The number of insect species on your farm directly correlates with profits, according to Ecdysis Foundation director, Jonathan Lundgren. This idea of increasing insect life to benefit agricultural operations is paying off for producer Bryan Jorgensen, partner and chief agronomy operations officer at Jorgensen Land & Cattle, says the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition.

Vibration caused by mechanical components like chains and sprockets can take a properly performing meter and cause it to create skips, doubles, and spacing errors. These tips from Precision Planting show you how to ensure your drive system is working smoothly. The Planter Maintenance series is brought to you by Precision Planting.

Bayer said it will review the future of its Roundup and other glyphosate-based weedkillers in the U.S. residential market after a judge rejected a $2 billion plan to settle future claims alleging the herbicide causes cancer. The company said it will continue to supply glyphosate products for agricultural users.

What does weed control for agriculture look like in the not-so-distant future? While many are spraying and praying for the next novel active ingredient that can be inserted into their existing weed control program, others are looking to technology, says Washington State University.

In today’s Strip-Till Farmer podcast supported by The Andersons, we share excerpts from our on-farm conversation with Beaver Dam, Wis. farmer Ryan Nell, who candidly shares some of the reasoning and results of the farm’s early experience with strip-till to include equipment setups, berm-building and nutrient management.

The hemp industry has been booming in the U.S. and has long-term promise as an alternative crop. But hemp is a lot different than traditional row crops and there’s a learning curve when it comes to seeding practices, genetics, harvest methods or dealing with the legal requirements, says Steve Groff.

Including winter wheat once every 4 years in rotation with corn and soybeans can provide direct benefits, including higher yields, higher financial returns and healthier soils, say researchers at the University of Guelph.

More and more growers are seizing the numerous benefits that cover crops can provide. Growers are also finding additional ways to make cover crops put more money in their pockets. The results of the second annual Cover Crop Benchmark Study support both statements.

In 2011, Annie Dee built a pond and put in an irrigation pivot so she could water the crops at critical junctures during the growing season. That year ended up being a drought, but corn was at $7-$7.80 per bushel.