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The problem is making it difficult for farmers to know which herbicide chemistries will still work in their fields.
Randy Dowdy explains the importance of germination depth — how it can set up your corn crop to deliver more bushels without adding any costs in the process.
“Simply Put, We Care,” says Marion Ag Service CEO John Hockett as he reflects on the milestone and looks ahead to how the business will continue to win.
The company had been using what it described as a placeholder name, SpinCo, since announcing it would split into two independent, publicly traded entities last October.
Shrinking equity, rising nitrogen costs and continued global upheaval signal a reckoning for corn growers and a shift to soybeans — especially if higher biomass-based blending diesel mandates come through.
With one survey showing 48% of Midwest corn and soybean growers are unable to afford traditional fertilizer sources, Extension and industry are responding with nutrient options that can lend support.
Industry veteran Kessler takes the helm of Brandt’s 18-location retail network, signaling a renewed focus on local expertise and operational growth in the heart of the Corn Belt.
Operating on negative margins and facing a “next-generation crisis,” a group of row-crop growers urges the U.S. Supreme Court to follow science over emotion as it hears oral arguments in the Monsanto v. Durnell case on Monday.
To raise your total farm yield average, Connor Sible recommends starting the planting process in your lower soil-testing fields, once they’re fit, and then transitioning to planting higher soil-testing ground.
Two Midwest growers say increased competition between corn and soybeans for acres could help rebalance supplies and provide a financial boost.
Industry leaders shed light on the reality of the 45Z tax credit and how it is already reshaping supply sheds.
Here’s a roundup of the CEO announcements from across the U.S. ag retail cooperative landscape.
Explore the growing disconnect between competitive pay and work-life balance with exclusive data from The Scoop’s annual salary and benefits survey.
Irrigation experts explain how tracking daily “deposits and withdrawals” can prevent costly watering mistakes and protect yields during critical growth stages.
The leadership for New Corteva and SpinCo aims to drive growth through a specialized focus on crop protection and advanced seed genetics.
Sixth-generation Minnesota farmer Carson Kahler is putting homemade nitrogen to the test this season, evaluating its field performance and whether the investment truly pencils out.
Two Midwest farmers say they’ve made the cuts they can, leaving fine-tuned field passes, smarter marketing and policy fixes as the next line of defense.
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck uses his wheat crop as a “supporting actor” to increase soybean yields and boost profits.
From a ‘squeeze on the middle’ to rapid regional expansion, the first four months of the year reveal an industry-wide push for scale and long-term competitiveness.
Corn growers and agronomists share their top five strategies for staying ahead of problems such as northern corn leaf blight, tar spot and the much-dreaded southern rust.
Strategic upgrades at regional hubs aim to provide faster service and enhanced reliability for member-owners across the Midwest.
Ken Ferrie offers practical steps to salvage your yield potential if you’ve been affected by heavy rains and seed quality issues.
The new, collaborative facility will focus on advancing seed production through technology and research.
The 1,200-acre farmer says earthworms are central to his success in growing no-till corn, soybeans and winter wheat.
Agronomist Eric Beckett shares strategies for managing tillage, product applications and budgets despite what’s shaping up to be a dry and potentially windy spring.
Fewer explosions but higher fatalities: Here is what the latest Purdue report says you must keep top of mind to protect your team.
Emphasizing partnership over consolidation, Growmark and Luckey Farmers Inc. announce an associate membership that provides the local cooperative with FS proprietary brands while maintaining its independent identity.
As the farm share of the food dollar hits historic lows, new USDA data reveals a widening gap between the grocery aisle and the farm gate.