NEWS

The 2019 Southeastern Hay Contest (SEHC) presented by Massey Ferguson celebrates its 15th edition with a record of 380 entries vying for the top spot.

To manage input costs, many producers take advantage of early pay and other discounts offered by suppliers, including discounts on seeds for next year’s crops. Knowing the payoffs of different input purchase arrangements can help farms manage through tight profit margins.

September was a fairly solid month overall for retail sales of tractors and combines in the U.S. but to a lesser degree in Canada, according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).

On Jan. 1, 2020, all commercial oceangoing ships will be required to either use low-sulfur fuel or to install “scrubbers” on their engines to remove sulfur from exhaust. These new requirements are part of a long-term global effort to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions.

Agricultural students with journalism or communications training are encouraged to apply for Progressive Forage’s 2020 editorial internship program. Applications are due Dec. 20, 2019.