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Tool Helps Farmers Create Custom Cover Crop Mixes
Tool Helps Farmers Create Custom Cover Crop Mixes

Millborn Seeds is introducing the My SeedMix App to help farmers customize their cover crop mixes.

Farm Journal Series: High-Yield Soybeans
Farm Journal Series: High-Yield Soybeans

Adjusting practices to grow higher soybean yields isn’t simple. There are technology and management practices to master. This new series will help you put everything together.

Corn Earworms: A Threat for Hemp Crops
Corn Earworms: A Threat for Hemp Crops

Have you heard the myth that hemp is pest-resistant? Not true, says Charles Wellso, the co-founder of Sanitas Peak Financial and an entrepreneur with investment experience in the hemp space.

Farm programs are often complex, and that is the case for the latest Market Facilitation Program package.
How MFP 2019 County Payment Rates Were Calculated

Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer provides this “easy explanation of complex program.”

It's been two years since John Phipps started a pollinator plot, and despite skepticism, even he's impressed with the results. He explains in John's World.
John Phipps: The Power of a Pollinator Plot

It's been almost exactly 2 years since my first report on my pollinator plot. I was not exactly optimistic it would amount to much in the beginning. Thanks to experts and friends, things have gotten better.

“The big problem I'm seeing here over the last 30 days is that southeastern Iowa, Central Illinois, and even into portions of Central Indiana, are really not seeing the rain that they'd like to see right now,” he told AgriTalk host Chip Flory.
Crop Conditions Will Get Worse Before They Get Better

As we enter this critical grain fill period for both corn and soybeans, meteorologist Ed Vallee predicts crop conditions will get worse before they get better. 

Bringing the Farm to the City, New Exhibit in Washington D.C.
Bringing the Farm to the City, New Exhibit in Washington D.C.

"The Voice of the Farmer" is a new exhibit in Washington D.C. to celebrate and educate about American Agriculture. Click on this link to see what it's all about as well.

Analyst on Wheat Market Moves: Watch Australia
Analyst on Wheat Market Moves: Watch Australia

AgDay reporter Betsy Jibben talks with Brian Basting at the Agri Business desk about spring wheat markets.

Southern states and the core of the Corn Belt will see the largest payments with MFP 2.0, but just how those payments were calculated remains a mystery.
How Did USDA Calculate MFP 2.0 Payments For 2019?

Southern states and the core of the Corn Belt will see the largest payments with MFP 2.0, but just how those payments were calculated remains a mystery. Jim Wiesemeyer and David Widmar explain what we know.

"There might be a Palmer amaranth plant that's 8 inches tall. We're not going to see it until we get a few feet from it," Blair said.
Minnesota Tries to Stop High-Cost Invasive Weed

The Palmer amaranth plants the Agriculture Department's team found here were quickly burned using propane torches, before they could go to seed.

48% Of Farmers Say Their Corn Crop Is Below Average
48% Of Farmers Say Their Corn Crop Is Below Average

12% of farmers didn't get their 2019 corn crop planted.

DHM How To: Kill Alfalfa The Right Way
DHM How To: Kill Alfalfa The Right Way

If you're going to kill alfalfa in the fall, make sure to plant a cover crop. Best option is to kill alfalfa in the spring.

Cover Crops Can Help With Post-Flooding Restoration
Cover Crops Can Help With Post-Flooding Restoration

Keep your goals in mind when making selections.

U.S. Farm Report is on the road from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.
U.S. Farm Report on the Road from Southern Illinois University

U.S. Farm Report is on the road broadcasting from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. From the latest round of MFP payments to the weather market in the grains, the show covers it all.

 Ferrie: Beware Of Pests And Heat On Pollinating Corn
Ferrie: Beware Of Pests And Heat On Pollinating Corn

Japanese beetle is the pest of the week.

Soybean acres for 2019 are estimated at 80 million acres, which is down 10% (and 9.2 million acres) from 2018. This represents the lowest soybean planted acreage in the U.S. since 2013.
It’s Time to Talk About Soybeans

Corn has been stealing the spotlight for months. But farmers need to keep their eyes on soybeans, experts say.

Wheat Prices Have Potential to Rebound
Wheat Prices Have Potential to Rebound

Analysts say later this summer, as feed demand starts to emerge, wheat prices have the potential to go higher.

Everything You Need To Know About Hemp
Everything You Need To Know About Hemp

AgDay Betsy Jibben hemp rules Michael Bowman- First Crop, Co-Founder Matthew Smith- Hoban Law Group Gov. Kristi Noem- (R) South Dakota Brennan Gilkison- Winchester, KY University of Kentucky Murray State University

“In my view, this has accentuated the impact of price-trend followers in the market,” Allen said. “These days there are very few long-term investors holding positions based on a specific view on the commodities.”
Grain Prices Dragged by Algos, U.S.-China Spat, JPMorgan Says

Lack of longer-term investors imperils crop markets, bank says

Randy Small
Severity of Weather Challenges Tested Cover Crops This Planting Season

Sustainability practices are not a silver bullet. They must be understood in concert with the specific geographies where they are adopted and the goals and needs of the individual farming operations.

The New AgWeb
Welcome to the New AgWeb

Yes, things look a little different today at AgWeb: cleaner, better organized with more of the news, markets and weather you are looking for right on the front page.

Listen to the Markets
Listen to the Markets

The market is communicating through trends, carry and production but it's up to farmers to watch for those signals according to Darin Newsom.

Biological Options Come of Age
Biological Options Come of Age

There’s a lot of promise packed in microbials. These tiny organisms, also known as biologicals, could hold the key to unlocking yields — and companies are investing more time & money into discovering their potential.

