FARGO - Small grains are cool-season crops that require relatively cool temperatures to achieve high yield potential. Therefore, when planted late, small grains develop during warmer temperatures that ...

With the local ethanol plant still closed following a fire earlier this month, farm work focused on prepping for planting.

USDA’s fourth Crop Progress report of 2024 shows both corn and soybean planting is continuing across 18 states. Planted corn has broken through the soil and emerged in 8 states with Texas farmers ...

One of the best ways to begin diagnosing problems on your planter each spring is to test its motors, says Bill Bauer, B&M Crop Consulting. By listening to the motors run, you can hear popping, ...

While planter prep is key to setting your corn stands up for success, management decisions at planting also play a role in picket fence stands.

Our research documented that active downforce systems greatly improved depth consistency, reducing variability by an average ...