Spring Struggles Put Fields at Higher Risk of Pollination Problems

When silks are growing well, corn can tolerate a moderate population of silk-clipping insects. But if silks are growing poorly and pollen viability is short, even a small number is a threat.

Illinois Shows Dramatic Decline in Dicamba Reports

Jean Payne discusses more on dicamba as well as the curveballs that COVID-19 threw ag retailers in The Scoop podcast.

Join us for the #FarmON Virtual Benefit Concert

Text photos or video of your 4-H’er and his or her project with the tag “FarmON” to 31313, or tag #FarmON on social media. Select photos and videos will be shows as part of the virtual #FarmON concert Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Central on AgWeb.com, YouTube and RFD TV.

Without Profitable Prices, Leaders Fear Future of U.S. Wheat at Risk

Wheat harvest is kicking off in major wheat growing areas, while wrapping up in the South. As combines roll, growers are facing below break-even prices, even with the recent Chinese buying spree.

Food Activist Champions Farmers, Makes 6 Predictions

Danielle Nierenberg is the 2020 Julia Child Award recipient. She talked with AgriTalk Host Chip Flory on Monday about the award and food-related issues.

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.

No Holiday, No Problem For Beef, Pork Sales

Beef and pork sales posted another strong week, and retail meat volume sales have increased 22.5% during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an additional $7.4 billion in meat department revenue.

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.

Grillmaster or Grill Disaster?

Jennifer Shike, Farm Journal’s Pork editor, takes on National Grill Day, the reality of a busy life and cooking from home.

How Do I Motivate “Joe” And Myself?

A frequent contributor to Farm Journal’s Top Producer, Sarah Beth Aubrey’s mission is to enhance success and profitability in agriculture by building capacity in people. Sign up to get top management insights from Sara and Bob Milligan of Dairy Strategies.

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