AgVenture brand dealer and farmer Kelby Ross from Plains, Kansas, won the state title in the 2023 National Corn Growers (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest for achieving the highest corn yield in the Kansas no-till, irrigated land class.
“It is a finite resource, receiving some recharge on an annual basis, but we use the water faster than it can be recharged.”
Kansas State University created a new tool for a study that aims to maximize farmers' profitability by minimizing nitrogen losses.
Kochia, an annual weed, requires a mix of herbicides early in the year to prevent it from disturbing crop production, said Kansas State University weed scientist Jeremie Kouame.
From private farmers to corporations to custom harvest crews, it can help anyone who farms or hauls grain. The app is meant for the rural American farm, said Dan.
A two-day seminar in Riley, Kansas, will feature a soil health specialist with over 20 years of experience.
Soybean growers in Nebraska and across the U.S. have just been thrown a curveball, as a federal court in Arizona vacated registration of dicamba formulations.
John and Susan Nelson say they aren’t unlike other farmers. They, too, want to leave the farm better than they got it. But, in order to do so, they said they needed to start learning some new ideas.
LINCOLN, Neb. — Three decades of data have informed a new Nebraska-led study that shows how the depletion of groundwater — which many farmers rely on for irrigation — can threaten food production amid drier climes.
Think about the last food you ate. Was it a bowl of Honeycomb cereal for breakfast, or a bag of Cheetos or Funyuns from the gas station? Maybe you got a plastic boat of nacho chips and cheese at the concession stand before hitting the bleachers.
Soil fertility, soil health and crop production go together for long-term productivity. Panelists discussed the approach at the Nebraska Ag Expo in Lincoln.
There will be more market opportunities for food-grade corn with the construction of a new corn cleaning plant at the Central Valley Ag site in Hampton, Nebraska, according to the cooperative.
Startup company EF Polymer introduced a 100% natural and biodegradable polymer made from orange peels, banana peels and cane sugar extracts that can help soil retain water.
“There’s a strong signal from the 1990s to the early 2000s that indicates we are getting wetter springs and drier summers.”
Grain sorghum has a reputation for liking heat and hanging tough in drought conditions. This last late summer weather proved that.
Nebraskans are used to water shortage, having lived through drought crises in the 1890s, 1930s, 1950s and more. Farmers here are also accustomed to doing more with less – the state’s Natural Resources Districts were among the first in the country to set annual water allocations in the 1970s.
“We’re still working with farmers, and we’re still selling seed. But obviously technology has changed dramatically."
Although it may seem difficult or unnecessary to fully read the labels on pesticide containers, failing to do so can cause unintended consequences for workers and land health. In addition, not applying these chemicals correctly can be a violation of federal law, according to Lisa Blecker wit…
It’s back to school season, but oh what a summer it was for Alec Adam.
Busy would be an understatement. Jake has been on the road clipping, fitting, and helping with sale pictures for folks. We are trying to get State Fair cattle ready, heifers ultrasounded, and horse hay put up and delivered.
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don’t stop there.
Some insects have a lot of gall, especially those that think they can just homestead in a farmer’s crop.
Central Valley Ag (CVA) cooperative is planning to build a new grain shuttle facility and agronomy plant in north central Kansas, a strategic location for its member-owners in Courtland and surrounding communities.
The first step is to look at the limitations outlined in the farmer’s crop insurance policy before optioning to plant something else in the field.
“People have been paying higher prices for hay bales. It’s just a good practice to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth."
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