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First-time detections in Iowa and Alabama highlight the importance of accurate identification and proactive seed treatment strategies.
A side-by-side comparison suggests Green Lightning may help deliver strong corn yields with less sidedress N, giving sixth-generation farmer Carson Kahler a reason to keep testing the technology.
From a retrofit boom to a dual-tank rig, targeted spraying is reducing herbicide bills — turning the challenges of tender logistics and tank mixing into cleaner fields and fewer weed escapes.
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One herbicide program won’t fit every corn field. Use this four-tier framework to help build trust with your growers.
Fargo-based ag commerce platform says the shift positions it to scale its network and push AI-driven product development.
Patrick Scates runs a service company, not a fertilizer company. His Shawneetown, Ill., terminal is targeted to go live Dec. 1 and is built to let wholesalers share the infrastructure bill.
CoBank projects the U.S. inland barge fleet shrinking about 17% by 2035 while USDA expects grain and oilseed exports to grow 9%. Operators who ship by river should plan for wider freight swings and a softer basis.
Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie offers insights and counsel on how to go about making adjustments to your 2027 cropping plan.
After 30 years of no-till, Matt Moreland says regenerative ag pays through smarter inputs, fewer repairs and steadier yields. Lenders and scientists weigh in on what comes next.
A showdown is erupting in the most significantly hot property rights case in the U.S.
The 2026 midterm election results are reshaping the political landscape in Washington, and agriculture is watching closely to see what the results mean for farm policy, congressional leadership and the future of the farm bill.
From northern Illinois to Nebraska, two farmers share why they’re turning to drones to seed cover crops into standing corn. Here’s what they’ve learned about timing the rain, beating compaction and making the math work.
In this episode of The Scoop podcast Trent Miller says earning a farmer’s trust comes down to being intentional, doing what you say you’ll do, and showing up, even if it takes six months to a year.
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Industry leaders say the products must deliver consistent agronomic results and measurable economic returns to earn their place in farmers’ input lineup.
Your fertilizer program contains mobile and immobile nutrients. Understanding the differences can help you get more ROI from all of them.
Farmers are feeling pressure for water and fertilizer savings, which is being met with uniformity and automation.
The incoming Congress will feature at least 119 ag voices, but major leadership shakeups and a steep learning curve await lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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Pre-harvest weed escapes can reveal what worked, what didn’t and where recommendations should be adjusted for the season ahead.
A multi-year restructuring plan will shutter historic facilities in Ottumwa and Clarion while shifting baler, sprayer and sugar cane harvester production domestically or abroad.
Oil, freight, tariffs and tightening supply point to higher 2027 prices, while generic pyroxasulfone gives growers a place to save, according to FBN.
Agricultural communities deliver stunning upset in Kansas Senate race, ending Republican dominance in the heartland amid economic anxiety.
With more crop protection products coming off patent, Chris Shinker says retailers should focus on buying chemistry, not products.
The difference between 50°F and 55°F soil temps matters more than what you might realize. Here’s what the research says about application timing and keeping NH3 in your fields.
Tighter margins are coming for ag retail in 2027, says Josh Wurmnest, Regional Business Manager at Growmark.