Crops
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Corn and soybean inoculants support plant growth and soil nutrient availability and uptake. Learn how inoculants function, their benefits and when to use them.
Many early-planted soybeans in the Midwest are in the R2 to R3 growth stages now, ideal treatment timing for most disease issues. Agronomists offer three reminders to help you make the call — plus a fourth tip on herbicide rescue treatments.
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Is it cutworm or another pest? Learn how to identify cutworm damage.
Farmers and aerial applicators tell Randy Dowdy and David Hula some of the key considerations for effective fungicide applications are timing, droplet size and product reach in the crop canopy.
As big yield estimates are being thrown around so early, it’s stoking an intense debate. However, that’s not stopping the trade chatter. With talk of a new national corn yield record, it’s pressuring prices, with many farmers staring at cash corn with a $3 handle.
Unlike most leaf diseases, tar spot starts impacting the crop at the bottom of plants. That means fungicides you apply must penetrate and get deep into the crop canopy to provide effective treatment. If you opt to not treat the disease, consider making plans to harvest early and pre-booking some dryer gas.
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Learn how to strike the right balance with soybean moisture level at harvest to protect grain quality and avoid costly storage issues.
While USDA’s crop condition ratings don’t translate to a specific yield, with strong conditions, analysts say it’s possible the U.S. will see a national record corn yield this year. Current market chatter is a national corn yield anywhere from 185 bu. to 200 bu. per acre.
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Northern corn leaf blight causes 64 million bushels of yield loss annually. Learn how to identify symptoms and protect your crop with fungicides.
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Soil compaction can cost your operation for years. Learn how to prevent and manage it.
Scott Beck says the family-owned business markets seed corn in 23 states now, with Nebraska ranking fifth in the total volume of seed units sold. Once finalized, this latest acquisition will be the company’s furthest west production facility.
Human urine is gaining recognition as a sustainable, nutrient-rich fertilizer with the potential to benefit small urban farms, home gardens and large-scale farms, offering a low-cost solution to rising fertilizer prices and environmental concerns.
Wheat streak mosaic virus decimated some fields this season, say K-State Extension specialists. The problem is also showing up and expanding in other key wheat-producing states. What farmers do this fall will determine whether the disease is reined in or takes off again next season.
Josh Linville, vice president of Fertilizer for StoneX Financial Inc., says the current fertilizer and corn price ratio is at historic levels with potash the worst in history, UAN the second worst in history, and urea ranking as the third worst.
With product and application costs totaling between $30 and $40 per acre, farmers will be taking a harder look at where they make the investment this season.
New studies highlight how thiosulfates not only supply sulfur but also significantly reduce nitrogen loss by slowing the conversion of ammonium to nitrate in the soil.
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With rising input costs and price uncertainties, it’s important now, more than ever, to implement practices that are equally profitable and practical.
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Protecting your soybean yield doesn’t end at harvest. Get ahead of the game with soybean storage practices to prevent yield-reducing pest infestations.
Corn farming for grain generated an estimated $123 billion in total economic output in 2024, with an estimated contribution of $50 billion to Gross Domestic Product. Find out how your state benefits financially from corn.
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In 2024, over 165 million bushels of corn were impacted by stalk rot diseases. Learn how to identify different corn stalk rots to dial in your management plan.
AgReliant was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between global seed companies KWS and Limagrain
The Seilers use cover crops and no-till to improve soil health, reduce input costs and improve profitability.
Pam Marrone says today’s industry supports products coming to market with a win rate no less than 80% and at least a 7% yield increase — anything else is just noise.
David Hula believes a high-quality carrier is so critical to the performance of his crop protection products that he loads and hauls all the water to the local airport that his aerial applicator uses.
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You don’t need an agronomy degree to keep SCN in soybeans in check in your fields. Learn how a simple layered management plan can help combat SCN.
Iowa corn quality leads the nation currently, with 83% of the state’s crop rated good to excellent. North Dakota is on the struggle bus for both corn and soybeans.
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You can’t predict the weather, but you can approach harvest prepared. Learn how to handle wet soybeans with minimal yield reduction.
The ‘cure’ for low prices is more yield. David Hula and Randy Dowdy have some practical recommendations to help you take more corn to the bin this fall.
In some cases, the sulfur deficiency can be traced back to last fall when ammonium sulfate and DAP were taken out of fertilizer programs to reduce costs. In other scenarios, the corn just isn’t getting adequate sulfur — but the problem can be corrected.
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Learn about the severe consequences of soybean drought stress and how to mitigate damage to your crop.