COLUMBIA, Mo. — Early planting remains strongly associated with soybean yield, according to research by University of Missouri state soybean farming system specialist Andre Reis.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Before applying fungicides, growers should carefully consider the potential return on investment, said University of Missouri Extension State Plant Pathologist Mandy Bish.
- Crystal Reed
It’s tough to find good hired help in farming.
- Tim Kenyon
It’s going to take more than one good idea to boost the number of veterinarians available for large-animal production.
- ZoeMartin
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series on the 2025 Iowa Women Impacting Agriculture award winners.
- Crystal Reed
Agricultural producers in the United States continue to rely heavily on farmworkers, especially for labor intensive commodities in the fruit, vegetable sectors.
- Benjamin Herrold
Beef production in 2026 will be a key factor driving cattle prices this year, and University of Florida Extension Beef and Forage Economist Hannah Baker said several factors will determine production.
Editor’s note: The following was written by Nick Paulson, Gary Schnitkey and Henrique Monaco at the University of Illinois and Carl Zulauf at the Ohio State University for the farmdoc daily website March 10.
- By Joey Harris, Lee Enterprises
A North Dakota judge has ruled that the state unconstitutionally approved the injection wells of a major carbon dioxide storage project.
- By Gretchen Kuck, National Corn Growers Association
The U.S. farmer navigates many uncertainties — weather, markets, seasonality, macroeconomics and, indeed, geopolitics. In a recent past where fertilizer prices have driven many headlines and bottom lines following the Russian invasion of Ukraine around this time four years ago, the weekend’s…
- Tim Kenyon
Recent policy changes have influenced the spread of solar and wind energy generation.
- Crystal Reed
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series on the 2025 Iowa Women Impacting Agriculture award winners.
- By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
The combination of record calf prices and a short supply of grass has likely translated to less interest in backgrounding calves.
- Crystal Reed
When it comes to the spread of solar energy, it might be possible for crops and panels to coexist.
- Julie Belschner
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio was full of information regarding weather, agricultural markets, crop diseases, livestock challenges and ag profitability. But there were several groups there to offer help with what those ag aspects create – stress. Without help…
- Katelyn Winberg
South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie has been elected chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council board of directors, becoming the first South Dakotan to lead the international marketing organization.
- By Mandy Archer
Sometimes an injury lands you in the emergency room. Other times, maybe it should have.
- By Gerald Mashange, assistant professor of agricultural & consumer economics at University of Illinois
Editor’s note: The following was written by Gerald Mashange, assistant professor of agricultural & consumer economics at University of Illinois, for the farmdoc daily website Feb. 27.
What’s the key to growing resilient crops that can survive tough conditions? Researchers at the University of Missouri are getting to the root of it — literally.
- Tim Kenyon
More comfortable temperatures lately make for opportune conditions to prepare for 2026 fencing needs.
- Crystal Reed
With an increase in severe storms and high winds, row crop farmers are looking for new ways to work with Mother Nature.
- Tim Kenyon
Hundreds of Iowa students will continue to get hands-on opportunities to bone up on agricultural knowledge thanks to the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation.