Rising interest rates in the past few years have squeezed their margins for error. Higher operational costs, volatile markets and even more volatile weather make doing the Biggest Job on Earth harder than ever.
Cotton growers are tough because they have to be. Cotton is a challenging crop to grow, especially in Southwestern states like Texas, where soaring temperatures meet chronic drought and other water restrictions.
Helping farmers do the Biggest Job on Earth is Job One for scientists at BASF Agricultural Solutions. Helping to maximize yields and minimize challenges through innovation are vital to that mission.
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It’s no secret that today’s agriculture industry faces unprecedented challenges, and retailers stand on the front line facing them every day. These challenges span the globe.
As growers finish their harvests, they’re already looking forward to next year — seeking ways to increase yields and decrease expenses. By partnering with BASF Agricultural Solutions, they can achieve both goals.
As using sustainable practices becomes an even more essential part of farm business, BASF remains committed to helping the industry achieve its goals and to helping measure and communicate what is already being done.
As interest in outdoor activities like hunting and hiking continues to rise and profit margins for farmers and ranchers continue to narrow, landowners are connecting the dots and making extra money through LandTrust.com.
Regenerative agriculture strives to work with nature rather than against it. It’s about reversing degradation and building up the soil to make it healthier than its current state.
Nematodes are frequently discussed in soybeans with the soybean cyst nematode. However, nematodes pose an equally damaging threat of yield loss to corn fields as well.
Veteran farmer Don Guinnip knows the value of conservation. Farming in the Wabash Valley, the sixth-generation corn and soybean producer is accustomed to growing crops in what he says is “not prime farmland.”
Farmers have to keep in mind their personal health and safety. Bayer Crop Science launched a campaign that delivers that message in a clear, simple way.
With nitrogen prices increasing, growers have their minds squarely on fertilizer costs. But perhaps a better consideration for growers is how to maximize the efficiency of the nitrogen they do put down.
Rob Stout knows conservation practices help him leave the land in better shape than it was before. And he knows planting cover crops on 100% of his acreage is one method to help accomplish that.
When Tom Perlick’s father unexpectedly passed away, Perlick knew he had to keep the farm in the family. Perlick soon blazed a conservation trail that proved the naysayers wrong.
It’s water first when it comes to Terry and Lori Dabbs most treasured resource. For these Stuttgart, Arkansas farmers, their farming legacy solely focuses on water conservation.
Steve May is a big believer in data and what it can do to help improve efficiency and productivity in a farm operation. May uses AFS Connect to make more informed decisions.
Angela Knuth wanted to track loads of grain during harvest. Beginning her data collection was simple and clear. Today, the increased documentation on their operation provides transparency in all aspects of their business
With his farm legacy always top of mind, third-generation Illinois corn and soybean grower realizes understanding and experience with conservation practices is key to preparing the farming operation for the future.
“We grow rye, alfalfa and oats,” she says. “A lot of conventional farms in Iowa are corn on beans or even just corn on corn.” Andersen was determined to chart a different course by adding small grains to the mix.
The precision agriculture industry hasn’t done a great job articulating the value of site-specific soil testing, which has led to frustration from farmers, who aren’t sure how to use what they learn from the tests.
LandTrust.com helps farmers and ranchers earn extra income from this trend by connecting them to people seeking land for hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.
An increasing number of farmers are discovering Thrivus™ bio-inoculant from Lavie Bio. Thrivus™ maximizes production in sub-optimal regions within fields, narrowing performance variability.
When the days are long, and the tasks are many, you need a vehicle that’s as no-nonsense and hardworking as you are. The ROXOR from Mahindra is a workhorse you can count on, whether you have 5, 500 or 5,000 acres!
Two farmers embrace conservation practices to build soil health, reduce GHG emissions and leave a lasting legacy. They’re discovering the potential of ag lands as some of Earth’s largest natural reservoirs of carbon.
Farmers across the United States are successfully implementing edge of field practices to better manage water and reduce nutrient and sediment loss from their fields.
Wheat growers in the U.S. are facing significant challenges. One of the largest is: to help feed the world during global shortages as imput costs continue to rise.
It’s no secret that the world is struggling – in more ways than one. With rising prices and pressing environmental issues, it’s easy to question if solutions are possible.
Efficiency is everything in agriculture. And thanks to John Deere’s newly released See & Spray Ultimate, growers can spray less and gain cost efficiency—conquering the battle against herbicide resistance.
Back in the first few months of 2012, signs of trouble were starting to pop up for U.S. agriculture. High temperatures in Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day hit 82 degrees Fahrenheit, the warmest for the day in 141 years.
Your crops depend on balance – both in your farm practices and in the surrounding habitat. But outside forces like weather patterns and surrounding land use can impact the productivity and efficiency of your operation.
