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Four experts weigh in on the pros and cons of each type of system.
There are two types of agricultural track systems – friction and positive drive. Both have benefits and drawbacks, and manufacturers have created different designs of each. I asked four track manufacturers to explain the differences between the two types...

The growing season in Minnesota began with a wet spring, but has since dried out — resulting in a speedy harvest for some farmers.
Carolyn Olson, a certified organic corn and soybean farmer in Cottonwood, Minnesota, said the 2024 growing season started off with a wet spring, which made it challenging for some farmers in her area to get their crops planted....

Doherty says, "If you are a buyer and feel as though you missed the opportunity to secure needs several weeks ago, now may be your time to strike."
What happened
Corn and soybean prices have plunged over the last two weeks, providing an opportunity for end users to more aggressively seek longer-term needs. In both the corn and soybean markets, prices recently rallied on a lack of farmer selling, dry weather in...

Several states saw red flag warnings and are forecast for more warm and dry conditions.
Red flag warnings have been issued throughout the Midwest because of warm, dry conditions and low humidity while the chance for significant precipitation throughout the region looks slim....