Crops
Fred Below has given each of his “six secrets for soybean success” a bushel-per-acre value. Working together, they can help farmers grow yields 80-bu. or more per acre.
Syngenta is continuing to grow its biologicals division with the recent acquisition of certain Novartis technologies.
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What adjustments should be made to preserve yield potential when planting corn and soybean late? Learn what to consider when making a seed decision.
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Learn how continuous corn is impacted by residue management, nitrogen levels, diseases and pests — and how to manage these challenges.
About 45% of U.S. corn production acres and 36% of the soybean ground are dry. The western Corn Belt needs moisture, in particular. A big, wet snowstorm could help, says Eric Snodgrass.
This Colorado operation may have faced adversity, but Marc Arnusch’s willingness to reinvent his family farm is why he’s been named the 2025 Top Producer of the Year.
Naaman Cullers, 19, has inherited the competitive genes of his yield-legend dad, Kip Cullers.
His senior year of high school, Dalton Dilldine’s dad unexpectedly passed away, leaving a limited succession plan and a teenager with a big decision: take over the operation, start his own farm or go to college. He chose all three.
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What are the risks of planting soybeans early? Learn how to protect your crop from inclement conditions that can hinder germination and increase disease vulnerability.
The conflict in Ukraine has been a focus for certain markets, such as wheat, since Russia first invaded the country nearly three years ago. This past week, President Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war would start “immediately.”
The Lay’s Super Bowl commercial was inspired by a real potato farmer and his family. Jeremie Pavelski says he was touched by the commercial and proud of how it showcased the work of farmers across the U.S.
Josh Payne was able to join his grandpa farming full time, but knew his sister might want to follow suit. He had two options: get big or get weird.
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Soybean growers lost nearly 6 million bushels to seedling diseases in 2023. Learn how to identify pythium, phytophthora and rhizoctonia to protect your crop.
The deadline to make your crop insurance decisions is coming soon, and Dave Jansen with Strategic Farm Marketing says there have been major changes to this year’s products.
Farmers will need to be able to show farm records, receipts, delivery tickets, and any as-applied maps. Geo-stamp photos will also be required to prove the use of no-till and cover crops.
Experts from Compeer Financial say last year’s coverage might not be adequate for this year’s cost of production, and coverage might not have the same effect it did last year or even two years ago.
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Is soybean seed treatment right for you? Here are the three main soybean seed treatments and how they can protect your crop.
As labor shortages in the ag industry persist, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of the H-2A and H-2B programs.
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Bean leaf beetle cost soybean growers nearly 3.1 million thousand bushels in 2023. Learn how to scout and manage this pest.
Farmers can benefit from evaluating fields now and making a game plan for complying with the agency’s requirements. One positive is that the herbicide strategy will be implemented over time, instead of on a specific date.
New Product of the Year runner-up RhizoSorb puts an emphasis on phosphorus sustainability from start to finish.
With planting season right around the corner, David Hula and Randy Dowdy challenge farmers to reevaluate the ‘why’ behind their crop production practices and use real information to back up their decisions.
Voted by The Scoop’s readers as the best new product released in 2024, Awaken FlowBoost marks a new path for Loveland Products’ seed treatment portfolio.
Among the independent field agronomists’ recommendations: Address your No. 1 yield-limiting factor, employ the 5% rule and fix soil pH.
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Learn about the connection between uncontrolled winter annual weeds and soybean cyst nematode and how to control these costly yield robbers.
At the height of the recent cold wave in January, subzero temperatures were noted across the Great Plains and as far south as the northern Panhandle of Texas. According to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, temperatures dipped to -20°F and below across the Northern Plains.
The Conservation Connector directory allows users to search programs by crop, conservation practice, and geography to help producers and their advisers find relevant local programs.
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Learn why the USDA classifies Asian copperleaf as a high risk weed for corn and soybean growers (plus how to identify and manage it).
Growers are trying to figure out what caused missing plants in their corn stands last season and what solutions they can use this spring.
MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.