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Today’s agriculture headlines and expert perspectives serving farmers, ranchers, crop consultants, livestock nutritionists and the entire U.S. ag community.
Cutworms, weather, whatever, scout to determine what’s going on—and save time by calculating soybean populations with a hula hoop.
No yield or number on a check is worth someone getting hurt on your farm. Take care to mind safety guidelines for both farm practices and products.
Higher corn acres combined with a big soybean stocks number combined for a bearish USDA report day Friday, according to Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain.
It could be a rainy spring for much of the Midwest. U.S. Farm Report meteorologist Mike Hoffman gives his 90-day forecast.
When you look at a bag of corn seed, somewhere you’ll find information about corn refuge requirements. In states or varieties without the in-bag refuge option follow refuge requirements.
People living in Holt County, Missouri tried hard to keep floodwaters out of the city and now some residents say they may not rebuild.
Tips to troubleshoot planter issues, gather tools for the field, prioritize communication, manage to-do lists and enjoy cab time
As corn pokes through the soil it’s susceptible to a wide variety of attacks. From insects to disease, attacking organisms see young corn as easy prey—and an attack could be detrimental to yield.
A new study shows no-till and strip-till can increase yields.
Use your cab-time to keep up with the latest news, market analysis, weather and policy insights.
Setting down pressure is challenging because it is dependent on many factors that are unique to your fields and that vary on the days you’re planting.
Will extended spring flooding impact the markets?
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As you prepare for planting, make sure you’re following treated seed stewardship guidelines.
Planting is underway or quickly approaching for many farmers—namely those away from floodwaters in the eastern Corn Belt.
AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben takes us to Crescent, Iowa for the latest I-80 Planting Tour. She talks with Don Rief, a farmer in Crescent, Iowa and Mike Naig, the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.
Some producers have had a few open days to plant, while others have fields underwater. We head to Fremont County, Iowa, one of the hardest hitting counties during the recent flooding in March. As AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben reports, not much has changed.
Farm Journal Agronomist Ken Ferrie says don’t let your inputs delay planting.
There’s no quick and easy way to move from conventional farming—using the same management and a few hybrids on all acres—to variable-input technology (VIT) management.
Will President Trump use an Iowa event to clear up questions about tariff aid?
Chris Barron, the impact of late-planted, lower yielding corn on a farm’s Average Production History (APH) is something to consider.
Yes, things look a little different today at AgWeb: cleaner, better organized with more of the news, markets and weather you are looking for right on the front page.
Weather forecasts are becoming more accurate. John Phipps says 5-7 day forecasts are much more precise than just a few years ago. However, there’s a bigger revelation when it comes to weather.
A special edition of U.S. Farm Report “Weathering the Storm” looks back at the challenging weather year, as well as gives a glimpse into what could be ahead.
USDA plans to re-survey 14 Midwestern states, including each of the key corn and soybean production states.
USDA’s June acreage report showed lower acres across the board, but a surprise increase in corn acres from June Crop Production. While USDA will re-survey acres, analysts say there are some takeaways from the report.
Corn has been stealing the spotlight for months. But farmers need to keep their eyes on soybeans, experts say.
In challenging years, every bushel counts. To give your crop a fighting chance at profitability, you’ll want to keep an eye out for yield-robbing corn seedling diseases.
Manage your time, weeds and previous stands to maximize yields
At the beginning of the week, farmer Russell Boening of Poth, Texas tweeted a picture of nitrogen application, saying that planting for him is less than 30 days away. He farms roughly 40 miles southeast of San Antonio.