Crop Production
AgWeb is counting down the top 10 stories of the year. At No. 6, and originally posted on May 27, fertilizer prices fell, and nitrogen prices reportedly plunged 30%, partly due to demand destruction.
The reference to chestnuts, let alone roasted ones, will trigger few remembrances even though Chestnut trees once dominated Eastern forests comprising as much as half the hardwood in those woodlands.
Unlike reports of a Christmas tree shortage, the Real Christmas Tree Board, which is the checkoff for Christmas tree farmers, says growers from across the country have been able to meet the increasing demand.
Sudden density changes block root growth and water movement.
2022 has been a historic year for grains. From weather and concerns about the war in Ukraine, grain prices remained elevated this year. But, some analysts think the tide is starting to change for 2023.
Stink bugs are best known for their stench when squashed. However, the insect is gaining more notoriety in the Midwest for another reason — their love of soybeans.
Now you have a laundry list of inputs you can apply in furrow on your farm. What do you normally do?
For years farmers have focused on banding starter fertilizer 2x2 at planting — 2" over and 2" below the seed. While the process works, delivering nutrition to a plant’s roots sooner might be worth the effort.
To know if your weed costs are delivering on ROI, first consider yield impacts.
Make sure each acre earns its spot on your farm roster.
Every year farmers push the yield envelope on their farm. The agronomic approach is different for every farmer, but an NCGA Yield Contest winner has some advice.
Some hybrids require nitrogen early, some require it late.
With the current season fresh on your mind, beware the temptation to base too much of your 2023 plan on what you encountered in 2022, cautions Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
How often do you soil test each of your fields?
Exclusive New Bladder System Helps Maximize Yield Potential
Dry conditions and limited herbicide supplies crippled many farmers’ weed-control efforts this year, setting up a perfect storm for weeds and grasses next season. Here are five ways to take charge of the situation.
John Phipps says Thanksgiving shouldn’t be a weather-dependent celebration. Gratitude doesn’t watch the 6-10 day forecast. John’s annual Harvest of Thanks message is a good reminder for your heart and mind.
With the harvest wrapping up, farmers will soon be making decisions for 2023. Many will use data from their own on-farm trials and university research to help them develop a recipe for high yields.
“We grow rye, alfalfa and oats,” she says. “A lot of conventional farms in Iowa are corn on beans or even just corn on corn.” Andersen was determined to chart a different course by adding small grains to the mix.
Thrivus™ succeeds by combining two microbes that work together to drive nutrient uptake. This process enhances plant defense, helping early growth and root branching.
Matt Brincks’ average yields have climbed 30 bushels in corn and 12 bushels in soybeans, while his nitrogen fertilizer use has dipped by half, along with a two-thirds drop in phosphorus and potassium.
Farmers in dry climates are taking a holistic approach to flipping their soil to make it healthier and that includes cover crops.
Three farmers from across the U.S. identify the most significant drain in their rows.
Farmers and livestock producers are facing another headache this fall. In parts of the eastern corn belt there are reports of vomitoxin in corn.
In USDA’s November crop report the agency put soybean yields in Wisconsin at 54 bushels per acre with record corn yields at 182 bushels per acre. Yield results from the field are backing up that forecast.
Many larger farmers are apprehensive about using cover crops to Flip their Soil, and that is also true in drier climates.
From drought to supply chain issues, weed control proved to be a nightmare in some areas this year. One expert expects similar challenges in the new year, especially when it comes to herbicides in short supply.
In Nebraska farmers are partnering with local cow calf producers to help Flip their Soil.
If you are a farmer who wants to Flip Your Soil there’s a long list of soil health practices you can use such as incorporating livestock.
Learn how to prevent your fields from becoming a wildlife food plot.