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Farmers must stay on their toes in the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds. Dan Puck, an Enlist field specialist for Corteva Agriscience, recommends starting clean and utilizing multiple sites of action. He says these best management practices are widely endorsed by weed scientists and industry representatives.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

This week in the markets – Live cattle were down more than $8 this, while feeder cattle auctions were steady to $4 lower. The June live cattle futures contract closed $2.10 higher. The May feeder cattle futures contract was up $1.20. The Choice Box Beef price has gained $6 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $2.50 lower this week. The June lean hog futures closed $...

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BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains how BASF incentivizes growers for making the right agronomic choice for the overall profitability of their acre. When it comes to product selection, BASF makes herbicide and seed decisions simpler by offering...

Pivot Bio PROVEN is a microbial nitrogen biofertilizer that is providing farmers an alternative source to synthetic nitrogen. Brian Buckallew, director of channel development for Pivot Bio says they’re working to reach more farmers in the coming year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Frogeye leaf spot was typically considered a southern disease, but over the last several years has been spread into the Midwest and Upper Midwest. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen technical services lead with UPL shares the best way for growers can protect their yields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign. The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators. Today we have Jane DeMarchi, vice president of government and regul...

There’s potential for lot of grain to dry this fall. The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has developed on-line tools that can take much of the guesswork out of planning what’s needed for fuel. If government estimates come anywhere close to what is ultimately realized, the year 2020 will be known for high corn acreage. Mike Newland, PERC’s director of agriculture business development,...

Managing weeds is essential to raising a good crop, and dicamba herbicide is a key tool for controlling weeds. But some farmers might have questions about the technology. WinField United agronomist Mark Glady says it’s important to understand similarities and differences with other herbicides like 2,4-D, and to mitigate dicamba drift.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates. On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains how this initiative allows growers the freedom to choose the best agronomic solution for their acres. This approach to making input decisions is not based on rebates, but on agronomic decisions that will...

This week in the markets - Live cattle were $6 lower and feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from $1 to $4 lower. June live cattle closed more than $3.25 higher for the week and the May feeder cattle contract closed more than $10 higher. The Choice Box Beef price fell $12.75 this week. Cash hogs fell nearly $7.50 this week, while the June lean hog futures contract closed $.85 highe...

Finding the microbe that had the genetic potential to convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonium didn’t happen overnight. In this Managing for Profit Sarah Bloch, associate director of research strategy with Pivot Bio talks about how they identified the best microbe and commercialized it into their first product Pivot Bio PROVEN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Corn seedling and foliar diseases can cause millions of lost bushels every year. In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB product development manager Jeremy Lake discusses the strong lines of defense available to farmers this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

There is no plant resistant to heat and flame. University of Nebraska weed scientist Stevan Knezevic says proper technique and equipment make propane generated flame weeding possible and effective. Knezevic has done extensive research into the application. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Some of the most challenging glyphosate resistant weeds are pigweed, waterhemp, and ragweed. But there are new tools available to farmers to battle then. In this Managing for Profit, Tom Mudd, UPL’s marketing manager for corn and soybeans discusses what options are available.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Jeff Vetsch, soil science researcher at the University of Minnesota's Southern Research and Outreach Center, evaluates the effectiveness of cover crops as a nitrate reduction strategy in northern climates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Farmers can use many different methods to get micronutrients to the crop. WinField United agronomist Jon Zuk says most of the time it starts with a dry product blended in with macros like nitrogen or phosphorus during the fall or spring. Depending on the method, he says there can be certain benefits or limitations. And Zuk encourages growers to always consider the return on investment. &...

Cash cattle are nearly $9 lower this week and feeder cattle auctions were anywhere from $4 to $15 lower this week. The June live cattle future contract closed a little more than $8.50 lower and the May feeder cattle futures contract closed nearly $12.50 lower. Choice Box Beef cutout fell $16 this week. Cash barrow and gilt prices were $6 lower this week. The June lean hog futur...

BASF has introduced a new initiative that focuses on the agronomic fit and not bundles and rebates On today’s Rewards Beyond Rebates Radio Road Show Robbie Upton with BASF Solutions explains as growers put the final touches on their plans for the upcoming growing season, making the right agronomic decisions will lead to stronger returns than any rebate program. Upton says Rewards Beyond Rebates is...

Recognizing the hard work and dedication of FFA students In many parts of the country, students are finishing up their school year at home. And in the midst of all the changes, Tracy Willits with Pivot Bio says the company wanted to recognize FFA students and the work they're doing to continue their ag education. So, she says, they launched the FFA Video Challenge. See Privacy Policy at https...

The difficulties of the 2019 season didn’t just impact last year’s crop performance, it also set the stage for some additional challenges this year.  In this Managing for Profit, DEKALB Asgrow technical agronomist Harmon Wilts of Minnesota shares some ways growers can better control weeds this spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Flame weeding is a good way for organic farmers to control weeds, but a mechanical engineering professor George Gogos at the University of Nebraska says it’s a viable alternative to combat chemical resistance and to save money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Weed slips are costly. And in the furious pace of planting farmers can’t afford to let weed slips happen. In this Managing for Profit Tom Mudd, marketing manager for corn and soybean herbicides with UPL says farmers need to be proactive in their weed control measures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Throughout this growing season, The Growing Matters coalition will be discussing stewardship best practices as part of the BeSure! campaign. The coalition is reminding farmers and applicators to follow best management practices when using neonic products, including treated seed and crop protection products, to protect pollinators. In this episode, Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner spoke with Nick Tinsle...

As the 2020 growing season approaches, its important farmers have a solid plan for managing weeds. WinField United agronomist Mark Glady is concerned a lack of snow might give some weeds a jump start, so he’s recommending a spring burndown herbicide application. He says timing is key, as is the chemistry used to control the weeds.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...