Harvest
Moisture is needed to temporarily hold the ammonia so it can become attached to clay or organic matter in the soil. In addition, if dry soils are cloddy and do not seal properly, the ammonia can be lost.
“First rainy day, I’ll fix that.” This sacred vow is more than a sincere commitment, it is a solemn contract with ourself, the person we hold in the highest esteem.
There is a misunderstanding about automated systems on harvest equipment, especially grain loss monitors (GLMs).
Sneaky and quiet, stalk rots can take a big bite out of corn yields.
Farmers will need to sift through their production data from this year carefully to see what they need to change or keep the same.
Harvest progress is up, but river levels are down. South of St. Louis, parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited.
More grain is damaged by improper storage than any other reason. Learn how to avoid common problems.
Some South Dakota soybeans are coming up short this Fall, with parts of the Southeast experiencing their driest conditions since 2012.
As the crop nears black layer, you can determine whether it’s going to be the bin buster you hoped for, an average crop or simply “meh.” Ken Ferrie says there are several things to look for now.
The Fed made another aggressive rate hike this week, and as recession talks continue, one ag economist doesn’t think the bearish tone in the economy should warrant drastic marketing moves from farmers this fall.