Achieve the Perfect Stand in 12 Steps

As you wait for weather conditions to clear up, temperatures to rise and planting to finally be underway, you’re undoubtedly trying to make sure the crop gets the best start. The easiest way to do that is to create the perfect seedbed.

5 Tips for Contingency Plans Amid COVID-19

Create a contingency plan to make sure your farm continues to operate. Here are five tips from Iowa State University Extension farm and agribusiness management specialist Melissa O’Rourke.

Low-Cost, High-Value Tools

Having the right set of tools is the first step in tackling your daily tasks. Some you may already have and some you may want to add to your list! Check out the list here.

Winter Wheat in the Plains Faces Freeze Damage While Futures Plummet

As more freezing weather blankets parts of the Plains, wheat growers are worried about potential damage to their crop.

Wet Weather Could Increase Disease Risk

“This could be a big year for fungicides,” says Mike Kavanaugh, AgriGold national agronomy manager. “Anytime it’s warm and wet for corn, it’s a good year for fungicide.”

The Basis of Ag Market Terms

Don’t get left in the dark with agricultural markets lingo. Here is your guide to market terminology.

Setting the Record Straight: Animal Ag Has Nothing to Do With COVID-19

While not surprising, it is infuriating to see various animal rights activist organizations attempt to take advantage of public fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic for their own gain, says Hannah Thompson-Weeman.

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.

A Farmer and Her Nutritionist’s Experience Feeding Dump Milk to Cows

Hendrickson called her nutritionist Greg Johnson of Cows Come First and fortunately he had some experience balancing rations with fluid milk as an ingredient. Together they set out to solve a problem that is now offsetting the half a trailer load each day that Dairy Farmers of America is asking her to dump.

Rock County, WI

A couple of 70 degree days and sunshine, wheat fertilizer on, bean and cornfields spread. Thought about trying bean planter, waiting to spray burndown and at least a week of cold wet weather coming. Back to self isolating again. Thanks to all healthcare workers and store workers for parts and groceries. Stay healthy and remain sane if possible.

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