06/05/2025 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
The current Section 2032A cap is $1.42 million because the cap has increased in value because of inflation, but the provision hasn't kept up with the growth in land values. A senator's bill would raise the cap to $15 million, which is in line with overall estate-tax exemption levels.
Senator Introduces Bill to Increase Special Valuation Tool for Farm Estates
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05/22/2025 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
The MAHA report highlights glyphosate concerns while advocating a balanced approach between pesticide safety and farmers' needs, drawing strong criticism from agricultural groups who call it unscientific.
MAHA Acknowledges Pesticide Concerns While Recognizing Farmers' Role in Health
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Agriculture US, USDA,
DTN Ag Policy Blog: Trump Names Four USDA Undersecretary Nominees
President-elect Donald Trump announced through his Transition Team and Truth Social that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as Agriculture undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, and Michael Boren as undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment.
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05/30/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
Nationwide, corn planting reached 83% complete, and soybean planting reached 68% as of Sunday, May 26. Winter wheat conditions were rated 48% good to excellent, down from the previous week.
USDA Crop Progress: Corn 83% Planted, Soybeans 68% Planted as of May 26
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04/19/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
Input prices and the value of the dollar have changed in the past few years since COVID arrived. A little math may help regain some perspective on new-crop corn prices in 2024.
Getting Perspective on 2024 New-Crop Corn Prices
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03/26/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
With mild weather across much of the Corn Belt this winter, farmers are considering their fertilizer options this spring with more time for fieldwork. Drier field conditions could lead to less fertilizer loss. Extension specialists want farmers to take the extra time to test their soils to see what nutrient levels are at right now.
Farmers Consider Fertilizer Decisions with Mild Weather, Early Spring
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03/20/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
average percent change in U.S. soybean planted area from the March intentions to June acreage report, the June acreage to the final production figure, and also the March intentions to the final number for the top 18 producing states and the U.S.
Average Soybean Planted Area Changes
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02/14/2024 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
Percent change between the USDA Ag Outlook projections for corn and the final estimates for food-seed-industrial usage (FSI), feed utilization, planted area and yield vs. the percent differences for exports and average farm price.
USDA Ag Outlook Projections for Corn
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Randy Krotz
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Water,
Watch Corn and Soybean Crops Now for Stresses Later
Those cool temperatures that slowed crop growth may have set the crop up for later problems. It's a good time to start scouting.
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Texas Farmer Battles Against Sprawling Cities Over Right to Farm
State lawmakers in Texas are paying closer attention to the right to farm following a farmer's battles against cities that see farming as a nuisance to their growth and development plans.
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