Keep It Clean
Keep It Clean

Safeguard your cover crop by eliminating weeds, chaff and dirt

Hybrid Weaknesses Impact Pest Control
Hybrid Weaknesses Impact Pest Control

Seed selection drives defensive decisions for weeds, diseases and insects

NFREC-Hay-Bales-in-Field
When is Hay Dry Enough?

Freshly baled hay with more than 20% moisture will heat up and actually reduce the energy level of the hay.

Tailgate Talk - Summer 2019
Tailgate Talk - Summer 2019

Take a look at the global adoption of Bt corn, cotton and soybeans in countries where the biotech crops are grown on more than 2,400 acres.

Cover Crop Concerns
Cover Crop Concerns

Lack of seed options and supply could alter what farmers plant and when

Hemp Production What’s Old is New Again
Hemp Production What’s Old is New Again

Budding industry must overcome obstacles to better position growers

How to Pick the Right Soybean Traits
How to Pick the Right Soybean Traits

Use these four tips to evaluate and protect your options

Corn Seed Blend Refuge Isn’t The Most Effective Option
Corn Seed Blend Refuge Isn’t The Most Effective Option

Viewed as a solution to compliance, the practice is under fire

2020 Seed Supply On Target For Now
2020 Seed Supply On Target For Now

Companies adjusted production plans, but it all depends on how the tough season plays out through harvest

EPA Restores Sulfoxaflor Insecticide Use For Farmers
EPA Restores Sulfoxaflor Insecticide Use For Farmers

The EPA on Friday announced it is again allowing the widespread use of sulfoxaflor insecticide.

 Safeguard Your Cover Crop Seed By Eliminating Weeds, Dirt And Chaff
Safeguard Your Cover Crop Seed By Eliminating Weeds, Dirt And Chaff

Safeguard Your Cover Crop Seed By Eliminating Weeds, Dirt And Chaff.

USDA, WASDE Reports Don’t Matter Anymore
USDA, WASDE Reports Don’t Matter Anymore

USDA released its World Agricultural Supply and Demands Estimates (WASDE) Thursday. According to Darin Newsom, of Darin Newsom Analysis, the markets just don’t care about what USDA says anymore.

Crop Production: Wheat Production Down
Crop Production: Wheat Production Down

Winter Wheat Production Up 1 Percent from June Durum Wheat Production Down 25 Percent from 2018 Other Spring Wheat Production Down 8 Percent from 2018 Orange Production Up 1 Percent from June

Soybean yields in Minnesota are up nearly 3% due to a changing climate, estimates the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota Crop Yields Enhanced by Climate Change

Other areas of the U.S. aren’t so lucky. The Eastern corn belt have seen yields decline due to changing climate.

The July WASDE report typically doesn't create many fireworks, but an already historic year could cause the WASDE and Crop Production reports to yield some surprises.
Unprecedented Year Could Spark Unprecedented Changes in WASDE Report

The July WASDE report typically doesn't create many fireworks, but an already historic year could cause the WASDE and Crop Production reports to yield some surprises. Jim McCormick of AgMarkets.Net explains.

Stress Hell: Farmer Relies on Independent Seed Testing
Stress Hell: Farmer Relies on Independent Seed Testing

When Terry Wellmann plucked corn hybrid samples and drove the seed two hours west for testing in South Dakota, he picked a benchmark planting season—stress hell—to have his seed examined at an independent lab.

DIY Seed Treatment on the Farm?
DIY Seed Treatment on the Farm?

Treating seed on the farm carries appeal for many growers, whether attracted by savings, control or planting logistics.

Consider these four recommendations before you buy seed online.
Minnesota Farmer Saves 10% to 15% On Seed Corn By Buying Online

Consider these four recommendations before you buy seed online.

After an already challenging year, Ken Ferrie says it's a fight to the finish, but reminds producers it's not undoable, and he has some advice to get farmers already thinking about a challenging harvest.
Ken Ferrie Says 2019 Will Be a Struggle All the Way to the Finish

2019 has already been a struggle for many producers, as weather woes are creating a rollercoaster of emotions. However, the production challenges could last into winter according to Ken Ferrie. He helps get you prepared.

Today’s 5-day forecast is as accurate as a ONE DAY forecast in 1980. John Phipps explains in John's World.
John Phipps: Are Weather Forecasts Becoming More Accurate?

Weather forecasts are becoming more accurate. John Phipps says 5-7 day forecasts are much more precise than just a few years ago. However, there's a bigger revelation when it comes to weather.

Weathering the Storm- a special edition of U.S. Farm Report - looks back at the challenging weather year, as well as gives a glimpse into what could be ahead. From a cool, wet weather pattern to the possibility of an early frost, several factors could still impact production agriculture this year.
"Weathering the Storm": A Special Edition of U.S. Farm Report

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.

Andrew Hartshorn grows corn, rice, soybeans and is expanding into cattle this summer.
A Farmer’s Journey From The Funeral Home To The Farm

Listen to Andrew Hartshorn's incredible journey to be becoming a farmer.

Three Steps To A More Successful Harvest
Three Steps To A More Successful Harvest

Take steps now to have a successful harvest.

The 5 Myths of Hemp Growth
The 5 Myths of Hemp Growth

Bob Pearce, a professor with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and Food Environment, busted some of the myths about growing industrial hemp at Farm Journal’s Hemp College on June 19 in Lexington, Ky.

Buying A New UTV? Consider These 6 Factors First.
Buying A New UTV? Consider These 6 Factors First.

Consider these six recommendations before you buy a utility vehicle.

Recent adjustments to crop insurance could make decisions this year even more difficult. John Phipps explains in Customer Support.
John Phipps: Why You Need to Study the Fine Print of Crop Insurance

Recent adjustments to crop insurance could make decisions this year even more difficult. John Phipps explains in Customer Support.