Patience is a virtue when it comes to planting corn. How so? The outcome of waiting until Mother Nature delivers warmer conditions – more heat units – are uniform stands and, ultimately, higher yields ...

Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse shares some tips on understanding the differences available in crop insurance options ...

The film showcases the training of Future Farmers in understanding modern farming techniques, particularly corn cultivation. It highlights the advantages of mixed crop planting for sunlight exposure ...

Studies conducted by Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie show any hybrid’s yield can vary by 6 bu. to 12 bu. per thousand ears, depending on your management practices. One of the key ones is the ...

Ron Heiniger said early planting opportunities will be limited due to cooler, rainier conditions. He said the best timing ...

Many farm operators provide some type of custom work or use of farm machinery to other farmers during the growing season, and payment is usually made following the completion of the harvest season.

Explore the full journey of corn from harvest to its many uses on the farm and beyond.