New federal EPA labels for Engenia, FeXapan and XtendiMax have set a cutoff for postemergence applications in soybeans at 45 days after planting or the beginning of R-1 growth stage--whichever comes first.

Think of soybean cyst nematode (SCN) like blood pressure. You need to know your blood pressure reading to decide how to manage it.

As the 21st century continues, "sustainability" gets thrown around a lot. If farmers are going to feed a hungry planet, they'll to need to use more "sustainable" pest-management options. But, not every grower has the same pest-management needs. What you'll need, then, is...

Years ago, I began to see similarities in how individual members of different family businesses were wired. For example, some family business members constantly thought about growth, which often helped capture new opportunities but sometimes created financial challenges...

READER: Our border collie was working cows, and I heard her yelp. She came back carrying her right rear leg. It does not seem to be broken, and I don't see any cuts or scrapes. What could have happened?

To run a successful farm, you need your team members consistently performing at their best. Unfortunately, even your best team members can be habitually late or a little too chatty on their cell phones. Whether it's your best mechanic that happens to be the negative...

READER: I have a 3930 Ford-New Holland tractor. This year, I have had to replace the fuel solenoid twice and am now having issues with it again. Is there something going on with the tractor that could be causing this issue, or is it possible I have just gotten a couple of...