Russia’s corn and wheat crops in 2024/25 are on track to fall significantly from last year. While some of the decline is tied to weather challenges, many industry insiders think it is part of bigger trend of declining production resulting from three years of war with Ukraine. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, …
Is Three Years of War Finally Catching Up to Russia’s Grain Production? Read More »
Agricultural spray technologies used for the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides have come a long way over the last few decades. While things like precision spraying tech and the utilization of AI can deliver more of the right chemical where it is needed, getting it to stay there is another battle. An MIT spinoff, …
Interesting New Technology Makes Ag Chemicals “Sticky” Read More »
Spring 2025 has already thrown some major curveballs across the country with record warmth in March, volatile storm systems in April, and persistent drought signals in some key agricultural regions. For farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness operators, the stakes are incredibly high, and as you know, timing is everything. Most weather models, even the best ones …
Our family met Gripp and CEO Tracey Wiedmeyer at FARMCON25 back in January. It was immediately clear that the “Gripp” tool is something farms across our country need and will want. It is a simple, clean, easy-to-use mobile app that helps bring connectivity to our equipment and overall operation without the cost of expensive hardware sensors and …
According to a new study from South Dakota State University’s Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, corn and soybean yields have increased dramatically since 2000 in some states. In South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, corn yields are increasing at over two bushels per acre per year, and soybean yields are increasing at over …
Low- and No-Till Practices are Raising Corn and Soybean Yields Read More »
When Patrick Montgomery returned to civilian life after serving as a U.S. Army Ranger, he was determined to become veterinarian. Instead, Montgomery ended up becoming a first generation rancher and making the “Best Hot Dog in the World” from the premium Wagyu beef produced by his Kansas City Cattle Co. Using the momentum of his …
Former Army Ranger-Turned-Rancher Supports U.S. Military Vets with “Valor Provisions” Read More »
Did you know that about a third of U.S. sorghum production is used to make ethanol? It’s a significant market for sorghum and one that could benefit as policymakers try to navigate the “food over fuel” crop use debate. According to the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, ethanol has for decades been one of the most …
Sorghum is Used to Make a Surprising Amount of Ethanol Read More »
One key reason bird flu, aka avian influenza, is so hard to control is due to its main form of transmission – wild birds. Preventing contact between wild birds and poultry is biosecurity 101, although in practice, it’s a lot easier said than done. As the industry grows more desperate for a solution, some are …
How Farmers Are Using Lasers to Keep Wild Birds Away Read More »
As we move deeper into Spring, and seeing less of a chance for a late freeze, more folks are spending time getting their gardens in order. From vegetables to herbs to flowers, I’m seeing a little bit of everything already peeking out of the ground around here. For all the gardening enthusiasts out there, I …
Creative Tips, Tricks, and Projects For The Garden Read More »
The “corn leafhopper” is a tiny insect that is responsible for transmitting a hugely devastating pathogen – corn stunt disease. Native to Mexico, the insect has spread extensively across the Americas, including to the U.S. starting in the 1940s. Typically limited to warmer-climate states in the South, sporadic outbreaks have caused extensive economic losses ever …
Midwest Growers on High Alert for Return of Corn Leafhoppers Read More »
