Crystal Valley Acquires Minnesota Retailer

The acquisition expands the co-op’s footprint across southern Minnesota.

What You Need to Know About Bean Leaf Beetle Damage

“The 2 main things we worry about right now are defoliation and pod damage. For our later maturing beans defoliation affects the bean’s ability to capture sunlight,” says Isaac Ferrie, Crop Tech Consulting in Illinois.

As Farmers Face Growing Stress, How to Navigate Mental Health Concerns

“Probably most sectors of agriculture like crops, corn and beans and cattle and hogs are all facing added stress,” said Tim Homan of Rabo AgriFinance.

Conservation Legacy Awards Program Applications Due Today

The ASA recognizes that conservation practices in the U.S. take many different forms – from cover crops to various tillage practices and efficient water use, to name just a few.