Crops
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.
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Humidity, leaf wetness and mild temps can fuel tar spot spread. Knowing the signs can help you act before yield gets damaged.
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
USDA’s March 2026 Prospective Plantings report produced no major surprises, but the bigger story may be the fact only 37.6% of farmers responded, the lowest participation in history for that survey.
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Indiana farmer doubles down on soil health to protect his land and bottom line
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Preparation is key to navigating fungal diseases and environmental stress in corn and soybeans.
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You can’t “catch up” with Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Season-long pigweed control must start at planting with layered residuals.
By sharing equipment and grazing resources, Tyler Zimmerman and Chris Walberg prove that collaboration is the secret to making soil health practices both practical and profitable for the long term.
Understanding how and when corn reacts to nutrient stress can help you make every pound of N earn its keep this season, says Missy Bauer, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
He finds that having fewer, well-managed plants in the field can outperform a denser stand of beans.
From Mehlich-3 to Olsen P, the extractant method your lab uses can help you interpret the data and manage inputs for more ROI.
While an unexpected March freeze is causing some farmers in Mississippi to replant corn, a mild spring is spurring early planting, with some farmers reporting they’ll finish planting corn by the end of this week.
In Illinois and Virginia, Frank Rademacher and Paul Davis lean on cereal rye, no-till and patience to keep waterhemp and other tough weeds in check.
Safeguard your investment with the strategic use of seed treatments and inoculants.
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Fungicide timing shouldn’t be a gamble. Replace calendar timelines with scouting and weather data to determine real disease risk.
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Soil temp, moisture and crusting can make or break emergence. Learn how to reduce early-season risk and protect yield from day one.