Penn State researchers discover flavonoids make corn earworm larvae sick. New herbicides and a bioinsecticide show promise. AI takes on SCN.

At a recent conference of Young and Beginning farmers and ranchers, I received this question from a participant: What advice would you give a young person taking over a family business and how would ...

Timing and input management are critical to a successful cotton crop. Do-overs and second passes slow you down and raise input costs. Even worse, unmanaged weeds and pests can lower yield potential.

Fresh produce imports from Mexico, which are a major source of economic activity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and throughout the U.S., are expected to grow substantially in coming years, ...

The 2023 Husker Harvest Days is gearing up to create a buzz in the agriculture industry, presenting an impressive showcase of new crop and cattle exhibits and products. Scheduled to take place from ...

In recent conversations with producers, many questions have emerged about varying aspects of grain marketing and current grain prices. All these questions are top of mind for producers and the overall ...

The grain markets continue to ebb and flow on each news headline and weather forecast. While it’s tempting to focus all your attention on guessing potential yield loss impact with this recent heat, ...

Colby Tucker of Hopkins FFA, Madelyn Ruster of Coopersville FFA, Grace Torsch of Montague FFA and Sterling Tomac of Chesaning FFA were recently named Michigan’s 2025 Star awardees. The awards are ...

The formula for profit on corn or soybeans sounds simple: Yield times price minus cost. But plans made in winter and reality at harvest can result in something completely different. All three ...

Young farmers are taking new directions. Some incorporate sustainability into their family farm as they step into the role of manager. Others are starting from scratch, leaving behind careers to ...