Podcast
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Pam Marrone, co-founder of the Invasive Species Corp., shares the history, changes in management strategies and future of biologicals in the fresh produce industry.
On the second episode of Unscripted, a new podcast hosted by AgDay’s Clinton Griffiths and U.S. Farm Report’s Tyne Morgan, Chris Bennett provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he finds such amazing stories.
Moisture is needed to temporarily hold the ammonia so it can become attached to clay or organic matter in the soil. In addition, if dry soils are cloddy and do not seal properly, the ammonia can be lost.
It’s also time to consider switching to corn planting if you are unable to plant corn and soybeans simultaneously. Beware of salt-burn risks in spring strip tillage, and start checking soybeans for bean leaf beetles.
Weather conditions can guide planting conditions. The calendar plays a role, too. Watch the brief video on soybean maturities and why night length is so important to the flowering process.
Here’s one way to know whether you work with a reputable seed company. Along with that, it’s time to put out lures and traps for various pests, including wireworms, armyworms and voles.
“The answer to these questions is yes, maybe, sorta,” he says. “One of the things we do know is healthy plants handle stress better than unhealthy plants.”
The Clemson EMC Calculator can help you with wet soybeans. With strips and anhydrous applications, focus on building a good seedbed for next spring.
Don’t get caught leasing ground with poor soil pH and too-low nutrient levels.
Some Illinois elevators are taking soybeans with up to 18% moisture. Another option is if you have open bins with good air capacity, you might be able to put beans in the bin and apply air and heat to them.
Possible tax changes on the table in Washington are causing angst in agriculture. Secretary Vilsack says the proposed changes won’t impact 98% of family farms, but another analysis contradicts those claims.
Chip Flory discusses reconciliation bill outlooks with South Dakota and Arkansas Senators as well as AFBF President.
On Wednesday, Reuters reported EPA is mulling cuts to biofuel blending levels, calling it a win for big oil. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley commented on the RFS rumors on AgriTalk.
Chip Flory is joined by USDA Secretary Vilsack to discuss who is affected by stepped-up basis and why he thinks agricultural America should be in support of it.
Disease pressure is building in parts of Illinois. Also, check out the agenda and register for Farm Journal Corn & Soybean College, set for Aug. 3-4.
Evaluate hail-damaged soybeans, too, before applying post herbicides or a rescue treatment.
DC Signal To Noise: It’s time to take a closer look at the U.S. China trade relationship and the clock is ticking on the infrastructure bill.
Along with that issue, Ken Ferrie addresses corn rootworm and other pests and diseases that he’s observing and addressing in the field now.
Here’s what you need to know about Biden’s $4 trillion dollar infrastructure plan. Plus, what’s the deal with Liz Cheney and internal conflict in the Republican party? Get the details in this week’s Signal to Noise.
What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services?
Information from end-of-season yield map meetings can give you the insights you need to make valuable adjustments to your 2021 cropping plans and improve your growing season and yield outcomes.
Plan for a normal crop, hope for the biggest crop of your career and then mitigate the risk of a drought or crop failure.
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.
Farmers in west-central Illinois and east-central Missouri are wrapping up the 2020 harvest, and many are seeing above-average crop yields.
Steve Patterson, senior Vice President of Marketing and communications for Southern States Co-Op, is based out of Richmond, Va. We’re talking about agronomics and what farmers should be doing to make 2019 go smoothly.
On the AgPro Podcast, Ashley Davenport talks with Dr. Damon Smith, also known as @BadgerCropDoc on Twitter.
Andrew Lambert is a crop advisor at Centra Sota Cooperative in Cokato, Minn. He talks about what his growers have seen this season and how going into 2019 they need to use on-farm technology to the fullest.
On the AgPro Podcast, voices from the industry asked, “Why is environmental stewardship important to your business?”