Making a great crop begins with a great crop production plan. That plan should be supported by what has and hasn't worked in ...

In a few words, the January U.S. corn and soybean balance sheet changes added a miniscule amount of inventory cushion. Expected ending corn stocks increased 47 million bushels (3.1%) to 1.54 billion, ...

As farmers gear up for 2023 harvest season, next year’s crop will likely be high on their minds. A Farm Futures August 2023 survey finds that growers are already thinking about strategies to be ...

Everyone who farms in Illinois should be aware of corn rootworms, but no one should panic. If Nick Seiter were giving a “state of the state of corn rootworms” address, that is how it would begin.

What will you remember about growing corn in 2024? Will it be a lesson about selecting the right window to plant? Or maybe you learned the value of having up-to-date scouting information when you make ...

Preparations for next year’s growing season start as soon as you make that pass through the field with the combine. Managing your corn residue properly will ensure you give next year’s crop a good ...

On Nov. 16, 2023, the United States Congress approved a one-year extension for the 2018 Farm Bill. Status quo remains for another year, however, there is an exception for 2024 Effective Reference ...

In 2023, the U.S. planted 94.6 million acres of corn and 83.6 million acres of soybean. Looking ahead at the corn to soybean ratio, those acres will likely shift in 2024. There is much to consider, ...

USDA’s March 31-Prospective Plantings report showed U.S. farmers intend to increase corn acres from 88.6 million in 2022 to 92.0 million in 2023. Of the 3.4-million-acre national increase, 865,000 ...

Rising fertilizer and input costs are making the decision to plant corn vs. soybeans especially difficult for growers seeking maximum profit potential this season. While some growers are considering a ...

The January WASDE and quarterly stocks report is notorious for starting off the new year with a shot of volatility and this year was no different. While the quarterly stocks report came in pretty ...

“Corn leaf aphids are making an unusual appearance this year in field corn, reaching high numbers. … This outbreak is not restricted to Ohio, but appears to extend throughout the Midwest and also into ...