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During uncertainty, you might be looking for some answers when it comes to the 2020 planting season. Ken Ferrie, assures farmers that despite a wet start, they can still achieve high yields if managed correctly.

Today on Farm Journal Live, Clinton Griffiths will talk with seed dealers and a co-op manager about how they are keeping product flowing this planting season amid pandemic restrictions.

The root zone moisture map got worse over the past week, as more moisture hit parts of the country. However, good news may be in store for areas needing to dry out. Mike Hoffman gives his March forecast.

The active weather pattern from last week could continue to hang over much of the country. That means many areas could see more rain and even more snow; a pattern that could persist over the next month.

As you make 2020 planting decisions, plan for disease, insect and weed pests that could be lurking in your fields, looking to steal precious grain.

Farmers outside of Grand Forks, North Dakota are busying harvesting this week. Despite the snow, farmers say moisture content in the corn is coming down slightly and test weight is seeing a slight bump.

PureCircle, stevia producer for beverage and food industries, is expanding its stevia production with the StarLeaf variety.

While recent trade agreements indicate positive momentum in the corn and soybean markets, it’s still not quite enough to make positive net returns, not without some unexpected help, that is.

As the market starts to transition its focus to 2020 production, U.S. farmers may be poised to plant 95 million acres of corn. What would that mean for the markets? Chip Nellinger weighs in.

As of June 16, USDA estimates 92% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted.