The signing of House Bill 1371 in late April has loosened restrictions on corporate farming laws in North Dakota, providing the opportunity fo…
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After a rapid planting season, farmers were happy to get an early start on spraying. Rains helped early applications, but other farmers were n…
CARRINGTON, N.D. – Planting season was full speed ahead at the Rosenau family farm in mid-May, as Tysen Rosenau has been busy pulling the corn…
The wet and cool start to spring delayed farmers’ ability to get into the field, so deciding which field activities to prioritize now is key. Here are a few things to consider related to corn planting and nitrogen management.
“We're 80% more profitable on 500 acres than several thousand, just because of our focus on getting the soil right. So less inputs, less equipment.”
The cooler temperatures that followed the fields planted in the April 7-14 time frame may have negatively impacted the emergence and growth of the crops. Fields that received rainfall events may also be dealing with crusting issues.
URBANA, Ill. — When University of Illinois professor Manly Miles established the Morrow Plots in 1876, he couldn’t have imagined they would be…
ONEIDA, Ill. — The Rylanders pay careful attention to planting details even on land they know won’t yield as high as the county or state averages.
NORBORNE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri farmer Nathan White got off to a good start on spring planting, starting around his normal time in early Ap…
As the intense hours of planting season start to wind down, farmers look ahead to the next jobs to be done, including spraying. The planter ma…
Some 25 states in the nation had wheat growers that participated in the National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC), hosted by the National Wheat Foun…
Chicken, beef cattle, swine and dairy cows all produce manure. All of these manure types are valuable, but are they equal? Absolutely not.
URBANA, Ill. — Because of their non-point source nature, most farms aren’t regulated under the federal Clean Water Act. That leaves pollution …
Planning for your farm and preparing your equipment is the way to success. Preparation will help save time, reduce unexpected costs and increase your profitability and safety.
Today I’m thankful for the ability to weather the…well….weather. It’s been a rollercoaster couple of weeks with continued baking of our precio…
While starter fertilizer does make sense in some circumstances, getting an economic benefit is not always guaranteed.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Soybean Association hosted a St. Louis Agribusiness Club event April 11 in Jefferson City that featured Mis…
Case IH introduces new productivity-boosting features to its Precision Air 5 Series air carts and Flex Hoe 900 air drills.
Farmers are one of the groups that have a true vested interest when it comes to protecting the environment.
Old Man Winter may be taking his sweet time before his spring and summer vacation, but the planters will soon be rolling.
Input costs remain at a level farmers even two or three years ago would call high, but the situation has improved somewhat from the rapid pric…
Although stratospheric fertilizer prices have fallen back to earth over the past few months, the cost of N-P-K is still at historic highs. See…
Split application of nitrogen fertilizer for corn has increased in popularity in recent years as new equipment has become available. The wide range of options available to growers can be confusing.
When it comes to maintaining good levels of production and profitability on the farm, soil testing can be a useful resource for farmers. Iowa …
CLEVER, Mo. — A soil test can help forage producers avoid the costly guessing game of how much fertilizer to buy and apply, says University of…
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