For an agricultural operation to thrive, producers must sometimes look at the big picture and make decisions to benefit the long-term success of their farm or ranch. Changes made on a farm now might take years to realize their positive effects, but those changes can be crucial to the farm’s …
As many seed industry professionals near retirement, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is training new recruits through its Seed Industry Scholars program.
The latest fall forecast brings good news for some areas of the drought-stricken Midwest.
In the Boekelheide farm shop, a mission statement hangs on the wall above semitrucks and combines.
"We are very thankful for the moisture, but we still have a long way to go because timely rains have not been in our favor this year."
Rainfall from spring and into midsummer wasn't unusual in total amount, but it was unusual in how it arrived in central Iowa. Cumulative rainfall data from April 1 to July 20 in Boone, Iowa, was in the upper-middle range of the 30-year record at 19.5 inches.
New county-level data shows U.S. irrigated farmland grew by more than 3 million acres between 1997 and 2022—but the national number hides a much more interesting story playing out county by county.
There are few times in my life I can remember more than 6 inches of rain in one night, so our rain last Thursday night, July 30 was a bit of an experience.
Recent rainfall has brought some much needed relief to northeastern South Dakota crops, but producers say the growing season is still far from being out of the woods.
July’s heat wave brought prime conditions for small grain harvest across much of South Dakota.
Now is the time to scout corn fields for disease. Several resources are available to help determine whether conditions are favorable for disease development and if management actions may be warranted.
Minnesota farmers are facing tight margins, rising input costs and more unpredictable weather. In this environment, every pass through the field and every decision counts.
The heat and drought around Rockham have been relentless, but Jade Jandal says the row crops on his operation are hanging on better than he ever expected.
Mid-July was dry, allowing Minnesota Crop Watcher Megan Horsager to work steadily on haying.
Agricultural economist David Widmar opened his presentation at the South Dakota Governor's Ag Summit with a story that had little to do with commodity markets.
Farmers from across the country are urging the federal government to expedite an investigation of the fertilizer industry as they struggle with “impossibly high input costs.”
Nebraska Extension trials test agronomic, economic possibility of dry peas in eastern Nebraska
With combines, harvest equipment and the acres they run getting bigger every year, grain storage and handling systems need to keep up.
A powerful storm that tore through the Rockham, South Dakota, area June 29 left its mark on Jade Jandel’s operation, but recent moisture has him feeling better about where things stand heading into July.
It’s time to scout for summer pests in South Dakota crops.
"With crops in their most vital stage of growth, even the slightest lack of moisture can stunt growth and decrease overall yields."
"The hot weather has helped crops grow, but it has increased our risk for cercospora leaf spot in the beets."
The leafy plants have closed rows earlier than in recent years. That typically means good things for future yields and provides some help shading out weeds growing between the rows. However, it creates conditions for harmful fungus to flourish and spread from plant to plant.
It’s been a busy couple of weeks on the Mockler farm. Within the last 10 days, we have cut, baled and stacked our first cutting of hay.
Drought conditions in the Upper Midwest worsened as farmers planted their fields this spring, causing some to shift acres away from water-hungry corn.
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