Crop Production
Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, shares what to watch for the fertilizer, seed and crop protection price outlook.
If you think profitability and sustainability can’t go hand in hand, it might be time to reconsider. Watch this video to see how one Iowa family grows more corn bushels with less environmental impact.
As harvest 2023 winds down and we shift into 2024 preparation mode, it’s the perfect time to evaluate what worked, recognize what could be improved and plan for next year.
Several factors are leading economists to believe the price of corn will keep ethanol profits steady in the near future.
Bart Fischer, co-director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M, spotlights two topics that will be updated in the next farm bill.
Fungicides deliver crucial disease control for crops like corn and soybeans, but not all fungicides provide the same levels of efficacy.
A seasoned crop consultant shares a list of items that are sure to make scouting a bit easier this spring.
Samuel Taylor, senior analyst for farm inputs at Rabobank, says U.S. wholesale fertilizer prices are down 25% to 50% — with variances resulting from timing and product type.
Scientists from the Agricultural Research Service have identified several different species of fungi and bacteria that can stop tar spot from developing.
While the importance of organic matter is generally understood, we continue to struggle as an industry to put that knowledge into action.
It’s been estimated that agriculture could account for 80% of the commercial drone market, according to the Association of Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVIS).
The Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor show economists expect USDA to make additional cuts to its yield estimates, but one economist thinks weather worries in South America could be an even bigger story than U.S. yields.
The answer could be from the students participating in the Wilbur-Ellis Innovation Award, who are exploring innovative ideas for feeding a growing world.
Misinformation about nitrogen stabilizers could be limiting the return on your fertilizer investment. So we’re separating fact from fiction to help you maximize nutrient use efficiency on your corn acres in 2024.
Iowa farmers, get out your toenail clippers! Anna Proctor, a University of Iowa Ph.D. student, is collecting samples for a study she will conduct later this year using Iowa farmers’ toenails to assess chemical exposure.
Fall is a great time for farmers to plant cover crops to improve soil health.
With crops slowly coming in off the fields, now is a good time to start thinking about soil testing. Here are five reasons why fall testing may be more ideal than spring.
FMC’s At-Plant product platform provides a way for growers to get the most out of every acre.
Todd Westerfeld says five technologies, from pocketknife to section control, are invaluable across his farm on a day-to-day basis.
Matt Griggs faces a government ban on chicken litter: “What about my right to farm?”
Remember: Weeds that never emerge have no impact on yield.
The only way to increase bushels per ear is to document results in the fall and make changes next season, which involves scouting before and during harvest, analyzing results and drafting your plan.
The SCN Coalition’s new SCN Profit Checker tool allows growers and their crop advisors to estimate the financial toll of soybean cyst nematode in each field.
What do Mary Pat Sass, Whitney Larson, Callee Pellett and Zoe Kent have in common? They are four farmers who are breaking the mold and sharing about life on the farm.
Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska have previously confirmed populations of dicamba-resistant waterhemp. Extension stresses the importance of not allowing any seed-bearing waterhemp to remain in the field at harvest.
The success of your operation hinges on the quality of your equipment and its capabilities.
Analysts think the recent hot and dry weather could have a detrimental effect on the potential production picture in the U.S., but even with issues, the price story is different for corn than it is for soybeans.
The National Cover Crop Survey sheds light on the various benefits.
We have gradually resigned ourselves to Brazil being the leader, but last year they also took the top spot for corn exports, a tougher fact to swallow. There is more going on for the 2023-2024 growing season in Brazil.
Out East, Ken Ferrie saw good corn crops with delayed maturity. Black layer will be pushed out to October. In the West, one Iowa field had the highest corn yield check of the season, while other fields were burned up.