Corn

Get agronomy advice on corn from planting through harvest to maximize corn yields. Learn about the latest corn technology, including hybrids, traits, and seed treatments.

Ethanol backers prod administration to ‘finish the job’

Farm and biofuel groups urged the Trump administration to take additional steps to assure ethanol’s role in the U.S. fuel supply.

A corn field with an ethanol plant in the background.

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'Combine chasing' has compaction drawbacks

Unloading grain on-the-go is efficient, but it can create long-term soil compaction.

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Drying corn with ground heat

Grain drying takes a lot of energy and can be expensive. An Iowa farmer is drying his corn throughout the winter using heat from the ground.

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Agronomy Insider

Crop Insurance Claim Rejection

By Agronomy Insider

Crop insurance is an important safety net for growers. They also need to know how to protect themselves against a claim rejection.

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Machinery Insider

The whispering giant of a tractor

By Machinery Insider

This week’s Interesting Iron features a rare Oliver 2150, which was that company’s attempt to make a big horsepower tractor that produced a small sound.

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Top Shops

Idaho Shop Tour with Custom Overhead Crane

By Top Shops

Dave Mowitz heads to Genesee, Idaho, to visit Al Krick’s shop.

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Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more