Topics: Ag North America,
🌾 Upper Midwest vs. West Weather Battle 🌧️ Stay informed on the latest weather patterns: As the Upper Midwest grapples with near-record dry conditions, the West experiences a welcome wet spell. Keep an eye on how Mother Nature shapes our landscapes! #WeatherUpdate #Midwest #WestCoast #Agriculture 🌎✨
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Upper Midwest Faces Near-record Dryness as West Sees Wet Spell
Record rain in the West brings drought relief, but parts of the Upper Midwest and Southeast continue to dry out, according to this week’s US Drought Monitor.
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Topics: Ag Asia / Pacific, Rice,
🌾💡 Discover the latest advancements in scaling up high-quality, low-emission rice farming models! 🌱🌍 Stay tuned for insights and updates on sustainable agriculture practices. #Innovation #Agriculture #Sustainability

Scaling up high-quality, low-emission rice farming models
The implementation of the project on one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission specialised rice farming in the Mekong Delta has recently delivered positive results, helping reduce production costs and emissions, as well as the amount of irrigation water, seeds, and fertilisers used, while increasing productivity and farmers’ incomes.
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Topics: Cotton,
🌾✨ Cotton Closes the Week with Strength ✨🌾 Stay informed as cotton asserts dominance in the market, closing the week on a high note! 📈 Stay updated with all things cotton-related. #CottonMarket #MarketUpdate #StayInformed

Cotton Closes the Week with Strength
Cotton futures saw marginally higher trade on Friday, with contracts up 14 to 17 points at the close. December was up 156 points this week. Crude oil futures were down 67 cents per barrel at $58.40 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.092 lower to...
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Topics: Ag North America,
🌾 Webinar Series 🌾 Join us for the Fall Agriculture Challenges Webinar Series hosted by NDSU Extension! 🚜🌾 Stay informed and up-to-date on the latest trends and insights in the world of agriculture. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! 🌟 #AgricultureWebinars #NDSUExtension #StayInformed

NDSU Extension to Host Fall Agriculture Challenges Webinar Series
This webinar series will give producers an opportunity to share their concerns and learn about their options.
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Topics: Corn/Maize,
🌾✨ Stay informed on natural-air drying concepts and discover the truth behind common myths with NDSU Extension! Dive into the latest insights and bust misconceptions in agricultural technology! #NDSUExtension #Agriculture #Innovation 🌾✨

NDSU Extension Explains Natural-air Drying Concepts, Busts Myths
NDSU Extension’s grain drying expert offers advice on drying crops.
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Topics: Soybeans,
🌾 🚢: China to Receive First U.S. Soy, Sorghum Shipments Since Spring! Stay tuned for the latest updates on this significant development in the agriculture industry. 🌿 #USChinaTrade #AgricultureNews #GlobalTrade 🌎

China to receive first U.S. soy, sorghum shipments since spring
U.S. soybeans and sorghum are set to ship to China for the first time since spring, along with hopefully, a renewed demand.
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Topics: Government / Policies, Ag Africa,
Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River… | John Kourkoutas
Companies talk about "African infrastructure challenges" while ignoring that the continent has some of the world's most powerful river systems. Executives worry about logistics while the Congo River carries more water than any river except the Amazon. Investors demand "connectivity proof" while the Nile, Niger, and Zambezi have moved goods for millennia. We are limited by our assumptions, not by geography. This map shows every river system on Earth by Strahler Order (stream size classification). Look at Africa. The infrastructure isn't missing. We're just not using what's already there. The Congo River: → 2nd largest river by discharge (after Amazon) → 4,700 km navigable waterway potential → Connects 9 countries → Almost completely underutilized for commerce The Nile: → Longest river in the world → Flows through 11 countries → Ancient trade route → Modern logistics opportunity ignored The Niger River: → 4,180 km through West Africa → Connects Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria → Natural distribution corridor → Barely used for regional trade What European companies miss: They wait for highways and railways while natural waterways sit empty. They complain about infrastructure costs while rivers offer FREE transportation corridors. They demand "modern logistics" while ignoring transport systems that predate every European road. The pattern over 100+ projects: Companies that work WITH Africa's natural geography succeed. Companies that wait for Africa to look like Europe fail. Real talk: The Amazon River moves massive cargo through Brazil's interior. The Mississippi River is America's industrial backbone. The Rhine River is Europe's commercial highway. Why do we treat African rivers as obstacles instead of assets? Because we're applying European infrastructure assumptions to African geography. The opportunity: River transport costs 1/7th of road transport. Waterways don't need maintenance like roads. Natural corridors already connect major markets. But you need to think diffe...
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Topics: Cotton,
🌟 Exciting News Alert: Fed rate cut expectation boosts ICE cotton market! 🚀 Stay tuned as the market gears up for consolidation. 🌿 #TextileIndustry #MarketUpdates #FedRateCut 📈

Fed rate cut expectation lifts ICE cotton; market to consolidate
ICE cotton futures inched higher on expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut, which could support demand. The March 2026 contract settled at 64 cents, while total...
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