#Plant2026 for Success
You’ve weighed the agronomics and the economics — and now the planter is rolling. The decisions don’t stop, though. The weather changes plans, equipment breaks and pests pop up. Every step plays a role in the success of your planting season as well as the growing and harvest seasons to come.
USDA released the first crop progress report of the season, and it showed cotton planting is running slightly behind with 4% of the U.S cotton crop currently planted. One meteorologist says drought may be a factor.
As farmers prepare for planting, supply chain concerns are rampant. Input availability issues could be a factor farmers battle all spring with a recent ag retail survey finding chemistry is in the shortest supply.
Weather conditions can guide planting conditions. The calendar plays a role, too. Watch the brief video on soybean maturities and why night length is so important to the flowering process.
Nick Gordiichuk estimates farmers will plant about 25% of their crops this year. He has no idea when he will get back into fields. Many contain landmines, unexploded rockets and war’s debris.
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report came with some shocks as farmers revealed 2022 planting plans. Despite the higher than expected soybean acreage numbers, some analysts say the soybean balance sheet is still tight.
For 2022, USDA are expecting more soybean acres than corn. That’s according to the 2022 Prospective Plantings report released on March 31.
Do your planting intentions align with the USDA data released on March 31? Share your thoughts in our poll.
From changes in corn and wheat acres to more producers looking to plant soybeans, FBN’s 2022 Planting Report could be an early indication of what USDA’s March Prospective Plantings report will show later this week.
Surprisingly, Americans spend only about 3% of all consumer expenses on gasoline. Similarly farmers’ fuel increase is considerable, but is being overshadowed by far worse budget problems.
Here’s one way to know whether you work with a reputable seed company. Along with that, it’s time to put out lures and traps for various pests, including wireworms, armyworms and voles.