For years, growers believed soybeans wouldn't flower until after the summer solstice. Today, many soybean fields are proving otherwise. Earlier planting dates and improved management practices are changing crop development timelines, allowing soybeans to capture more sunlight, produce more growth, and ultimately deliver higher yields.
For decades, June was the month grain farmers watched markets closely, hoping to lock in seasonal highs. But that long-standing tradition has quietly disappeared. What changed, and what factors will determine grain prices this summer? Fred Nichols examines the weather, acreage, global competition, and China's role in today's grain markets.
When Dad showed up late for supper, something was clearly different. What rolled up the driveway that day wasn't just a new tractor—it was an International Harvester 986. Fifty years later, the memories remain as vivid as the red paint, reminding us that some machines become part of a family's story.
As the world remembers D-Day, it's worth remembering another critical front in World War II: American agriculture. Discover how farmers, innovators, and the Million Acre Harvest Brigade helped feed Allied troops, support the war effort, and contribute to victory.
From the 1904 World’s Fair to backyard grills across America, the hamburger has grown into more than just a meal. It helped shape the beef industry, fueled the rise of fast food, and became one of the most iconic foods in American culture.
America is projected to harvest its smallest wheat crop in decades as drought, declining acreage and rising input costs pressure growers across the country. While consumers continue seeing higher grocery prices, the price farmers receive for wheat tells a very different story.
From drought and rising fuel costs to fertilizer shortages and shrinking margins, farmers across the country are facing mounting financial pressure. While commodity prices offer some hope, many growers still struggle to break even as confidence in the ag economy continues to decline.
From record crop yields to faster athletes, progress is everywhere but not on the racetrack. More than 50 years later, Secretariat’s legendary run still stands alone, untouched by time, technology, and genetic advancement.
Every farmer has a speed dial, trusted contacts you rely on when timing matters and things don’t go as planned. From service managers to the chow wagon, these are the people who keep the operation moving.
“Just in time” has become more than an application strategy; it’s now a purchasing strategy shaped by rising fertilizer costs and market uncertainty. As prices remain historically high and global pressures mount, farmers are being forced to rethink when—and how—they invest in nutrients. What started as a response to necessity is quickly becoming the new normal, but not without tradeoffs.
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