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Offering growers added flexibility and weather protection
Short stature corn hybrids have gained traction in recent years as an alternative to the traditional corn crop. The Preceon™ smart corn system from Bayer touts some unique benefits that improve on traditional corn. Lindsay Battle of Bayer tells the Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network about what Preceon can provide for growers. In addition to providing growers flexibility for in-season applications, Battle says the sturdiness of Preceon short stature corn improves on standard corn that growers are...
The importance of identifying tar spot before it impacts yields
Tiny specks can spell big problems for your corn yields. Regionalized tar spot outbreaks were a major challenge for some Midwestern farmers last year, making it an issue farmers have kept an eye on through the 2022 growing season. Joe Bollman, corn product manager for...
Crop tour finds more disappointment in Nebraska fields
Day two of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour found its Western Scouts finishing up the state of Nebraska. Yesterday, we talked about the low numbers coming out of South Dakota. The scouts knew that Nebraska was probably going to see some lower numbers as well, given that the...
FarmHer working to promote women in ag
Many of us are acutely aware of how important women are to agriculture, but sometimes people outside of the industry only think of the man in the trucker hat as the main farmer. More and more, we are seeing women take over and operate farms themselves. That?s why...
Rural America losing farmland acres at an increasing rate
A recent report from the American Farmland Trust shows that rural farmland acres are disappearing rapidly due to urban sprawl and development.Angie Doucette, Midwest farmland protection manager with American Farmland Trust, says that despite the quality of farmland in...
Fall propane outlook shows ample supply for farmers
A big topic for nearly everyone is the price of fuel, especially as diesel hits a record high. Naturally, that has many farmers wondering about the cost of propane and its availability this fall. Mike Newland, Director of Agriculture Business Development at the...
Western Crop Tour finds disappointing numbers in South Dakota
This week the Pro Farmer Crop tour is going through both the Eastern and Western Cornbelt to check on yield potential in corn and soybeans. It has been said that this year?s tour will be a comparison of the ?haves? and the ?have nots?. The Eastern Cornbelt has seen...
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Get equipment prepared now for spring spraying
When it comes to protecting a crop from insects, diseases and weed pressure, the sprayer is a front-line piece of equipment; if it?s not doing its job properly, you?re losing yields. David Mills, Case IH Sprayer Marketing Manager, says there are a few things farmers...
Troubleshooting seed singulation issues while planting
Proper seed placement while planting can help to ensure the success of your growing season before any plants have sprouted from the soil. Seed singulation in planting is the measurement of how well a meter is dropping one seed at a time. If singulation drops below...
March pork exports show strength while beef rebounds
March exports of U.S. pork were the largest since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While below last year?s high volume, March beef exports were the largest since October. USMEF President and CEO Dan...
Soil moisture improving in some areas of the country
Well, the 2023 growing season is off and running. Fortunately, it hasn?t seen too many hiccups as we get those seeds into the ground. In this part of the country, we are still seeing some dry soil conditions, but for the actual planting time, dry soils are going to be...
Corn export sales hit marketing-year low point
The USDA says corn export sales hit the lowest level since the 2022-2023 marketing year began on September 1. Cancelations led to a net reduction in corn sales during the seven days ending on April 27 of 315,600 metric tons. China canceled shipments of 562,800 metric...
