Dr. Steve Dudley

As cold weather approaches, it’s time to start thinking about lice control in cattle. These parasitic nuisances can cause all kinds of problems from hair loss to reduced weight gain. Watch Dr. Steve Dudley, FBN® Head of Technical Services and practicing veterinarian with Southwest Veterinary Service

Since the mid-1990s, traited corn has been getting all the praise. The relative ease of planting corn that was bred with resistance to over-the-top herbicide sprays and to pests that could sneak in and steal yield overnight made genetically modified (GM) corn feel like a no-brainer. But is it? The c

Price premiums. They’re a compelling reason to dedicate some or many of your acres to organic production. However, they’re not enough to ensure the success of your organic farm. Just like any other business, making a profit depends on choosing the right inputs, crop rotations, and more. To make thos

Getting the 36-month transition period right is key to the  short and longer-term success of your organic farm. Don’t think of it as something you have to endure – we encourage you instead to think of transition as an investment. Here’s our advice for ensuring the transition period leads to a long a

Labor and time constraints are some of the biggest challenges faced by organic farmers. But several entrepreneur-minded businesses are now offering autonomous farm equipment that just might be the answer organic farmers are looking for. One of these companies is Sabanto Ag. Founded by Craig Rupp, Sa

As we look into our development pipeline each year, our primary goal at F2F Genetics Network™ is to deliver high-performing genetics, affordable traits and technology and a commitment to help you lower production costs and maximize your potential return on investment. When we launched our first seed

At the end of the day, all farms run on numbers. Input costs, grain prices, land values—finances are an unavoidable part of any operation. Many growers look at organic farming as a possible income boost, thanks to the high premiums often seen in organic grain. But the financial aspect can also be on

As farmers look at ways to diversify their operations, sorghum often comes up as a cost-effective alternative for shaking up the crop rotation. And if you’re specifically looking at options for silage, grazing and more, forage sorghum and sudangrass may provide opportunities for you to save on input

Whether because of lower-than-expected grain prices, higher-than-anticipated input costs or a later-than-optimal planting window, it’s always good for you to have options in case you need to switch up your crop plans last minute. Because of its versatility, grain sorghum is an excellent option for f

When the time comes for you to plant your crop, you have options. There’s always those good old faithful commodity crops—corn and soybeans—with no shortage of seed brands, genetics and trait packages from which to choose. But let’s say you’re looking for some new possibilities. Are weather condition