Not everything will be at an all-time low this fall, but when I look at Roundup, Liberty, metribuzin, and several others, I believe this will be the lowest net cost we will have ever had on our farm... Since there is price protection on most ag chemicals again and [...]
What feels like a never-ending battle with Mother Nature continued into 2023, with many farmers experiencing yet another year of variable yields due to unpredictable weather conditions. Fortunately, advancements of hybrids and varieties have allowed us to raise respectable yields with little rain, and we’re continuing to learn how [...]
Fertility is one of the costliest investments you can make on the farm. With yield goals increasing across the country, being efficient, effective, and precise with fertilizer dollars has an ever-expanding impact on the bottom line. That’s why developing a comprehensive, data-focused management strategy is so important. [...]
HERE’S WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR SOYBEANS... HERE’S WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR SOYBEANS... Faster emergence, more early vigor, more disease tolerance, and the ability to absorb more of the nutrients already in the soil. You probably also want free soybean replants, free resprays for certain [...]
Alex Harrell is a farmer who thrives in the details and refuses to get comfortable. His unending quest to harness the yield potential of his crops has led him to a new level of intensive management across Harrell Farms, his family’s 3000-acre operation near Smithville, Georgia. “I’m [...]
DO YOU NEED TO PLANT 300,000 SEEDS PER ACRE IN YOUR SOYBEAN FIELDS? BETTER YET, HAVE YOU EVER TRIED A SEEDING RATE THIS HIGH? THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT A FARMER WE WORK WITH IN MINNESOTA DID.WHY WOULD HE DO THAT? This farmer was sick and [...]
In 2024, we will have the highest-yielding soybean genetics in history. Every year is better, and we are very excited about our lineup of Hefty Brand XtendFlex and Enlist varieties. The XtendFlex and Enlist traits will cover 90+% of the market in the U.S. [...]
REASON 1 You can plant 40 Series Corn in soil temps as low as 40 degrees as long as the soil is dry and you’re past your crop insurance planting date. You will boost yields by planting earlier, not to mention the added [...]
Roundup and all glyphosates are way down in price, as is 2,4-D, dicamba, and just about anything else you want to use for a fall burndown! Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about burndowns at this time of year, along with [...]
Seth Swan always wants to do the best possible job he can on his farm... Like any farmer, he wants to keep his family’s operation profitable, but as part of the fifth generation of both sides of his family to farm near Balaton in [...]