Penn State researchers discover flavonoids make corn earworm larvae sick. New herbicides and a bioinsecticide show promise. AI takes on SCN.

Timing and input management are critical to a successful cotton crop. Do-overs and second passes slow you down and raise input costs. Even worse, unmanaged weeds and pests can lower yield potential.

USDA released its annual outlook numbers last week on the same day Russia attacked its neighbor Ukraine. USDA’s forecast, if it becomes a reality, would have the potential to push new crop corn into ...

Peanut products, specifically peanut butter, have been booming since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the USA in March. With families staying home more and needing quick snack and lunch options, peanut ...

As the spring planting season approaches, it is beneficial to review some management strategies to improve the success of Christmas tree plantings. Many new Christmas tree growers have recently ...

There are 23 existing species of vultures, and most humans consider them to be predators, scavengers and just foul. However, each has its own unique characteristics that enable them to survive and ...

Results from on-farm research trials and a partial budget economic analysis compared split-row planters to 30-inch-row planters. Many of the soybean acres in Michigan are planted in 15-inch rows using ...

Every growing season is different and unique, this year is not different. Since late spring, we experienced very wet condition until mid-May, then very dry, then very wet again. It is almost like ...

In recent conversations with producers, many questions have emerged about varying aspects of grain marketing and current grain prices. All these questions are top of mind for producers and the overall ...

Colby Tucker of Hopkins FFA, Madelyn Ruster of Coopersville FFA, Grace Torsch of Montague FFA and Sterling Tomac of Chesaning FFA were recently named Michigan’s 2025 Star awardees. The awards are ...