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Field trials for short stature corn showing promise
An agronomist with Bayer says field trials for its short-statures corn hybrids have been encouraging. Shawn McDonald says Bayer’s Preceon variety is only about 7 feet tall with 24-to-28-inch ear heights. “What we’ve seen with that in some field testing so far is significant reductions in green snap risk, he says. “When we look at a place like…
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Plant Roots Under Drought – No Longer the Hidden Half
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Corn fields are the icebergs of solid ground — there’s more below the surface than meets the eye. That’s why plant root systems are often referred to as the “hidden half” of the plant. Despite the challenges of studying how roots of corn and other plants develop and function underground, the past…
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2024 showing resilience of cover crop systems
A southern Illinois agronomist says 2024 is showing the resilience of cover crop systems. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, says a wet spring was challenging, but patience seems to have paid off. “The best planting conditions that I had was into my cover crops that were not terminated early.” He says, “Where I…
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Black layer time arrives for 2024
Black layer time arrives for 2024 Farm Progress
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How NJ farmers are saving culturally significant crops from war-torn countries
How NJ farmers are saving culturally significant crops from war-torn countries NorthJersey.com
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NOPA August Soybean Crush Falls to Nearly Three-Year Low
NOPA August Soybean Crush Falls to Nearly Three-Year Low Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Dry conditions spark increased harvest activity
Dry conditions spark increased harvest activity FarmWeekNow.com
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Wheat Planting When the Soil is Dry
COLUMBUS, Ohio — For the germination process to begin, wheat seeds need to imbibe (take in) water. With dry soil throughout the state, there are concerns about delayed germination and emergence after wheat planting. Over the past three years, we evaluated wheat planting date with funding from Ohio Corn and Wheat. Wheat yield was greatest…
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National Farm Safety and Health Week is underway
National Farm Safety and Health Week is underway Successful Farming
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2024 Illinois State Fair Again Breaks Attendance Records
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 16, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-breaking attendance totals for the 2024 Illinois State Fair. More than 773,000 people attended the 11-day event, the highest number on record since industry standards were enacted. “Each year, the hardworking team at the Illinois Department of Agriculture manages to improve the Illinois State Fair…
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USDA to Gather Data About Farm Labor
USDA to Gather Data About Farm Labor Morning Ag Clips –
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Agriculture price squeeze
USDA’s chief economist says there’s a cost-price squeeze happening in agriculture. Input costs haven’t lowered with commodity prices and Seth Meyer says it’s a sticky situation. “We appear to be entering that phase of tighter margins. Could be another shock around the corner, always could be (and) could be an external shock. But we are…
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US corn harvest 9% complete, soybeans 6% done, USDA data shows
US corn harvest 9% complete, soybeans 6% done, USDA data shows XM
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Soybean harvest pace twice as fast as average
Soybean harvest pace twice as fast as average Successful Farming
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Harvest underway in Indiana earlier than normal
Harvest in Indiana is starting ahead of average with recent, dry weather speeding maturity. USDA says corn is rated 63 percent good to excellent with 90 percent dented, 48 percent mature, five percent harvested for grain, and 55 percent cut for silage. Soybeans are rated 63 percent good to excellent with six percent harvested.…
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Combines rolling in Ohio
Hot, dry weather in Ohio has pushed harvest ahead of the five-year average. USDA says corn is rated 39 percent good to excellent with 88 percent dented, 45 percent mature, and six percent harvested. Soybeans are rated 40 percent good to excellent, with 59 percent dropping leaves and four percent harvested. The fourth cutting of…
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Tennessee harvests ahead of average
Rains from southern hurricanes finally reached many parts of Tennessee. USDA says corn condition is rated 45 percent good to excellent with 97 percent dented, 85 percent mature, and 36 percent harvested. Cotton in the state has 67 percent of bolls opening. USDA says the crop is rated 47 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are…
