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Breakup could shake the entire fertilizer industry.

Even with corn prices well above $6.00/bu. demand has not been curbed yet.

China’s efforts to tame inflation shake up commodities

Be ready for changes when you visit your crop insurance agent this year.

See all of the report data, analysis and commentary.

Capacity of off-farm commercial grain storage in the United States totaled 9.74 billion bushels on December 2010, up 3% from December 2009.

Corn for grain production is estimated at 12.4 billion bushels, down 1 percent from the Nov. 1 forecast and 5 percent below the record high production of 13.1 billion bushels set in 2009.

See crop, by crop reports.

Despite less-than-ideal soil conditions and above-normal temperatures, U.S. corn growers harvested the third largest crop on record.

See the soybean data.

See the corn area harvested, yield and production figures.

See the wheat stocks data by position and month.

See the soybean stocks data by position and month.

Tomorrow is the big day, the Jan. 12 Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports. Here’s what you need to know before the reports are released.

The 800-mile-long Trans Alaska Pipeline System transports around 15% of the U.S. crude oil production. It’s closed with no estimate of reopening.

Farm Journal agronomists detail agronomic factors that support corn growing success.

Top tips for approaching your grain system

Weeds Like It Hot; Syngenta Turns Over a New Leaf; Figure that Refuge

With every crop year comes a new batch of technologies that are put to task in the Farm Journal Test Plots.

How Southern growers cope in a weed-resistant world

More corn and less tillage are turning an almost-forgotten pest into a resurgent yield robber

This article kicks off Phil Needham's new column dedicated to sharing top tips for increasing wheat yields.

Is there a shortage of wheat and/or a shortage of milling quality wheat?

Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie explains how soil microbial activity unleashes phosphorus to the plant.

Projections call for soybean prices to bring more than $2.00/bu. profit levels in 2011.

Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Missy Bauer gives the step-by-step process to this in-field procedure.

Tune your planter for a perfect stand—before you head to the field

Rising farm incomes spur demand for quality farmland

In episode 9 of Corn College TV, Ken Ferrie says technology for weather monitoring has made leaps and bounds.

Head to the field with Missy Bauer in episode 9 of Corn College TV.

Learn how to short cut complex decisions with agronomic record keeping in episode 8 of Corn College TV.

Choosing corn hybrids can be a challenge. In episode 8 of Corn College TV, Ken Ferrie details the differences in a fixed and flex ear corn hybrid.

Planter Clinic expands with a five-stop road show. Its first stop is near Tunica, Miss.

The USDA released the December WASDE reports Friday and the market just yawned.

Relative feed value is more important for dairy than beef producers, who should focus on TDN.

From the combine, to tillage, to planters, Ken Ferrie gives tips on efficiently equipping your farm.

Key figures from USDA's S&D, Production Reports

Learn how to put the power of satellites in the palm of your hand in episode 7 of Corn College TV.

Is China stockpiling soybeans? Richard Brock believe so, and he says it's creating false demand.

Soybean yield champ tops 160-bu. mark

Corn College hits the road for a series of planter clinics

Late-season nitrogen applications can pay off for corn growers—and irrigation makes it practical

New corn technology continues to head to the field. How many traits do you need?

The 44th annual World Ag Expo 2011 will take place Feb. 8 to 10 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif., with 1,600 exhibitors on 2.6 million sq. ft. of show grounds.

Will there be a different view of corn demand from USDA when Friday World Agriculture Supply and Demand Report is released?

The time may be right for wheat to come to life. For many months, wheat stocks have been viewed as excessive. When any commodity with negative fundamentals can post and hold a near 50% rally, it gets my attention, as it should yours.

Beef Today will be hosting an educational forum on "Keys to Forage Profitability" at the AgConnect Expo.

Head to the field with Missy Bauer to identify how uneven emergence puts a dent into your yields in episode 6 of Corn College TV.

You can easily check your planting depth any time during the growing season.