Ben Potter

Ben Potter writes about the many new on-farm technologies that make farmers better, faster, more efficient and more profitable. He has more than 9 years of experience writing for a cotton publication and an advertising agency serving agribusiness clients. This helped him build a strong foundation of agronomic and crop-protection knowledge for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, peanuts and a variety of specialty crops. Ben attended both the University of Missouri (journalism) and the University of Memphis (technical writing). Ben’s grandparents were corn and soybean farmers, and his father was a soil scientist with the USDA. Away from work, Ben keeps busy with a broad range of activities, whether it’s long-distance running, growing habanero peppers or spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.

Latest Stories
Case IH announces it has added the 2160 Early Riser planter to its 2000 series planter portfolio. Farmers can choose from four configurations with a steerable Rowtrac Carrier System or traditional wheeled-carrier option in 32- or 36-row options.
Variable-rate planting has become easier than ever—here’s what you need to know.
“Proper planter adjustment isn’t difficult, but it can be time consuming. Take some time before planting to make sure your planter is ready to operate at peak performance.”
In time for 2017, officials at John Deere say the company’s T670 model walker combines will feature improvements for better productivity, threshing capacity and straw quality for baling. U.S and Canadian small grains producers will also appreciate easier and less time-consuming service and maintenance.
The majority of farmers do not own or lease even one sprayer. Here are the most common reasons they say why not.
Case IH has been at work on new farm equipment and improvements to its existing machinery. Earlier in August, the company announced the latest two changes to its product lineup.
Hagie Manufacturing LLC has announced it is building a limited number of enhanced STS16 Self Propelled Sprayers. New for 2017, the 1,600-gallon sprayer will include a 375 HP 9.0-liter John Deere PowerTech PSS engine, along with several other improved features.
A 2016 Farm Journal Media equipment and machinery research study revealed that 78% of respondents don’t own or lease a self-propelled sprayer, and another 46% don’t own or lease a pull-behind sprayer. What’s holding them back?
Yellow soybeans? That probably isn’t a good sign. What’s happening, exactly?
According to the latest Farm Journal survey, 59% of farmers now own a mobile device. Here are the apps they say they’re using the most on their smartphones.