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This blog describes advances in agricultural biotechnology in recent decades, and how gene editing techniques can be used to help farmers adjust to climate change.

Winds topping 55 mph, along with dry soils, recently planted fields and the direction of the fierce winds, all created the “perfect storm” to cause the major dust storm that turned fatal Monday in Illinois.

During Thompson’s presentation at a crop insurance event, he was passionate about getting a farm bill done, but acknowledged several hurdles that he said could be overcome in a bipartisan approach.

Farmers in some states can expect BCW damage in corn by mid-May. One larva can ruin five corn plants in a 24-hour period. Rescue treatments are most effective and economical -- not seed treatments or Bt hybrids.

During the chairman’s presentation to CIPA, he was passionate about getting a farm bill done, but acknowledged several hurdles . . .

AgDay TV Markets Now: Bryan Doherty of Total Farm Marketing details corn marketing strategies for farmers after the recent price drop and if this a buying opportunity for livestock producers.

A big risk off day in outside markets with more bearish bank news ahead of the Fed announcement. That caused fund selling in most of the ag markets. Plus, more favorable weather. Kevin Duling, KD Investors has more.

Your planter might not be sidelined but something is off. Dan Anderson offers fixes for clogged seed delivery hoses, seed monitor failure, random loose seeds and more.

According to John Phipps, the legendary Third Crop has been the Holy Grail for many corn and soy growers for decades. He explains why more Midwest farms moved away from diversified crops and livestock operations.

As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.