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Fall weeds can create spring headaches. Here’s how to time burndown applications successfully.
After a $100,000 loss and rising weed resistance, Matt Griggs says he knew he had to make some big changes. His tough decisions helped the 144-year-old farm survive and prosper.
With varying degrees of severity being reported, agronomists and growers are evaluating whether to spray this late in the season. Check out the Crop Protection Network interactive map to see if the disease is in or near your county.
After years of dry falls, a historic El Niño could cut U.S. farmers’ fall field-workable days by 20%, Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass warns, while drying delays and flat acreage threaten Brazil and Argentina’s 2026-2027 crop.
Some simple field checks this summer can reveal whether you’re planting a specific hybrid too thick, too thin, or just right — good insight to have before you order seed for next season.
The right cover crop strategy can help corn silage acres do more, from holding nutrients and reducing erosion to producing another crop of forage.
Agronomists detail how your variety selections and planting strategy might need to adapt to better manage risk during the growing season and protect yield at harvest.
A year after StoneX’s survey shocked the market, two StoneX economists sit down for an exclusive interview, saying this year’s numbers tell a very different story about what will drive prices.
The latest product in Corteva’s lineup can go on fields as a pre or post, targets more than 36 broadleaf weeds and grasses, and provides up to four weeks of residual control.
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The best-fitting products aren’t just the ones that deliver high yield potential — they’re the ones that help farmers maintain profitability under challenging conditions.
Agronomists urge farmers to scout, treat and communicate any significant losses to landlords and bankers prior to harvest.
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Soilborne diseases require more than a single fungicide application. Discover four principles that can help build a stronger, more consistent season-long disease management program.
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With a wide range of services, Simplot Grower Solutions helps growers be efficient and sustainable while creating a culture of care among its employees.
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Soil biology and plant physiology are reshaping how agronomists think about nutrient availability
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How to adapt your desiccation strategy when harvest aid options change
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Need to make better pH, fertilizer and VRT decisions before spring planting? Fall soil testing can help.
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Is your Mid-South or Southeast cotton crop ready for harvest? Learn how to check
New Stratus data shows grower satisfaction and use are rising, but the category’s future may depend on realistic expectations, agronomic positioning and proof close to the farm.
Corn conditions posted their steepest weekly drop of the year as triple-digit heat hit the Midwest and Plains. AgResource’s Dan Basse says as a result, slight revisions to national yield estimates are already underway.
Heritable says its platform can match plant genetics to geography with 10-meter field-level accuracy, helping users predict how varieties of nearly any crop could perform in specific locations around the world.
USDA ratings show that the nation’s crops lag behind Iowa’s current strong performance, while drowned-out areas and weather stress in Illinois could deliver harvest disappointments.
From inaccurate dry measurements to unseen water issues, simple mistakes and overlooked details could be neutralizing your crop protection investments.
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Weak stalks raise lodging risk. Compare rot symptoms before harvest.
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Don’t be a part of the $1.5 billion in soybean losses from soybean cyst nematode. Learn how soil health and control tools can help protect yield.
Mike Jenks shares how he reconfigures nozzles, boosts carrier volume and evaluates application timing to protect the leaves that drive grain fill.
With tar spot at fairly low levels, Midwest agronomists encourage farmers to focus on protecting the upper canopy, keying into the best application timing and keeping an eye out for southern rust.