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Crop Progress Update: Planters Pick Up Steam Across Most States
Crop Progress Update: Planters Pick Up Steam Across Most States

Corn planting is now 2% ahead of the five year national average, while soybeans are currently 4% ahead, according to the April 22, 2024, USDA Crop Progress report.

Matthew J. Grassi
Corn
How to Calculate Growing Degree Days (Simple Formula)
How to Calculate Growing Degree Days (Simple Formula)

Growing degree days (GDDs) are a more reliable method to predict corn emergence and development than calendar days. Start calculating GDDs daily the day after planting. Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie explains.

Rhonda Brooks
Technology
Smart Firmer: What Is It, What Can I Do With The Data?
Smart Firmer: What Is It, What Can I Do With The Data?

Unsure about soil conditions at planting? Smart Firmers can help with that.

Matthew J. Grassi
Corn
USDA's First Soybean Planting Progress Report of the Year Shows Planting is Now Underway in 10 States
USDA's First Soybean Planting Progress Report of the Year Shows Planting is Now Underway in 10 States

USDA reports 3% of the country's soybean crop is in the ground, the same as this time last year but two points ahead of the average pace. In all 10 states are reporting progress, and planting is ahead of average.

Tyne Morgan
Corn
Ken Ferrie: 7 Tips To Overcome Moisture Concerns At Corn Planting
Ken Ferrie: 7 Tips To Overcome Moisture Concerns At Corn Planting

It's a tale of two extremes this year. Some farmers report they can't find soil moisture to plant into, while others are struggling just to get into their fields. Agronomist Ken Ferrie weighs in on both scenarios.

Rhonda Brooks and Darrell Smith

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