Producers have had increasing interest in growing sorghums – forage sorghums, silage sorghums, and sorghum-sudan varieties – and there are sev…
"With all the fervor to get the acres planted in a hurry, the sprayers have not been able to keep up."
After a rapid planting season, farmers were happy to get an early start on spraying. Rains helped early applications, but other farmers were n…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – In May, the crew at K & D Krueger Farms worked hard to get the crops planted in a timely fashion.
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…
"We are planting into good moisture despite the low humidity, high winds and temps in the 80s."
WILTON, N.D. – Planting season for James and Jen Meyer has been underway at the couple’s farm near Wilton for the past 10 days. With some warm…
The May USDA Oil Crops Outlook predicts a canola yield improvement this year of 73 pounds per acre. Based on an estimated 2.27 million acres p…
In some regard, the soybean market has seen a similar scenario that is playing out in the corn market between old and new crop.
As producers continue to play catch-up in terms of getting this year’s durum crop in the ground, the durum market remains stable, which is act…
"My brother reminded me that exactly a year ago, we watched the most earie storm roll in while loading cattle. The second weekend of May must be destined for storms in Nebraska."
Wheat producers were happy in mid-May as they made good planting progress after a slow start and prices moved higher. Toward the latter half o…
"The stunning views of the mountains in spring had us mesmerized. No wonder the bride and groom had chosen this location for their big day."
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.
DELAFIELD, Ill. — Mark Miller’s corn is all in the ground while his soybeans will have to wait a while.
PAXTON, Ill. — Kirk Miller started planting his corn and soybeans in mid-April in eastern Illinois. His early start led to finishing early in May.
LEROY, Ill. — The Builta brothers certainly didn’t have to cope with dodging raindrops when they started planting corn in mid-April in McLean County.
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.
GENESEO, Ill. — Shane McKibbon is a patient man. He saw neighbors planting corn early this year in northwest Illinois, but he waited.
GODLEY, Ill. — The Cerutti family said they stick to tradition when it comes to planting corn before soybeans.
VERGENNES, Ill. — Much of Brock Steele’s farm was pounded by rain during the period he normally gets his crops in the ground. He finally got a…
KEYTESVILLE, Mo. — On a warm spring day in Chariton County, farmers were at work getting the crop planted. Across the rural landscape, tractor…
NORBORNE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri farmer Nathan White got off to a good start on spring planting, starting around his normal time in early Ap…
LAMINE, Mo. — Near the Lamine River, Jason Linneman’s field had dried out enough to start planting corn. Planting that field on April 14, Linn…
LEETON, Mo. — Parked on a high spot in a Henry County field, the view from R.T. Slack’s tractor sprawled out in all directions, showing rollin…
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