Chris-Bennett.jpg

Chris Bennett

Writing from the level land of the Delta just outside of Clarksdale, Miss., Bennett has blogged for several years on agriculture, surrounded by cotton and plenty of cottonmouths.

Latest Stories
.
Wheat
Chasing a Wheat Bin Buster
Seeding rate and fungicide recipe produces yield winner
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
none
Crop Production
What’s the Yield Return on Foliar Fertilizer?
Questions about crop response and yield increase.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
superweeds
Crop Production
The Grim Reaper of Resistant Weeds
The Australian-based Harrington Seed Destructor is a weed seed’s nightmare
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
Ben Brutlag
Technology
A New Breed of Necessary Maverick
Nature or nurture, Brutlag, 29, is a prime example of agriculture’s new breed: A mix of dirt, metal, digital technology, marketing and analytics bound in one package. Simply, there are not many farmers with a diversification footprint to match Brutlag.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
U.S. Bureau of Labor 2014 statistics estimate the death rate at 24.9 per 100,000 farm workers nationwide, and 3.3 per 100,000 workers in all industries combined.
Business
Fatalities Jump for Hobby Farmers
Farmers over the age of 60 also see fatalities rise, says new report.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
soy
Corn
What’s the Yield Return on Foliar Fertilizer?
Macronutrients and tissue testing are gospel in many parts of agriculture, but receiving a consistent, positive yield return on foliar-applied nutrients isn’t backed by replicated research, according to University of Arkansas Extension personnel.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
Quantity is second to quality for Wyoming producer David Hinman. At the 2016 World Forage Analysis Superbowl, he took top honors in the commercial hay division with NEXGROW 6422Q.
Hay
Quality Alfalfa Hinges on Details
Variety selection, precise management and optimal environment are grower’s premium.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
none
Crop Production
Returns on Foliar Fertilizer
Questions about crop response and yield increase
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
Z
Corn
Z-Trap Boosts Crop Scouting
Z-Trap 1 is an electronic insect trap allowing for remote monitoring of pest problems. The automated process of capturing and counting insects carries the potential for labor savings and greater accuracy of pesticide applications.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
Anna Brakefield and Mark Yeager are taking heirloom cotton linens from farm to home and seed to sheet.
Cotton
Cotton Just Went Farm to Table
“Made in the U.S.A.” has never looked or felt so fine. The father-daughter team of Mark Yeager and Anna Brakefield is taking cotton from farm to table, except with a “seed to sheets” twist.
January 27, 2021 02:09 PM
 · 
Chris Bennett
Load More