No Corn Planting Progress in 5 Top States
The USDA released its most recent Crop Progress report April 13, the second publication of the 2026 growing season. Nationwide, 5% of the corn crop has been planted, the department said.
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Animal and Human Waste Could Slash Synthetic Fertilizer Use in US
Nutrients recovered from animal and human waste could drastically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell study that takes into account real-world implementation challenges like processing and transport.
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Husker Research Provides Irrigation Rules to Save Water, Increase Profits
As water supplies shrink and food demand grows, new interdisciplinary research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a practical way for farmers to manage irrigation more efficiently while protecting their bottom line.
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Why Your Herbicide Can Fail Even if You Follow the Label
Research shows skipping the right tank-mix partner can reduce control of tough broadleaf weeds and grasses by 25% to 90%.
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Koch Agronomic Services Debuts High-Concentration CENTURO A-PRO Nitrogen Stabilizer
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered CENTURO A-PRO nitrogen stabilizer, a higher-concentrated formulation of Koch Agronomic Services proven nitrification inhibitor. This new product, which is available for fall 2026 applications, is designed to provide a more flexible and easy-to-handle nitrogen protection solution.
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USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch Profitability
USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies under real-world U.S. farming and ranching conditions.
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North Dakota to Lead Nation in Federal Ag Tech Research Initiative
North Dakota will lead the nation in a USDA push to improve farm technology and research, federal officials announced Tuesday.
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Farmers Invited to Join National Study on Farming Practices and Soil Health
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
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Winning Contest Entry Shows AI's Agricultural Potential
Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, won a category of the 2025 Testing Ag Performance Solutions competition using artificial intelligence to make decisions for him. The takeaway? AI can be an invaluable agricultural tool when paired with farmers’ experience and know-how.
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Agronomist Warns Growers to Stay Ahead of Corn Rootworm this Season
An agronomy expert says growers should prioritize pest management during the 2026 growing season. George Huckabay is the lead agronomist for Vive Crop Protection. “The biggest thing in the Midwest is corn rootworm,” he said. “That’s going to be the number one problem up there.”
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