Bayer's 10 Regional Seed Brands Become Part of Channel

Farmers in the Southern Plains are finally starting to see much-needed moisture hit their fields. It may be too late for winter wheat, but it’s a hopeful sign for those needing the rain to even plant summer crops.

Bayer announced Thursday morning it is in the process of moving its 10 regional seed brands over to its Channel Seed brand lineup, effective 2025.

It's go-time for planting in Illinois. Soil conditions, temperatures and weather outlook are aligned. "Let the big dogs run, and keep the planters running until you're finished," Ken Ferrie says

The bipartisan bill sponsors say this will address a shortage of TSPs who work with farmers to adopt conservation practices via USDA-NRCS programs, and this legislation will build on the framework of the 2023 Farm Bill.