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Ron DeSantis, candidate for 2024 Republican presidential nomination and current Florida governor, joined Chip Flory on AgriTalk to share his motivation to be president and plans for agriculture if elected.

It’s no surprise those who chase high-yield honors set aside acres for that very purpose. However, there’s something to learn from the management practices that go into growing a record crop.

Yara’s existing biostimulant product portfolio will now become part of the new YaraAmplix brand family, with several new products in the pipeline for 2024.

Pioneer announces its Z-Series brand of soybeans will be available in limited quantity for next season.

Four main factors led Gowan to this new facility, which will be known as Gowan Milling Blytheville.

BASF is introducing xarvio SeedSelect, a novel seed variety placement technology based on an algorithm derived from plot trial research, local topographic and soil attributes, and variety-specific yield characteristics.

Poncho Votivo Precise from BASF offers a combination of protection to address nematodes and early-season insects in soybeans. The product contains a biological and insecticide.

“I'm announcing that Syngenta, a Chinese state-owned agrichemical company, must give up its land holdings in Arkansas,” emphasized Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Findings from CoBank's new quarterly report provides updates on the U.S. economy and agricultural markets.

Doug Hensley from Hertz Real Estate answers the question, "How much do crop prices impact the decision-making process of farmland buyers" and shares how this year is shaping up to be a bit busier than anticipated.

Upon registration, BASF plans to introduce Liberty Ultra for grass and broadleaf weed control in glufosinate-tolerant soybeans, corn, cotton and canola next season.

Cash and essential healthcare products are being donated to aid relief efforts, the company reports.

“Parameters measured by this meter are essential for proper irrigation management which requires control of soil water content while avoiding buildup of salts within the root zone” said Bill Hughes, Innoquest President 

Verdesian Life Sciences announces Clare Doyle as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will take her leadership role at Verdesian in mid-August.

The biggest surprises included a 4-bu. reduction in corn yield and soybean ending stocks came in at 300 million bushels, which is 100 million bushels higher than trade estimates.

In-field and classroom sessions will address making changes to your crop rotation, tillage systems or nutrient placement; managing early-planted soybeans; evaluating below-ground issues that impact corn yields; and more.

The U.S. and China have reportedly made “progress” and agreed to stabilize their relationship, but no major breakthroughs were outlined during the two-day meeting between U.S. and China high-ranking officials.

On Thursday, forecasters issued an El Niño Advisory, meaning El Niño conditions are now present and expected to gradually strengthen into the winter.

Plenty of farmers started young, worked hard and found a path forward. Along the way, they learned from mistakes and celebrated successes. Farming is hard, but here's why those who have taken the road say it's worth it.

BASF says ONE SMART SPRAY's camera-based system detects weeds and sprays only where necessary and only as much as needed, providing customized agronomic recommendations and automated documentation.

With operations and sales in more than 60 countries and 2022 forecasted revenues of more than $400 million, Stoller provides immediate scale and profitability, Corteva said in a company press release.

Ahead of the report, analysts expected a drop in corn yield, but not soybean yield — and the market responded quickly, says Bill Biedermann, AgMarket.Net co-founder.

Pro Farmer estimates the U.S. corn crop at 13.759 billion bushels, with an average yield of 168.1 bu. per acre, and the U.S. soybean crop at 4.535 billion bushels, with an average yield of 51.7 bu. per acre.

Don E. Funk, fourth-generation seedsman and grandson of seed industry pioneer, Edward J. Funk, died June 9, 2022, of natural causes.

As families gather to give thanks this year, Farm Journal shares stories of grit and gratitude. From surviving a raging wildfire to a mail carrier who saved a rancher's life, each show resilience of rural America.

The $1.2T infrastructure bill passed through the House following months of negotiation. Farm country can expect $550 billion in new spending. AgriTalk’s Chip Flory and Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer take a closer look.

The #FarmON Benefit Concert serves as a thank you to farmers, ranchers and everyone who keeps our food system moving forward and allows us to work directly with the National FFA Foundation.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join Clinton Griffiths for a virtual live town-hall Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. CDT. Farmers and ranchers will ask about the most pressing issues and opportunities they face.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack joined AgriTalk host Chip Flory on Tuesday to celebrate what he described as an important first step in the process of improving infrastructure in rural America and across the country.

Farm Journal has announced that a #FarmONTM Benefit Concert will be presented in partnership with the National FFA Foundation on Thursday, August 26, at Frahm Farmland in Colby, KS.

While corn and soybean prices continue to march higher, farmers are making progress getting the 2021 corn, soybean and cotton crops in the ground.

USDA will open CRP enrollment with higher payment rates, new incentives and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation.

A drier and milder window to plant last week played into farmers' favor. The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows planting is ahead of average. 

Join Mitchell Hora on a tour of Hora’s Washington, Iowa, farm. Hora, founder of Continuum Ag, will show some of his cover crops and field trials in progress.

Just a day ahead of two major USDA reports, soybean prices slid. The May contract closed 26 cents lower on Tuesday, with prices settled at $13.66. Corn saw similar action on the CME Tuesday.

As planting ramps up for farmers across the country, we've put together a full day of content to help inform your decisions for the upcoming planting season.

Nearly eight months after an investigation was launched, Mosaic won a countervailing duty case against the imports of phosphates from Morocco and Russia. The outcome could cause further strain on already high prices.

Biologicals are a significant part of the Seven Wonders of the Corn Yield World.

Farmer involvement, out of the gate and all the way to market, is a blueprint of success for startup companies in agriculture technology.

The first documented case of glufosinate resistance in Palmer amaranth has been recorded in northeast Arkansas.

Mosaic, a leading producer of potash and concentrated phosphate crop nutrients for fertilizers and BioConsortia, an innovator in microbial product discovery, announced an agreement.

Live events and online content combine to deliver information and resources when farmers need them most.

Learn how to help your farm’s bottom line by putting machinery, data and technology to work monitoring and measuring the impact of your conservation agriculture and natural resource stewardship practices.

Check out the data on what farmers are saying about the New American Farm Show.

Farm Journal Field Days offers a packed three-day agenda, as well as some other great show elements for you to enjoy, including the #FarmON Benefit Concert, beer garden sessions, virtual expo hall and more!

While national polls show President Donald Trump trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House, the latest Farm Journal Pulse shows continuing strong support for the president in farm country.

Tune in for the latest update on the state of agtech and, more importantly, the way farmers are increasing their role as drivers of new innovation and not just potential customers.

Learn how to gain knowledge from your corn hybrid plot and make smart choices for your fields.

Check out all of the great on demand content from Farm Journal Field Days. Click on the links below to watch now. 

Two seasoned professionals share how drones are helping farmers do more out in the field with scouting and applications.