Crops
Results are also in from some corn teaching plots planted at the Heyworth, Ill., campus, including four starter plots, a series of sulfur timing plots, plus nitrogen and planting population plots.
Leaf structure and ear flex characteristics can help a field handle stress.
Mitchell Hora, agronomist and CEO of Continuum Ag, advises farmers to implement soil health practices within the context of each field, which includes working with local experts and doing research.
“The low water disruption will be felt not only by our U.S. producers of food, farm, and fiber but also by U.S. and international consumers as well,” says Friedmann of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.
EMTs and firefighters in many rural communities participate in training courses to learn how to perform a rescue using grain tubes.
Soli health practices can help Flip Your Soil from good to great. These practices are also part of the new push for Climate Smart Agriculture practices to sequester carbon.
Ring, ring: Here are frequent phone calls an equipment dealership receives during harvest — and possible solutions to fix the problems before requesting a service call.
USDA’s October crop report initially sent soybean prices soaring higher. The momentum didn’t last Thursday or Friday, as University of Illinois economist Joe Janzen says the soybean prices are in the midst of a battle.
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This was a familiar scene in fields across the Midwest this season. Not only did volunteer corn impact soybean yields, agronomists say it sheltered rootworm eggs that can overwinter and infest corn crops next spring.
How can you maximize your hours in the field? Listen to an audio book or two. Regardless of your interests, there are great books that can make the hours slip away.
Harvest results in Nebraska are understandably disappointing with some of the driest conditions during the season since the drought of 2012.
The U.S. is projected to have record ag exports for the marketing year but is still posting a trade deficit. Plus, headwinds such as slow water levels on the Mississippi River are adding to trade concerns.
Moisture is needed to temporarily hold the ammonia so it can become attached to clay or organic matter in the soil. In addition, if dry soils are cloddy and do not seal properly, the ammonia can be lost.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the experts from BRANDT for insights and information about new foliar nutrient strategies to improve corn and soybean quality and yield. When you attend this free webinar, you will:
Farmers will need to sift through their production data from this year carefully to see what they need to change or keep the same.