Crops
Continuous no-till/strip-till, more efficient hybrids and auto-guidance help a father and son in their quest for efficiency
Deltapine performance evaluators report these varieties produced high yields and excellent fiber content in their respective geographies during on-farm testing.
The practice of deep-banding fertilizer is growing in popularity; however, this method may be costing growers more than it is worth.
While not entirely explaining increased yields over the past 15 years, statistical evidence on linear yield trends shows biotechnology could play a role.
See video recaps, 360° views of the exhibits and all the details on the machinery and technologies on display.
You’re invited to be part of the heartbeat of our new national producer panel that speaks up and speaks out.
When planning a new irrigation system for your farm a little organization can help avoid mistakes.
Seeking sound agronomy assistance from a certified crop adviser is money well spent. After all, if you don’t compare your varieties to others, how can you be sure you’re planting the best ones?
Frequently, the practices that generate the highest return on investment require the smallest changes; many don’t cost anything to implement.
USDA scientists have identified a number of stem rust-resistant wheat varieties and are retesting them to verify their resistance.
If your wheat yields are good but you want to make them great, make plans to participate in one of two Farm Journal Wheat College seminars in early 2012.
As soil temperatures cool down, some growers will begin anhydrous ammonia applications. But are soils too dry this season?
Three hybrids will be introduced for the 2012 season
As the price of natural gas goes up, the cost of producing anhydrous ammonia rises as well.
Make sure the herbicides you apply now fit the weed problem.
Plant tissue testing is part of a three-step diagnosis
Fix your micronutrient deficiencies and read tips on plant tissue testing.
This can be an alarming disease that is capable of causing yield losses of at least 60 bu./acre.
This soybean research project plays some pranks to fool Phytophthora.
Nitrogen application is one of the many important decisions growers are making now; a decision that impacts both profitability and the environment.
Industry rivals spar while FCC strives to determine a viable solution
Plant tissue testing is part of a three-step diagnosis
Here’s what you need to know if your corn was damaged by frost.
This tool helps farmers evaluate current and potential agronomic practices.
Producers faced with very dry soils basically have three main options when seeding wheat.
Take advantage of the elevated view from your combine cab to survey and assess the effectiveness of your weed management program this fall.
The dry soil conditions experienced recently over much of the Midwest may limit soybean yields.