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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.
Keenali Complete and Keenali GR are the names FMC has selected for its two Dodhylex-based herbicides (tetflupyrolimet). The company anticipates introducing the herbicides as early as 2027 and 2028 for farmers’ use, pending EPA approval.
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Discover the pros and cons of adding common soil amendments to control pH, improve soil structure, add nutrients and more.
A new map from the SCN Coalition can give you an idea of whether the pest is in your county. Soil testing this spring will confirm whether the pest is in your fields, dinging yields and dollars.
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Learn what to watch for and how to reap the benefits of early planted soybeans - minus the risk.
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The USDA Risk Management Agency has adjusted the earliest planting dates for replant insurance coverage. Learn about the benefits of early-planted soybeans.
Maximize yield potential by tapping into how plant leaf structure and ear type work together in the field.
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More than just a buttery ear of corn for dinner, corn production is responsible for over 600,000 jobs, paying $35 billion in wages across the nation.
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Learn the key management tactics that can help reduce the impact of lambsquarters and marestail this season.
A recent AgWeb poll asked farmers where they plan to cut costs. Equipment purchases topped the list, but farmers also plan to scale back on fertilizer rates, use more generic products and reduce tillage or field passes.
With these eight tips, you can make smarter decisions when it comes to fertilizer, ensuring your crops get the nutrients they need without overspending.
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Learn how early identification and control of spring weeds can help keep costs low and yields high.
According to the new interim rule, farmers can choose one or more of the CSA actions — no-till or reduced-till, cover crops, and nutrient management. Unlike prior rules, farmers no longer have to use all three on the same field at the same time.
New data reveals 31 counties in 10 U.S. states, 10 rural municipalities in Quebec and three counties in Manitoba and Ontario reported the pest for the first time from 2020 through 2023.
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How can you protect corn root health and improve your crop’s overall health and eventual yield? Learn about the threats to corn roots.
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Do you suspect soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is lurking in your fields? Learn how early scouting and detection can help you manage soybeans’ top pest threat.
Meteorologists say the active start to January is a sign of what’s ahead with concerns about drought, more cold and a sharp divide in areas of the country seeing too much moisture versus not enough.
Markets saw a double-digit rally as USDA says the 2024 corn and soybean crops were not as big as originally projected.
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Can you protect your soybean crop from SDS with phosphorus? Kansas State University says yes.