Farm Journal: Mid February 2013

Columnists

• A Mix of Old and New
  
  02/11/2013
  So far the market is following the short-crop, long-tail price pattern.
• Finish the Fence
  
  02/09/2013
  Here are five components on planters that are often overlooked during annual maintenance.

Corn College

• The Southern Perspective
  
  02/09/2013
  Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie traveled south for the third year of Corn College.

Test Plots

• Close and Seal the Deal
  
  02/09/2013
  To answer questions about the options available for closing systems, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie organized a multiyear test plot to look at the various planter closing wheel designs.

Departments

• Books To Take Us Beyond Ourselves
  
  02/09/2013
  It feels like spring outside, but the days are still short and lend themselves to catching up on some reading.
• Production Journal
  
  02/09/2013
  The Herbicide Resistance Action Committee recommends that farmers adopt these principles to get on top of potential resistance problems.
• Machinery Journal
  
  02/09/2013
  Read about the redesigned Precision Disk single-disk air drills from Case IH, the Drago Series II Corn Head with Kernel Capture Technology, and much more.
• $100 Ideas
  
  02/09/2013
  You can join our $100 Ideas Club! Share your unpublished ideas and join our $100 Ideas Club.
• Irrigation Journal
  
  02/09/2013
  Improved irrigation monitoring is anticipated for farmers.
• Tailgate Talk
  
  02/09/2013
  Agriculture plays a role in all of our lives. In an interesting twist, investor and author Jim Rogers got his first taste of agriculture by selling magazines.

Magazine Features

• In the “Lime” Light
  
  02/09/2013
  Correct acidity to create diverse microbial populations, which decompose residue and release soil nutrients.
• The New Crop of Farmers
  
  02/09/2013
  There’s a new crop of farmers coming up through the ranks who are young, aggressive and driven.
• Will Land Values Dry Out?
  
  02/09/2013
  Farmland values might finally begin to decline, after almost two decades of overall growth.
• Give Your Soil a Physical Exam
  
  02/09/2013
  A complete physical exam can give you the piece of mind to keep doing what you’re doing, or it could uncover areas of concern. Soil is no different.
• Roots of Soil Knowledge
  
  02/09/2013
  Ray Weil sees a brighter future for farmers with the emphasis on soil organic matter and building it with the use of cover crops.
• Tough Timing
  
  02/09/2013
  Even though regulatory approval by the Environmental Protection Agency is still pending, Dow AgroSciences is moving forward with several launch activities for the Enlist weed control system.
• Narrow and Numerous
  
  02/09/2013
  Improved corn genetics might favor high seeding rates and ultra-narrow rows, helping boost yields.
• Beware of Rootless Corn
  
  02/09/2013
  This year, plan for prevention to reduce rootless corn syndrome, or floppy corn.
• Wheat Journal
  
  02/09/2013
  Read about winter wheat production, the new farm fuel budget app, and DuPont's new wheat fungicide in Wheat Journal.
• Gunning For Gluten
  
  02/09/2013
  Wheat farmers are generally prepared for any type of calamity like drought, flooding, weeds and insects but are they prepared to face the newest rising problem?
• Biofuel Optimism
  
  02/09/2013
  While the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) launches many a debate, no one can deny that biofuels are here to stay.
• Pivot Pushers
  
  02/09/2013
  Giving attention to the dirty work of irrigation tires can help farmers reduce compaction and provide long-lasting operation with minimal maintenance cost.
• Rough Waters Still Ahead
  
  02/09/2013
  Even though the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed rock removal on the Mississippi River earlier than expected, water levels remain precarious.
• Keep Up With the Times
  
  02/09/2013
  The Farm Journal Pulse, a text message survey of farmers and ranchers, is celebrating its first birthday.
• Myths Debunked
  
  02/09/2013
  After years of criticizing modern agricultural practices, Mark Lynas has become one of the strongest advocates for U.S. farmers.
• Healthy Roots Matter
  
  02/09/2013
  The seed treatment provided visible response in the first, second and third crown roots, with more root mass and root hairs.