Ahead of the impending impacts of El Niño and La Niña this growing season, the 2024 Weather Outlook Webinar highlights potential market effects farmers should look out for and shares both proactive and reactive agronomic strategies farmers can implement to protect crop health and overall yield. This
Rarely do El Niño and La Niña change so quickly within the same year, but now Canadian farmers are bracing for opposing climate patterns that have the potential to trigger extreme weather events, potentially impacting crop production. Learn how these climate changes could affect your operation in th
Rarely do El Niño and La Niña change so quickly within the same year, but now farmers are bracing for opposing climate patterns that have the potential to trigger extreme weather events, potentially impacting crop production. Learn how these climate changes could affect your operation in the free FB
This guide includes the following sections: What Are Biostimulants?, Why Do Farmers Use Biostimulants?, , , Types of Biostimulants, Biostimulant Application Best Practices, Buy Biostimulants from FBN Direct® What Are Biostimulants? The 2018 Farm Bill offered the first legal definition of a biostimul
The 2023 growing season is well underway, which has largely been characterized by dry weather over much of the Midwest. Dry weather can induce stress in crops, making them more susceptible to pests. Understanding the location and prevalence of these crop pests — and where they may be headed next — i
Dry weather conditions can pose significant challenges for farmers by impacting soil moisture levels, crop water requirements and overall yield potential. However, with careful planning and strategic decision-making, you can optimize your crop decisions and mitigate the effects of dry weather condit
Hailstorms can wreak havoc on corn crops, causing damage at various growth stages and impacting yield potential. As a corn farmer, it's important to understand how hail affects your crop and what steps you can take to mitigate the damage. In this guide, we will explore: The effects of hail on corn a
While you’ll almost inevitably deal with pest pressures at some point this season, proactively preparing for these issues by strategically factoring crop protection into your operation can help reduce potential yield impacts. In addition to covering your operation with a crop insurance policy , ther
A significant threat to crops, worms present serious problems for many farmers. Worm damage affects plant leaves, stems and roots, leading to reduced yields, stunted growth and even plant death. But familiarizing yourself with some of the most common types of early season worms, learning how to iden
With seeds in the ground, focus now turns to emerging crops and any potential threats to their development. Weed, insect, and fungal (i.e. disease) pests are some of the most prevalent and damaging pressures, with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service estimating them to cost the U.S. e