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  • Katie Dowson is brand manager for Seed Life LLC in Virden, Illinois. (Mallory Weedman)

    Seed Treatments Q and A

    Farmers have a myriad of choices when it comes to seed treatments. DTN/Progressive Farmer sits down with Seed Life Brand Manager Katie Dowson to discuss these crop protection products.

  • After harvest, seed corn arrives at the Wyffels Hybrids production facility for processing. (Jason Jenkins)

    A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hybrid Corn Production

    A bag or bulk container of seed that goes into your planter is the result of a multistep process by the seed company focused on attention to detail at every step, from breeding and precise pollination to harvest and processing.

  • The shorter corn height (right) is designed to help the hybrid better stand up to strong winds than conventional hybrids (left) and to allow ground equipment to apply crop inputs later in the season. (Courtesy of Purdue University)

    Short Corn Could Be Coming to Every Farm Shortly

    Will benefits of short corn measure up to higher yield potential?

  • Cover crop mixes are great for adding diversity, but ease into them and consider goals, says Chase Brown, Warrensburg, Illinois. (Pamela Smith)

    Multiple Cover Crop Options Offer Added Benefits

    There is more to cover crops than just cereal rye. Farmers are exploring a variety of options to increase diversity and benefits.

  • All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. (Getty, DTN Progressive Farmer illustration, logos provided by respective owners)

    Consolidation Continues in Seed Industry

    The seed industry continues to see consolidation and company reorganizations, reflecting a challenging environment to increase market share and to better serve farmers.

  • Ruth Hambleton (Marji Guyler-Alaniz)

    Voices for Agriculture: Ruth Hambleton

    Ruth Hambleton empowers farm women.

  • Wet Fish Feeder (Illustration by Ray E. Watkins Jr.)

    Handy Devices

    Easy-to-build ideas make your work easier. Readers send in helpful solutions to farm and ranch problems.

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