The June 30, 2026, USDA Acreage report will reveal this year’s crop balance, which is fueled by early year futures prices, ...

July 9, 2023 by Sarah Cato Special to The Commercial As summer moves along, the season is running according to plan for many Arkansas crops -- including annual pest issues. Extension specialists and ...

Ground moisture levels in some parts of Corn Country are abnormally low as planting time nears. Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal Field Agronomist, addressed the issue at length in this week’s Boots In The ...

As corn planting looms, the dread of disease pressures may be occupying producers’ thoughts. Some of the pesky problems in these parts are relatively new to the headache list, including Tar Spot, ...

Corn is frost-sensitive, so spring planting is ideal. Corn is a delicious summer side dish, and it’s even more enjoyable when freshly gathered from the garden. Besides being tasty, corn is ...

The best time to plant corn is typically in spring, two to three weeks after your region's last frost date. "Corn is frost-sensitive, and even a light freeze can kill young seedlings," says Jeremy ...