Tag: crops
Biological controls found for fungal diseases of soybeans
When certain mycoviruses infect those fungi, they can become less virulent — good news for crop yields.
Researchers trying to develop deeper crop roots
Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences received a grant to design a low-cost, integrated system that can screen for deeper-rooted crops.
Ask FSA Andy about reminders for producers
Here at the FSA office we have some yearly reminders that all producers should be aware of, such as reporting operations changes and crop acreage.
Crop profitability budgets for 2017
Crop input and return margins will depend on the crop, and your situation.
2017: Hard numbers and hard politics
Columnist Alan Guebert breaks down commodity projections for 2017.
3 basics of crop insurance
The most common questions surrounding crop insurance have been answered. Find out if you need it, understand the types and avoid frequently-made mistakes.
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.
Alliance to improve crops for smallholder farmers worldwide
DuPont Pioneer and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) have entered into a Master Alliance Agreement focused on jointly developing improved crops.
Reporting deadlines have changed
Regulations have changed now requiring that all perennial forage crops be reported no later than Nov. 15 for the expected 2017 harvest.
