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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.
Technology is one area where farmers are becoming quick adopters but may not have appropriate insurance to cover the risk they’re adding to their operations.
Businesses, schools and other institutions around the U.S. and world were faced with shutdowns as everyone scrambled to stay ahead of the COVID-19 virus.
Whether your agribusiness has been uninterrupted or you’re transitioning to a more normal operation after making adjustments since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the virus poses major workforce management challenges.
Marji Alaniz, FarmHer founder, and Jenny Quiner, owner of Dogpatch Urban Gardens (DUG), talk about the pivots DUG made prior to the pandemic that helped make it smoother when they had to make quick transitions.
Digging out after severe weather.
As a producer, you deserve a partner in the field that is backed by research and science. A partner that brings an innovative approach to your nutrient applications and has a history of proven success.
The 2019 planting season was one most growers want to forget. Heavy rainfalls last year created challenging situations, to say the least. However, there is a nitrogen source that helps farmers thrive during tough seasons
Andrew McCrea interviews Ernie Sanders, vice-president of product development for Pivot Bio.
“We saw greater than a 30 bushel per acre response from the Pivot Bio PROVEN™ product.” Read more thumbs-up reviews from growers who have used the nitrogen that stays put, weather or not.
In 1946 Yara imported its first products into the U.S.—calcium nitrate into a port in California—and the company says its footprint has not only grown but evolved in the 75 years since.
In his own words, farmer Andrew McCrea talks about a new nitrogen application for corn and how it’s a good fit with his long-standing practices.
No surprise that healthy soil is key to crop success. Look below the surface and discover what’s really important for optimum crop production.
For decades, farmers have applied nitrogen to their fields as a critical part of their crop nutrition program.
Andrew outlines steps he’s taken to test Pivot Bio PROVEN™. Six days after the corn was planted, 3 1/2 inches of rain poured down in a two-hour period so Andrew is eager to see how Pivot Bio PROVEN™ holds up.
Farmer and Farm Journal TV and radio personality, Andrew McCrea, had the same questions. Curiosity got the best of him so he decided to see for himself if the claims are true that Pivot Bio PROVEN™ is making.
This spring, Andrew set aside a portion of his field for three test trial plots — one of those includes Pivot Bio PROVEN™. Learn more about those real life experiences here.
For the 2020 season, Andrew McCrea wanted to see for himself if the new nitrogen application product, Pivot Bio PROVEN™, could really hold up to its catchphrase, “The nitrogen that stays put, weather or not.”
How can livestock production be a part of the solution? Temple Grandin and Frank Mitloehner discussed strides in sustainability and the future at the Online Top Producer Summit and Trust in Food Symposium.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $107.9 million fine on Tuesday to settle federal charges it conspired to fix chicken prices and passed on the costs to consumers and other purchasers.
EPA-approved CeraMax prevents the soil-borne fungal pathogen Fusarium virguliforme from taking soybean yield potential captive.
The shine of a new digital product often dulls quickly in the rows, and many farmers believe there is a gap between what is offered in the ag data market and what is needed in the rows.
Land As Your Legacy – Preparing the farm for retirement
Modern business deals have made contracts more dynamic and complex than ever before.
Creating a safety culture at your workplace requires a proactive safety attitude. Consider these tips to get workers onboard.
If a fire, flood, tornado or other covered disaster strikes your farm or ranch, will you be able to make a list of all of the damaged or destroyed equipment for your insurer?
Loading and unloading farm equipment is a dangerous process that requires great attention to complete safely
What Does Your Insurance Policy Actually Cover? Ohio Farmer Shares Tips
Having a business continuity program in place is key to maintaining minimum operations and reduce recovery time during a business disruption.
Dan Kelley uses an iceberg analogy for insurance coverage, and it goes like this: “The loss you see from an event is just the tip of the iceberg, but maybe 80% to 85% is underwater.
Here’s a look at what you can learn from the various tests available and why you need to submit samples now.