As weeds, diseases and insects are adapting to over-used chemistries, farmers should implement a program approach to get ...

Discover how corn-based sustainable aviation fuel is creating new opportunities for Illinois farmers and the renewable energy ...

When Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa talks about planters, no-till and cover crops, people listen. Jasa has a wealth of knowledge, attained through research over the past four decades, that he ...

Young farmers are taking new directions. Some incorporate sustainability into their family farm as they step into the role of manager. Others are starting from scratch, leaving behind careers to ...

During my discussions with farmers, most agree that there are three planter-efficiency options they are considering for the 2025 planting season. They include: Replacing their planter with a new or ...

Cover crop use is on the rise across the U.S. However, the U.S. Census of Agriculture confirms that as of 2019, cover crops are still only grown on 6% of U.S. cropland. Jack Cornell, director of ...

This morning, USDA’s 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum kicked off in Arlington, VA. USDA’s World Ag Outlook Board, the entity that publishes the monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand ...

Standing in a muddy cattle pen on a rainy day is not the dream college experience for many students. But the rare few who dare to live it know one thing: Livestock judging at this level prepares you ...

Want to know how your corn will grow this year? Watch the Pacific Ocean. That was Eric Snodgrass’ message for Midwestern farmers heading into the 2024 growing season. “It’s going to come down to the ...

The formula for profit on corn or soybeans sounds simple: Yield times price minus cost. But plans made in winter and reality at harvest can result in something completely different. All three ...

There are 23 existing species of vultures, and most humans consider them to be predators, scavengers and just foul. However, each has its own unique characteristics that enable them to survive and ...

There are 11 essential things to know about paraquat, according to Andrew A. Thostenson, North Dakota State University Extension pesticide program specialist. 1. Paraquat is a non-residual contact ...