If your crop is at risk from tar spot, the economic data tells Farm Journal Field Agronomists a fungicide will pay for itself ...

For instance, you can plant soybeans, switch to corn when conditions are right and then finish soybeans whenever you can. “That mitigates risk by spreading out soybean maturity,” Ferrie says.

MAXWELL, Iowa — For the past several weeks, a corn disease called southern rust has been quickly spreading across Iowa.

The 2025 Prospective Plantings report surveyed nearly 74,000 farmers between February 27 and March 18 on what they intend to plant this year. As expected, due to market conditions and a large dip in ...

Your summer garden is in full bloom. You’re knee-deep in tomatoes and cucumbers. Your main jobs have become watching for bolting plants and keeping weeds at bay. Which means: Now is the perfect time ...

Bishop, 41, grew vegetables on his farm in central Illinois until 2023, when rising labor costs and unfavorable lease terms pressured him to pivot. Today, he exclusively grows corn and soybeans.

Growing corn is exciting to watch as it goes from a small, humble seedling to a tall and sturdy plant and eventually produces cobs of corn. However, counting on your harvest in advance could lead ...

Then, the wet shucks help steam the corn and make it tender. The other secret to selecting the best ears of corn is purchasing it right after it’s been picked.

Kentucky farmers intend to plant 17% more corn acres this year while slashing soybean seedings by 10%, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its latest forecast, which was based on a survey ...