Uniform, rapid emergence is the foundation of high-yielding corn. Corn plants that emerge at different times compete unevenly for light, water and nutrients. Soil temperature, soil moisture, ...
Recent thunderstorms dropped two to four inches of rain across the ArkLaTex, creating both a setback and a benefit for the region’s farming community, according to the LSU AgCenter.
The situation in Iran drove fertilizer prices higher this week while raising shortage fears. Analysts warn higher input costs ...
A wet, active weather pattern across the Eastern Corn Belt could delay early planting this spring. Meteorologist Matt Griffin ...
With one eye on the 10-day forecast, another on the rototiller, and yet another on the plot of ground, it’s easy to get overwhelmed this time of year. The average date for the last killing freeze is ...
Corn over wheat. Like most of the Midwest, Iowa was settled by farmers moving west, growing what they knew best — until they ...
Nearly 75 percent of farmers surveyed before the war said the crop sector was in a recession. They face bigger hurdles this planting season.
Geopolitical turmoil is driving fertilizer prices up 30%, forcing tough crop choices, former USDA chief economist Seth Meyer told Fortune. “A bad decision this year could be pretty costly.” ...
With spring planting beginning around the U.S., it is critical to secure transit, along with the necessary risk‑coverage ...
So, you’ve been in the gardening game for a bit, and you are looking to level up, so to speak. That might mean looking for ...
Raised garden beds are a wonderful way to grow vegetables, but not every plant is a perfect fit for this confined space. Some ...
IN THIS modern and mechanized era, some remote mountain areas still rely on horses to carry goods along steep and rugged ...