Crops
David Hula and Randy Dowdy explain why precise seed spacing is no longer a requirement just for high corn yields.
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How do you time cotton plant growth regulators? Here are the factors Monitor hot, wet conditions and measure internodes.
Ben Rand of Blue Line Futures says an unprecedented Western drought is shrinking crops, drying up wells, tightening hay supplies and accelerating cattle herd liquidation across the region
Don’t let nitrogen and phosphorus demand outpace supply. Learn how to manage the midseason nutrient surge with these four expert tips on precision placement and split applications.
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Bringing young talent into the industry, RISE is the first step to leadership development and learning the culture of this member-focused cooperative.
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Ear rot isn’t just lost yield potential. It’s lost marketability. Identify issues early and protect your grain.
Nitrogen availability, root development and residue load determine whether crops stumble or race through June.
USDA’s Great American Cotton Plan aims to boost demand for U.S. cotton through domestic manufacturing incentives, traceable supply chains and the Buying American Cotton Act.
From dropping phosphorus to switching from corn acres to soybeans, growers are navigating a difficult “recipe for success” as fertilizer prices remain high and grain markets soften.
Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass says warmer Pacific waters - not just El Niño - could drive a wetter, stormier summer across much of the Midwest and central U.S.
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Soybean cyst nematode is responsible for $1.5 billion in annual yield loss. Scout early at the root level to limit damage.
Commodity markets are waiting for one key answer: Does the U.S. really have a deal with China? With only a $17 billion figure and few details, traders want proof through tariffs, export sales and purchases.
Farmers in Southern Minnesota like Chris Schnek finished planting in record time and as a result planted more corn this year.
Agronomists explain why nitrogen must be present in the root zone well before the crop’s daily demand peaks.
Farmers might have wrapped up planting at a rapid pace this year, despite cool temperatures and frost concerns, but high fertilizer costs discouraged some from switching soybean acres to corn.
Data shows late-planted corn can “cheat” the clock with GDU acceleration, making the case for holding the line on your original hybrids for now.
Given the weed’s yield-loss potential and long emergence pattern, farmers in its path are taking notice and putting control measures in place.
Sidedressing is often the best opportunity in-season to address corn nutrient needs, but Ken Ferrie urges caution if you plan to go with “blind sidedressing” before the crop emerges or at spike. He offers three considerations.
Agronomists say uniform but thinner stands often outperform starting over with corn and soybeans.
ASA says it fully supports year-round E15 ethanol but says social media backlash stems from confusion over SREs in House bill language as the measure heads to a tougher Senate fight.
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Learn to spot potassium deficiency early to protect cotton in the critical June-July window.
Farmers in parts of the High Plains and Southeast need a break from relentless drought, while nationwide planting progress is outpacing the five-year average.
Corn stalks, straw and cover crops are impacting weed-control results, requiring farmers to make tactical adjustments.
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Bollworm pressure builds fast. Here’s how to protect your cotton crop.
Agronomist Phil Long explains the critical gap between air and soil temperatures and why the “heat engine” for corn and soybeans has stalled in some areas.
Now present in seven states, the small pest is taking a toll on soybean crops and making Midwest growers look beyond traditional insecticides for yield protection.