Industry News | 04-20-2026

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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