Bi-weekly Purdue Extension hosts a Field Crop Update for Extension Educators and Specialists. These updates are usually shared online via the Purdue on the Farm and/or the Purdue Extension – Putnam ...

Solar panels are no longer just lining barn roofs and field edges, they are rising directly above rows of vegetables, orchards and vineyards, reshaping how food and power are produced on the same ...

Recent biostimulant tests showed little yield benefit in soybeans, suggesting farmers should be cautious and trial products ...

A new method can remotely map crop types in low- or middle-income countries where agricultural data are sparse. The maps will help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate ...

The Pro Farmer Crop Tour gathers 100 scouts who pull samples from thousands of fields across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota to provide insights into potential corn ...

How can you seed a cover crop without losing ground on the actual cash crop or adding another task to an already jam-packed ...

With several weed species in the state now resistant to multiple herbicide groups, many growers are looking for ways to diversify their management strategies. Cover crops may be another tool in the ...

Aerial application of pesticides, or crop dusting, is a crucial part of modern agriculture, increasing crop yields and reducing losses by billions of dollars annually. The job of an ag pilot is ...

We always strive to go into Crop Tour with an open mind. The goal of the Tour is to get a strong, objective view of corn yield potential across the Corn Belt during the third full week of August.

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug 8 (Reuters) - Crop Watch producers in the western U.S. Corn Belt trimmed crop ratings across the board after a hot and mostly dry week last week, though recent rains have ...