#Plant2025 for Success
You’ve weighed the agronomics and the economics — and now the planter is rolling. The decisions don’t stop, though. The weather changes plans, equipment breaks and pests pop up. Every step plays a role in the success of your planting season as well as the growing and harvest seasons to come.
USDA’s Prospective Plantings report released Wednesday showed farmers intend to plant more acres overall, but fewer than what the trade expected. Here’s a breakdown of which states are seeing a shift in 2021 acres.
Iowa farmer Caleb Hamer says even though USDA’s acreage preview pointed to an increase in corn acres, he thinks his area may see a slight shift toward soybeans due to the agronomic impacts from the derecho last year.
As the calendar flips to April this week, farmers are focused on spring weather forecasts. Meteorologist Mike Hoffman expects mild temperatures for much of the country, but the moisture situation is a mixed bag.
Corn needs N throughout the growing season. Plan now to make sure your crop is never lacking in it.
It’s not just the record prevent plant acres in North Dakota last year that will come into play in 2020, fall field work in 2020 also saw a record. And current seed sales show more corn acres in 2021.
Before you hook up the planter, consider these tips and recommendations that can help you think through the planting process and implement sound decisions.
While the market may look to bid for acres, Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says some farmers are switching crop rotations—but their decision isn’t necessarily based on the futures price.
Lingering impacts of the 2020 derecho could play into the 2021 acreage battle. An Iowa State agronomist says farmers could face more volunteer corn, and soybean herbicides may be the best option to control the issue.
The acreage battle is tricky this year, with most estimates pointing to an increase in overall acres, there are some acres that can’t be switched. That’s as StoneX says farmers had a record fall applying fertilizer.
Farmers have much to consider weather-wise as they head out to plant this year, with drought covering more than half the country. And meteorologists fear the drought in the West may worsen.
Following 2020’s devastating derecho in Iowa, lingering drought and recent floods, agronomists remind producers to adjust their planting decisions accordingly.
The Pro Farmer survey revealed farmers plan to plant more acres, with total area planted to crops in the U.S. expected to rise to 319.4 million acres. That would be up nearly 3%, or 8.9 million acres, from 2020.
Can you cut your total nitrogen (N) rate if you put some on with the planter? The short answer—maybe but be careful.
As planting ramps up for farmers across the country, we’ve put together a full day of content to help inform your decisions for the upcoming planting season.
Sorghum producers are enjoying strong demand once again. China’s purchases started to rebound in early 2020 and the demand story has been strong ever since.
As farmers spring into planting preparation, they are facing sticker shock on fertilizer prices, an issue some say could last through spring.
Here’s a look at what you can learn from the various tests available and why you need to submit samples now.
USDA issued its first look at acreage during the annual Ag Outlook Forum with a record number of combined corn and soybean acres projected this year. Some analysts say given prices, that number has room to grow.
During USDA’s 2021 Ag Outlook Forum this week, chief economist Seth Meyer pointed to a possible bump in overall planted acres this year, with 92 million in corn, 90 million in soybeans and 12 million acres of cotton.
A far cry from this time last year, farmers are actually asking the question ‘what should I add?’ versus ‘what do I need to cut?’ With skyrocketing commodity prices, farmers have the opportunity to experiment.
With enthusiasm from favorable market prices at a high, many farmers are wondering if it’s time to consider corn-on-corn or soybean-on-soybeans. Ken Ferrie says important to understand the agronomic challenges of each.
USDA predicts 89 million soybean acres in 2021. Some analysts believe that number could go even higher.
Late Wednesday night, a U.S. appeals court rejected a federal regulator’s permit for dicamba herbicides, including Engenia, FeXapan and XtendiMax.
Current dry weather conditions could play havoc with the 2021 crop. Take proactive steps now to manage through these conditions, advises Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist.
USDA predicts 46 million total acres of wheat will be planted for 2021.
No one wants to face another tough season like 2019, but the truth is it’s good to be prepared for weather challenges before planting gets underway—just in case.
With planting season underway in many parts of the U.S., farmers are working long, hard hours. You’re likely enjoying meals in the field, but what’s your favorite snack to power your day?
Under the 2018 Farm Bill, more farmers will be able to apply for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. T
Cover crop seed availability is tight this year.
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.