Even though most of the 2019 crop is still in the ground, it’s not too early to start thinking about 2020 and getting your seed shopping list finalized. American Agriculturist asked top seed companies ...
One highlight of the Great Lakes Crop Summit is a tribute and awards presentation to three Michigan farmers who are standouts in agriculture — known for exceptional farm management, innovation, ...
The formula for profit on corn or soybeans sounds simple: Yield times price minus cost. But plans made in winter and reality at harvest can result in something completely different. All three ...
Specialty crops offer unique opportunities to include cover crops in the rotation because they are often harvested earlier. This opens a wider window for a late-summer or earlier-fall seeding in which ...
Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest days offer an opportunity for ag companies to showcase their newest innovations, products and upgrades. Farm Progress editors seek out those products, from ...
There are so many aspects of agriculture that are out of growers’ control, but one area they can command is the adoption of technology. Efficiency is paramount, especially when margins tighten.
The 2012 growing season featured a generational drought. That fall, combines that normally couldn’t make a full round shelling corn in a half-mile field made six rounds before dumping. However, it ...
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While farmers are hard at work harvesting corn and soybeans, there’s another job close at hand – mapping out strategies for profits in 2023. Tight U.S. stocks give growers a chance to lock in 10% to ...
There are 11 essential things to know about paraquat, according to Andrew A. Thostenson, North Dakota State University Extension pesticide program specialist. 1. Paraquat is a non-residual contact ...
For the third time, Wilson Centennial Farm in Carson City, Mich., earned one of only six national awards for the highest quality milk — earning the platinum designation in the National Dairy Quality ...
For the most part in recent years, insects haven't caused Alabama cotton growers too much hardship. Good scouting, wise management decisions and cooperative weather help. It's too early to know what ...