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Know Your Business Pressures, Trends And Actions For Big Breakthroughs
Know Your Business Pressures, Trends And Actions For Big Breakthroughs

Mark Faust outlines a simple formula to improve profitability and create more value for you and the customer.

3 Biggest Management Opportunities For Farmers With Technology
3 Biggest Management Opportunities For Farmers With Technology

“We are really in a second phase of ag tech,” says Ryan Raguse, co-founder of Bushel. “We aren’t in an overly mature state—we’re still somewhere in the middle ground."

The 4 Rs of Fertility
Farmer Asks How To Improve P and K On Rental Ground

A Minnesota grower asks Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, how to improve upon the soil fertility on 90 acres he is renting for the first time this year.

7 Ways to Make Data Pay
7 Ways to Make Data Pay

Here’s how to get the biggest ROI from your layers of data — and use the information to spot issues in time to improve this year's crop.

Smart Seed Selection Tool Pledges to Close Yield Gap
Smart Seed Selection Tool Pledges to Close Yield Gap

Yield Optimizer is a digital tool that uses independent seed trial data to help farmers make seed selections with guaranteed yield performance. CEO Billy Rose tells how it gives farmers peace of mind.

Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret
Ferrie: Four Ways to Scratch the Planting Itch Without Regret

Don't take equipment to fields too soon and create headaches that will linger all season. While you wait for the right timing, consider doing prep work and projects that can help set you up for yield success.

Bayer Announces 2024 Carbon Program, Expanding Opportunities
Bayer Announces 2024 Carbon Program, Expanding Opportunities

“Our mission is to improve and expand our program to create additional opportunities for even more American farmers,” said Leonardo Bastos, Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Services at Bayer Crop Science.

Ferrie: It's Only February, but Iowa Farmers are Considering Field Work and Anhydrous Applications
Ferrie: It's Only February, but Iowa Farmers are Considering Field Work and Anhydrous Applications

Before heading to the field to apply anhydrous, firm up what crop you're going to plant. Growers have been kicking around the idea of going beans-on-beans, given the markets. But anhydrous essentially ties you to corn.

Handy Bt Trait Table Updated and Available Now
Handy Bt Trait Table Updated and Available Now

Corn growers can use this free tool to understand which hybrids have which traits, as well as evaluate insect problems and herbicide needs in-season.

How Today's Economy is Shaping the Business-Savvy Farmer
How Today's Economy is Shaping the Business-Savvy Farmer

Alan Hoskins, president of American Farm Mortgage, shares his expectations for the economy and how it changes the buying process.

Ferrie: Freezing and Thawing Cycles Can Help Or Hurt Compaction
Ferrie: Freezing and Thawing Cycles Can Help Or Hurt Compaction

A sudden change in soil density that occurs from the freezing-thawing process can cause problems with corn root growth this spring and impede water movement in the soil during the growing season.

3 Factors Drive Downturn: Net Farm Income Forecast to Be Down 25%
3 Factors Drive Downturn: Net Farm Income Forecast to Be Down 25%

“It’s hard to put yourself in growth mode when things are getting so expensive,” says Tanner Ehmke with CoBank.

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SUSTAINING MODERN AGRICULTURE
SUSTAINING MODERN AGRICULTURE

Ask most growers what sustainability means to them and you’ll likely hear the word “legacy.” It’s about keeping their land and operation healthy for the next generation and those who follow.

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A TOOL FOR BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY
A TOOL FOR BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY

Keeping up with all the product options available and all the latest agronomic strategies is a job in itself, taking time retailers can better spend serving customers and building a profitable operation.

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BUILDING SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
BUILDING SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Spend time in any small, rural town, and you’ll quickly realize the vital role farmers play in their communities.

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Court Rules Dicamba ‘Was Unlawfully Approved’ By EPA and Halts Use
Court Rules Dicamba ‘Was Unlawfully Approved’ By EPA and Halts Use

Forty million dicamba-tolerant soybean and cotton acres would be directly impacted by the ruling the U.S. District Court of Arizona in Tucson made Tuesday. EPA has not said when it will respond to the court's decision.

Ferrie: Does Spring Or Fall Horizontal Tillage Cause More Density Layers?
Ferrie: Does Spring Or Fall Horizontal Tillage Cause More Density Layers?

