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Corteva launches Verpixo for sugarbeets
Corteva Agriscience announced the U.S. launch of Verpixo fungicide for sugarbeets, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has registered the product for use in the 2026 growing season. EPA registered 2026 The product centers on a new active ingredient, Adavelt, which the co... -
USDA: Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead
New USDA crop progress numbers show U.S. farmers moving quickly through the 2026 spring planting season, with plantings for major row crops running ahead of recent averages. 57% corn planted nationally, the agency reports, compared with a five-year average of 52 percent. Soybean ... -
Maryland Farmer Tests Soil Probes, On-Farm Lab
Chris Weaver is testing a cluster of new technologies on his 1,000-acre row-crop operation near Finksburg, Maryland, aiming to cut input costs and sharpen nutrient decisions. He combines in-furrow biologicals and foliar boosters with data collection tools as he balances rotation, weather risk and... -
Dairy technology eases labor shortages, boosts ROI
U.S. dairy farmers are turning to technology to cope with tightening labor supplies and larger herd sizes while trying to protect margins. Robotic milking often tops early purchases because it reduces repetitive labor and can be integrated into herd routines. Producers are also deploying health-m... -
Fertilizing Onions in May: Agronomists' Secrets for a Bigger Harvest
May is a crucial month for onion growth, when the plant actively develops vegetative mass and forms bulblets. Proper fertilizing during this time will help ensure large bulbs that will last until next spring. In this article, we'll discuss which fertilizers to choose and...