Pivotal Issues Blog

By: Raylene Nickel Cover crops are no magic bullet for controlling weeds, but they can go a long way in helping to keep weeds in check. “By planting cover crops, you can reduce the density of weed populations as well as the size of the weeds,” says Kansas State University (KSU) agronomist Anita Dille. “While trying […]

By: Successful Farming Staff Crop rotation doesn’t just deter the continuous corn yield penalty or pests like soybean cyst nematode and corn rootworm. University of Illinois (U of I) scientists have found further evidence it also lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared with continuous corn or soybean, according to an article written by Lauren Quinn, a media […]

By: Successful Farming Staff If you’ve been battling heavy spring rains and flooded fields, now is the time that you’re thinking about prevented planting. In Minnesota, for example, many of these these farmers will have to decide what to do when the final planting dates of May 31 for corn and June 10 for soybeans in […]

By: Jessie Scott Farmers have responded to the call to agvocate by sharing insights about farming and their daily lives on blogs, social media, podcasts, and more. While this is a great start into helping consumers learn more about how their food, fuel, and fiber are grown, to be truly effective, farmers need to ensure […]

By: Paula Barbour Family business attorney Julie Bogle had a longtime client who, among all the business and legal matters, resisted all attempts to talk about transition planning. Yet, Bogle knew there were several children and no plan was in place for the large-scale operation. Then, in one work session, the client casually referred to […]

By: Ray Bohacz Buying decisions are crucial now because of depressed commodity prices. Every investment must be examined including the engine choice for vehicles. This begs the question: Are diesel engines for your pickups, utility vehicles, and other uses (such as an pump) the best way to go? Read More

By: Laurie Bedord When Dan Pinto and Dmitriy Rokhfeld created Machinio.com five years ago, their goal was simple – make searching for used equipment effortless for buyers. By gathering listings from thousands of dealers from all over the world, the pair have seen great success in achieving that goal. “With​ ​the​ ​shift​ ​moving​ ​toward​ ​digitalization​ […]

By: Natalina Sents Welcome to The Highlight Reel. Here you’ll find a recap of recent light-hearted or unusual news. These aren’t the headlines, but the funny, inspiring, or touching stories from across the agriculture industry. Last week, Sonny Perdue got out of Washington D.C. to visit three big agriculture states. Across the industry, people and […]

By: Jodi Henke f it weren’t for risk-taking entrepreneurs in agriculture, we’d probably still be plowing fields with horses. The way we farm continues to evolve as new technologies are developed by the brightest minds which includes gene editing, plant breeding, and animal health and nutrition. Michael Helmstetter is the CEO of TechAccel, an ag […]

By: Laurie Bedord Paul Overby chuckles when he reads the claims of the new apps and software solutions. “These products can only do what is being promised if someone gets the base information into the program in the first place so reports can be generated!” says the North Dakota farmer. According to Ag Funder’s Agrifood […]