Seed Technology
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.
A quick roundup of farm equipment and technology news for the week of September 8, 2024.
This new AI revolution uses things such as soil, climate and genetic data to anticipate outcomes and turn that information into actionable insights.
Soil Scientist Outlines New Soil Health Focus for Company
A company aims to detect yield robbers differently, and as such is finding early funding a bit differently than the norm—finding investors in farmers alongside traditional investor sources.
A transformation is afoot at Nutrien as the company enters a new era of growth
Corn growers in the western and central U.S. will benefit from faster seed deliveries and more efficient customer service, company officials report.