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The plant’s contribution from below ground is increasingly a focus to manage hybrids for maximum yield.

In an increasingly competitive landscape, independent seed companies have managed to increase their share of farmers’ business.

Genome-wide selection (GWS) is the “new wave” of technology that plant breeders are riding.

In addition to tillage and herbicides, other basic practices can help farmers manage weed seeds.

What’s the best way to gain valuable farmer insights? Just ask them. Here are four farmers explaining, in their own words, why they prefer to plant seeds with or without biotech traits.

Researchers explain the science behind coated seeds.

Raven technology plants two hybrids by prescription in what they hope will be a win-win in precision.

These maps, provided by the respective companies, highlight the national and regional seed brands for the five leading seed firms.

Pinch-row compaction is the culprit, and the consequences are more than aesthetic.

Dave Nanda, director of genetics and technology for Seed Consultants Inc., offers six smart ways to avoid planting brands with identical genetics.

Key seed companies agreed this past fall to a seed patent accord for biotech products that offers potentially big benefits to farmers of all major crops.

Weather extremes at planting, such as too little or too much moisture, are a sign your soybean crop might benefit from a commercial inoculant.

Sorghum has been part of Chris Curtis’ crop portfolio for the past several years. In 2012, sorghum was a standout on his Osborn, Mo., farm.

Some growers are optimistic and others are just hoping the weather holds. Listen in on five crop updates from farmers across the Midwest.

A wet spring boosted soil moisture in a country where output can fall by half or double from year to year based on rainfall.

Despite all the recent bearish news, there are still factors that could lead to a lower corn production figure. Market analyst Scott Harms explains.

The foundation of success with high populations is hybrid selection, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.

The key to discovering what technology works and what doesn’t work on your farm is to “map everything,” says Illinois farmer Brian Corkill.

Corn rootworm beetles might thrive this summer.

Not even the worst drought in recent history could dampen the vitality of the seed industry. Seed sales for the major companies in the corn and soybean sector remain at $13 billion.

It's the time of year where farmers need to pay extra attention to spray drift.

See what percentage of new and old-crop corn and soybeans market advisers have priced. Pro Farmer’s Brian Grete explains the situation.

Warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture boosted plant populations, according to the Doane Advisory Services Co. crop tour.

Through thorough, random sampling and applying knowledge of your crop, you can produce a reasonable yield estimate.

State-by-state breakdown of crop condition and progress details.

See which states have the healthiest crops with USDA's July 21 crop progress and condition ratings.

Meteorologist Gail Martell provides her weather insight.

Corn is going through pollination right as daytime temperatures are the highest for the season.

Read the complete Section 735 of H.R. 933 concerning USDA’s regulatory process of GMO crops.

Taking a soil physical is one way to find the strengths and weaknesses in its overall health.

Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for drought to linger across the western half of the country.

Is it drift? Carryover? Misapplication? Here are two things you need to check to find out.

Check out this online resource from the National Cotton Council.

Corn dropped for the second time in three days and soybeans declined as more rain is forecast for U.S. fields next week, boosting crop prospects.

USDA’s current price estimates are significantly lower than prices in recent years, which means you may need to reevaluate your cash rents levels.

The benefits add up to bushels of yield and added income, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension reports.

State-by-state breakdown of crop condition and progress details.

The crop declined in the Dakotas, but improved slightly in Montana and Washington

Brian Grete discuss how traders are starting to pay more attention to new-crop fundamentals.

Corn inventories in the U.S. will gain more than the government forecast last month as lower feed use and exports offset a smaller harvest of the rain-drenched crop.

Many generalist pollinators, such as bumblebees, make regular visits to soybeans and are at danger from insecticide sprays.

Harvest is wrapping up across Kansas.

Producers who are still holding on to old-crop corn and soybeans are taking a big gamble, according to analysts.

Steps to get the most out of your feed, water, and forage supplies to ensure a healthy herd that doesn’t break the bank.

Farmers will probably reap 13.983 billion bu. of corn this year, less than the 14.005 billion predicted by USDA last month, based on the average estimate of 20 analysts by Bloomberg.

Mosaic focuses on crop nutrition education with its latest web endeavor.

A good silage management plan should take in consideration the following aspects to prevent forage shrink loss.

In Episode 5 of Corn College TV Season 3, Farm Journal's Associate Field Agronomist Missy Bauer discusses how tillage is not always the answer to dealing with overgrown weed mats.

West Texas, the biggest cotton-growing region, will be hotter and drier than normal for the next two weeks.

Use these four simple tips to increase summertime productivity of cool-season grasses.