Dry fall posing challenges for cover crop seeding

An agronomist says the dry fall has made seeding cover crops a challenge. Ryan Gentle, who covers Illinois with Wyffels Hybrids, says some farmers timed it right. “If you’re early enough to do it, like maybe after silage early on, and we caught that half inch of rain, some of those fields look pretty nice.” …… Continue Reading

More investments being made into rural energy

Rural electric cooperatives are receiving a second round of funding from the USDA to help upgrade rural energy systems. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says projects will be funded by the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. “The projects that we’ve announced to date will be delivering cleaner, more affordable and more resilient electricity to approximately…… Continue Reading

Export uptick brings hope to grain markets

There’s some hope among farmers the recent uptick in corn and soybean export sales will improve prices. Bryan Biegler farms in southwest Minnesota. “It’s been nice seeing this little bump coming up here, certainly going to need a little higher prices just to cover input costs for next year.” He tells Brownfield margins are tight.…… Continue Reading

Syngenta partners with Taranis on AI-driven precision service

Syngenta and Taranis are partnering to help farmers use artificial intelligence to make agronomic decisions. Syngenta digital ag solutions marketing manager Meade McDonald says the collaboration has the potential to revolutionize farming using the power of AI-driven precision. “This service will enable retailers to scout more acres more comprehensively from anywhere they can access the…… Continue Reading

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