Industry News | 03-23-2026

Afraid to Cut N rates? Scientists Propose Yield Insurance
Purdue researchers explore ways to encourage corn farmers to apply less nitrogen fertilizer.
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How Can You Boost Corn Yield Potential? ‘Win The First 10 Days’
From planting depth to using low-salt in-furrow products, David Hula and Randy Dowdy detail management practices that help drive uniform, rapid emergence and early growth.
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John Deere C1100T Air Cart Adds Push-Button Calibration, Precision Metering
The John Deere C1100T air cart, with an 1,100-bushel capacity, helps small grain farmers cover more acres between refills. Advanced metering, calibration, and data connectivity bring enhanced productivity.
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What a Newborn Calf Needs to Get a Strong Start
Dr. Ken McMillan gives advice on how to treat a calf at birth.
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Penn State Soil Additive May Reduce Phosphorus Runoff
Phosphorus can dissolve in water and runoff into streams instead of going into crops, causing water pollution and economic loss for farmers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A team led by Penn State researchers recently demonstrated that the use of a novel soil additive might be effective.
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