Mild Winter Means Insect Populations Could Soar

This season, you’ll want to scout for infestations, check to make sure your seed traits are defending against pests and be willing to pull the insecticide trigger if insect populations reach threshold levels.

In The Shop: First Day in the Field with Hi-Tech Planters

In my last blog I went over some common first-day-in-the field setup tips for planters. This time I'll focus on issues common with planters that have a lot of high-tech components that need special attention.

Don’t Let Stress Run Your Life

Keep stress out of your daily routine by taking these seven steps to reduce stressful tendencies on the farm.

Can the Market Handle 3 Billion Bushels of New Crop Corn Carryout?

Brian Splitt thinks the May WASDE may be the capitulation event for the corn market, as it will unveil USDA's first official balance sheet for new crop.

VIDEO: SD Smithfield Plant Temporarily Closes as State Stays Open

Smithfield announced it was closing until further notice. As of Tuesday, 438 total workers have tested positive with COVID-19. That’s an increase of nearly 100 overnight.

Hand-Held Technology is Here

It’s amazing how much your smartphone can do you for you. It’s even more amazing to see how much your smartphone can do for your farming operation. See how to make modern day farming even easier.

China's March Pork Imports Almost Triple After ASF

China's pork imports almost tripled in March from last year, customs data showed on Tuesday, soaring to a record monthly volume as buyers sought to plug a huge supply gap after African swine fever decimated the country's pig herd.

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In a Pinch, Dump Milk can be Fed to Calves

While dairy farmers are looking for ways to reduce their total milk production, no farmer wants to see milk go to waste. This has some producers questioning if they should switch up their calf nutrition program and convert from milk replacer to whole milk to save money.

Buffalo County, NE

It is 15 degrees here this AM. Not a single planter has been in the field. This week’s forecast is very cold nights and below temps for daytime. Then Thursday more rain and snow. Ethanol plants are closed, self Isolating. Lost a great fellow farmer to corona. Thinking this is gonna get way worse before it gets better.

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