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Mike Pearson talks with Ari Mota, about how she got involved in FFA and why being the state reporter is a great position for ...
Farmers are switching to MicroMobile GMRS radios for reliable, long-range communication, safety, and easy coordination across ...
Dr. Dave Kohl is an academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. Dr. Kohl has keen insight into the agriculture industry gained through extensive travel, ...
Aggressive fungal diseases such as tar spot and white mold can significantly impact crop health and yield potential. Here is what farmers need to know to help combat harmful diseases this growing ...
Get a quick look at farm safety practices for five farm dangers: ATVs, grain bins, chemicals, fires, and driving equipment on the road.
Mike Pearson examines the acquisition agreement between AgReliant Genetics to GDM, an Argentinian company. The agreement was announced last week with full control passing to GDM after the acquisition ...
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Mike Pearson examines the state of the Waters of the United States or WOTUS rule and why it continues to be a problem for farmers. A series of listening sessions with the EPA and the Army Corps of ...
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 ...
Farm Progress America, March 5, 2025Farm Progress America, March 5, 2025 Mike Pearson takes a look at the finalized spring crop insurance prices for the 2025 growing season. The prices stand at $4.70 ...
Vary planting time. Aim to get between 5% and 10% of the crop in the ground before soil temperatures reach 50 degrees F at a 2-inch depth. “However, looking ahead to the forecast is very important,” ...
Kruse smiles when he says it. He’s joking. But maybe he is a bit wishful: If only he could export U.S. corn for that price. Because $5.38 is the spot price in Brazil. “It's very unusual that we see it ...