Patience is a virtue when it comes to planting corn. How so? The outcome of waiting until Mother Nature delivers warmer conditions – more heat units – are uniform stands and, ultimately, higher yields ...

The film showcases the training of Future Farmers in understanding modern farming techniques, particularly corn cultivation. It highlights the advantages of mixed crop planting for sunlight exposure ...

Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse shares some tips on understanding the differences available in crop insurance options ...

As the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds grows more complex and the economic pressures on corn production mount, it’s important to leverage advanced and integrated approaches to weed management ...

Expanding ethanol blend to E15 nationwide would boost corn demand by 2.4 billion bushels annually, potentially lifting prices ...

Many farm operators provide some type of custom work or use of farm machinery to other farmers during the growing season, and payment is usually made following the completion of the harvest season.

Ron Heiniger said early planting opportunities will be limited due to cooler, rainier conditions. He said the best timing ...