Making a great crop begins with a great crop production plan. That plan should be supported by what has and hasn't worked in ...

As cotton producers prepare for #Plant25, over 20 new cotton varieties are commercially available. Here is the annual roundup, featuring the 2025 releases that provide an array of options for farmers ...

Agricultural trade is often broken down into dollars and cents. Twenty percent of U.S. agriculture is exported. Some commodities like cotton, for example, reach 70% ...

Profitability in cotton production is more than planting the right varieties. Management practices and favorable weather conditions can make a big difference to overall yields at the end of the season ...

Looking back at 2021 should put a smile on most producers’ faces. Strong prices, good production, and lower input costs have made healthier balance sheets as we wrap up the 2021 crop and marketing ...

Mike Pearson talks with Gavin Rhode, the Missouri State FFA Secretary. They talk about Gavin's involvement in the seed stock business. Rhode talks about his involvement in showing cattle and leading ...

Farming in 2025 will be challenging for many row crop producers. Low commodity prices, disappointing 2024 yields, high input costs, and policy uncertainty will require crop farmers to make important ...

Cover crop use is on the rise across the U.S. However, the U.S. Census of Agriculture confirms that as of 2019, cover crops are still only grown on 6% of U.S. cropland. Jack Cornell, director of ...

Water and the timing of that moisture helped produce record yields this season on T&D Kohlleppel Farms, LaCoste, Texas. David Kohlleppel estimates 4.9 to 5-plus bales per acre on their irrigated ...

Cash rent for Iowa farm ground is mostly unchanged from 2023, according to the latest land rent survey from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The average rent is $279 per acre of corn and ...

Standing in a muddy cattle pen on a rainy day is not the dream college experience for many students. But the rare few who dare to live it know one thing: Livestock judging at this level prepares you ...

Does a regenerative label help organic? Or does it confuse customers in the produce section? Will robot technology relieve labor shortages on organic farms? Will the government’s Strengthening Organic ...