Land News
Farmland is an essential resource for American agriculture. As stewards of the land, farmers and ranchers strive to maximize per-acre value while prioritizing soil health, water conservation and wildlife management. A key indicator of the financial health of the farm sector, farmland values can be influenced by commodity prices, land quality and other factors.
Using multiple tire sizes for a single self-propelled sprayer is a growing trend to reduce compaction and pare crops.
Amid other lessons, the titanic drought of 2012 gave farmers an education in crop insurance—and a reminder that it’s as vital a tool in a marketing plan as options or calls.
Because of the lingering effects of a hot, dry 2012 planting season, your 2013 crop requires special consideration. By planning ahead, you can reduce the risk to your emerging crop.
The 2012 Census of Agriculture features several firsts—among them, new questions about land-use practices, Internet access and crops grown for production of renewable energy.
For more than 10 years, the FarmAssist website from Syngenta has provided online pest, weather, market and crop protection updates.
Study shows earthworms “can have significant impacts on soil properties and processes through their feeding, casting and burrowing activity.
Varying your nitrogen rate and population is sound agronomics—if you lay the groundwork first.
More corn and less tillage are turning an almost-forgotten pest into a resurgent yield robber
You might need to jump-start the discussion with non-operator landowners