A new survey shows that more farmers are planting more cover crops, and that is resulting in bigger yields in corn and soybean fields. The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), says the survey of more than 1,200 farmers revealed that cover crops boosted 2014 … Read More
ScoutPro Offers Enhanced Apps Free for a Year
ScoutPro has released some enhanced versions of the company’s grower applications. And this company news release says growers will have free access to those, including ScoutPro Grower – Corn and ScoutPro Grower – Soy, for one year. Since 2011, ScoutPro has dedicated its work to providing innovative agricultural apps that are designed to save agricultural professionals time while also providing … Read More
Challenging Season for Illinois Growers
Central Illinois has definitely gotten a lot of water this growing season so far and corn and soybean farmers are having to adjust their plans accordingly. During a panel discussion at the BASF Midwest Research Farm this week, we heard from a farmer and his team of advisers on just how this season is impacting crops in the region. From … Read More
Surveil Herbicide Approved for Soybean Growers
The EPA has approved a new pre emergence, residual herbicide from Dow AgroSciences, available for the 2016 growing season. The new herbicide combines two active ingredients in one convenient premix. It offers easy mixing and handling and proven weed control designed to battle hard-to-control broadleaf weeds. “This new formulation is the first to offer growers the convenience of having the … Read More
Visiting the @BASFAgProducts Midwest Research Farm
Seymour, Illinois near Champaign is the location for the BASF Midwest Research Farm (MWRF), which the company has developed into a showcase for the latest in crop development trials and stewardship practices. “Several years ago we were farming about 45 acres worth of plots at this site and not really doing a whole lot of customer interaction,” said BASF Crop … Read More
Soybean Growers Want to Hear Your Conservation Story
The American Soybean Association wants to hear your conservation story. This news release from the group says those chosen could win a Conservation Legacy Award, recognizing U.S. soybean farmers who distinguish themselves through outstanding environmental and conservation practices, while remaining profitable. Are you using a reduced tillage practice on your farm such as conservation tillage, strip-till or no-till? Do you … Read More
Crop Health Labs Offers Sap Analysis Webinars
Growers looking to reduce crop inputs and increase profits now have access to a program to achieve both – Plant Sap Analysis. The technology is offered by Crop Health Labs, in partnership with NovaCropControl Laboratories, and upcoming webinars can provide more information for interested farmers and crop consultants. Crop Health Labs Executive Director Michelle Gregg says growers have seen significant … Read More
Real-Time Data Solutions Maximize Productivity
Encirca services from DuPont Pioneer are helping growers manage risks as they plant their 2015 crops. With corn and soybean reported plantings running ahead of average, growers are able to use Encira services to make adjustments accordingly, making better decisions about things like seed and nitrogen fertilizer. Also provided is Encirca View, which allows farmers a way to record, organize and … Read More
WinField Answer Plot Provides Farmer Data
Farmers can add another tool in the toolbox. The 2014 Answer Plot Program by WinField provides reliable data to help growers decide if and when treatments are appropriate for their fields. Last year, for example, the data shows that fungicide applications increased yield and helped late-season plant health for most CROPLAN corn and soybeans. In 2014, corn fungicide trials spanned 28 … Read More
Bayer Opens New Breeding Facility
Bayer CropScience has celebrated the grand opening of its new $17 million, state-of-the-art, Beaver Crossing Breeding and Trait Development Station. Bayer hopes the research and development activities of this center will deliver breakthrough wheat and soybean varieties. The center will be focusing on parent discovery and hybrid wheat breeding, with plans to research new wheat varieties designed to help growers face … Read More