Pamela Smith

Weather continues to create interesting scenarios for DTN's View From the Cab farmers in Idaho and Kentucky. This week updates on some challenging crop conditions and the farmers provide some views on purchasing machinery.

Plant pathologists are urging corn farmers to scout diligently for tar spot, but to be judicious in fungicide use.

The heat is on crops and DTN View From the Cab farmers are both hoping for some moisture this week as they report in from Kentucky and Idaho.

While many areas are flooding, this week DTN's View From the Cab farmers are looking for rainfall as a silver lining to keep pushing crops forward this summer.

There's a lot of "stuff" going on in the field right now. Time to make sure you don't have unwelcome visitors.

There's a lot of "stuff" going on in the field right now. Time to make sure you don't have unwelcome visitors.

Fast-growing corn and strong winds can make the plant vulnerable to greensnap. Here are some factors to consider.

Floodwaters have once again claimed major sections of cropland. Here are some resources to help assess the damage.

From frost to frying pan hot -- it was a tough weather week for DTN's View From the Cab farmers and their crops in Idaho and Kentucky.

There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

Researchers are optimistic a new gene will help farmers in their battle against soybean cyst nematode.

There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

When results show fields are infested with soybean cyst nematode, there are multiple options you can take to help manage the pest.

Get a jump-start on SCN detection by digging soybean roots this summer. Begin four weeks after planting to find the small, white, adult SCN females.

View From the Cab farmers Quint Pottinger and Dan Lakey take on the topic of farming with their dads and discuss continued weather concerns.

Corn farmers are being urged to scout cornfields early for tar spot. Confirmations of infection have come early this year.

Researchers are optimistic a gene identified as GmSNAP02 will help farmers in their battle against soybean cyst nematode.

When results show fields are infested with soybean cyst nematode, there are multiple options you can take to help manage the pest.

This week DTN's View From the Cab farmers are pushing toward the planting finish line and talking about what's next on their seasonal agenda.

Planting continues for DTN's View From the Cab farmers in Kentucky and Idaho. But they hope they are approaching the finish line.

Let your kids dig into these children's books that explain the importance of soil and conserving agriculture's precious resource.

Farmers are now in a race with weather and prevented planting dates. Here's how our DTN View From the Cab farmers are weathering the storms.

How fit was the ground at planting this year? The best tool to evaluate the outcome and make further input decisions is an old-fashioned shovel.

Planting delays start to add up as the calendar rolls past mid-May. This week View From the Cab farmers talk about planting progress.

The triple workload of home, farm and, often, off-farm employment, creates a unique set of stressors for farm women.

DTN's View From the Cab series heads to southeastern Idaho this week where Dan Lakey grows at least a dozen crops at the foot of several snowcapped mountain ranges.

Two farmers who have struggled with and overcome their own mental health issues urge other farmers and ranchers to talk about mental health and reach out to others in their community who may be struggling.

Kentucky farmer Quint Pottinger will be reporting as part of DTN's View From the Cab series. This week we take a peek into his philosophies and farming operation.

Two farmers who have struggled with and overcome their own mental health issues urge other farmers and ranchers to talk about mental health and reach out to others in their community who may be struggling.

The triple workload of home, farm and, often, off-farm employment, creates a unique set of stressors for farm women.

Follow us to Idaho and Kentucky to meet the farmers who will participate in DTN's View From the Cab series this season.