Some areas, with the “wheat belt” in particular are in need of rain right now.  Fortunately last fall’s rain did help a good wheat crop and those fields that were planted late do look promising.   What is everyone else experiencing right now, and what influece from Mother Nature do you need?

Planting decisions this spring could be greatly influenced by the current commodity prices, weather challenges, and input costs.  Some farmers do not know what they are going to plant this season.  Not limited to just one region - this is happening all over the country.  Many growers are waiting for a clear signal favoring one [...]

As the hot topic of global warming continues to be discussed, it offers us a chance to reflect on the influence that carbon dioxide may have on crop yields.   Studies done by Cornell University in 1959 and 1960 reported the carbon dioxide concentration in the air as 330ppm.  Dr. John Hesketh also found that when [...]