Nutrien Ag Solutions Introduces N-FINITY
New N-FINITY technology gives growers flexibility when making on-farm nitrogen management decisions.
Nutrien Ag Solutions Inc. announces the launch of N-FINITY, an innovative nitrogen-management solution that combines three modes of action and aims to increase the...
The ability to detect crop nutrient deficiencies and promptly modify fertilizer applications to address them is invaluable to agricultural producers — especially growers operating under slim profit margins. Identifying how much of a particular nutrient to add is a...
Editor’s Note: Each year, University of Georgia agricultural economists develop a comprehensive overview of various sectors of the agriculture industry. The following is an excerpt from the section on corn, soybeans and wheat.
Last year’s harvest saw bountiful production of...
Farmers using Pivot Bio’s Proven 40 microbial nitrogen are realizing significant plant health benefits and stronger return on investment despite early season weather challenges. As part of their ongoing support for farmers facing tough economics, the company announced a...
Corn leafhoppers have re-emerged in some Texas regions and other states, threatening both yields and grain quality.
David Kerns, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service statewide integrated pest management coordinator and associate department head for the Department of Entomology, says corn...
The line from the classic musical “Oklahoma” that refers to corn being “as high as an elephant’s eye” would not apply to some new hybrids. Reduced-stature corn, also referred to as “short” corn, is a concept researchers at Auburn...
Producers can track their price risk protection through revenue insurance in a given growing season by comparing the harvest price (fall) to the projected price (spring) determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency. In the broader...
Corn South presents a partial listing of corn hybrids suited for the Southern growing region. For a more complete listing, contact your seed representative.
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• Mid-season Optimum Intrasect leader option with above-average ear flex offering yield stability on moderate...
University of Kentucky Extension economist and grain specialist Grant Gardner says 2024 may be one of the toughest years for grain producers in the past decade, given the absence of a major event that could drive substantial price increases....
Introducing Gravista-D Insecticide For Stored Grain
Central Life Sciences will feature Gravista-D insecticide at Commodity Classic 2024, Feb. 28 – March 2, Houston, Texas. Designed to control insects in stored grain, Gravista-D insecticide combines an adulticide with an insect growth...
Cover cropping is a popular agricultural topic primarily driven by the goal of improving soil health and water quality. Cover crops produce vegetation that can help protect the soil from erosion, improve soil organic matter and provide other benefits...
Key takeaways as part of the 2024 Georgia Ag Forecast are that the broader U.S. economy likely will experience a slowdown along with lower price inflation. Food and commodity prices also are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels.
The...
Stink bugs are the top insect pest of corn in the Southeastern United States. They tend to follow a predictable pattern of colonization in corn, typically arriving during the late-vegetative stages and reaching their highest population around the tasseling...
Identifying corn growth stages is essential for successful management of pests, irrigation and fertility as strategies for achieving and protecting yield are often based on these stages. Conversely, when problems arise, the growth stage it occurs in offers the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says 93% of the U.S. corn crop was harvested by Nov. 19. Mark Welch, Texas AgriLife Extension economist says drought continues to be a factor to consider.
“Looking at the North Central Drought Monitor...
