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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Farming in 2025 will be challenging for many row crop producers. Low commodity prices, disappointing 2024 yields, high input costs, and policy uncertainty will require crop farmers to make important ...

The late Jim Newman, an early pioneer in agricultural climatology, introduced me to the El Niño cycle in 1983. I sat in his tiny office in the Purdue Poultry Building for many discussions early in my ...

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 ...