Crops
To raise your total farm yield average, Connor Sible recommends starting the planting process in your lower soil-testing fields, once they’re fit, and then transitioning to planting higher soil-testing ground.
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Damping-off can wipe out young cotton stands fast. Identify common seedling diseases and reduce risk before planting.
It can take a few days to assess actual damage results following a frost. Ferrie offers four recommendations on how to do your initial evaluations.
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Cotton pests can impact yield and fiber quality. Learn how IPM strategies help growers protect crops all season long.
Tim Webster and Steve Crothers share their cropping plans, telling Ken Ferrie they hope to bounce back this season from record low rainfall and extreme heat in 2025.
Illinois grower Stephen Butz is uber-focused this season on removing the hidden barriers that have kept his bean crops from reaching their true potential.
Temple Rhodes explains how moving away from front-loaded fertilizer use to what he calls a “layered, systematic approach” — using nitrogen, phosphorus and biologicals — is helping him build corn yields despite increased regulatory demands.
Research shows skipping the right tank-mix partner can reduce control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses by 25% to 90%.
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Sulfur deficiency can be tricky to spot. Here’s how to diagnose and protect yield.
University of Illinois researcher details scenarios in corn and soybeans where biological products can provide value.
Matt McCarthy just started planting this week. He kicks off our Plant Your Independence Tour. Our team will follow 6 Midwestern growers through the planting season and make a stop at a different farm each week.
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Sidedressing corn? Apply N by V8-V9 for best results. Learn how late applications might reduce yield.
Irrigation experts explain how tracking daily “deposits and withdrawals” can prevent costly watering mistakes and protect yields during critical growth stages.
As the Iran war drives fertilizer prices up 40%, the Trump administration is warning against price gouging. A new survey shows only 60% of corn farmers have secured their nitrogen needs for 2026.
Purdue’s Dan Quinn explains how using strategies like moisture-seeking planting and the critical N:S ratio are keys to higher yields.
A fast-developing El Niño could bring much-needed rain to the Plains, but timing and coverage remain uncertain. Brian Bledsoe explains what a strong event could mean for drought relief.
With wheat barely a foot tall, the flag leaf is already emerging—a sign the crop is rushing to reproduce under stress, leaving too little structure to support a harvest. Less than 10% may be harvested in West Texas.
Sixth-generation Minnesota farmer Carson Kahler is putting homemade nitrogen to the test this season, evaluating its field performance and whether the investment truly pencils out.
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Gray leaf spot can wipe out yield fast. Scout early, know risk factors and spray between VT and R2 for the best protection.
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
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Soybean planting delayed? Learn how to protect your yield by adjusting your standard practices.
He says a simple ratchet strap and an open-furrow diagnostic strategy help him achieve the best planting depth and seed germination.
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
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Seedcorn maggots cost millions in lost yield. Learn how proactive management can protect crops during early growth stages.
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
EPA’s Set 2 RFS rule drives a surge in biofuel demand while also boosting feedstock markets. Matt Upmeyer with Montana Renewables explains why it could spark major gains for U.S. agriculture.
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The cooperative’s singular focus is to take care of its member-owners.
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Controlling weeds can help maximize the crop benefits of fertilizer applications.