If it isn?t one thing, it is another, right? It seems like the crop protection battle just never ends. Once we get a handle on one thing, two more issues pop up. In the world of weeds, we focus on a few major players: Lambsquarter, Pigweed, Waterhemp, and the list...
There are a growing number of careers that are connected to the ag industry ? including careers in land surveying. Eric Meeks, President of the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors, said the average of age of land surveyors is 57, so there is a huge need for...
Various scenarios regarding the midterm election could impact federal farm and food policy. Naturally, the election will decide which parties will take the majority in the House and Senate and which party assumes control of committees, according to Michael Torrey of...
A U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $95 million was recently awarded to the Farmers for Soil Health initiative. The USDA?s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program is providing the funding.Jack Cornell, United Soybean Board Director of Sustainable...
We have been paying close attention to the Mississippi River these past few weeks. Low water levels, the lowest seen since 1988, are slowing barge traffic. This affects the cornbelt and almost every state between the Appalachians and the Rockies. It?s causing...
Combine harvester sales rose during September in both the U.S. and Canada, while total tractor sales fell in both countries. Data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the second...
Most estimates were expecting a yield increase in this month?s WASDE report, so when there actually turned out to be a drop in soybean yields, the markets jumped up considerably. Jacob Burks of AgMarket.Net said that, while the initial leap in soybean prices was very...
It?s about the time of year where some farmers will start applying manure to their fields, so it?s important to brush up on proper safety procedures. Marguerite Tan, Director of Environmental Programs with the National Pork Board, said manure poses a potential threat...
Soil tests are a good way for farmers to see what they need when it comes to making improvements to their fertility program.There are multiple benefits to testing soil but with input costs very high, targeted use of inputs can make a big difference to your bottom...
When it comes to harvest across the Midwest, one thing is key; the movement of grain is the most important issue we must deal with if we're going to be successful during the harvest season. Either we're talking about the moving of grain in your own farming operation,...
