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	DTN Farm Business
	USDA Ready to Add 30 Million Base Acres Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:19PM CDT USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce said landowners should start to receive notifications within the next month about whether they have farmland eligible for enrollment in base acres. Fordyce also acknowledged at least some local county offices are facing staffing challenges. [Read Full News Story] Cattle Ranch Creates Ways to Grow Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:28AM CDT England Cattle Co. builds a legacy on innovation and Brahman excellence. The family added a beef business to their cattle operation to provide another source of income. [Read Full News Story]

	DTN Crops News
	Practical Farmers of Iowa Will Hold Dozens of Field Days, Covers Wide Range of Topics Monday, May 25, 2026 10:04AM CDT Practical Farmers of Iowa will host more than 60 farmer-led field day events from June to November. From cattle grazing and cover crops to vegetables and habitat restoration, each field day covers a range of topics. The events are free to attend. [Read Full News Story] Asian Copperleaf Confirmed in Illinois and Iowa; What Corn and Soybean Farmers Need to Know Friday, May 22, 2026 12:26PM CDT A new weed is showing up in Iowa and Illinois, and farmers are being asked to watch for it this season. [Read Full News Story] Missouri Farmers Use 15,000 Volts to Zap Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Out of Existence Friday, May 22, 2026 6:34AM CDT Electric solution sparks a growing family business for Missouri farmers. [Read Full News Story]