COLUMBIA, Mo. — Farmers who fear they are falling behind in farm technology might not be as behind as they think.
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Weather’s impact on agriculture is constant. From too much precipitation to not enough heat, a season largely hinges on what happens meteorolo…
ROCK PORT, Mo. — Historic flooding along the Missouri River in 2019 has left many still repairing damage this fall.
While plans are being made for the 2021 growing season, dicamba is expected to be part of the weed control process for many farmers across the…
It might be a big project, but the Tiefenthaler family is excited about what pattern tiling might mean for their farm
The 2020 derecho left large amounts of downed corn as it swept across Iowa. Farmers faced the challenge of determining the best way to deal with this corn, which in some cases is being left in the field.
Fall is a busy time for agricultural producers in the Midwest. Sometimes when people get in a hurry, they don’t pay as much attention to doing things safely.
As harvest continues to finish up across the Midwest, it might be a good time to take a hard look at your current combine.
It is almost the time — but not quite — that anhydrous ammonia (NH3) applications could begin (remember, 50 degrees and continued cooling 4-inch soil temperature, and the colder the better).
However, some areas have dry soils this fall. Can anhydrous ammonia be applied to dry soil? Will it be held in dry soil?
Soybean producers willing to keep detailed records and perform thorough equipment maintenance could find a premium as a seed grower.
THOMPSONVILLE, Ill. — Brockton Miller isn’t sure farming is in his future. But it certainly is in his present.
Use of cover crops after a crop is damaged by adverse weather can provide short-term protection of the soil while enhancing the long-term benefits of increased water infiltration, improved nutrient cycling and soil organism diversity.
Food producers who were dealing with supply chain disruptions related to COVID-19 and drought now face tough decisions related to a crop-flatt…
Jim Robbins was an unwitting participant in a daredevil stunt earlier this summer.
For Mandy Kliethermes, working on a campaign to keep farmers and motorists safe on the road during harvest time is a natural fit.
When it comes to putting up quality hay, the money is in the details. Improper equipment settings can leave hay in the field, add dirt to hay, cause long-term damage to forage stands and shorten hay storage life. Proper equipment settings can provide big payoffs in maximizing forage yield and quality.
With the advent of precision agriculture, a bevy of data is readily available for farmers from satellites and drones, but too much information…
Just a quick reminder about the upcoming harvest season: Please stay safe.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture reminds private pesticide applicators to complete their yearly private applicator training requirements by …
Corn rootworm activity, in general, appears higher in much of Illinois than it has been for the last several years. Along with higher activity, resistance to Bt traits in western and northern corn rootworm remains the top insect management concern in Illinois corn.
Central Illinois farmer Doug Schroeder doesn’t expect to have any problems getting the parts and services he needs this fall for harvest. He b…
IUKA, Ill. – Cody and Rachel Borcherding are typical farmers. That means they are big believers in sustainability. They’re always looking for …
Crop conditions are generally good in most fields in Missouri, although farmers around the state are hoping for timely summer rains to reach t…
Despite a few days of rain and storms, western Iowa is looking for better fortunes in the weather.
Wheat harvest marks the end of one cropping cycle and the beginning of a second. In parts of central and southern Illinois, farmers frequently opt to plant double-crop soybean following wheat harvest, with hopes that the first “killing” frost will be late enough to allow the soybean to reach maturity.