Crops

Louisiana cotton farmers are expected to have a much larger crop this year, mostly at the expense of soybean and possibly corn acres. Exactly how large an increase will not be known until all the planting is done, sometime in May. LSU AgCenter correspondent Craig Gautreaux has the story.... More ›

Darren Hefty talks about the importance of the pH of soil.... More ›

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the reasons for varying their corn planting populations as they cross their fields.... More ›

Darren Hefty explains the advantage of installing bin fan controls on grain bins.... More ›

Soybean farmers have used sustainable practices like no-till and cover crops in their operations for many years. However, now they're looking at ways to validate and document that for consumers. Michelle Rook has the details.... More ›

Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.... More ›

Tredas' Doug Simon discusses some of the major points of the USDA grain reports, which were previously unreleased due to the government shutdown.... More ›

Wes Lee explains how wet conditions in the fall and dry conditions across western Oklahoma are increasing fire dangers in that part of the state. Gary McManus says although parts of western Oklahoma and the panhandle are dry, there is a higher than average possibility for rain next week.... More ›

Darren and Brian Hefty talk about herbicide carryover and how to avoid damage to your crops this season. They explore several different product options and discuss the advantages and challenges of each, as well as where carryover originates from.... More ›

In this week's update, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, analyzes a number of USDA reports (released 2/8/2019) important to soybean marketing.... More ›

Darren and Brian talk about the best ways to control bacterial diseases. They also discuss the differences between protecting crops from insects and weeds versus bacterial diseases, and the solutions you can use to protect them.... More ›

Darren Hefty explains the importance of replacing equipment parts at the right time, in order to make farm operations as smooth and efficient as possible. He also discusses how replacing parts can increase yields and make your farm more successful.... More ›

Can you identify this week's weed? The Hefty brothers discuss carpetweed and how to prevent it from growing on your farm. They offer solutions and different products that prevent this weed from causing problems in your crops.... More ›

Brian Arnall puts on his orange coat and explains the importance of taking several cores when sending soil samples.... More ›

We learn about using oats for grazing cattle from Paul Beck.... More ›

Wes Lee talks about the heat units needed as wheat approaches first hollow stem. Gary McManus says that even though parts of the state are getting dry, Oklahoma is looking better than a year ago.... More ›

Is more cold weather ahead? Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.... More ›

Mexican Fruit Fly Texas Short... More ›

Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the benefits of ethanol to consumers, farmers, and the environment.... More ›

The AGI Grow app is a free web app that helps you to manage your crops, optimize your storage and maximize your profit across all your devices.... More ›