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SCN remains the top soybean yield-robbing pest. Help growers build a layered defense.
Mike Jenks shares how he reconfigures nozzles, boosts carrier volume and evaluates application timing to protect the leaves that drive grain fill.
Her appointment comes at a time when the ag retail channel is balancing shifting farm economics with continued pressure around compliance, product stewardship and advocacy.
Ever.Ag’s latest Everett expansion into agribusiness comes wrapped in the language of agentic AI, but the more consequential shift may be structural: a rebuilt FieldAlytics platform and deeper ERP integration designed to let agronomic insight flow directly into bookings, work orders, recommendations, and other day-to-day retail actions.
The federal farm safety net was designed to offset losses. But some farmers and economists argue it has become a profit enhancer, raising questions about land values, competition and the future of agriculture.
Brooke Rollins’ intent addresses a paramount question of U.S. national food security: Who decides what a crop is worth?
At the Iowa Economic Summit, former USTR Bob Lighthizer warned farmers that China’s soy and meat buying is a short-term play, urging producers to “take off the rose-colored glasses” regarding long-term export risk.
500-acre research farm and facility will help startups test and scale innovations in the Winter Lettuce Capital, bridging the gap between lab technology and farm economics.
The company reversed course just over two weeks after seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese glyphosate imports, while corn, soybean and wheat groups welcomed the move.
With tar spot at fairly low levels, Midwest agronomists encourage farmers to focus on protecting the upper canopy, keying into the best application timing and keeping an eye out for southern rust.
New state restrictions and a proposed AFIDA overhaul could reshape land deals, reporting, and due diligence for farmers.
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SCN egg counts should guide seed, resistance and rotation recommendations. Here’s how.
FMC’s new active ingredient targets broadleaf weeds with two modes of action – an industry first. But researchers say good stewardship of existing technologies remains critical.
As the ag talent pipeline tightens, Purdue’s Trey Malone says retailers need a clearer strategy for deciding what talent to develop, what to hire and what work no longer requires a person at all.
With Midwest farmers reporting disease lesions on leaves in storm-hit cornfields, an Iowa State pathologist says the right management step hinges on correct identification.
Heightened tensions in the Middle East are creating renewed Strait of Hormuz uncertainty. Josh Linville explains why fewer vessels, rising risks and global uncertainty could drive fertilizer prices higher for fall.
Ken Ferrie leads the unsponsored, two-day event focused on crop fertility ROI, weed management and making the 4Rs pay in tight markets.
Industry executives say AI-driven design and field data are reshaping how new products are being researched and developed, and will ultimately shorten the time from initial concept to commercial launch.
The farm economy is at a crossroads. High costs and negative margins are driving record government payments, but economists say innovation, lower costs and new demand are key to restoring profitability.
From sulfur and nitrogen deficiencies to silk-clipping beetles, Ken Ferrie breaks down what farmers need to address now in ponded, replanted and unevenly developing fields.
The EPA says the changes will still deliver nearly 90% of the pollution reductions while saving an estimated $12 billion, though environmental groups warn the rollback will increase health harms.
Two Midwest farmers report they are ready to treat corn acres, but uneven stands and tight margins cause hesitation for soybean applications.
Analysis of 2023–2025 prices found U.S. growers paid more for nearly every seed and crop protection category examined.
President Jed Bower says the association is setting a course toward markets that could collectively unlock demand for billions of additional bushels of corn annually, “keeping farmers farming” for the next 250 years.
An unusual combination of severe hail, 88 mph winds and excessive rainfall has devastated some corn acres, while saturated fields, delayed herbicide applications and rising weed pressure threaten remaining yield potential.
With 400 groups in lockstep, Chairman G.T. Thompson’s labor bill moves to the House Judiciary Committee. The goal: Open year-round H-2A access for the first time since the program’s creation in 1986 and cap mandatory wage hikes.
While, not yet confirmed by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist, StoneX says the tariffs could be dropped by October 1.
Six technologies advance toward commercialization, with the first product expected in late 2026, despite criticism from environmental advocacy groups.
As crops accelerate through key growth stages, Mark Herz, agronomy technical specialist at CHS, shares three priorities for midseason crop scouting.
Farm Journal’s June Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows a weaker ag economy versus a year ago, but more than 80% expect consistent or better conditions over the next 12 months despite ongoing margin pressure.