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Glyphosate 101: Everything Farmers Need to Know About Glyphosate
This guide includes the following sections: What Is Glyphosate? How Does Glyphosate Work? How Long Does Glyphosate Take to Work? Glyphosate Application Best Practices Glyphosate Resistance Management Glyphosate Safety Guidelines Branded vs. Generic Glyphosate Products Generic Glyphosate Quality Assu
What’s in Your Soil: Making Sense Out of Macronutrients
After sampling your soil and sending it to the lab for analysis , you’ll receive a report outlining the amount of macronutrients and micronutrients present in the soil to help guide one of your most important agronomic decisions: fertility. Interpreting a soil analysis report is critical to makin
How to Assess the Value of Farmland
Assessing the value of farmland is a critical first step in making an informed purchase decision that allows farmers to better understand their borrowing potential, negotiate favorable loan terms and finance agricultural activities or expansion plans. When assessing farmland value, it’s essential t
New FBN® Guide: How to Find Farmland for Sale
Finding farmland for sale isn’t always easy; knowing how and where to start your land search can be daunting. But it’s also an exciting opportunity for new farmers looking to establish their first farm or experienced farmers looking to expand their ag operation. The free How to Find Farmland for
How to Use FBN® Maps and Satellite Imagery to Scout Fields
Farmers know the value satellite imagery can bring to their operation. It has the potential to serve as your scout in the sky, giving you a bird’s eye view of your crops with regular progress updates and an overview of stress spots you may not notice from the ground. FBN ® offers free satellite ima
How to Manage Stem Borers in Soybeans
Stem Borers, also known as stalk borers, are destructive insects that bore into the stems of soybean plants, causing plant wilting, stunting and even death. However, by employing preventative scouting strategies and taking quick action with chemical treatments like Willowood Lambda-Cy 1EC and GC
3 Tips to Prepare for a Successful and Profitable Fall Run
Setting yourself up for a successful and profitable fall run can significantly benefit your operation. But there are several factors you'll need to consider, from the economic benefits to nutrition, to ensure your herd's safety and well-being. What Is Fall Run? Fall run is the period when producers
FBN Direct® Launches New Shopping Lists Feature
We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Shopping Lists website feature to support farmers in both the United States and Canada. The new site feature supports purchase planning by enabling you to: Create a shopping list of products that you can order from directly View products you’ve pu
6 Tips to Effectively Harvest Lodged Corn
Harvesting lodged corn requires special attention and techniques to maximize yield while minimizing crop damage. While lodged corn can negatively impact yield, preparing for harvest with the following tips can set your operation up for success. What Is Lodged Corn? Lodged corn refers to corn plant
Glufosinate 101: Everything Farmers Need to Know About Glufosinate
This guide includes the following sections: What Is Glufosinate? How Does Glufosinate Work? How Long Does Glufosinate Take to Work? Glufosinate Application Best Practices Glufosinate Application Rates Glufosinate Resistance Management Glufosinate Safety Guidelines What’s the Difference Between Glyp