Corn
Agency is looking to start making payouts in Oct. 2010
Declining stocks and higher prices may bring cotton back to the South.
More than 20 years of Farm Journal Test Plot research has revealed a thing or two about corn and soybean row spacings—and the learning continues.
Results from field trials show placement drives starter response
North Dakota farmers are still trying to harvest last year’s crop while running out of time to plant this year. RRFN and Advance Trading did a boots on the ground tour, reporting on the challenges they saw.
So, what should you scout for now? It depends, but here are some tips from Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie about what he’s seeing across the Midwest.
It’s a tale of two planting situations in South Dakota. While the southern half of South Dakota is seeing prime planting conditions, the northern area of the state is struggling to get into the fields.
The weekend torrential downpour across much of the U.S. might have you worried. What does it mean for planted corn and soybeans?
The story for corn doesn’t seem to be improving. Ethanol demand continues to be weak, and improved planting progress shocked the market. T
Near-perfect conditions in much of the Midwest are aiding farmers’ planting efforts.
While parts of the country continue to struggle with drought conditions, farmers in corn- and soybean-growing states are hoping for a reprieve from rainfall.
The seed you buy is your first shot at high yields. Is your seed up to the challenge?
As you wait for weather conditions to clear up, temperatures to rise and planting to finally be underway, you’re undoubtedly trying to make sure the crop gets the best start.
With a large increase in corn acres, and declining ethanol demand, the U.S. could be swimming in supplies. That’s why one analyst thinks there’s downside price risk with putting corn in the ground this year.
There are so many ways you can apply nitrogen—manure, broadcasting, banding, etc.—which one provides the most bang for your buck?
As farmers across the Midwest prepare for planting it’s important to remember that seed is the baseline for yield. The right—or wrong choice—sets the tone for the season.
For some farmers, excess moisture led to depleted nutrients, which might mean you need to take a closer look at your nutrient mix in 2020.
The acreage mix matters to the market, but not to a farmer’s marketing plan. Analysts explain why on U.S. Farm Report.
Certain planting decisions in 2019 were extremely costly. From planting date to planting depth, one agronomist says certain planting decisions can cost producers more than $200 per acre.
Higher corn acres combined with a big soybean stocks number combined for a bearish USDA report day Friday, according to Joe Vaclavik of Standard Grain.
When you look at a bag of corn seed, somewhere you’ll find information about corn refuge requirements. In states or varieties without the in-bag refuge option follow refuge requirements.
As corn pokes through the soil it’s susceptible to a wide variety of attacks. From insects to disease, attacking organisms see young corn as easy prey—and an attack could be detrimental to yield.
A new study shows no-till and strip-till can increase yields.
Will extended spring flooding impact the markets?
As you prepare for planting, make sure you’re following treated seed stewardship guidelines.
Planting is underway or quickly approaching for many farmers—namely those away from floodwaters in the eastern Corn Belt.
Farm Journal Agronomist Ken Ferrie says don’t let your inputs delay planting.