National Corn Yield Predictions Are Trending Higher Thanks To Summer Moisture
USDA reports 73% of the corn crop nationally is in good to excellent condition – a 5% increase over this same time in 2024.
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How to Manage Ear Rot Diseases and Protect Profits
Corn ear rots pose a significant challenge for farmers across the country. From 2012–2024, ear rot fungi cost farmers $8.6 billion in yield loss, according to the Crop Protection Network (CPN).
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Farm Progress Show Partners with Illinois-Based Riggs Beer Company to Launch Exclusive Lager
he Farm Progress Show launches an exclusive American Lager in partnership with Illinois-based Riggs Beer Company, available now at the brewery and select locations, ahead of the show's 20th anniversary at its permanent biennial Decatur site. The beer features Illinois-grown grains and hops and will be available at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, scheduled for Aug. 26-28 in Decatur.
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Clemson University Launches Groundbreaking Project to Boost Water Efficiency and Crop Yields in Southeastern U.S.
In a step toward advancing sustainable agriculture, Clemson University is launching a pioneering research initiative to enhance water use efficiency and crop productivity across the southeastern U.S.
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Humidity Pushes Crop Disease Development
Abundant rainfall has put farmers in a position to raise good corn and soybean crops this year, although the stretches of wet, humid weather during the summer have raised the potential for crop diseases.
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