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.

EPA Responds to Ninth Circuit Court's Opinion on Dicamba Registrations

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says EPA is exploring all avenues to mitigate the impact of the Court’s decision on farmers.

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Why a federal court vacated EPA registration of three dicamba herbicides

The Court determined the EPA ignored evidence that the amount of dicamba damage was severely under-reported.

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To spray or not: Confusion reigns over dicamba ruling

Whether or not farmers are allowed to buy or apply these dicamba products remains to be seen.

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All Around the Farm

Heavy-duty welding boom has reach

By All Around the Farm

With a 20-foot-long jib boom and rolling dolly, the wire feeder and gun will reach outside the shop and inside a trailer.

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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Women in Agriculture

Farming in between the rains

By Women in Agriculture

Mud is great for farm boys in muck boots, but not so good for farmers trying to plant crops.l

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Dicamba available for use under North Dakota state registration

This label allows for dicamba applications on North Dakota soybeans through June 30 or until the R1 phase, whichever comes first.

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Now what?

An Iowa State University weed scientist says there are options for weed control in dicamba-tolerant soybeans.

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Tracking the billion-dollar bug

Bayer has launched the second year of "The Watch," a corn rootworm tracking tool.

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U.S. corn and soybean crops are progressing well, USDA reports

In its report, the USDA pegged the U.S. corn planting season nearly finished.

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Fertilizer supplies, prices remain low and stable amid coronavirus concerns

If your soil test levels are low, low fertilizer prices provide a good opportunity to rebuild phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) levels.

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Record global corn and wheat crops on the way

World grain production will reach an all-time high of 2.23 billion tonnes, with record-setting wheat and corn harvests.

A wheat field with mountains in the background.

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Tip of the Day

Agronomy Tip: Test Your Soil for Compaction

For an easy way to test soil compaction any time during the growing season, try the following: take a handful of soil and try to ball it up... read more