The difference between successful and less successful farming operations ultimately hinges on whether “we’re in this for the ...

This Market Intel reviews farm bill-related risk management tools for corn, soybeans and wheat for the 2026 crop year, including crop insurance as well as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price ...

Predictability in agriculture is about as hard to find as a needle in a haystack. When you’re trying to prevent pest and disease pressures from devastating your yield, your approach to crop management ...

Scouting is a critical component of integrated pest management for soybeans — you need to know which pests are present to effectively manage them. Careful scouting for pests — both harmful and ...

Rodents represent a significant challenge in rice crop systems, detrimentally affecting yields and food security worldwide. The pervasive nature of rodent pests in rice fields leads to both ...

The agricultural sector extensively depends on finite resources and materials, including growing media, mulching agents, and mineral fertilizers, the latter ...

Field results underscore their potential; nothing proves ROI like performance in the field. Beyond yield, biopesticides deliver hidden economic benefits. Reduced spray frequency, improved crop quality ...

Cover crops play an important role in protecting the soil and water when cash crops like corn or soybean are not actively growing. The National Conservation Service promoted the use of cover crops ...

Soilless growing systems inside greenhouses, known as controlled environment agriculture, promise to advance the year-round production of high-quality specialty crops, according to an ...

For nearly 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation has evolved to meet the needs of farmers and consumers alike.

Kansas State State University has received more than $16.3 million for a study to address fragmented research on the interplay between agricultural management and local environmental conditions. Led ...