Major crop input companies are breaking up and specializing. Learn how changes at seed and crop protection companies could increase competition, expand licensing and create more choices for farmers.

Pests, disease and weather may all contribute to yield loss, but without pollination, there's no yield to lose. An Iowa-based company is developing technology to take control of this stage of crop growth.

Pretty or not, the best hybrids deliver yield.

Discover the latest seed and trait innovations targeting weeds, nematodes and drought stress. See what the industry's biggest R and D pipelines mean for your farm's yield and input costs in the seasons ahead.

Growth pattern differences help guide hybrid selection.

Short-stature corn is moving closer to mainstream production as seed companies refine hybrids with strong yields, improved standability, deeper roots and easier in-season management.

A survey of Progressive Farmer readers finds that today's farmers are pragmatic adopters of technology who want proven returns, compatibility with existing operations and technologies that don't make life more complicated.