The acreage battle is tricky this year, with most estimates pointing to an increase in overall acres, there are some acres that can’t be switched. That’s as StoneX says farmers had a record fall applying fertilizer.

The fungicide is based on picarbutrazox and will protect corn and soybean seedlings from blight and damping-off diseases.

For a fifth year, the White House is publicly recognizing March 23, 2021, as National Ag Day. As part of the proclamation, the White House salutes farmers and ranchers for the contributions they continue to make.

“Since 2005, citrus growers have been plagued by citrus greening—a yield- and quality-robbing disease complex that has devastated the industry—causing farm gate losses of more than $8 billion,” says Ryan Bond.

This is the first season for full-scale commercial use by U.S. and Canadian farmers of the technology.

Farmers have much to consider weather-wise as they head out to plant this year, with drought covering more than half the country. And meteorologists fear the drought in the West may worsen.