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We at BigYield.us really stress soil health. Without healthy soil, plants lack the right nutrients and environment to root, grow and yield well. This story from No-Till Farmer suggests that proper soil health may enable growers to fully exploit genetic advances in soybean varieties and corn hybrids. In some cases, such genetic progress combined with better chemistries have perhaps hidden on-farm …

In recent weeks, we’ve shared with you about six of the seven micronutrients found in our Yield Booster product, which blends the micronutrients with a 12-9-6 fertilizer. The seventh micronutrient, iron, is our focus today. Iron exists in multiple enzymes and plays a role in plant-based biological activities. Soil tends to naturally possess good iron levels. However, iron present in the …

As described in previous columns, we’ve really been emphasizing micronutrients and their importance. We offer Yield Booster as an option for growers seeking a well-balanced fertilizer. Yield Booster blends N-P-K with seven micronutrients: boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, sodium molybate and zinc. This week, I’ll focus on boron’s role in plant health and high-yielding crop programs. According to a guide …

After a June decision from the Federal Aviation Administration, small drones flown for commercial use now have finalized rules to which they must adhere. Effective later this month, the new rules apply to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that weigh less than 55 pounds. These rules have the potential to make drones more accessible for agriculture applications. A recent Farm Industry …

Although GMO crops were introduced only a few decades ago, they quickly gained acceptance. In 2015, the USDA reported that 94 percent of U.S. soybeans and 92 percent of U.S. corn were planted to genetically engineered varieties. However, some consumers and food industry stakeholders have sought non-GMO products and made the non-GMO claim more mainstream. Recently, Mintel, a market researcher, …

Several weeks ago, we shared about our experience with using a row crop burner to address weed pressure at The Farm Research Center in Garden City, Mo. You may recall that burners use a propane torch to create heat. The heat controls pre- and post-emergent weeds and grasses without damaging the crop itself. As a residual benefit to weed control, we’ve noticed …