All about seeds: Our 2014 fall seed edition
Combines may still be harvesting this year's crops, but smart farmers are already thinking about next year's planting.
Good game plan a must for farmers in 2017
Should you take an off-farm job next year? Here are some tips that can help you be profitable in 2017.
Engineering soybean disease strategies
Pathogens in soybeans are a big problem not only in the U.S., but also around the world and no more so than in Asia, where soy is a major food source. Asian countries buy much of their soy from the U.S.
Why is micronutrient availability so patchy in a field?
When we think of applying fertilizer the nutrients that come to mind initially are the major nutrients nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulfur (S).
Yield consistency is key when choosing corn hybrids
Corn farmers will soon start shopping for hybrids for the 2014 crop and according to a Purdue Extension agronomist, the number one factor they need to consider is yield consistency.
Monsanto plans new insect program
Two years ago, Monsanto launched the Corn Rootworm Knowledge program, designed to reward the research and academic community for outstanding projects that addressed specific aspects of the pest and how best to manage it.
Mycogen Seeds offer seven new silage corn hybrids
Mycogen Seeds is adding seven new BMR and TMF corn silage hybrids for the 2014 growing season, including five with SmartStax trait technology.
Mycogen Seeds introduces new corn hybrids
Mycogen Seeds is adding 19 new corn hybrids to the lineup for the 2015 growing season.
Used combines from across state lines can spread No. 1 weed
Know where your feed, seed and equipment come from.
Researchers find inexpensive strategy to improve establishment of switchgrass
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Switchgrass is a multipurpose crop native to Kentucky. Once established, switchgrass grows well on marginal land, but it takes several years...
