Freeze Damage
Local area farmers are finding out the impacts that these early freezes may have had on their planted corn. Successful farming has some insights on where to look for damage and how to prevent it in the future.
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Pest Pressure
2016 brought us a mild winter that many of us were able to enjoy. But did that nice weather, create a pest problem for the spring planting season? Successful farming explains why.
Read more…Nitrogen Myths and Realities
Nitrogen and soil interaction dynamics make it difficult to keep nitrates out of water. Continue reading here!
Read more…This Is Why Farmers Choose GMO Crops
The following is a blog post by Amanda Zaluckyj, originally posted at the blog The Farmer’s Daughter, on December 22, 2016, explaining why farmers choose to plant GMO crops. Read this great article here!
Read more…2017 Crop Insurance Considerations
Producers will be forced to make some tough decisions in the next few weeks when it comes to crop insurance. Read more here!
Read more…Boost Yield and Your Bottom Line in 2017
A full team approach combined with intensive season-long crop management and Mother Nature on his side helped Peterson break the 300-bushel barrier. Put 300-bushel corn within reach in 2017. Read more here!
Read more…More Reasons To Start Farming
Current and future trends of the Millennial generation point to a control of farm assets through rent or lease, rather than ownership. Read more here!
Read more…SIZE UP YOUR FIELD TO SELECT TILLAGE APPROACH
Consider soil condition (including drainage and texture), residue level, and slope erosion when selecting tillage approaches, explains Jodi DeJong-Hughes of the University of Minnesota. Continue reading here!
Read more…Could 2017 Bring Delayed Planting, Record Yields?
Farmers could face a wet harvest this year. See what the Farm Journal has to say about about how this January weather will affect the crops this season.
Read more…Crop Budgets in Eastern Corn Belt Favor Soybeans
Crop budgets are leaning towards soybeans when it comes to planting decisions for this spring. Continue reading here!
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