Critics and supporters of biotechnology are at odds of whether the world faces a genuine food shortage, and the role that genetically engineered crops could play in addressing future challenges. Continue reading here!
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As harvest nears completion in some areas, attentions are turning quickly to field conditioning. The experts from Firestone Ag share top tire tips to get the most out of your tractor. Continue reading here!
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When talking nutrient management, it’s important to think about mobile nutrients (nitrate nitrogen) differently than immobile nutrients (phosphorus and potassium). They act different in the soil, and require different management and soil sampling schemes. Read more here!
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The University of Vermont published this great article on why Winter Rye is a great cover crop choice. Read more here!
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The following is an excerpt of a study published in Critical Reviews in Biotechnology on the future of plant breeding and plant biotechnology. Read more here!
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Herbicides applied in the fall often can provide improved control of many winter annual weed species compared with similar applications made in the spring. Marestail is one example of a weed species that is often better controlled with herbicides applied in the fall compared with the spring. Continue reading here!
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Whether you rent from a landowner or work with farm managers, negotiating a lower rental rate may be key to a profit or simply breaking even in 2017. Although rental rates have been slowly coming down, they can’t and won’t likely adjust fast enough for most operators. Continue reading here!
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As the seasons change, there are just certain things that we come to expect. For me, fall is all about colorful leaves, sweatshirts, and cute boots. Of course, it’s also the season for harvest. Continue reading here!
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Grain frequently is stored short term in outdoor piles. However, precipitation is a severe problem in uncovered grain. Read more about those outdoor piles here!
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When Bayer and Monsanto became the latest agribusinesses to announce intentions to consolidate, they pointed to “increased innovation” as a primary benefit for farmers. Read more here!
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