Some major differences between regions look to be in order for the summer season of crop year 2018. This variety reflects the influence of the recently departed La Niña temperature pattern in the Pacific Ocean equatorial region that was in effect last winter into...

There's an old saying, "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." I was reminded of it as I wrote this column about the U.S. corn stocks' conundrum, rewording it to, "Everybody talks about burdensome corn stocks, but nobody does anything...

With the lowering of C corporation tax rates, several clients have asked about corporate structure. In the past, the best choice was almost always an S corporation. But, the new tax law has made it a more difficult question to answer. There are a lot of factors that...

Flickering fireflies are a sure sign of summer, and farming tradition has long held that they also signal the beginning of Western corn rootworm egg hatch.

After five years in sorghum fields, the sugarcane aphid is firmly established as a permanent pest of this crop.

Each family business has its own culture--a unique combination of beliefs and actions that shapes the way the business understands itself. This family business culture, while neither right or wrong, reflects the way members speak and act, what they consider most important...

Q: I have a B8200E Kubota that has a hydraulic problem. The tractor has been resting for about two months, and now, the hydraulic lift won't rise up. The tractor has a standard transmission. I checked the transmission oil on the dipstick under the seat, and it is milky...