“Passing that baton off is the ultimate win,” Matt Montgomery told me. “That’s really what we’re running for — passing it off to the next generation.” We were talking about waterhemp, until we weren’t ...

I get the sense that a common response to a near-record late summer and fall price rally is, “I sold too early!” That’s a great example of looking back at old decisions. I choose to look forward and ...

The formula for profit on corn or soybeans sounds simple: Yield times price minus cost. But plans made in winter and reality at harvest can result in something completely different. All three ...

There are 23 existing species of vultures, and most humans consider them to be predators, scavengers and just foul. However, each has its own unique characteristics that enable them to survive and ...

With a mix of supply, demand and market dynamics aligning, the corn story remains one to watch in 2025. Strong feed use, record weekly ethanol production, robust exports and potential weather-driven ...

When Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa talks about planters, no-till and cover crops, people listen. Jasa has a wealth of knowledge, attained through research over the past four decades, that he ...

How do you decide how deep to plant corn or soybeans? Tradition? Suggestions from your seed or machinery rep? Review of past seasons’ practices and results? There’s no input cost associated with your ...

Cover crop use is on the rise across the U.S. However, the U.S. Census of Agriculture confirms that as of 2019, cover crops are still only grown on 6% of U.S. cropland. Jack Cornell, director of ...

Language that would upend Proposition 12 and similar laws could be inserted into the House version of the next farm bill, but whether it will make it to the finish line is unclear. RJ Layher, director ...

Is there anything better than getting home from work and knowing that dinner is ready to go in the oven? Especially this time of year, when you may be headed to the field, picnic basket beside you, it ...

RiceTec has blazed a trail in sustainable rice production for well over two decades. The company’s commitment to exceptional quality continues, as their trusted portfolio expands for the upcoming ...

Farming in 2025 will be challenging for many row crop producers. Low commodity prices, disappointing 2024 yields, high input costs, and policy uncertainty will require crop farmers to make important ...