Ken Ferrie answers two additional questions: Was it allelopathic toxins in the cereal rye ahead of corn that caused such a yield ding last season? Will there be a cap to Carbon Initiative payments per farm operation?

New Data Builds "Model Retailer"
New Data Builds "Model Retailer"

To get a measure of what an average ag retail location looks like, the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) partnered with The Scoop to gather data to better understand retailer attributes and behaviors.

Spoiled Grain? There Are Apps for That
Spoiled Grain? There Are Apps for That

As grain bins grow larger and more farmers store on-farm, one of agriculture’s most useful tech applications is making headwinds.

FBN’s Refined Focus: One-On-One With Its Interim CEO
FBN’s Refined Focus: One-On-One With Its Interim CEO

With recent turnover in company leadership, a divestment in its insurance business, and a growing list of partnerships, FBN is re-focusing its business. 

 Agronomists Worry Moisture Deficits Will Contribute To Herbicide Carryover
Agronomists Worry Moisture Deficits Will Contribute To Herbicide Carryover

While you can't make Mother Nature send rain, you can review crop-rotation restrictions on chemistries you applied last year. Knowing that information can guide what crop you plant where this spring.

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BASF Supports Cotton Growers with Zero Percent APR*
BASF Supports Cotton Growers with Zero Percent APR*

Cotton growers are tough because they have to be. Cotton is a challenging crop to grow, especially in Southwestern states like Texas, where soaring temperatures meet chronic drought and other water restrictions.

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John Deere Announces 2024 Startup Collaborators
John Deere Announces 2024 Startup Collaborators

Deere & Company announced the names of six companies chosen for its 2024 Startup Collaborator program.

314 Bu. Corn Yield Uses Only 7" of Rain to Score Big Win in Minnesota
314 Bu. Corn Yield Uses Only 7" of Rain to Score Big Win in Minnesota

David Heublein won the conventional, non-irrigated category of the 2023 NCGA yield contest for the state. The amazing yield was grown with only one-third of the total rainfall his fields usually get in a growing season.

Bayer, Precision Planting Announce FieldView Updates And New API
Bayer, Precision Planting Announce FieldView Updates And New API

Climate FieldView announces new capabilities in FieldView Plus for 2024, including more personalized features available through the new FieldView Premium subscription tier, improvements to FieldView’s in-cab experience.

John Deere, SpaceX Announce Starlink Deal
John Deere, SpaceX Announce Starlink Deal

Utilizing the Starlink network, this solution will allow farmers facing rural connectivity challenges to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies.

The Scoop Podcast: Beyond Typical Ag Retail and Co-op Services
The Scoop Podcast: Beyond Typical Ag Retail and Co-op Services

The expansion of services into environmental and water management includes moisture sensors installation, water irrigation uniformity testing, and services Rebecca Schubert says are “beyond the typical retail ag co-op.”

Exclusive: Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Shares Her Vision For The U.S., Agriculture
Exclusive: Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Shares Her Vision For The U.S., Agriculture

AgriTalk has extended an invitation to all the 2024 presidential hopefuls to join Host Chip Flory and answer five standard questions about what they would focus on once in office.

3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024
3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.

2024 AgTech Predictions: 5 Trends To Watch
2024 AgTech Predictions: 5 Trends To Watch

Ron Baruchi, CEO of Agmatix, outlines the key technology trends anticipated in the agricultural industry over the coming year.

Three Midwestern Farm Credit Associations Announce Collaboration
Three Midwestern Farm Credit Associations Announce Collaboration

Combined, the organizations have a reach of over 85,000 producers in eight states.

Ferrie: No-Till Farmer Asks at What Depth to Pull Soil Samples?
Ferrie: No-Till Farmer Asks at What Depth to Pull Soil Samples?

Growers can benefit from evaluating the dispersion of N, P and K and pH levels in no-till fields. Often, there is a drop off in soil fertility levels in no-till soils once below the three-inch mark.

Başak Traktör Acquires Buhler Industries along with FarmKing, Versatile Brands
Başak Traktör Acquires Buhler Industries along with FarmKing, Versatile Brands

Buhler Industries and ASKO Holding have announced that Başak Traktör has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the common shares of Buhler Industries owned by Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd.

