A lot of planting and agronomic decisions are being made across corn and soybean country this week. Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, offers his thoughts and recommendations on how to address ...

The 2025 Row Crop Short Course, hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service and the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, was held at The Mill in ...

Farmers across the country were able to plant a quarter of the corn and soybean crop last week, and that was also the case in states such as Illinois. USDA pegs planting at 78% in Illinois, which is ...

Michigan State study shows corn planting success depends on soil conditions and weather forecasts, not just calendar timing.

Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting commodity prices, and high input costs.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — There is only so much farmland in the United States, so when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last spring prompted worries that people would go hungry as wheat remained stuck in ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...

If you’re gearing up to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra to donate to your local soup kitchen or pantry? The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign, ...

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. -- Doug Holen says about 70 farmers usually attend the Small Grains Update conference in Breckenridge. The Extension educator saw more than 90 producers. Farmers are interested in ...