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Industry Fires Back at AP Ethanol Story

A major point of contention is The Associated Press' estimates of new land used to grow corn for ethanol.

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Gated-Pipe Irrigation Wanes in Nebraska

The ongoing transition to pivots is helping farmers improve planting practices, conserve water and reduce in-field labor from as many as 12 days to as few as two.

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Spotlight on Soil Biology

The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) had reason to celebrate 30 years of success this fall.

Ethanol Producer Innovates Even as Ethanol Mandate Comes Under Fire

POET, one of the nation's leading ethanol producers, continues to develop new technology even as criticism mounts for an end to the federal ethanol mandate.

Farmers Field Food Questions with TV's Anderson Cooper

Organic growing practices, genetically modified organisms and other subjects are highlighted in this week’s segment.

South Dakota Drought Worse Than Dust Bowl

The far southeast corner of the state will set all-time records for precipitation. These stations have data for over 100 years, including the Dust Bowl.

Does Farm Tile Carry Nitrates?

Ken Ferrie answers a farmer's question about nitrogen running off in his farm tile.

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Dig Deeper for Details on Lime

Reach into the farmer’s toolbox to know the true value of a lime application.

Pinpoint Management of N, P, K in Your Corn Fields

Head to the field with Farm Journal Associate Field Agronomist Missy Bauer in episode 10 of Corn College TV.

Ken Ferrie Guides You Through the Nitrogen Cycle

In episode 6 of Corn College TV, Farm Journal Agronomist explains how the nitrogen cycle fits into the Systems Approach.

Ken Ferrie Breaks Down the Connection of Fertility, Crop Residue and pH

Episode 3 of Corn College TV details how to maximize yield, minizmize inputs and get the most from your fields.

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Preview for Episode 11 of Corn College TV

Be sure to tune in for episode 11 of Corn College TV to learn from the field experience of the Farm Journal agronomic team.

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Preview for Episode 8 of Corn College TV

This episode digs deep with crown root development, head to the field with Ken Ferrie, learn how to short cut complex decisions with agronomic record keeping, and Missy Bauer gives you the formula for estimating yield.

Stop and Rethink Fall Nitrogen Application Timing

The early harvest opened the window for farmers to make mistakes with fall applied N.

Moneywise

Crop insurance quality concerns; how does your pay measure up?

When a Soil Test Lies

Don't let soil sampling mistakes cost you money