Data changes thinking on the farm
I just returned from the Farm Progress Show with even more confirmation that farmer adoption of data services will be a huge game-changer. Several innovative/early adopter farmers I spoke with (who are...
View ArticleNCGA yield contest outdated?
Corn and Soybean Digest Editor Kurt Lawton questions whether farmers should be honored for efficiency over yields. read more
View ArticleConservation: Do your part
Where are you in your journey to build a conservation legacy? What is keeping you from making progress? Will it require a change in mindset? Will it require landlord buy-in, since it provides long-term...
View ArticleYour 40 chances
We will continue to strive, as an information provider, to present you with good examples that help you make the most of your 40 chances. As Howard wrote in his book, “You’ve learned from your...
View ArticleWhy promote 500-bushel corn?
It’s high time for high yield contest managers to think different – to recognize farmers that go beyond the weigh wagon – and reward yield along with environmental achievements such as reduced nitrogen...
View ArticleData changes thinking on the farm
I just returned from the Farm Progress Show with even more confirmation that farmer adoption of data services will be a huge game-changer. Several innovative/early adopter farmers I spoke with (who are...
View ArticleInvest in soil biology
I recently spent two great days at a USDA workshop in Washington, D.C. How could that be fun, right? It was great because of thoughtful discussion and debate by many bright minds all focused on finding...
View ArticleGreen Autumn fields
How many of your corn and soybean fields are green with cover crops after harvest? Like the cover photo, or this nice North Dakota corn field with interseeded cover crops?How many of your fields have...
View ArticleInvest in data decisions
Plan to join the Corn and Soybean Digest Staff along with the staff of Farm Futures for the inaugural "The Ag Data Conference" at the end of November. read more
View ArticleWhy promote 500-bushel corn?
It’s high time for high yield contest managers to think different – to recognize farmers that go beyond the weigh wagon – and reward yield along with environmental achievements such as reduced nitrogen...
View ArticleData changes thinking on the farm
I just returned from the Farm Progress Show with even more confirmation that farmer adoption of data services will be a huge game-changer. Several innovative/early adopter farmers I spoke with (who are...
View ArticleInvest in soil biology
I recently spent two great days at a USDA workshop in Washington, D.C. How could that be fun, right? It was great because of thoughtful discussion and debate by many bright minds all focused on finding...
View ArticleWe’re 75, but not your grandfather’s magazine
It’s time to party. The best reason for this -- harvest is over (or almost in some cases). Second best reason, at least in our case, is that our brand, Corn+Soybean Digest, is 75 years young this...
View ArticleEmbrace change
Leaders say change happens through growth over time. I hope we can all try to get outside our comfort zone. Taking that first step can lead to less fear and put us on the road to greater success.read more
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