An ag economist says there’s a renewed focus on improving farm labor efficiency in 2026. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says most farms in the U.S. use about 10 to 20 percent of their income to cover labor costs. “If you’re using a lot more labor, you might be doing that because you have older…… Continue Reading

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist with the University of Illinois, says timing applications to be quickly utilized by the plant is key. “We were putting on 20 pounds of starter…… Continue Reading

A new herbicide is coming soon for Bayer Crop Science. In this Managing for Profit, Kati Price, Bayer’s North American Crop Protection Technical Manager discusses how Convinto™ herbicide will be different than other products on the market. Listen now to learn more! The post A New Herbicide is Coming Soon for Bayer Crop Science appeared first…… Continue Reading