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Crop Production 2012 Summary: Corn 13% Below 2011, Soybeans Down 3%
2013-01-11 20:26:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: USDA Corn for grain production is estimated at 10.8 billion bushels, up 1% from the Nov. 1 forecast but 13% below 2011. The average yield in the United States is estimated at 123.4 bu./acre. Soybean production in 2012 totaled 3.01 billion bushels, up 1% from the Nov. 1 forecast but down 3% from 2011. United States production is the seventh largest on record. The average yield per acre is estimated at 39.6 bu. read more
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2013 Outlook: Farm Bill, Crop Production, Land Values, Livestock, Biofuels
2013-01-02 04:28:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
2013 is setting up to be another interesting year in the agriculture industry, following a very profitable year in 2012 for most crop producers in the Upper Midwest, and a fairly negative profit year for most livestock producers. Following are some items that are likely to be on the forefront in the agriculture industry for 2013. Focus on Ag read more
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