Crops
Other areas of the U.S. aren’t so lucky. The Eastern corn belt have seen yields decline due to changing climate.
Recent adjustments to crop insurance could make decisions this year even more difficult. John Phipps explains in Customer Support.
The additional grazing source provides new opportunities for profit and expansion
It’s no secret that weeds are a farmer’s enemy—but which weeds pose the biggest threat? The Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) recently deployed a survey to nearly 200 weed scientist across North America to find out more about weeds in farmers’ fields.
Expect to encounter manganese issues on certain soils, plan treatment accordingly.
Answer these questions to help ensure you’re ready to treat pests in a timely fashion
With resistance on the rise, farmers need to employ new control methods
New technology detects nitrogen stress using computer vision techniques that recognize characteristic features on plant leaves.
Consider various options and which one will give you the best results
A lot of the fields Brad Beutke farms look flat and black from the road. But as the old saying goes, looks can be deceiving. “There’s a lot of variability out here that you wouldn’t necessarily expect in central Illinois,” says Beutke, who grows 2,600 acres of corn and soybeans near Clinton with his business partner, Rod Wilson.
Prioritize and coordinate opportunities to learn—and then share information
Manage soil microorganisms to pave the way to healthier soil and higher yields.
You can have healthier soil that holds more water by following a three-step approach
Microorganisms allow soil to store and release more nutrients, reducing fertilizer expense
Shoot the slow rabbits first with vertical tillage and lime applications
Manage the carbon penalty, allelopathy and disease to improve soil health and yield
Three mixtures boost soil health by increasing water infiltration and available nutrients
How four farmers found the right cover crop to fix their soil’s problems
Soil health involves chemical, biological and physical aspects. For now, let’s examine how physical aspects can be degraded over time and how you can improve them.
A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production.
All seven states showcased soybean crops that should produce higher yields than 2017, as scouts measured some of the most heavily podded beans ever seen on Crop Tour. The story was the same in corn, except for Minnesota.
Helm announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Extreme herbicide from BASF Corporation.
You can still impact soybean yields this season through fertilizer management
Since yield potential is determined in the first six weeks of growth, phosphorus (P) needs to be available early, especially with cold soil, continuous corn and P-fixation issues.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium get all of the publicity, but if there was an Academy Award for crop nutrients, sulfur would win best supporting actor.
Correct acidity to create diverse microbial populations, which decompose residue and release soil nutrients.