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A former Navy pilot scrutinizes every production detail to manage risk

Research indicates that gypsum can help offset the impact of aluminum toxicity in low pH soils, help curb phosphorus runoff and increase iron uptake by reducing the detrimental effects of bicarbonates.

In episode 5 of Corn College TV the Associate Field Agronomist defines the difference between soil compaction and soil density.

Reach into the farmer’s toolbox with Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to learn the keys to soil sampling. Reinforce the importance of soil sample.

Shake it up baby. Take a harder look at those corn tassels and seed tags to ensure genetic diversity.

Sharpen your pencils. There’s a vast catalog of seed choices available this year. Here are some tips for making the best choices.

Ken Ferrie explains why corn can snap from green to yellow.

More than 40% of farmers are concerned about “fluctuating and/or increasing fertilizer prices," according to a recent survey.

Weigh the cost of resistance in chemistry selections

Missy Bauer gives top tips for top ear count and top yields.

Be sure to tune in for episode 12 of Corn College TV to learn from the field experience of the Farm Journal agronomic team.

The grain market in Chicago on Monday kicked off the week with a strong rally amid increased demand around the world, with corn rising the most in three weeks, and wheat and soybean rebounding from the prior slumps.

We answer a farmer’s question in Episode 3 of Corn College TV.

See all the crop yield and production data.

Harvest 2010 is almost history.

Check out this interactive map to see yields across the country.

John Soper, Pioneer Vice President of Soybean Research, estimates that 90% or more of the SCN varieties on the market today contain PI-88788 type of resistance.

Reach into the Farmer’s Toolbox to learn what a key piece to the Systems Approach the soil test plays.

Got a tough row? No need to resort to the hoe. A pre is a prerequisite in the fight against resistant weeds.

“Should I use a nitrogen stabilizer?” Simple question, but the answer is complex.

Tackle your worst soybean pest with the right stuff

Here’s the key way you can know the difference in the field.

This episode describes the Systems Approach to disease management, gives a lesson in pollination 101.

Continuous no-till/strip-till, more efficient hybrids and auto-guidance help a father and son in their quest for efficiency

The Systems Approach helps you continuously improve and analyze production practices.

Farm King dealers will carry Westeel-built on-farm storage products.

Ninety-one percent of the U.S. soybean crop is harvested, according to USDA.

It's a pretty safe bet that more corn was harvested last week in North Dakota and Minnesota than in any other seven-day stretch in the states' histories, crop watchers say.According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a full third of North Dakota's near-record corn crop and 30 percent of Minnesota's record corn crop came off in the week ended Saturday.Because both states have more corn than just about ever before, such a pace likely is a record, experts say.By Saturday, 77 percent of Minnesota's corn was harvested, up from 47 percent Oct 17 and 41 percent by Oct. 24 in the five-year average. A year ago, only 6 percent of the crop was harvested at this date.

Some weeds are more than weeds. They are also hosts for soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

When weeds get tough, you get tougher. This farmer uses two trait technologies to fight weed resistance.

Kip Cullers tops the yield charts with 160.6 bushel soybeans. Get the yield king’s super duper recipe.

A moderate or strong La Niña like the one currently underway typically produces a drier than normal weather pattern across the southern U.S.

The rapid rate of corn harvest in the U.S. continues.

How you employ machinery and technology are keys in the Systems Approach.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the corn harvest was 68 percent complete and had increased its pace judging by its historic average.

Having your seasonal tools pulled together can save you time and frustration.

Soybeans showed the most strength this week posting 50-cent gains.

See all the important data and analysis from today's reports.

See the official soybean numbers.

See the official cotton numbers.

See the official corn numbers.

Watch changing futures and basis levels

Genetically modified sugar beets on hold; update your health care directive; Large farms better suited for cob collection; new products for crop insurance

Preparation for the 2011 planting season starts now.