilizer. It’s proven to significantly increase yields in corn, wheat, milo and other crops.

Based on USDA’s August crop production report, U.S. corn and soybean yields and total production appear strong as we move into fall and harvest time. In fact, the agency predicted a record-breaking year for both crops. In this environment, marketing and storage become top considerations. With large predicted harvests, prices will likely be low. The World Agricultural Supply and Demand …