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President Donald Trump remains in U.S. farmers’ good graces, according to the latest Farm Journal Pulse survey.

Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie notes that in most cases, trenches are sealing well. However, in some especially dry areas he’s hearing complaints that that’s not always the case.

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, more farmers will be able to apply for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. T

Grassroots program helps farmers find ways to adopt conservation practices.

In an effort to not only feed needy families in her community, but also to teach others about how produce is grown, Janya Green leads tours and tends to food in her community garden.

In 2019 experts expect net farm income to reach $69.4 billion, 2018 hit $64.2 billion and the 91-year average (adjusted to 2019 dollars) is $84.2 billion.

Cover crop seed availability is tight this year.

The company sold Trunemco nematode management seed treatment to Nufarm. It also sold the Clearfield canola production system in the U.S. and Canada to Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont.

Rost switched his farm to 100% no-till the following year and experimented with cover crops in a few areas. Today cover crops blanket every acre of his farm and he’s dedicated to keeping it that way.

N loss starts at the bottom of the corn plant and moves up.