Plant pathologists are urging corn farmers to scout diligently for tar spot, but to be judicious in fungicide use.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
Since 2015, the national and regional weed science societies have conducted weed surveys in various crops. This year, they're asking farmers and other landowners about the most common and troublesome weeds in aquatic and non-crop areas.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
There's a lot of "stuff" going on in the field right now. Time to make sure you don't have unwelcome visitors.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Fast-growing corn and strong winds can make the plant vulnerable to greensnap. Here are some factors to consider.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Floodwaters have once again claimed major sections of cropland. Here are some resources to help assess the damage.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
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.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
Have farmers sprayed dicamba over their soybeans for the last time? The beginning of what could be the end in the tumultuous saga of the controversial herbicide is here as major soybean states reach the June 12 cutoff date set by EPA's existing stock order.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
The next chapter in the saga of "over-the-top" dicamba herbicide is slated to close today as the public comment period for Bayer's latest product ends at midnight.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Let your kids dig into these children's books that explain the importance of soil and conserving agriculture's precious resource.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
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.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
It's a big year for periodical cicadas. Broods XIII and XIX are ready to emerge. Grab your earplugs and your cellphone to help document history.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
May 15 is the last day for winter wheat growers to enter the ninth annual National Wheat Yield Contest using a new website.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Follow us to Idaho and Kentucky to meet the farmers who will participate in DTN's View From the Cab series this season.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Try these seed conditioning tips to avoid the hassle and downtime of gummed-up planters.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
Sometimes life gives you thistles, but it's worth having a good laugh about it.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
After a three-year hiatus, the latest National Cover Crop Survey reveals how and why the practice is being adopted on an increasing number of U.S. farm acres.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
The 2024 Commodity Classic drew a record crowd to a sold-out trade show. Here's a rundown on four products from the event that caught the attention of one DTN crops editor.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
A series of virtual webinars begin this week that explore management strategies farmers can utilize to push soybean yields.
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by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor
The National Cotton Council sees fewer cotton acres for 2024 as weak demand and higher input costs pressure profitability.
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by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor
Dogs have been trained to herd animals, sniff out drugs and retrieve ducks. A Texas researcher has trained his to kill weeds with a blow torch.
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