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

LanzaJet Inc. has ambitions to become the first ever commercial maker of green jet fuel made from ethanol. But now, U.S. tariffs on Brazilian biofuel are creating a problem. While its plant in Georgia ...

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.

Fresh produce imports from Mexico, which are a major source of economic activity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas and throughout the U.S., are expected to grow substantially in coming years, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...