An east central Nebraska farmer says adjustments to crop nutrient and weed programs could help improve his bottom line. Mitch Oswald tells Brownfield he’s switched to variable rate applications for fertilizer and is trying to improve other efficiencies. “So we don’t have to come back in later on in the summer with an extra passive for spring.…… Continue Reading

A north-central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned federal cuts to the USDA will stymie the adoption of conservation practices across the country. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says the Conservation Stewardship Program was instrumental in his adoption of cover crops over a decade ago. “We experimented on our own a little…… Continue Reading

The CEO of a company that invests in sustainable aviation fuel production predicts tremendous growth in the next decade. Mihir Dange with XCF Global says SAF, which is now being rebranded as synthetic aviation fuel by the Trump administration, will play a monumental role in decarbonizing the aviation industry. “There is going to be a…… Continue Reading

An entomologist at Purdue University says overreliance on corn-rootworm resistant traits has reduced profitability for some farmers.  Christian Krupke says states in the Eastern Corn Belt have used the trait the most, which has impacted its efficacy.  “If you’re using Bt rootworm corn in a state like Indiana, ideally you would back off on that…… Continue Reading