LYONS, Neb. – In a win for producers across the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency recently announced changes to two crop insurance programs—Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm. The improvements will expand access to risk management options for thousands of producers, particularly those with small or diversified operations. “Managing risk is an […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Colorado potato beetle continues to be a challenge as it exhibits tolerance or resistance to multiple modes of action. “If you want to categorize insects in terms of importance for potato growers, Colorado potato beetle is at the top of the list,” says Kiran Shetty, Ph.D., a technical development lead for […]

WESTFIELD, Ind. — Mother Nature has a major impact on the corn crop in its early vegetative growth stages, but there are still steps farmers can take to improve plant health and yield potential, says Dan Mitchell, an LG Seeds agronomist in the mid-South and Delta.   Tip #1: Don’t skip side-dressing “This year, farmers […]

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Remember the phrase earning your keep? Whether that was doing household chores as a child or bringing in a salary to contribute to the finances, many have a role in bringing value to the family. In a similar way, beef cows earn their keep by raising a calf annually, said the veterinarians […]