#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.
BASF will add three new soybean seed treatment products for the 2021 season. These include Vault IP Plus, Poncho XC and Relenya seed treatments. All are registered with the EPA and available for sale or purchase.
It could be a dry winter in the South and a wetter than normal winter in the North, according to NOAA’s latest winter forecast. Nebraska state climatologist says she’s concerned about soil moisture heading into spring.
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.
U.S. corn planting is in the homestretch. As of May 24, 88% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted.
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.
U.S. corn planting is sailing toward the finish line. As of May 17, 80% of the U.S. crop has been planted.
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.