Production Blog

Calling for volunteers for DTN's 2024 View From the Cab series.

A farm friend's reminder that each day is a blessing can live in each of us if we remember to embrace it.

Waterhemp has 'superpowers' that allow it to wiggle around herbicide controls. A new study by University of Illinois weed scientists digs into the genetics of the wily weed.

A webinar this week offers pesticide applicators an opportunity to familiarize themselves an EPA website where product restrictions and mitigations beyond the general label reside.

When the combine turns black, it's more than dirt. It means a black fungus is among us.

The first detection of spotted lanternfly in Illinois begs a reminder to keep an eye open for the pest and take measures to control its spread.

The EPA's proposed strategy for protecting threatened and endangered species from exposure to herbicides uses terms that are likely unfamiliar to farmers. Here's a rundown on the ones you should know.

A new, free tool is available to determine how much soybean cyst nematode is costing you.

Since 2015, the national and regional weed science societies have conducted weed surveys on various crops. This year, they're asking farmers and others about the most common and troublesome weeds in grass crops.

There are several formulas for estimating corn yield, but maybe the best exercise of all is just getting into the field in August and early September.

Farmers participating in DTN's View From the Cab continue to eye crop yield prospects as rain brings some drought relief.