Bill Cook of BigYield.us discusses the difference our foliar biological application made on the disease resistance in some wheat at The Farm Research Center.

Bill Cook of BigYield.us discusses water that is being pushed in by winds from the Chesapeake Bay.

Bill Cook of BigYield.us discusses our research plots located in Virginia Beach, near the Chesapeake Bay.

The Missouri FFA Leadership Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization that benefits Missouri FFA programs, has a new option for individuals interested in supporting state FFA activities. Through this effort, individuals can donate farm properties, life insurance policies and other assets to the Missouri FFA Leadership Fund if they include those wishes in their wills or trusts. Ultimately, donations provided to the …

Bill Cook of BigYield.us discusses the 2015 wheat research and the product BigWheat150

Bill Cook of BigYield.us discusses the third party planting of BigSmartPlots in 2015.

Bill Cook of BigYield.us compares corn emergence when using BigBioYield In-Furrow vs. a check that did not use any in-furrow.

Although soybean production revenue most visibly depends on crop yield, producers also benefit when they grow soybeans that fit buyer specifications, such as protein or oil content. The following three points explain why growing and delivering high-protein soybeans can pay. 1) High protein content supports a higher commodity price. The United Soybean Board recently supported a study that quantified the …

On March 31, USDA released its annual prospective plantings report, which outlines planting expectations for the upcoming year. USDA makes these estimates using survey data and historical data relationships. Conducted in early March 2015, the survey sought planted acreage plans from a sample of more than 84,000 farm operators. The following three points and chart summarize the estimated planted acreage …

This next year, several farm-related issues will likely become policy matters to watch. The following list shares five of these key issues. 1) Renewable Fuel Standard has an unclear future. Through the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to release annual ethanol and biofuel blending requirements for the country’s fuel refineries. However, the agency delayed disclosing …