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Not all seed treatments are created equal—make sure you’re selecting the best for your fields to boost yields and preven...
25/01/2025

Not all seed treatments are created equal—make sure you’re selecting the best for your fields to boost yields and prevent disease. Learn the key factors to consider before planting.

Pioneer Seeds United Soybean Board

Not all seed treatments are the same, so do your homework before choosing the treatments for your fields.

Turn your sprayer into a smart, site-specific farming machine with the latest features and upgrades. Ready to see how pr...
24/01/2025

Turn your sprayer into a smart, site-specific farming machine with the latest features and upgrades. Ready to see how precision technology is changing the game? Explore the innovations here!

Precision Planting

New features and upgrades turn your sprayer into a site-specific farming tool.

Herbicide application isn’t just about saving costs—it’s about staying effective and compliant. Learn why cutting rates ...
24/01/2025

Herbicide application isn’t just about saving costs—it’s about staying effective and compliant. Learn why cutting rates isn’t the same as using a reduced labeled rate.

Keep the distinction clear between applying a reduced labeled rate of herbicide and simply cutting rates.

Extension specialists weigh in with 10 must-know tips for deciding your planting order. Your yields could depend on it—d...
23/01/2025

Extension specialists weigh in with 10 must-know tips for deciding your planting order. Your yields could depend on it—don’t miss this expert advice!

Ohio State Horticulture and Crop Science UW-Madison Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Here is advice from Extension specialists who are studying whether to plant corn or soybeans first.

Farmers have more crop insurance options than ever before. Newer products can supplement a typical federal insurance pol...
23/01/2025

Farmers have more crop insurance options than ever before. Newer products can supplement a typical federal insurance policy, allowing for increased coverage levels that can better help a farmer break even in difficult years

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance

With farm expenses remaining high and grain prices trending down over the last several years, crop insurance has become even more of a critical tool.

Experts are weighing in on if aphids will impact 2025 corn yields, but the answers aren’t clear yet. What does this unce...
23/01/2025

Experts are weighing in on if aphids will impact 2025 corn yields, but the answers aren’t clear yet. What does this uncertainty mean for your fields? Find out more.

Illinois Crop Sciences

Experts say this is a great question — but there are no concrete answers.

Dairy producers are seeing major gains in butterfat and protein levels, even with modest increases in milk production. L...
22/01/2025

Dairy producers are seeing major gains in butterfat and protein levels, even with modest increases in milk production. Learn more about this transformation.

CoBank

From 2011 to 2023, U.S. milk production grew just 16.2%, while protein production expanded by 22.9% and butterfat jumped by 28.9%.

Wondering whether to plant corn or soybeans first? Extension specialists share valuable insights on what to consider for...
20/01/2025

Wondering whether to plant corn or soybeans first? Extension specialists share valuable insights on what to consider for a successful season.

Here is advice from Extension specialists who are studying whether to plant corn or soybeans first.

A trip to a Canadian potash mine reveals just how vast and ancient our fertilizer supply truly is. Discover the fascinat...
19/01/2025

A trip to a Canadian potash mine reveals just how vast and ancient our fertilizer supply truly is. Discover the fascinating story behind this essential resource and what it means for global agriculture.

Prairie Post: Trip to Canadian potash mine is fascinating and mind-blowing.

Spot-spraying technology is on the rise, but its efficiency—and your savings—depend on several key factors. Discover how...
18/01/2025

Spot-spraying technology is on the rise, but its efficiency—and your savings—depend on several key factors. Discover how to make every droplet count and maximize your returns.

With the rise of spot-spraying technology, there are a handful of factors that affect its efficiency and your savings.

Despite doomsday predictions about Bt resistance, corn rootworms haven’t taken over—yet. But the battle isn’t over. Illi...
17/01/2025

Despite doomsday predictions about Bt resistance, corn rootworms haven’t taken over—yet. But the battle isn’t over.

Illinois Crop Sciences

Doomsday predictions about resistance to Bt traits haven’t come true, but they weren’t totally wrong either.

University of Illinois Extension confirms crop rotation remains the key to managing corn rootworm effectively. What else...
16/01/2025

University of Illinois Extension confirms crop rotation remains the key to managing corn rootworm effectively. What else should you know to protect your fields this year?

Illinois Crop Sciences

Crop rotation keeps corn rootworm in check, according to University of Illinois Extension.

With a rise in hog inventory, the Pork Checkoff is launching a new campaign to understand consumer preferences. Find out...
15/01/2025

With a rise in hog inventory, the Pork Checkoff is launching a new campaign to understand consumer preferences. Find out what this means for the pork industry and your bottom line in 2025.

Hog Outlook: Pork Checkoff kicks off marketing campaign to understand consumer segments.

Prepare for a successful calving season by knowing how to handle dystocias. The right preparations can ensure healthy ca...
15/01/2025

Prepare for a successful calving season by knowing how to handle dystocias. The right preparations can ensure healthy calves and a profitable year! Learn more about calving challenges and how to be ready.

