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Genetically modified (GM) seed is the cornerstone of modern crop production, boosting corn and soybean yields and making it possible to feed a rapidly multiplying global population, but clouds loom on the horizon.
The foundation of success with high populations is hybrid selection, says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie.
What’s the best way to gain valuable farmer insights? Just ask them. Here are four farmers explaining, in their own words, why they prefer to plant seeds with or without biotech traits.
Key seed companies agreed this past fall to a seed patent accord for biotech products that offers potentially big benefits to farmers of all major crops.
As popularity for bulk packaged seed increases, so do the farmer innovations to help ensure safe handling.
Genome-wide selection (GWS) is the “new wave” of technology that plant breeders are riding.
Taking a soil physical is one way to find the strengths and weaknesses in its overall health.
Raven technology plants two hybrids by prescription in what they hope will be a win-win in precision.
State-by-state breakdown of crop condition and progress details.