Crops
Ken Ferrie warns that anhydrous ammonia won’t help young plants fight the carbon penalty this spring. He details how to bridge the nitrogen gap and protect your yield potential.
Before you leap, check out these essential management steps from Missouri farmer Todd Gibson and Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie to help you mitigate risks and protect ROI.
Brian Bledsoe of Brian Bledsoe Weather explains what’s driving the record heat, how long it may last and why it’s not a repeat of 2012.
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Floppy or stunted corn? The roots might point to fertilizer burn or rootless corn syndrome.
With the EPA reinstating labels for three over-the-top products, Nate Eitzmann explains how this returning tool fits into 2026 weed control plans—and why stewardship is more critical than ever.
Beetle capture data reveals pest numbers are rising, with 31% of sampled fields exceeding economic thresholds.
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Learn how to identify phosphorus deficiency early to prevent yield loss.
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Fast-growing kochia and giant ragweed can slash soybean yields. Early scouting and timing make a difference.
From planting depth to using low-salt in-furrow products, David Hula and Randy Dowdy detail management practices that help drive uniform, rapid emergence and early growth.
Cotton futures hit contract highs as short covering lifted prices, but weak demand and rising costs are keeping profitability out of reach. Texas Tech’s Darren Hudson breaks down what it means for growers heading into 2026.
By digging deeper into the details, farmers can use the information to make more informed input decisions and drive better yield outcomes.
As planting dates shift earlier, the nutrient is delivering significant yield responses and surprising protection against sudden death syndrome.
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This expert says preemergence herbicide applications are the foundation for achieving cleaner fields all season long
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Make an informed decision about protecting the investment in your fleet.
NOAA and CPC issue an official El Niño watch with a 62% chance of forming by late summer. Meteorologist Drew Lerner explains why it’s coming sooner than expected, but warns the extreme forecasts may be overstated. What it could mean for global crops this year.
New technology from Syngenta can pinpoint the microscopic pests in your fields with 90% accuracy.
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Learn how careful monitoring of your corn crop in reproductive growth stages can help protect yield potential.
There are at least two solid reasons for using an N “stabilizer” in your fields this spring, as well as one scenario when it doesn’t make financial sense.
The new seed technology offers growers a significant boost in productivity and resilience, even in stressful, water-limited environments.
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Track early corn growth stages to time input applications. From V1 to tasseling, protect yield potential with a proactive management plan.
While farmers are facing higher fertilizer prices due to the Iran conflict the inability to move fertilizer through the Strait of Hormuz is also threatening spring supplies.
A wet, active weather pattern across the Eastern Corn Belt could delay early planting this spring. Meteorologist Matt Griffin says repeated rain events through March and April may keep fields too saturated for fieldwork east of Iowa.
Prioritize timing and placement to ensure young corn plants have access to enough N to withstand any disruption from microbial immobilization.
Fifth-generation farmer Justin Wylie is testing algae to rebuild soil health in orchards. By boosting soil microbes through irrigation, he hopes to improve water infiltration, reduce inputs and build resilience in high-cost Central Valley agriculture.
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Is the billion dollar bug threatening your bottom line? Don’t let corn rootworm get a foothold in your fields.
The situation in Iran drove fertilizer prices higher this week while raising shortage fears. Analysts warn higher input costs could shift up to 1 million 1.5 million acres from corn to soybeans this spring.
From putting ‘three in the pre’ to making a herbicide pass before flowering, field agronomist Mike Hannewald breaks down the layered approach needed to protect your soybean yields and reduce the seed bank.
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Learn to identify the five major insects responsible for millions of bushels of lost soybean yield.