Watch Wheat Disease
The winter wheat crop is looking the best it has in years, but don’t take your eyes off it for…
Data Farming Brings Actionable Intelligence to Field, New Management Challenges
Henderson Farms put two John Deere 1795 planters out into its north Alabama fields this spring mounting RTK guidance systems.…
No Home Runs For Ag In 2019, But A Better Outlook Than 2018
The latest edition of Farmer Mac’s “The Feed” paints a more optimistic picture for 2019, based on better livestock prices…
Another Look at Soybean Planting Date
As we wait for things to dry out so planting can begin in Illinois, I’ll provide an update on soybean…
U.S. Citrus Production Set to Rebound in 2018/19
U.S. citrus production in the 2018/19 marketing year (October–September) is rebounding from previous-year lows. The current citrus crop forecast of…
USDA: Cover Crop Acreage Surged 50% In 5-Year Period
The adoption of cover crops as a key soil health practice continues at a rapid rate throughout the country, according…
Floods’ Impact on Land Values
Farmers and ranchers hit by March’s flooding and blizzard are still trying to assess their damage. Land values will be…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this…
States Fight Back on Dicamba
The nation’s state pesticide regulators are fighting back after EPA’s recent announcement that it is considering limiting states’ ability to…
Corn’s Volatile Season Nears
Just a few months ago, we didn’t expect to be talking about another major winter storm across the Northern Plains…