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Herbicide applicators have the weight of dicamba’s future weighing heavily on their shoulders this year. EPA’s conditional registration lasts through Dec. 20, 2020.

While the latest USDA report confirmed supply situation seems to be growing, one key piece of the puzzle is demand. Analysts say weather and other factors will also have an impact on prices producers see this year.

Depending on where you live, the 2020 planting season has either been a walk in the park, or fraught with challenge. Freezes, heavy rains and cold temperatures threaten young corn and soybean stands in the eastern U.S.

BASF will add three new soybean seed treatment products for the 2021 season. These include Vault IP Plus, Poncho XC and Relenya seed treatments. All are registered with the EPA and available for sale or purchase.

It could be a dry winter in the South and a wetter than normal winter in the North, according to NOAA’s latest winter forecast. Nebraska state climatologist says she’s concerned about soil moisture heading into spring.

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.

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.