Crops
President Jed Bower says the association is setting a course toward markets that could collectively unlock demand for billions of additional bushels of corn annually, “keeping farmers farming” for the next 250 years.
An unusual combination of severe hail, 88 mph winds and excessive rainfall has devastated some corn acres, while saturated fields, delayed herbicide applications and rising weed pressure threaten remaining yield potential.
Six technologies advance toward commercialization, with the first product expected in late 2026, despite criticism from environmental advocacy groups.
As crops accelerate through key growth stages, Mark Herz, agronomy technical specialist at CHS, shares three priorities for midseason crop scouting.
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Warm, humid weather can increase purple seed stain risk in soybeans during R5-R6. Here’s what to do.
High-oleic soybeans are helping this Wisconsin dairy turn homegrown feed into lower costs, higher butterfat and greater control over its operation.
How one Montana farmer connected conservation to efficiency and market opportunity for his farm
The goal is to increase domestic fertilizer supply and strengthen the supply chain.
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Silverleaf whiteflies threaten cotton yield and fiber quality late in the season. Know the signs.
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Pre-harvest scouting helps prioritize fields, flag late-season risks and strengthen next season’s management plan.
Heavy rains and hail have triggered widespread nutrient deficiencies, disease pressure and weed threats in parts of Illinois, Iowa and other states. Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie outlines some strategies for farmers looking to salvage their corn and soybeans.
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13% soybean moisture is ideal for quality and profit. Learn to hit the target this harvest.
The Feikemas use cattle and hog waste to fuel 7,000 crop acres, eliminate insecticides and even guide land purchase decisions.
As the crop enters rapid growth stages, Agronomist Missy Bauer tells farmers to confirm nitrogen and sulfur availability or risk leaving bushels in the field.
A three-year break-even is typical, but certain field conditions, farm practices and cost-share programs can move your ROI into the black sooner.
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Gibberella stalk rot can threaten corn standability. Learn how to manage risk before late-season damage occurs.
Unexpected disease patterns, shifting crop susceptibility, and fungicide resistance are changing every spray decision.
After waiting months for much-needed moisture, heavy rainfall is turning early-summer fieldwork into a high-stakes scramble for some Midwest farmers.
A two-pass boron strategy at bloom and pod set shows consistent yield payoffs across the Corn Belt, though agronomists warn the line between benefit and toxicity can be narrow.
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Brown stem rot can hide until R5. Split stems, check pith and plan ahead.
Promising new technologies are entering the market, but large-scale corn and soybean farmers often face a frustrating bottleneck.
Ken Ferrie lays out a strategy for farmers struggling with ponded corn acres after rains soak parts of the Midwest.
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Desiccating soybeans? Here’s how timing, variety and seed moisture all matter.
NOAA officially declared El Niño on Thursday and says the climate pattern has a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status by fall, potentially shaping U.S. weather through harvest and winter.
Understand the growth stage cut-offs to keep your post weed-control practices on-label and effective.
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Late-season corn stalk rot can threaten standability and harvest efficiency. Here’s how to prevent it.
Family partnership, peer groups and open-door networking have shaped Jake Drozd’s belief that farmers get better together.
Uniform emergence laid the foundation, but corn is now determining key yield components. Missy Bauer explains why stress management and nitrogen status matter at this stage.
After a historic 10-month stretch of dryness, improving moisture conditions are helping crops and pastures, but long-term drought impacts continue to linger across parts of the High Plains and West.
As corn starts moving into the rapid growth stages, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Missy Bauer says now is the time for disciplined N assessments and applications — not reactionary rate cuts.