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You may have noticed more generic insecticide products available from your retailer in recent years. Crop protection patents typically expire after 20 years, which opens the opportunity to generic alternatives that are usually more affordable. However, the phrase “you get what you pay for” may have

Crop oil concentrates (COC) and methylated seed oils (MSO) are both adjuvants used in agriculture to improve the effectiveness of herbicides and other pesticides . They are designed to enhance the absorption of these chemicals into plants, but they do so in slightly different ways and have distinct

Selecting the right sprayer nozzle for your needs involves considering several factors to ensure effective and efficient application of liquids, such as pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. The right nozzle will help you achieve your desired application rate, droplet size, and coverage while min

Tap into the combined intelligence of hundreds of millions of acres of precision data shared anonymously by thousands of farmers when you use FBN. Here are five free analytics tools from FBN that can help your planting: Soil Temperature Map, Soil Type Maps, FBN Seed Finder, Yield Potential, Norm, th

The terms “ mode of action ” and “ site of action ” are often used interchangeably when referring to herbicide classifications, but they’re not exactly the same. Understanding the difference between a herbicide’s mode of action and its site of action can help you build a successful weed control prog

While “bird flu” — highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) type A (H5N1) — has been making headlines recently, the USDA says that pasteurization kills the pathogen. It confirms that dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt are considered safe to consume . At this time, beef cows have not bee

Have you ever wondered how all of the troublesome weeds in your fields got there in the first place? While many weeds are native to North America, some species were brought here accidentally or deliberately by early settlers. In fact, many non-native weeds were first introduced intentionally for med

This spring, it’s important to understand best practices during grass turnout so that you help keep your cattle healthy and promote breeding. Dr. Brian Dorcey, a veterinarian at Southwest Veterinary Services, and Dr. Monty Kerley, founder and lead researcher for Boveta Nutrition, LLC, break grass tu

Hit by El Niño this year, the southern United States has been experiencing “wetter than usual weather patterns and increased flooding,” as we reported in our free report “ How Will El Niño Impact U.S. Farmers This Year? ” In addition to the challenges of preparing seed beds and planting, excessive r

As you prepare your fields, sow your seeds, and watch your crops grow, it is essential to keep safety at the forefront of your mind. Farm accidents can take a physical, mental, and emotional toll on everyone involved. Accidents can also impact the economic success of a farm. Safety and profitability