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Biofungicides bring added protection to row crops

The marketing manager with Loveland Products says biofungicides are a promising next step in protecting U.S. row crops. Jake Walker says the products offer biological broad-spectrum disease control utilizing the plant’s built-in defenses. “These are tools that are already being leveraged in these multiple... Read More.

Heavy rains and flooding likely to impact Arkansas’ crops

Northeast Arkansas farmer Derek Haigwood says he had a pretty decent start to this year’s planting season. “My family, all in all, probably had about 750 acres of rice planted and probably 900 acres of corn planted,” he says.  According to the latest Crop... Read More.

Managing weeds with cover crops requires a lot of biomass

A soybean researcher says cover crops can be another mode of action for controlling weeds, but it will take a lot of biomass. Shawn Conley says University of Wisconsin research through weed scientist Rodrigo Werle shows it takes almost five-thousand pounds of dry matter... Read More.

2024 crops might influence 2025’s potential

Soybean research specialist Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says the 2024 crop might have a big impact on the 2025 crop because of low moisture levels at harvest time, so farmers should check a few more things including the seed germ before... Read More.

Cover crops a complimentary weed management tool

An extension crops educator sees cover crops as a compliment to other weed control tactics. Liz Stahl with the University of Minnesota says herbicides remain the most effective tool for managing weeds in a conventional system. “It’s just a part of the package, it’s... Read More.

Mild winter impacts on cover crops

Farmers in the Upper Midwest might be wondering how mild winter conditions could impact cover crops. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says there’s concern a lack of snow and temperatures above freezing will result in some germination. “And then, you know... Read More.

USDA publishes interim rule for crops used as biofuel feedstocks

The USDA has released an interim rule that will help farmers connect climate-smart agriculture practices with the reductions in the carbon footprint of biofuels. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says the rule is directly tied to 45Z guidance issued last week by the U.S. Treasury.... Read More.