Farming News for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat and more

Regenerative ag and ranching is a way of approaching farming through the lenses of conservation and rehabilitation and it’s a fast-growing movement in agriculture.   Read more

During No-Till November, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service promotes the economic and environmental benefits of not disturbing the soil and “keeping the stubble” to improve soil health. To make the most of these benefits, Iowa no-till farmer Will Cannon focuses on the biology of the soil instead of the chemistry of farming. Read more

Grain sorghum is a rare sight in the Mid-Atlantic, but the crop’s checkoff organization wants to change that. Read more

An economist points to several factors, including the high cost of fertilizer infrastructure. Read more

With nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer prices extending to the highest levels we have seen in recent years, now is a good time to consider the stock of nutrients already in the soil and the value that nutrients in manure can provide. Read more

The best solution for fall armyworms will be getting a frost, which should kill the caterpillars, but that may not be happening any time soon in some parts of Pennsylvania. Read more

The Penn Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council has a plan to create a new revenue stream for switchgrass growers. Read more

Grain farmers are harvesting a big crop across the Mid-Atlantic, though many combines have been slowed by rain. Read more

A Maryland farmer has won the National Wheat Yield Contest, and a Pennsylvanian has placed third. Read more

With supply chain issues involving many aspects of production ag these days, some are asking if it is wise to purchase bulk inventory of herbicides and/or other pesticides. Read more