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 [...]
What was the moisture situation like on your farm this year? Was it too dry even for a few weeks at any point? If not, it may be in a future year. I want to explain what happens in a corn plant during a dry [...]
“There’s two things I can talk about forever, and that’s farming and fishing.” Whether he’s out in his fields or out on the water, as long as he’s outside, Jeff Hanson, 58, is completely in his element. The dozens of taxidermied [...]
I'd rather have a cheap price upfront than a rebate program. I’ve heard that from thousands of farmers over the years, but since so many companies offer rebate programs (rather than cutting their prices), it’s important to take advantage of these opportunities [...]
If you are serious about saving money... Whether you work with us or some other retailer, prepaying your inputs offers substantial rewards. Seed companies and crop protection manufacturers offer both early cash discounts and other early buying incentives that we pass on to you. [...]
Seed prices going up is not a shock considering what commodity prices have done and how the cost of seemingly everything else has risen. So what can you do about it? Booking your seed early this year is the first step... 1. Early [...]