Production Blog

Pulses, such as dry peas, are being tested in some rotations as farmers look for ways to reduce use of nitrogen.

Just as children have different personalities, so do crops. Finding a management system that embraces the biology of the soybean plant is critical to driving yields and capturing returns on input investments.

Early entries are open on the National Wheat Yield Contest and there are a few new twists to the contest for the coming year.

In-person farm shows took an understandable hiatus in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commodity Classic and other events are back in-person this year, and farmers couldn't be happier.

There's science to consider in four-leaf clovers for those lucky enough to discover them.

DTN is taking applications for the View From the Cab feature. We shadow two farmers throughout the growing season and write about current events on the farm.

DTN is taking applications for the View From the Cab feature. We shadow two farmers throughout the growing season and write about current events on the farm.

Force majeure clauses have been in the news. What do they mean for farmers who sign contracts?

Short corn and a new herbicide were highlighted in Bayer's new research and development pipeline advancements call.

My book list is brimming, but there's always room for another good read. What's on your list?

Attending a meeting in person this week offers a new appreciation for what matters.

A look into how EPA's new policy of enforcing the Endangered Species Act will affect ag pesticides moving forward.

The most used piece of equipment on the farm needs some TLC now before it is time to spray again.

Gifts don't have to be grand, sometimes they just need to be thoughtful. Here's a few that have been a hit -- or at least memorable.

Checking in on those we care about when the world dishes out disaster causes pause as we search for signs of hope.

We dipped into our supply of past View From the Cab farmers to gain clarity on input challenges. The doors are open to apply to be a correspondent for 2022.

Tips to handle the holiday buzz and winter meetings when your ears are a disability.

Cotton harvest provides Progressive Farmer Crops Editor Matthew Wilde with a first-hand education on how the crop is grown, processed and marketed. Farmers, ginners and merchandisers were the teachers.