According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's June Plantings report released Thursday morning, U.S. farmers planted 1.5 million more corn acres than the market expected, said an Ohio State University agricultural economist.

Perennial prairie strips can help improve ecosystem health on Midwest farms without compromising the benefits of agriculture, according to a multi-year project led by researchers at Iowa State University.

A weed-free start is the most critical aspect of a weed management program for double-crop soybeans, says Ohio State University researcher Mark Loux.

Unless a corn crop is at risk of developing fungal diseases, a Purdue University study shows that farmers would be smart to skip fungicide treatments that promise increased yields.

University of Illinois researchers identified the top pathogens, pests, and weeds affecting soybean production in a recent article in the journal Food Security.

Planting cover crops in unplanted fields can provide several benefits and can help prepare a field for timely wheat planting this fall.

Now that herbicides containing alternative herbicide sites (modes) of action are being mixed with glyphosate and a greater diversity of herbicide resistant crops are being grown, proper sprayer cleanout and knowing the type of herbicide resistant crop planted in a specific field is very important.

One input that has garnered considerable attention is the foliar application of sugar products to increase soybean yield.

DuPont Co. said Tuesday that it is indefinitely delaying the commercial launch of the genetically-modified soybean seed at the center of a long-running court battle with archrival Monsanto Co.

Nitrogen (N) fertilizer is a crucial input for maximizing yield and profitability of corn, and the expense and environmental impact of N fertilizer has heightened the need for efficient N management practices.