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March 2025 • Volume 51 • Number 3
Contents
March
2025
Volume 51 • Number 3
Farmer Health
How AI could assist in the early detection 6 of pancreatic cancer, particularly for farmers at high risk due to exposure to pesticides, herbicides and diesel fumes.
Feature
Manure isn’ t just a
18 byproduct of livestock farming, it can be a valuable resource. Learn how to turn waste into profit while reducing environmental impact.
Livestock
Discover how silvopasture is revolutionizing farming by integrating trees, livestock and forage.
Commodity
9 29 Markets Explore how seasonal
trends impact grain markets, from soybeans to wheat, as spring approaches.
Stay
Connected 14
Find reliable internet options for rural living, from satellite to cellular and fixed wireless, ensuring seamless connectivity in remote areas.
Efficient Planting
Boost tractor fuel
36 efficiency with strategies like equipment sizing, speed optimization, tire maintenance, reduced tillage and field planning.
departments
Equipment Marketplace ������������������4 Product Spotlights Manure Spreaders �������������������������������24 Fertilizers ��������������������������������������������������38
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The Smell of Money How to Convert Manure Into Profit
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AI Transforming Farmer Health Revolutionary Tech Could Combat Cancer From Chemical Exposure
Product Spotlights Manure Spreaders Fertilizers
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