Crops Articles
Vilsack Seeks More Participation in CRP
Published March 29, 2021
During a National Press Club event, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is looking for ways to encourage more participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. Responding to a question about climate change, Vilsack said wants to work with states and…Short Stature Corn Highlighted as the Next Big Innovation
Published March 29, 2021
During a National Corn Growers Association podcast, Bayer CropScience Chief Operating Officer Brett Begemann outlined the latest developments in its technology pipeline. Short stature corn was at the top of that list. "It changes the way we can grow corn,"…Adapting to Dry Planting Conditions
Published March 28, 2021
Heading into planting season, a survey conducted by Pioneer revealed farmers are concerned about having too little moisture, too much moisture and fertility. If the primary concern is little or no moisture, Pioneer Agronomy Science Manager Dan Berning says the…No Feedstock Flexibility Program Sugar Purchases Expected
Published March 28, 2021
Based on crop and consumption forecasts, no sugar purchases or sales are expected under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2020. When faced with the likelihood of loan forfeitures, USDA is required to purchase surplus sugar under this program…Pay Close Attention to Seeding Rates at Planting
Published March 26, 2021
The prospects of a drier than ideal spring planting season has WestBred Wheat Account Manager Chad Brockstadter advising farmers to pay close attention to seeding rates to optimize yields. "We spent a lot of time talking to our customers about…A Different Approach to Soybean Breeding
Published March 26, 2021
Peterson Farms Seed soybean breeder Dennis Schultze has been in the business for 25 years, a time of big changes. CRISPR gene editing technology and marker assisted breeding are now used. "Breeders are basically front-loading all of this neat stuff…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 26, 2021
Farmers are starting spring fieldwork in the region. How are the dry conditions impacting that? North Star Ag owner and agronomist Scott Edgar answers that question in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Compass Minerals-ICL Brasil Deal Valued at $418 Million
Published March 26, 2021
Compass Minerals is selling its South American plant nutrition business to ICL Brasil. This deal is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of this year. According to officials with Compass Minerals, this sale is designed to pay down…Distribution Partnership Inked Between Ceradis and WinField United for CeraMax
Published March 26, 2021
Ceradis Crop Protection, which is based in the Netherlands, has formed a distribution partnership with WinField United for its CeraMax biological seed treatment. WinField United plans to focus on soybean production areas impacted in the past by Sudden Death Syndrome…