Crops News

Get the latest crop news, including USDA reports on crop progress from planting to crop condition to harvest for corn, soybeans, and wheat. This section also covers mergers and acquisitions in seed and chemical companies.

In a Generation, Mega-Farms Will Dominate ‘Production’ Ag, Analyst Predicts

Twenty years from now, vastly fewer but much larger farms will generate the lion’s share of agriculture output, said chief executive Brett Sciotto of Aimpoint Research.

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Big Acreage Shift Needed to Spark Corn, Soybean Market Rally

While the impact of lower CRP acreage looks to be minimal, spring weather conditions appear set to have a significant influence on the acreage of spring-planted crops.

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What BASF Says About Glyphosate Use on LibertyLink GT27 and GT27 Soybeans

BASF says restricting the use of glyphosate limits potential of new weed management technologies.

BASF says a number of glyphosate brands fit for LibertyLink GT27 and GT27 soybeans

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Successful Farming Television

Jolene Brown Gives Family Business Maintenance Advice

By Successful Farming Television

Jolene Brown gives her advice on how to get past family issues and do the business right.

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Repair and Maintenance

Maintaining Closing Wheels

By Repair and Maintenance

Ensure good seed-to-soil contact by making sure the closing wheels on your planter are operating as they should. Check the condition and alignment.

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Women in Agriculture

FarmHer: Know Your 'Why'

By Women in Agriculture

Before you make important decisions or set new goals, do some soul-searching.

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U.S. Food Buys Offer Little Relief From Trade War

Six months after the U.S. Department of Agriculture promised to buy $1.2 billion worth of food from American pork, beef, and produce farmers, many producers are still waiting for signs of relief.

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Farmers Rethink Practices to Solve Algae Blooms

Fearing regulation, Ohio farmers gather to shares insights into fertilizer application near Lake Erie.

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National Grain and Feed Association Submits Recommendations on Farm Bill Conservation Programs

NGFA comments on the implementation of conservation programs in the 2018 farm bill and urges for change.

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Wheat Topdress Options for a Soggy Spring

Frozen, wet fields of winter wheat have stymied many farmers’ ability to topdress the wheat crop. Kansas State specialists offer reminders about applying N this spring.