Practices


Mar 14, 2024

by FBN Network

Planting is the most important trip you’ll make across your fields each year. Some of the biggest and most impactful steps you can take toward reaching your yield potential are completed at this time. Here are 10 things you’ll want to consider before your planter hits the field. 10 Things to Conside


Mar 11, 2024

by FBN Network

Regenerative agriculture is quickly becoming a popular topic of conversation across the ag industry, but there still may be some confusion about what it means and why it’s important. Let’s take a closer look at regenerative agriculture and the benefits it provides, including its potential ROI. What


Mar 05, 2024

by FBN Network

Today’s farmers don’t just want short-term defense tactics against changing environmental challenges; they want enduring solutions that allow them to continue to sustainably grow their ag operations while protecting and investing in their future. As they shift away from a linear supply chain and tow


Mar 01, 2024

by FBN Network

Seeding is the first and one of the most critical steps in producing a successful crop. For Canadian farmers, dry soil conditions can inevitably add challenges, risks, and extra precautions for seed sowing. The main concern when seeding into dry soil conditions is achieving even emergence. Inconsist



Feb 16, 2024

by FBN Network

To help improve crop quality, farmers are turning to inoculants. The global agricultural inoculants market was $9.19 billion in 2023, and it is predicted to reach $15.17 billion by 2028 because these beneficiary microorganisms are a reliable alternative to synthetic fertilizers and help improve plan


Alongside the recent relaunch of FBN® Finance’s fastest-selling financial product in FBN history — the Regenerative Agriculture Operating Line program — we’re answering the question on farmers’ minds: Is regenerative agriculture worth the investment? To address this question and help farmers learn m


As part of our mission to create a future of farming that puts Farmers First®, FBN Finance launched the Regenerative Agriculture Operating Line program in 2022 to reward farmers engaged in proactive ag management. The program quickly became the fastest-selling financial product in FBN history and is


Nov 29, 2023

by FBN Network

As harvest draws to an end for many farms across the country, it’s time for your machinery to get a much-deserved break. Spring will come quickly, and you’ll be better prepared to hit the field if you take the time to care for and store your equipment now. Farm production expenses are projected to b


Nov 24, 2023

by FBN Network

Because the purpose of soil testing is to report the nutrient levels present and indicate which nutrients may be deficient to properly produce the next intended crop yield goal, soil variability is often a concern when collecting soil samples. However, there are several methods of soil sampling that