Pests
Crop Disease
The fungal disease can resemble sudden death syndrome, making early identification critical for treatment.
Excess fall moisture has slowed harvest and contributed to crown rot in Iowa fields.
The unanimous verdict marks a legal victory for Bayer as thousands of Roundup lawsuits remain unresolved.
For 2027, Syngenta agronomist Bruce Battles advises growers to consider local pest history, combine management tools, and choose effective traits—not just by cost.
Texas A&M researchers are working with the University of Florida on a potential treatment for the disease.
South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says conditions differ across the state, but producers remain focused on finishing harvest, managing their finances, and preparing for the next growing season.
Open cotton remains vulnerable to rain and severe weather as High Plains growers weigh harvest costs and abandonment.
Farm Bureau economist Bernt Nelson explores the growing use of drones in global agriculture, expanding field applications, and opportunities for rural businesses.
Golden Harvest is introducing five new Durastak and Durastak-Viptera corn hybrids for 2027, offering new options for managing corn rootworm and other crop pests.
The Center for Biological Diversity is seeking records related to over-the-top dicamba use for the 2026 and 2027 growing seasons.