#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.
Less than a week from USDA’s Prospective Plantings report, it seems the market isn’t consumed by possible acreage outcomes. Instead, outside interest fueled prices as investors see commodities as a safe bet.
The crisis in Ukraine continues as farmers prepare to plant. And now there are reports planted acres in the country could fall by half this spring as Russia is accused of deliberately targeting Ukrainian agriculture.
Spring is officially here – and planting intentions are all the buzz. Here’s seven different acreage estimates for corn, soybeans and wheat.
Experts say using less herbicide, or cutting the rate of product per acre, isn’t a good solution.
Post-emergent herbicide supplies can be harder to find this year. Industry professionals recommend making a plan and considering a new approach to weed management to get ahead this growing season.
The U.S. is “no where near” having 100% of the fertilizer products farmers need at planting, according to The Fertilizer Institute. Soil sampling and good nutrient stewardship principles are more important than ever.
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie shares his recommendations for early-planted soybeans — with the goal of getting the plants to flower before the summer solstice on June 21.
Grain producers enter a third pandemic-era planting season with some traditional and new risks ahead, highlighting the need for risk management tools.
Here’s how you can prevent stand problems later this spring.
To ensure the perfect stand, follow these 12 steps, featured in a FREE Farm Journal eBook.