Tag: planting
Field tile management: Tips for scouting and repairing field drainage
Before the planter hits the soil, it’s time to scout your fields. Learn how to maintain drainage tile, clear outlets and prevent costly blowouts this spring.
Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring as US farmers prepare to...
Crop farrmers preparing for spring planting face rising fertilizer prices and shortages tied to shipping disruptions from the Iran conflict. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups are calling on President Trump to address this critical situation before it's too late.
Persistent rains and cool temps slow Ohio’s 2025 planting season
Relentless rain and lingering chill have stalled the start of Ohio’s 2025 planting season, leaving many farmers scrambling to make up for lost time.
Beware of soil crusting
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.
Considerations for delayed planting
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers outlines considerations for farmers facing delayed planting in Ohio, following an unusually rainy spring.
Rainy days and Mondays always get me down
Marlin Clark offers a 2025 planting progress report and an update on the grain markets for the week of May 5, 2025.
Looking for good news in a soft market
Marlin Clark offers and update on 2025 corn and soybean planting progress in the United States and highlights p[rice changes in the grain markets.
Farmers are itching to get planting
Marlin Clark details planting progress in the Midwest so far this spring in his corn, soybean and wheat markets report for the week of April 21.
Confusing results after government reports
Marlin Clark details price swings in the soybean and corn markets following recent USDA reports, noting the grain markets are not behaving as expected.
Prospective Plantings Report comes in huge
Marlin Clark explains unexpected changes in the corn, soybean and wheat markets following the release of the USDA March 31 Prospective Plantings Report.
