For decades, anytime the word biological came up during a sales pitch, the immediate thought was that the product was a “snake oil” — something that didn’t produce any extra yield or help the crop grow. Over the last two decades, biologicals have flourished. While...
Soil sampling and analysis are crucial to determine the chemical and physical conditions of the soil, gearing farmers with the information necessary to make the correct decisions going forward for their crops. Sampling can take the guesswork out of building a plan...
Seed-applied technologies represent a revolution in farming; the developments in this space are making a huge difference for growers who want to make the most of their seed investments. On the Sept. 28 episode of Seed Speaks, we’ll be joined by three experts: Shad...
Though the seed industry knows quite a bit about required tests the seed must go through to make it to a farmer’s field, going above and beyond in seed testing ensures fields get the right agronomic start. “Seed testing helps minimize risk, determines quality issues...
Soil sampling and analysis are crucial to determine the chemical and physical conditions of the soil, gearing farmers with the information necessary to make the correct decisions going forward for their crops. Soil areas can contain excess salts, pH levels that are...
By using water smartly growers can fight the effects of drought and water availability concerns. With droughts seeming to happen more often, concerns about water availability for irrigation grow. And while you can’t control the weather, you can control how you use...