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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The constant rains this spring are forcing some Ohio farmers to give up hopes of planting any corn this spring and won
The nation’s corn crop was 83% planted as of June 9, soybeans are 60% planted.
Does starter fertilizer pay? Several Extension agronomists aren’t completely convinced.
What can soybean farmers do to get the most out of their crop’s potential, given a late start? The United Soybean Board recently made the following six recommendations.
As farming equipment gets heavier, farmers look for ways that extra weight won’t end up crushing their yield expectations.
Add a pound of nitrogen, grow a bushel of corn. That simple rule of thumb that has governed thousands of fertility decisions over the years. But is it correct?
Early planting has its benefits, but be sure to weigh your options before heading to the field.
When the weather says you can’t head to the field, it’s time to head to the office.
USDA crop progress and condition report highlights.
Chris Barron, the impact of late-planted, lower yielding corn on a farm’s Average Production History (APH) is something to consider.
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Odds are good you’ll deal with one or more of these frustrations on the first day of planting.
Some farmers will receive higher prevent plant payments from the bill, but it’s not likely to be widespread unless Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue broadens the language.
With the clock ticking down on prime planting season, Ken Ferrie says farmers may have to make some tough decisions this year.
Relentless wet weather means some acres won’t get planted. Angie Setzer of Citizens Grain says there are three main options to explore if you forward-contracted grain and now may not be able to produce it.
A lot of farmers are planting corn in wet, less-than-ideal field conditions this spring. But you can make a bad situation better by teaching your planter how to dance.
With spring insurance prices of $4.00 for corn and $9.54 for soybeans, along with the bearish nature of futures prices, prevent plant premiums could be higher than profits from producing a crop.
If your planting is dramatically delayed and your weather forecast doesn’t look great, you may be considering the prevent planting option. You’re not alone.
Prevented planting decisions are always difficult, but market and policy dynamics make 2019 decisions even more difficult.
The wet spring, combined with issues getting fertilizer this year, is creating a headache for many producers trying to plant this year. Ken Ferrie is fielding questions daily from farmers about what they should do if anhydrous ammonia isn’t a viable option, with many even abandoning it as their fertilizer of choice.
Success at planting requires preparedness in three categories: inputs, equipment and workforce.
Join the Crop Comments community for answers or to just share what’s happening on your farm.
It’s harder to devote time when field work is calling but analysts say market opportunities come at any time—so be vigilant.
An ongoing lawsuit is over the way the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the Missouri River and covers not only floods starting in 2007, but also future flooding, including the historic floods farmers in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri are facing today.
A new study shows no-till and strip-till can increase yields.
Before all this noise influences your decisions, dive into your numbers. We need look at some of the potential challenges if we shift too aggressively over to more corn acres.