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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.
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.
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.
In the parts of the country where fields are still too wet to get planters into fields, farmers are flying on soybean seed.
As of June 16, USDA estimates 92% of the U.S. corn crop has been planted.
The U.S. corn planting pace this year has been one for the record books, as 2019 marks the slowest pace in USDA records dating back to 1980. What will today’s progress be?
The first step farmers should do when considering prevent plant as an option is to call their insurance agent, says Bob Hartsough of Silveus Insurance Group.
While the rain continues to fall, the markets are making the decision to claim prevented plant more difficult.
Despite rain challenges, summer will eventually get here—heat and all. It can be stressful for farmers waiting for Mother Nature to allow them to plant crops, or to wait to see if what they planted will survive.
While the weather is weighing down on soybean planting progress, most farmers still have time to get seeds in the ground.
Fertilizer availability issues are creating a frenzy this spring. While various fertilizers are seeing limited availability, anhydrous ammonia is in the shortest supply, and supply issues for all fertilizer could linger through summer.
Recent flood events mean many corn and soybean acres are at risk of late planting—if fields get planted at all.
In what weathermen are calling “historic” flooding, those along the Missouri, Elkhorn and Platte Rivers are enduring loss of homes, productivity and livestock.
Hogs, cattle and corn are seeing minimal movement as questions remain about the total number of livestock lost and the impact on spring corn acres.
As rain continues to fall and snow melt looms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing water releases from the Gavins Point Dam, near Yankton, S.D., to 90,000 cubic feet per second.
As you near planting season, take a few moments to think about what changes could be made to improve your routine and make the most out of every waking minute.
Undoubtedly, wild weather has hit your state in one way, shape or form. These farmers took to social media to share their woes. What weather is ailing you?
Meteorologist Cindy Clawson, with AgDay TV, is tracking a cold front in northern states riding in on the edge of a wetter forecast for southern states.
Wet spring weather conditions wreaked havoc on not only traditional corn and soybean acres, but their organic counterparts as well.
You might have a high moisture grain headache lurking out in your fields. There might be solutions that help you avoid waiting in line at the elevator.
Troubles at planting continue to show up this season, with just 11% of corn and 7% of soybeans harvested, according to USDA’s Crop Progress Report.
We want to hear from you! Are combines rolling in your area? How do yields look? How many acres have you hit so far? Let us know on our corn and soybean harvest maps.
If the hustle and bustle of harvest slides into overpowering stress, it can produce long-term effects and even threaten your health.
This week Indigo increases its projection for the national average corn yield. As of Sept. 12, Indigo estimates the corn yield to be 159.4 bu. per acre, which is up nearly 5 bu. from its August estimate.
Allen Meissner of Bartlett, Texas finished harvest last month, bringing in a record crop. He said a timely dose of rains helped yields after a wet start to the year.
Illinois farmers can predict how much nitrogen loss they might prevent using a cover crop such as cereal rye—and also assess field conditions to manage covers alongside cash crops such as corn and soybeans.
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