FIRST was conceived nearly three decades ago to provide timely, unbiased comparisons of innovative seed genetics and to improve yields and profitability for farmers.

Major seed and trait companies invest heavily in R&D to provide farmers with advanced traits and seed genetics. Here are highlights of new products expected to hit the market soon.

Land-grant universities have relied on agricultural experimental fields, some nearly 150 years old, as foundations to gather research to improve farming practices and sustainability.

Conducting your own on-farm tests is a good way to determine what crop inputs perform the best on your operation. But test plots must be correctly set up and analyzed to get accurate results.

Little attention has been devoted to singulation in soybeans. Research shows it will result in a bump in yields, but it's only one tool of many to produce higher yields.

Microcaptives offer risk protection and tax benefits.

Here's what you need to know about Enhanced Coverage Option, Supplemental Coverage Option and Margin Protection policies.