The word “insect” equals “pest” in a lot of people’s minds, especially in agriculture. But we have to remember that the insects that attack crops actually represent a small number of all insect species. In fact, a few are here to help us against their annoying cousins. So this week, I want to highlight some insects that are more friend than foe.
August 27-29
Decatur Illinois
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OMAHA, Nebraska —(July 31, 2019) — DTN/The Progressive Farmer, agriculture’s independent voice, won 21 awards at an award ceremony hosted last night by the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) in Bloomington, Minn., as part of the annual Agricultural Media Summit event. Created to recognize AAEA members for quality work, this annual awards program is an
As a global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, Iteris ClearAg is in the “e-intelligence business”, according to Joel Lipsitch, vice president of sales for the company’s Agriculture and Weather Analytics division.
Weeds are a nuisance. That’s a given. Obviously, they compete with our crops for sunlight and nutrients. In some cases, they can get nasty, engaging in a form of silent, chemical warfare by spreading toxins meant to inhibit growth and production. And their ability to lie dormant in the seedbed for years before bursting forth makes controlling them a pain. As a result, regular control, year-after-year,
When marketing to farmers, how do you know that you’re reaching the right farmer for your product? And how do you know you’re reaching them at the right time? Answering these questions is essential for developing effective marketing strategies for agricultural products.
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August 12
DTN Lead Analyst Todd Hultman will evaluate USDA’s latest estimates in domestic and world supply and demand tables.
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They say, “You are what you eat”, and for your crops that means NPK: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. These three macronutrients greatly influence the health of your plants, which in turn can directly impact the effectiveness of your pest management plan. Knowing the effect of each will ensure that the bugs don’t get an unfair
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