After launching Pioneer brand Z-Series soybeans at last year’s Commodity Classic, the Pioneer team was at the 2025 Commodity Classic providing an update on how these soybeans broke records and performed throughout the first year on the market. Chris Pritchett, Pioneer U.S. Soybeans Marketing Lead, shares more details on the latest varieties available for 2025…… Continue Reading
Unlocking the Possibilities with Enlist™ Corn
Many growers rely on the weed control power of 2,4-D to control broadleaves in corn. With Enlist® corn, growers can unlock the advantages of corn tolerant to Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, including a longer application window and reduced crop response. Eric Scherder, Ph.D., U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead with Corteva Agriscience, interviews with…… Continue Reading
Eric Church’s Bar Has a New Drink Inspired by Morgan Wallen
We can’t believe the detail that went into this drink! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Stabilizing Spring Applications Could Save Your Management Plans
With spring planting quickly approaching, it’s critical farmers get nitrogen applied on their corn acres — especially if a rain prevented fall applications — to provide the best start possible for their crop. Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager for Corteva Agriscience, discusses how farmers can make the most out of their spring applications…… Continue Reading
Beat Weeds Off the Starting Line with Resicore® REV herbicide
Get a head start to weed control this year with Corteva’s newest corn herbicide: Resicore® REV herbicide. Brooklynne Dalton, Portfolio Marketing Lead for Corn Herbicides, explains how the three distinct modes of action in Resicore REV herbicide help beat weeds from the start. The post Beat Weeds Off the Starting Line with Resicore® REV herbicide…… Continue Reading
Gaining cattle feed efficiencies
Feed makes up about three-quarters of the operating cost for most cattle producers. Dr. Meredith Harrison with precision livestock technology company C-Lock says cow-calf and feedlot operations can improve margins by doing more than maximizing output. “But when you start to measure feed intake, you can look at the amount going into those animals. Which…… Continue Reading
Majority of Illinois winter wheat in good shape
Most of the Illinois winter wheat crop is in good shape. In the March crop progress report, the USDA says 56% of the state’s wheat crop is in good to excellent condition with 5% rated poor to very poor. Seventy seven percent of the state reports adequate to surplus topsoil moisture, and 67% of Illinois…… Continue Reading
Trump asks farmers to bear with him during Congressional address
President Trump touted the benefits tariffs will bring to American farmers and the U.S. economy as part of his speech to Congress on Tuesday. “We have been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on Earth, and we will not let that happen any longer,” he said. He asked farmers to bear with him…… Continue Reading
Navigating the uncertainty of another trade war
The president of the American Soybean Association tells Brownfield farmers are frustrated as they face the fallout of another trade war. Western Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland says, “Of all of the Ag trade that we lost in 2018 and 2019, 71% was soybeans.” He says farmers are dependent on trade and can’t afford to be the…… Continue Reading
Potential consequences of USDA funding freeze and layoffs
The president of Iowa Farmers Union is concerned government funding freezes and layoffs will have short and long-term consequences for agriculture. Aaron Lehman says some of the firings at USDA could have lasting impacts. “Research, farmer conservation contracts not being honored, weather services, access to local offices, all are at real risk here.” The central…… Continue Reading
