On any farm, one essential consideration in building a successful operation is the importance of establishing reliable long-term relationships, whether that be with neighbors, the grain elevator, or seed and ag chem suppliers. For Bob Holzwarth, 78, and his sons Luke, 55, and Alex, 27, [...]
Our industry is in dramatically better shape this year compared to last year when it comes to supply. Last year, we were limited on quantities for most herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. This year, there are only a few products where I feel supply is [...]
There aren’t a lot of new or fairly new pesticides for use in wheat, but here are my favorites over the last couple years, listed in no particular order. HUSKIE FX Adding the active ingredient from Starane to the old Huskie [...]
Here are THREE SIMPLE RULES we try to always keep in mind when helping you get the best weed control program in soybeans, regardless of trait. 1. USE MULTIPLE, EFFECTIVE MODES OF ACTION 2. FOCUS ON THE WORST WEEDS FIRST. If you [...]
The last 2.5 years in the United States have been some of the most tumultuous in history... Between COVID and ethanol plants closing in the spring of 2020 to fertilizer prices, building costs, and interest rates crashing soon after that, it sure seemed like [...]
Tar spot has garnered much of the attention when it comes to diseases in crops the last few years. Unfortunately, a number of other fungal pathogens have been wreaking havoc in fields and destroying yields, as well. Here’s a strategy you may consider to keep [...]
If you’re worried about dry weather this year where you farm, it’s important to look back at what’s worked in the past and what subtle tweaks to your program could lead to more success. At some point, you do need at least some moisture, but [...]
Over the past hundred years, the industry of farming has made incredible advancements in its methods, practices, and technologies, arguably more than in any other area of tech development. Certain beyond any doubt, however, is the influence and impact of agriculture has always been and [...]
Ag chemical supplies in 2023 should be much better than this past year... However, we do not expect supplies to get back to normal until the 2024 or possibly the 2025 season. Most companies are taking prices up a little bit [...]
I put that little qualifier in there – “and just before harvest” – for a reason... There are so many things to get ready with equipment and help before harvest that oftentimes it’s tough to really dig into what’s happening in [...]