Being prepared for those challenging calf deliveries — dystocias — could make a big difference in your calving season as well as profitability.

With the market slowing down, older machinery might be the key to staying efficient in 2025. Discover why more farmers a...
14/01/2025

With the market slowing down, older machinery might be the key to staying efficient in 2025. Discover why more farmers are looking to the past to navigate today’s challenges.

Amid ongoing downturn, equipment market dips as the new year commences.

Research shows starting soybeans early—if weather allows—can pay off big. If you’ve got two planters, prioritize soybean...
14/01/2025

Research shows starting soybeans early—if weather allows—can pay off big. If you’ve got two planters, prioritize soybeans for maximum yield potential.

Data says to plant soybeans before corn if it’s early and the weather cooperates.

Take the guesswork out of farming by putting big data to the test on your land. Learn more about how it could boost your...
12/01/2025

Take the guesswork out of farming by putting big data to the test on your land. Learn more about how it could boost your operation.

Here’s your chance to help validate big data recommendations on your farm.

With an $80 million boost, domestic fertilizer production takes center stage to support American food security and affor...
11/01/2025

With an $80 million boost, domestic fertilizer production takes center stage to support American food security and affordability. Want to know how this investment could impact your farm? Read on!

An $80 million investment underlines the national interest in availability and affordability of domestic fertilizer for American food security.

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When will farmers get a new Farm Bill? Episode 1 • 14th January 2025 • FP Next • Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton
When will farmers get a new Farm Bill? Episode 1 • 14th January 2025 • FP Next • Curt Arens, Sarah McNaughton

Curt and Sarah kick off season two with another 🔥 hot topic 🔥 – Will we get a new Farm Bill before the extension expires again? 🎧Check it out on our website and wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-policy/when-will-farmers-get-a-new-farm-bill-

Have you seen a robotic sprayer in action? With just the click of a button, this Solinftec sprayer was off to work in Mike and David Beard's food grade soybean fields. https://www.farmprogress.com/technology/0113m1-3460-slideshow Wabash Heartland Innovation Network - WHIN

Curt and Sarah reflect on the past year, and favorites stories from season 1, including the farm bill, carbon, biosecurity and farm income. Check it out on our website and wherever you listen to podcasts: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-top-agriculture-stories-of-2024

Farm Progress and the Organic Grower Summit showcase growth in the industry and tech advances in organic agriculture in this Farm Files episode of #FPNext #OGS24 Listen now: https://www.farmprogress.com/organic-grower-summit/fp-next-will-technology-help-make-organic-produce-more-affordable-in-2024-

Southwest Farm Press editor and Texas farmer Shelley Huguley talks water availability, resiliency, changing farm practices and her farmer perspective on climate change in this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/conservation-and-sustainability/fp-next-what-do-farmers-think-about-climate-change-

On this Deep Dive episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere, an FBI special agent shares how to keep your farm operation safe from hackers, criminals – and China. Listen in: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/fp-next-don-t-get-hacked-tips-for-farm-cybersecurity

🗳 Curt and Sarah visit with Farm Progress Policy Editor Joshua Baethge prior to the 2024 presidential election about each campaign’s ag positions and policy, as well as the farm bill, on this Deep Dive episode of #FPNext powered by John Deere. Listen in: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-policy/fp-next-trump-or-harris-whose-ag-policy-is-best-for-farmers-

More years ago than he’d care to remember, Opey Rowell got some sage advice. “I was told, ‘Opey, farm like nobody’s around you. Don’t worry about everybody else; just do your thing,’ ” Rowell recalls, as he navigates a tractor and planter across an irrigated field south of Manito. Rowell took that statement to heart. In short order, he was on a mission to figure out a better way to farm, even if it didn’t look like his neighbors. His goals are the same as those of nearly every other farmer: Increase yield. Improve soil health. Manage weeds. Retain nutrients. Make more money per acre — long term. Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/cover-crops/1014f1-3201-slideshow

Why do cows take the blame for greenhouse gas emissions and methane? Is sustainability different than holistic management? Can we be carbon negative? What does the producer have to do to have a “bird friendly beef” label? We tackle the answers to these questions and more on this latest episode of FP Next, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-life/fp-next-what-do-agriculture-buzzwords-actually-mean-

Amid election and biosecurity discussions, Kevin Schulz, editor of The Farmer shares all things hog industry with Curt and Sarah on this Shop Talk episode. Listen to this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/hog-and-pork-news/fp-next-what-s-next-for-the-pork-industry- #Porktober

What does your checkoff dollar go to? What are some issues that ranchers across the country are working through? National Cattlemen's Beef Association We answer all of these questions and more in this episode of #FPNext, powered by John Deere: https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/fp-next-what-do-beef-checkoff-dollars-do-for-you-

“We are still growing food. We are still providing our communities with fresh produce and fresh eggs. We’re just doing it in a different way than our rural counterparts do it,” Natasha says with a smile. “And we’re still working hard and loving it.” We Sow We Grow Read more: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-operations/0916f1-3201-slideshow

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