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...
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).
OSU agronomists offer updated fertility calculator
Agronomists from Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have updated a fertility recommendation calculator designed to provide major field crop growers with guidance on fertilizer application rates and costs.
Calculator can help soybean farmers with seed decisions
Facing lower soybean cash prices this year, farmers are looking for opportunities to add to their bottom lines.
Do disease-resistant varieties pay price in yield?
For wheat growers, it's a truism: Plant varieties that are resistant to prevalent diseases.
But what if the wheat plant has to pay a price for resistance, possibly reducing its yield? Is the resistance worth it?
Mycogen Seeds introduces new corn hybrids
Mycogen Seeds is adding 19 new corn hybrids to the lineup for the 2015 growing season.
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.
Prospects for a rebound in corn prices
With corn producers reporting nearly 3.6 million acres of prevented planting in 2012 and with current 2014 crop prices favoring corn over soybean production in many areas, a decline in corn acreage in 2014 seems unlikely.
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.
Learn more about emerging technology at Indiana conference
Farmers and other agricultural professionals wanting to use existing and emerging technology more efficiently will get the information they need at the Ohio Valley Precision Ag Conference.
