July Scouting: Dry Conditions, Insect and Nutrient Concerns

Depending on where you live, you might be battling dry conditions that lead to stalk integrity issues, or you could have enough rain that disease is of concern. Here are a few tips from Ken Ferrie on what he’s scouting across his large territory now.

A Day at the Food Bank to see USDA’s Farmers to Families Boxes

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana, located in South Bend, Ind., shows how the program is making a difference in people’s lives.

The Ongoing Risks COVID-19 Continues to Pose to Rural America

Join Farm Journal and a panel of industry experts for a live Farm Country Update discussion about the risks COVID-19 in rural America. Our discussion will be moderated by Tyne Morgan, host of U.S. Farm Report. July 9 @ 3pm CST

Markets Weaker as Latest Weather Forecast is Less Threatening

Crop ratings held mostly steady except in corn where improvements in the western Corn Belt were more than offset by decreases in the east.

Why Should You Attend Farm Journal Field Days?

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 25–27. There will be over 100 informational sessions tailored to the crop and livestock sectors, capped off by a free virtual concert, headlined by Lee Brice.

Online Training: Growing Hemp From A to Z

In this one-hour online training, Certified Crop Advisor Bryan Parr educates farmers on the basics of how to grow hemp for grain or fiber. Click here to learn more or to register.

Hoffman: “Dog Days” of Summer Are Here

The “dog days” of summer are here and may folks will experience that heat this week. Yet, AgDay meteorologist Mike Hoffman says there are chances for showers and thunderstorms.

Join our $100 Ideas Club

Think you have an idea worth $100 – or even $200? Submit it here! Upon publication in Farm Journal, the Double Your Money winner receives $200. Other farmers featured receive $100 each.

Iowa Farmer Uses 3D Printer to Break New DIY Ground

3D printing, planter monitors, variable rate technology, soil moisture probes, electronic flow meters, RTK correction and more are all part of Jim Poyzer’s self-made farm kit.

American Farmers #FarmON

Farmers and ranchers will continue putting in 8+ hour days, like they always have, despite coronavirus. Share how you #FarmON by texting FarmON to 31313 to submit your photos or video, then click here to see the resilience of farm country.

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