Worse Starting Conditions Than 2023: Drought and high costs are standing in the way of #Plant24

High costs coupled with ongoing drought could stand in the way of planting season this year.

For the second straight week, prices for all eight major fertilizers are up from the month before. While fertilizer prices have been fairly flat since last October, figures are still relatively high.

This could cause farmers to not do any quick pre-plant or early post-planting fertilizer application.
The Iowa State University Extension recommends manure fertilizer for those looking to avoid higher costs.

While overall drought around the Midwest has improved this year, the U.S. Drought Monitor still shows producers and cropland facing anywhere from abnormal to extreme levels of drought.

Soils are actually starting in worse conditions now than they were last year.

Agriculture Shows
Journey into lives of two hard-working farm families to see the risks, rewards, and funny shenanigans that take place every day. From cat-fishing and watermelon smashing and pig chasing and go-cart racing—there is never a dull moment on these family farms. We’ll also get a modern look at the newest cutting-edge farming techniques that are revolutionizing the industry and providing a greener and more sustainable way to grow.
Each week on The Farmer’s Table by Pivot Bio Originals features an honest conversation about agriculture’s biggest issues: technology, policy, labor, etc. Nothing is off-limits.
Heavy D, Diesel Dave and the crew at DieselSellerz are known for building big, bad diesel trucks. Is the team up for the challenge of building the ultimate farm truck? Follow along as the team navigates the challenges of the build while preparing to change the way people look at farm trucks. Check out this all-new show from Pivot Bio!
The idea of a legacy is crafted with future generations in mind, but the reality of one is chiseled by thousands of big and small choices made by generations gone by. If we study the past, can we find hope for the future? Can a foundation of organized agricultural democracy still be used to improve the quality of rural life? Throughout the past 100 years, the people, principles and purpose of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation have offered a resounding ‘yes’ to these questions.
RFD-TV has partnered with a handful of agricultural social media influencers whom we have dubbed The New Crop. These folks have taken to the internet to tell their stories and to raise awareness of where our food comes from and all that goes into feeding the world population.