Hybrid selection strategies to maximize farm ROI
A seed retailer says careful hybrid selection can help farmers maximize their return on investment. Tim Good, district sales manager, with Nebraska-based Hogemeyer Hybrids says it starts with good communication […]
Purdue economist urges farmers to rethink farm labor costs as tight margins continue in 2026
An ag economist says there’s a renewed focus on improving farm labor efficiency in 2026. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says most farms in the U.S. use about 10 to […]
University of Illinois research shows smarter nitrogen application boosts efficiency for farmers
A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist […]
Research shows smarter nitrogen application boosts efficiency for farmers
A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist […]
A big change in weather gets underway; a major pattern shift begins across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, sharply colder air is arriving in the wake of a departing cold front. Gusty winds accompany the surge of colder weather, while snow showers and snow […]
A New Herbicide is Coming Soon for Bayer Crop Science
A new herbicide is coming soon for Bayer Crop Science. In this Managing for Profit, Kati Price, Bayer’s North American Crop Protection Technical Manager discusses how Convinto™ herbicide will be […]
Experts say Brazil’s expected record soybean crop could impact the value of U.S. beans
A pair of ag experts say Brazil’s ongoing crop expansion could impact the value of U.S. soybeans in 2026. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says the country is […]
2026 could be a tough year for dairy producers
An ag economist says the early outlook for dairy markets in 2026 is not very good. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield the dairy markets turned downward in the last […]
Farm leader warns USDA report hits farmer confidence as commodity prices fall
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week’s USDA report. “It was not a good day to be a producer.” Speaking […]
Soybeans, corn sag on follow-through selling from Monday’s drop
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were still reeling from the USDA reporting a record U.S. yield, higher ending stocks, and a bigger crop in Brazil on […]