Grain or Grass, Teff Fits on Right Farm

Teff can be a fit on the right farming operation. Grown for grain purposes, a small handful of U.S. producers benefit from teff as a strong yielding crop with a market driven by the health food industry.

Grit with Grace

Grit with Grace highlights farmers' and producers' resilience. From survivors of breast cancer and farming accidents to stories of families who were stronger than the storms that ravaged their farms, get inspired here.

More Choices. More Savings.

With the TruChoice^® offer, you can start saving immediately on 100+ Corteva AgriscienceTM crop protection products. No rebates. No waiting. See how.

USDA Breaks Down What December Survey Could Do To Stocks, Production

The next stocks report, to be released on Jan. 10, 2020, will present a unique perspective. Typically, farmers are long done with harvest when the calendar flips to a new year. Since that won’t be the case, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has to account for acres still standing.

Water Management Keeps Nutrients In The Field, Boosts Yields

The Stateler family, based in Ohio, has installed conservation measures across 243 acres of their 900-acre, sixth-generation farm, which includes a 7,200-head wean-to-finish swine operation.

Hemp College coming to a city near you.

Miss the first few Hemp Colleges? Don’t worry, we’re coming to Chicago, Raleigh, Portland and more. Find one near you.

China Plans to Buy Ethanol to Meet Trade Deal Targets

Further details are emerging on how China would increase imports from the U.S. by as much as $200 billion over the next two years in order to meet its commitments under the phase one trade deal announced last week.

Join us in Chicago!

Meet with other top farm executives at Top Producer Summit, Jan. 27-30, 2020. With five events under one roof, there is something for your entire farm team. Early bird’s can save up to $100 through January 6. Register now.

Is the bloom on the Lotus fading?

The bloom may be fading just a bit from the Lotus Flower as the exuberance concerning the Phase One trade deal begins to shift to questions of “Just how is China going to import $40 to $50 billion in U.S. ag goods each year?”

Lancaster County, NE

Finished harvest November 7th, everyone pretty well wrapped up by the 15th. Corn yields down 10-15 bushels per acre over last year but still very good yield, last year was a record. Bean yields were about average, fungicide and insecticide definitely paid this year. Fall NH3 all applied and plenty of conservation work going on. This area is pretty much a 50/50 corn-soybean rotation and I suspect that won't change for next year. We have a gall midge problem in our soybeans, nasty little flee that is causing some problems for us (no real control) except for extremely late planting. I know there are plenty of things out of my control, weather, prices, USDA, markets and trade, but I wouldn't change my mind about the profession I chose 38 years ago. "Agriculture is out wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness." Thomas Jefferson

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