Linamar Acquires Broad Acre Seed Outfit Bourgault For $640 Million
Linamar Acquires Broad Acre Seed Outfit Bourgault For $640 Million

Linamar announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Bourgault Industries Ltd. of Saskatchewan to add to its offerings and advance its position as a short-line agriculture equipment manufacturer.

Look to ‘Pay Top Dollar for the Right Farm’ in 2024
Look to ‘Pay Top Dollar for the Right Farm’ in 2024

In October, ​USDA said the average value of U.S. cropland (irrigated and nonirrigated) was $5,460 an acre in 2023--an increase of 8.1% from 2022. High-quality ground is selling for two to three times that. ​

BASF Gives Agriculture, Battery Units More Autonomy But No Plan To Split
BASF Gives Agriculture, Battery Units More Autonomy But No Plan To Split

The company, with sales of $94 billion last year, will create legally separate entities for the three units, trade union IGBCE said in a statement on Thursday, which was confirmed by a company spokesperson.

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Innovation For A Bright Future
Innovation For A Bright Future

Helping farmers do the Biggest Job on Earth is Job One for scientists at BASF Agricultural Solutions. Helping to maximize yields and minimize challenges through innovation are vital to that mission.

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Better Yields and Improved Crop Prices Propel Ag Economists' Outlooks for 2024
Better Yields and Improved Crop Prices Propel Ag Economists' Outlooks for 2024

After two months of a waning outlook on the ag economy, economists views took a turn in the November Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, a survey of nearly 70 ag economists from across the country.

KC Fed: Credit Conditions For Livestock Producers To Improve, Deteriorate For Crop Farmers
KC Fed: Credit Conditions For Livestock Producers To Improve, Deteriorate For Crop Farmers

Farm income is expected to drop notably from last year alongside lower revenues and higher expenses, but remain well above the historic average.

Ferrie: Picking Corn Hybrids For 2024? Here Are Five Tips
Ferrie: Picking Corn Hybrids For 2024? Here Are Five Tips

For a lot of farmers, 2023 was a tough growing season and Mother Nature didn't cooperate. But don't let that drive your seed-selection process for next year. Consider these five recommendations instead.

New Soybean Seed Technology Unveiled For 2024
New Soybean Seed Technology Unveiled For 2024

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

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Feed Grain Supply Boost Driven by Corn Yield, USDA Predicts

The U.S. feed grain supply is expected to grow by 3.4 million metric tons, propelled by a projected increase in corn yields for the 2023/24 corn production forecast, reports the USDA Economic Research Service.

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Telling The Sustainability Story
Telling The Sustainability Story

As using sustainable practices becomes an even more essential part of farm business, BASF remains committed to helping the industry achieve its goals and to helping measure and communicate what is already being done.

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Novel Seed Variety Placement Technology Launched
Novel Seed Variety Placement Technology Launched

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.

New Legislation Looks To Connect Farmland And Ranchland To Broadband
New Legislation Looks To Connect Farmland And Ranchland To Broadband

The Last Acre Act would help expand high-speed internet access across eligible farmland, ranchland and farm sites. At least 15% of farms and ranches have no access to the internet today. 

Are 100-Bushel Soybean Yield Averages On The Horizon?
Are 100-Bushel Soybean Yield Averages On The Horizon?

Illinois farmer Ryan Myers has increased his 60-bushel-per-acre yield average to 70-plus-bushel averages in just three years. How? By focusing on the details from variety selection to in-season management.

Ferrie: Four Steps to Make Sure NH3 Applications Stay in the Ground
Ferrie: Four Steps to Make Sure NH3 Applications Stay in the Ground

Moisture availability is one of the biggies to check out, says Ken Ferrie. He also details some upcoming agronomic events, like his Beyond The Basics five-part webinar series and the virtual Corn & Soybean College.

Six Sources of Soybean Harvest Losses And How To Address Them
Six Sources of Soybean Harvest Losses And How To Address Them

A handful of soybeans scattered on the ground doesn't look like much, but small numbers can quickly add up to large losses. Evaluating the situation and making adjustments can help you take more beans to the bin.

Today’s Tipping Point Could Be The Pivotal Moment for Ag Retailers’ Future
Today’s Tipping Point Could Be The Pivotal Moment for Ag Retailers’ Future

“When the customer’s needs change, the service provided better evolve, otherwise run the risk of losing that customer to a competitor,” Ken Zuckerberg says.