Seed Technology

Soil conditions, temperatures and weather outlook are finally aligned for planting in much of the Midwest. In the hurry to get the job done, keep in mind that to get a 300-bu. corn yield, you need to start with at least a 300-bu. picket-fence stand.

Dan Jacobi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Benson Hill, said the company’s fate is the result of industry challenges and financial constraints.

Many farmers keep a record of their planting intentions by field in a notebook or on a USB drive. Automation can make both of those practices obsolete and improve corn and soybean seed placement accuracy in the process, the companies report.

Heritable Ag aims to make food crops and tree crops up to 30% more productive.

Voted by The Scoop’s readers as the best new product released in 2024, Awaken FlowBoost marks a new path for Loveland Products’ seed treatment portfolio.

At the same time, USDA has given HB4 wheat, which features a trait for drought tolerance, the green light for development.

A roundup of news for the week of October 27, 2024.

With harvest in full swing, “Unscripted” welcomes agronomic expert Ken Ferrie who explains what he’s seeing in the fields of Illinois. Forecasts call for record-breaking corn and soybean yields despite late-summer drought and the largest infestation of corn aphids that he’s dealt with in his career.

These actions are part of the Biden/Harris administration’s efforts to open new markets for farmers, provide more competitive choices, lower food costs for consumers and support small businesses and family farms

Fred Below, University of Illinois professor of crop physiology, says short-stature corn could provide growers a leg up in extreme weather conditions.