Agronomy

Weather is unpredictable, but a solid plan ensures you’re prepared for whatever the planting season brings.
The disease is causing turmoil for farmers who have a large crop in the making. In some cases, a Hail Mary fungicide application at R4 up to early dent (R5) might make sense this season, say agronomists.
Don’t let the calendar, coffee shop talk or what your neighbors are doing dictate when you head to the field. Farm Journal field agronomists offer these four tips to help you get your best start ever with #planting2025.
About 45% of U.S. corn production acres and 36% of the soybean ground are dry. The western Corn Belt needs moisture, in particular. A big, wet snowstorm could help, says Eric Snodgrass.
Progress has been made toward no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop adoption, but one expert says it may not be enough to overcome existing social, financial and technical barriers to adoption
The benefits of diverse plant species are well documented — yet sometimes diverse mixes can be difficult to manage due to differences in palatability and maturity dates.
Staying ahead of the curve brings success
Soils will work harder for you if you know what makes them tick
This lightweight, compact 24-row planter and applicator leave no tracks—and they don’t hog the road.
Seed companies put twin-row corn to the test
An online monitoring system gives farmers a way to track disease outbreaks.
Highlights from the 2010 Commodity Classic
Start shopping for new deals on N, P and K
Know how soy rust tools work to use them properly
Ukraine has the soil and technology to emerge as a major competitor
On the Piepers’ farm in Iowa there’s a planter for every purpose
Three-way agreements could become more common
Neatness counts to maximize yield on outside corn rows.
Round and Round the Hay Field We Go
The Flowers have grown from small beginnings to international trade, with ties to South America and Europe
This boom-equipped service truck provides farmers a lift when machinery breaks down
What’'s Running Up Food Prices?
Choices abound for cob collection and transport
Shifts in White House, congress will impact ag
Precommercial harvest of corn cobs begins now
A biofuel farm grows in Iowa
Ground-level controls save time and reduce fatigue
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