John Deere’s Farm Plan can get you out of the receivables business and into what you do best: running your business.
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Marestail, giant ragweed, and lambsquarters remain three of the more challenging weeds to deal with, especially when growers take an over-simplified approach to their herbicide programs. Some of the characteristics that make these weeds problematic:
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Corn producers in eastern Iowa should expect to see changes in corn rootworm behavior. The variant of the western corn rootworm has now been confirmed in eight Iowa counties. Their presence may influence corn producer management decisions, especially in corn rotated with soybeans.
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Although recent rains have eased some concerns, producers still need to weigh the risks of herbicide carryover injury when considering planting options for corn and soybeans this spring, a University of Missouri weed scientist says.
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Gov. Tom Vilsack said Wednesday that he will intervene to solve a dispute over what the next step should be in promoting ethanol use in the state.
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A state study shows a biodiesel plant in Zeeland is feasible, but an official at the company considering building it says consumption would have to triple to make the investment practical.
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Does auto-steer pay? This is a question many of our clients ask, so I thought I would look into it.
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Corn is always the talk of the coffee shop, but now it’s becoming the talk of the world. Five years ago who would have thought corn would get so much attention?
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On-the-go nitrogen sensors are proving their worth in the field
By Larry Reichenberger from agriculture.com
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Winter annual weeds have steadily increased in the past decade due to expanding no-till acres. In the majority of Iowa no-till fields winter annuals do not generate sufficient foliage by planting time to interfere with planting or early-season crop growth.
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