Grain, fertilizer rail shipments ‘on track’ for this spring’s planting
Although winter weather, a sizable 2013 harvest, the transportation issues that plagued Minnesota and the Dakotas and competition from other industries severely limited rail service early in 2014, experts predict rail systems will be on track for delivery of grain and fertilizer for spring planting season.
Understanding and managing depression crucial for farmers
Depression is not as common as anxiety problems for farmers and others in the agricultural population, but it has key importance because of its propensity to incline farmers to purposefully end their lives.
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Could Tier 5 engines be far off, even as industry tackles Tier 4?
As manufacturers and dealers grapple with technology challenges and additional costs associated with Tier 4 engines, some in the industry have heard talk that a Tier 5 standard may be on the horizon.
P5 partnership will fund lock upgrades on the Illinois River
Those who do commerce on the Illinois River received an early Christmas present in December when the Port of New Orleans Board of Commissioners passed a resolution supporting a Public-Private Partnership Pilot Program – or P5 – to facilitate necessary infrastructure improvements on the Mississippi River tributary.
Organizers strive to keep Fort Wayne show ‘fresh’ at 26-year mark
As the Fort Wayne Farm Show begins its second quarter-century, organizers said they’re looking to build on its reputation while at the same time keeping the show fresh. The 26th annual show is Jan. 13-15 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
