Crop Watch 2025: Corn Yield Threats
Several threats are impacting corn yields this season, including overly tight tassel wrap, Southern Rust and tar spot.
Unscripted: ‘Overly Tight Tassel Wrap’ Affecting Pollination?
Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist, joins Tyne Morgan and Clinton Griffiths to shed light on crop conditions, particularly pollination issues.
Crop Condition News
While corn and soybean prices continue to march higher, farmers are making progress getting the 2021 corn, soybean and cotton crops in the ground.
“Over the last 20 years, we’ve never seen a drought situation looking like this through February,” says Nutrien Ag Solutions’ Eric Snodgrass.
Wheat prices saw strength last week, as worries about the 2021 crop continue to grow. With concerns about planting spring wheat this year, it’s a factor that could strain already tighter supplies.
Hard late-March rains in Argentina have set the stage for smooth wheat and barley sowing, but the storms arrived too late to help corn and soy yields in areas that had been pounded by months of dry weather.
Arkansas Crop Per Drop irrigation contest recognizes winners
With portions of the U.S. experiencing severe, extreme and exceptional drought conditions, farmers are posting photos showcasing just how much of an impact the lack of rain is having on their fields.
otato processors are rushing to buy supplies and ship them across North America in order to keep French fries on the menu after cold, wet weather damaged crops in key producers in the U.S. and Canada.
Farm Journal Test Plots find rolling soybeans early gives them time to bounce back
A special edition of U.S. Farm Report “Weathering the Storm” looks back at the challenging weather year, as well as gives a glimpse into what could be ahead.
The nation’s corn crop was 83% planted as of June 9, soybeans are 60% planted.