Agronomy
As fertilizer prices pressure farm budgets, NACHURS sales manager Blake Bird shares nutrient-efficiency strategies at the Farm Progress Show ahead of 2027.
Excess moisture is increasing disease pressure across the Corn Belt as growers monitor southern rust, tar spot, stalk health, and harvest conditions.
Researchers say the new varieties offer improved disease resistance, grain quality and yield potential.
Seven counties have confirmed the disease following its first detection earlier this month.
Through the Genesis Mission and the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AgARDA), USDA is expected to launch an Agricultural National Science & Technology Challenge later this year.
While demand is one concern, U.S. growers are also monitoring the cotton jassid, an emerging insect threat.
Helena remains focused on developing practical technologies that address the challenges growers face while delivering measurable value in the field.
From fungicides to foliar nutrition, those late-season decisions can have a significant impact on protecting yield potential.
Growers say high temperatures can increase fruit drop, sunburn and reduce overall fruit quality.
Huma says growers are placing greater emphasis on intensive management as soybean production continues to evolve