Farm Journal: Early Spring 2010

Magazine Features

• A Fierce Fungal Fight
  
  03/30/2010
  Soybean rust remains an invasive threat in the U.S.
• A Few Real-Life Farm Kids
  
  03/30/2010
  Meet some up-and-coming farmers from around the country
• New Kinds of Chemistry
  
  03/27/2010
  BASF''s pipeline for novel crop products looks promising
• Crop Tech
  
  03/27/2010
  Nitrogen deficiency in hybrids.
• Technology Journal
  
  03/27/2010
  Working toward ISO compatibility, TeeJet offers two solutions for sprayer control. For equipment that already has an AGCO, Case IH or John Deere virtual terminal, a kit is available that includes the IC18 ISOBUS Sprayer Electronic Control Unit, the BoomPilot automatic boom section control module, a switch box and all cables and connections.
• Biofuels Update
  
  03/27/2010
  GM Calls for More Fueling Stations, Cleaner Rides to the Airport, Agenda for Cellulosic Ethanol
• Truck Journal
  
  03/27/2010
  A look at what's new in trucks
• Is $7,900 Per Acre a Steal?
  
  03/27/2010
  Auction falls short of expectations, prompting questions
• Here we go again
  
  03/27/2010
  Climatologists predict cool, wet planting conditions are ahead. Hot, dry weather could follow.
• Field Day at the Farm Show
  
  03/27/2010
  2010 World Ag Expo draws 100,000 farm show fans
• Another Idiot Light
  
  03/27/2010
  New tire pressure monitoring systems will add convenience adnd complications
• Buyer''s Market for Soybean Meal
  
  03/27/2010
  If livestock producers lock in purchases wisely, they should receive a price break for this protein supplement
• Our Agronomists Deliver Answers
  
  03/27/2010
  Interactive tool allows you to submit questions from your field
• $100 Ideas
  
  03/27/2010
  Tender Trailer with an Easy Step Up,Safety Is a Priority, Planter Box Carrier
• On the Radar
  
  03/27/2010
  Commodity group leaders discuss top-of-mind items
• One-of-a-Kind Welding Trip
  
  03/26/2010
  Contest expanded to give three ways to win prizes
• Rural Brain Gain
  
  03/25/2010
  In a down economy, smart young folks may return to the farm or choose to never leave
• Resistance on the Rise
  
  03/25/2010
  Diversity is the name of the game in today''s weed control

Web Extra

• 2010 Commodity Classic Coverage
  
  04/30/2010
  Check out the complete 2010 Commodity Classic coverage.
• Water Marks Coverage
  
  04/30/2010
  Read the stories in the Water Marks series.
• University Research on Corn Diseases
  
  04/30/2010
  See these links for university research reports and field crop scouting manuals.
• 2011 Super Duty Truck: Heavy Towing Action
  
  04/30/2010
  Get ready for some heavy duty towing action.
• BASF''s Pipeline of New Products
  
  03/26/2010
  Paul Rea, director of U.S. crop protection for BASF, describes his company pipeline of new products.
• Nitrogen Use in Efficient Hybrids
  
  03/26/2010
  Greg Luce, technical product manager for Pioneer Hi-Bred, discusses nitrogen use in efficient hybrids.
• The Soybean Rust Situation
  
  03/26/2010
  David Wright, director of research for the North Central Soybean Research Program, discusses the soybean rust situation.
• Tips for Crop Pests and Scouting
  
  03/26/2010
  Find helpful links and information on crop pests and scouting.
• Commodity Group Leader Interviews
  
  03/26/2010
  Leaders of two commodity groups detail the key legislative agenda and regulatory agenda for the year.
• Resistant Weeds Catastrophe
  
  03/26/2010
  Stephen Powles, an Australian farmer and professor, details the catastrophe resistant weeds are causing.

Columnists

• Tools to Help Along the Way
  
  03/27/2010
  A family focused on taking constructive action will achieve succession planning success. To aid in the process each step of the way, you’ll find several helpful legacy tools at www.FarmJournalLegacyProject.com. Here’s a sampling of what’s available.

Test Plots

• On the Defense
  
  03/27/2010
  Test plots focus on the planter pass to tackle pests

Corn Navigator

• Insect Outlook
  
  03/27/2010
  The corn pests you need to be on point about this season