Production Blog

The survey, sponsored by American Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee and funded by CoBank and JBS, will help identify what's working, where there are gaps, and how agricultural communities and organizations can better support women across all roles.

EPA cut the annual dicamba application maximum in half when it issued new registrations for three over-the-top dicamba herbicides. So, when's the best time to use the limited active ingredient?

Farmers have varied opinions about cover crops. Those who organize the National Cover Crop Survey want to hear all of them before the end of March.

The 11th annual National Wheat Yield Contest expands participation options for both spring and winter wheat farmers raising grain under both irrigated and dryland scenarios.

While new federal labels for over-the-top dicamba herbicides don't restrict use by a calendar date or crop growth stage, some states are implementing such cutoffs.

A new guide helps soybean farmers identify and manage four of the biggest nematode threats.

Lotion fresh from the dairy farm can help show your softer side this Valentine's Day.

Coloring books can make snow days brighter, especially when they involve farm themes. Here's some that will encourage all ages to get creative.

The cab door is open. Apply for a chance to tell your farm's story as part of DTN's ongoing project called View From the Cab.

What's your soil temperature? If it's above 50 degrees, it's not yet time to apply anhydrous.

In September, USDA estimated a corn crop averaging 186.7 bpa. However, one seed company's harvest data is trending lower than last year when the record average corn yield was set at 179.3 bpa.

That cloud of black behind the combine might be more than dust. It's nature's way of degrading plant tissue.

It's National Nematode Day. What do you know about this yield threat?

Soybean cyst nematodes are always a threat, but dry conditions increase the likelihood they will be troublesome in 2026 and increase the need for testing this fall.

Maximizing your corn crop's value is a balancing act between getting as many kernels out of the field as possible at the most economic moisture for your farming operations.

In 2026, more pesticide labels are likely to require measures to protect endangered species. EPA is offering a webinar next week to help farmers navigate these requirements.

Here's why black layer means game over on building dry matter in a corn crop.

From new herbicides and trait stacks to an early detection network for fungal diseases, there was plenty to pique the interest of soybean farmers at the 2025 Farm Progress Show.

Time to head to the field and get a read on the milk line. Farmers report it is moving quickly this year.

Wondering why ears are missing kernels? Here are six reasons tip back happens in corn from Burrus Seed Agronomist Dana Harder.