Crops
Headwinds are starting to develop on the ag export front. Michelle Rook talks with John Newton Chief Economist, Senate Agriculture Committee GOP.
To date, the percent of farmers who buy any portion of their farm inputs online has grown until last year when it dipped by one percentage point.
As the U.S. faces a declining cotton crop this year due to drought, will the U.S. lose cotton acres in the years to come? John Phipps thinks the answer depends on three factors: competition, climate, and clothing
Agronomist Missy Bauer, of B&M Crop Consulting says when farmers think about winning the furrow it starts with stand uniformity. “It’s got to be uniform soil around there to make that happen. “
Dan Basse was at World Dairy Expo for the live taping of U.S. Farm Report. He admits he’s been bullish on grains for two consecutive years; however, his outlook has changed despite the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Farmers are already looking towards the 2023 season and how to Win the Furrow. Agronomist Ken Ferrie says there have been many advancements the last 5-10 years related to products that help protect the seed.
Low Mississippi River water levels are a concern for moving inputs like fertilizer. The worry comes as Florida, a key fertilizer-producing state, cleans up after Hurricane Ian. What will the fertilizer price impact be?
Sneaky and quiet, stalk rots can take a big bite out of corn yields.
As if agricultural shippers did not have enough supply chain challenges, there is concern related to the diminished water levels along the inland waterway system that will impact barge transportation.
Technology continues to march forward and, as Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie points out, managing the furrow has never been easier, as long as you take time to dial things in.
Life as a farmer can be a winding journey. Bryce Wrigley grew up on a farm in Idaho, but opportunities in Alaska drew him north.
Tuesday’s Crop Tour trek through Nebraska and Indiana gave scouts a glimpse at the moderate to exceptional drought Mother Nature has brought down on soil and crops this growing season.
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Extreme weather situations, including the annual Derecho, hit regions on the eastern leg earlier this year. While the eastern Corn Belt isn’t as dry as its western counterpart, yield potential looks lower than 2021.
Farmers will need to sift through their production data from this year carefully to see what they need to change or keep the same.
Historic prices of fertilizer have farmers looking for alternative solutions in 2022. Here are four possibilities that one day may change the way agriculture thinks about N.
Historic prices of fertilizer have farmers looking for alternative solutions in 2022. Here are four possibilities that one day may change the way agriculture thinks about N.
You’re familiar with routine maintenance on grain bins—activities that take about a half an hour—but are you aware of other major problems to watch?
What agronomic ideas can help you Win the Furrow next season? Isaac Ferrie looks at how to pump up yields by focusing on ear flex in corn.
Harvest progress is up, but river levels are down. South of St. Louis, parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited.
Soybean prices slid Friday after USDA’s Grain Stocks report was released, but aren’t the only reason analysts are concerned; early yield reports from the Midwest are also surprising to Arlan Suderman and Darren Frye.
Fertilizer is always a big line item for your production costs. For 2023, plan on it being an even bigger chunk.
More grain is damaged by improper storage than any other reason. Learn how to avoid common problems.
Some South Dakota soybeans are coming up short this Fall, with parts of the Southeast experiencing their driest conditions since 2012.
A team of researchers is working to introduce genes that increase the genetic diversity of the plant and allow it to produce higher levels of oil, which could then be introduced in crops that don’t produce oil today.
As the crop nears black layer, you can determine whether it’s going to be the bin buster you hoped for, an average crop or simply “meh.” Ken Ferrie says there are several things to look for now.
As the bullies of the plant world, weeds cost you time, money and energy. Which weed causes you the most headaches?
While a cornfield’s bushels per acre is measured by the combine, it is set months before.
Harvest is underway with corn yields showing a wide range of results, particularly based on how much moisture the crop received and when it was received. Planting population and stresses also shed light on the results.
The Fed made another aggressive rate hike this week, and as recession talks continue, one ag economist doesn’t think the bearish tone in the economy should warrant drastic marketing moves from farmers this fall.