Yield
Over the past 30 years of Pro Farmer Crop Tour, John Phipps has noted the reliably repetitive criticism of almost every aspect by farmers, media, and others. He addresses those critics in John’s World.
Farm Journal Test Plot data shows an earlier harvest can reap up to 15 bu.
Extreme heat spread into the majority of the western Corn Belt to end the week. Some farmers are seeing a worst-case weather scenario for crops now pollinating. So, why did markets drift lower for much of the week?
The start of summer also ushers in the steady rhythm of wheat harvest across the plains. What typically is picture-perfect setting of beauty from amber waves of grain is one that shows the scars of drought.
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 what he’s learned through the years to add on bushels.
What really makes yield per acre? It’s not plant population—that’s merely one component.
Balance prices and soil health for success.
“I’ve seen some fields with 20-bu. per acre corn that wasn’t getting picked up. We’re leaving too much corn on the cob,” says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
Cornfields that had promised above-average or record yields, prior to being affected, are now more likely to produce average results at harvest.
Iowa’s corn yield estimate dropped by about five bu. per acre compared to 2019, soybean pods per 3X3 square barely squeaked ahead of 2019 by 40 pods.
Syngenta says the long residual control offered by Acuron GT will allow farmers and retailers to apply it in a post application before weeds can emerge and compete with the crop.
Analysts on the Pro Farmer Crop Tour say 2020 is different than the rest.
Compaction layers you create now could take a huge yield bite out of your 2022 corn crop.
When David Monk, 78, lost the best yielding corn of his life to fire, he took the loss on the chin and remained a farmer grateful for his community.
Jason Mauck is a man obsessed with farming efficiency: A true maverick, apostle of relay cropping and farmer fueled by love of family, Mauck is bringing change to agriculture, one row at a time.
Randy Dowdy’s soil death is no mystery, insists the Georgia producer, and now a federal inspection report appears to back his claims of soil damage on record-breaking farmland due to pipeline construction.
Sensors help simplify irrigation practices, reduce overwatering and save money
Pipelines and agriculture are a contentious pair, with a growing number of farmers raising concerns over soil health, drainage issues, and responses from oil and gas companies.
By now, you’re familiar with the idea of the 4 Rs of nitrogen. Is it worth the hype? Test plots indicate these factors, combined with specific hybrid characteristics can have huge yield implications.
When you grow corn, the first nutrient you think about is nitrogen (N). But phosphorus (P) is equally important. The right timing and placement can boost yield in years of late planting.
Soils will work harder for you if you know what makes them tick
Where does sorghum grow? Mainly, the southern plains, correct? Over the past two years, an Idaho farmer has won the contest for the highest sorghum yields.
Manage potential soybean risks with a systems approach
The ROI of nitrogen (N) is significant—an extra 20 lb. costs less than 2 bu. of corn. That doesn’t mean you throw on some extra N and hope for the best.
Farm Journal Test Plots find rolling soybeans early gives them time to bounce back
A new study shows no-till and strip-till can increase yields.
There’s no quick and easy way to move from conventional farming—using the same management and a few hybrids on all acres—to variable-input technology (VIT) management.
A new study shows no-till and strip-till can increase yields.