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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.
Average wheat yields at Missouri test sites were higher than expected, according to the new 2013 Missouri Wheat Variety Crop Performance report.
The key to discovering what technology works and what doesn’t work on your farm is to “map everything,” says Illinois farmer Brian Corkill.
Wet weather, late planting and an armyworm infestation are just a few of the problems that have plagued the North Star State.
In addition to tillage and herbicides, other basic practices can help farmers manage weed seeds.
Pinch-row compaction is the culprit, and the consequences are more than aesthetic.
Read the complete Section 735 of H.R. 933 concerning USDA’s regulatory process of GMO crops.
The plant’s contribution from below ground is increasingly a focus to manage hybrids for maximum yield.
Niche crops such as chickpeas, flaxseed and industrial hemp have a toehold on farmland—and in some cases have the interest of advocacy groups and lawmakers.
Corn is going through pollination right as daytime temperatures are the highest for the season.
We need your input! Please share your thoughts on these nine questions to help guide the 2013 Farm Journal Seed Guide.
Is it waterhemp or Palmer amaranth? Identification can be difficult but early detection is essential to reduce the potential for crop yield loss.
Team up with Weed Warriors to attack leafy field invaders.
Team up with Weed Warriors to attack leafy field invaders.
Team up with Weed Warriors to attack leafy field invaders.
You can’t always predict the weather; but you can put plans in place so you’re ready to plant in all conditions.
Wheat College strives to arm farmers with information they can take home to increase yields.
Many farmers wonder whether the crop insurance conspiracy will be the impetus for sweeping changes in the crop insurance program.
In many areas of the country, hard water is a fact of life, it’s a good idea to re-evaluate best practices to ensure chemical performance.
Headquartered in central Illinois and southern Michigan, Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer conduct thousands of acres of test plots every year. Here’s a recap of Ferrie’s initial findings.
The seed treatment provided visible response in the first, second and third crown roots, with more root mass and root hairs.
To answer questions about the options available for closing systems, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie organized a multiyear test plot to look at the various planter closing wheel designs.
Manufacturers are bringing new soybean trait systems to the market to help farmers combat weeds and boost yields.
Find answers to your crop production questions on Farm Journal’s “Ask an Agronomist” blog.
Boosting yields doesn’t necessarily require a significant financial investment. More often than not, the difference lies in addressing the weak links in the system.
Conventional wisdom says fungicide use in corn during a drought makes little to no sense. Some plant health experts and farmers believe otherwise.
The 40 Series is an all-new bin lineup that supports faster fill rates, provides more storage in a smaller footprint and increases peak capacities.
Farmers anticipated to plant up to 2.5 million more soybean acres than in 2012.
A cattle operation uses lots of wire to create temporary paddocks and replace old fences. So finding a fast, easy way to handle wire was top of mind.