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Aug 10, 2026UN data reveals Hormuz disruption slashed urea exports 83% and total trade vo...The International Trade Centre published an analysis on August 4 quantifying the damage from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, finding that urea fertilizer exports from Hormuz-depen -
Aug 05, 2026A Different Way to Think About Soilborne Disease ManagementSoilborne diseases require more than a single fungicide application. Discover four principles that can help build a stronger, more consistent season-long disease management program -
Jul 28, 2026Winter Lawn Prep: A Comprehensive GuideWinter lawn prep starts in fall. Learn how to prepare your lawn for winter with these smart expert-backed lawn maintenance tips. -
Jul 27, 2026Stop Bleeding Dollars at the Sprayer: 4 Critical Application Items to CheckEvery acre sprayed on the farm is an investment. But even the best herbicide, fungicide or insecticide can't deliver its full value if a few overlooked details chip away at perform -
Jul 27, 20264 Considerations for an Efficient HarvestEvery season brings a different set of challenges for farmers. This year, one of the biggest changes in the market is Syngenta's upcoming phasing-out of paraquat production, affect -
Jul 23, 2026How One Iowa Corn Grower Makes Fungicides Reach the Ear LeafWhen disease pressure moves into his northeast Iowa cornfields, Aurora farmer Mike Jenks focuses on how to achieve the best spray coverage, dialing in three factors: nozzles, carri -
Jul 23, 2026How Soil Health Impacts Soybean Cyst Nematode InfestationsSoybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the leading yield-limiting soybean disease in the U.S. and Canada, with estimated losses exceeding 125 million bushels annually. The pest has been de -
Jul 22, 2026Best Fertilizers for Vegetables, Fruits & Field CropsChoosing the right fertilizer depends on the type of crop, growth stage, and soil condition. Different crops have different nutrient requirements, and using the correct fertilizer -
Jul 21, 2026New fungicide chemistry targets 99% control as critical Mancozeb faces bansNew fungicide chemistry from Ichor Ag can deliver 99% disease control at half the Mancozeb load, the company says, a claim aimed squarely at the regulatory squeeze closing around t -
Jul 20, 2026Yeast-based program cuts grapevine downy mildew severity by 74% in Italian tr...A yeast-based biological program reduced grapevine downy mildew severity on grape bunches by up to 74% over two years of field trials in southern Italy, according to researchers at -
Jul 17, 2026Research Shows Fertilizer Efficiency Drives the True Cost of Crop NutritionGrowers have traditionally compared phosphate fertilizers by price per ton. But the more meaningful question is how much of the applied phosphorus actually becomes available to the -
Jul 17, 2026Farmers Urged to Speak Up as New Dual-Action Herbicide Moves Through EPA ReviewUniversity of Georgia Extension Weed Scientist Stanley Culpepper has a message for U.S. farmers watching new herbicide technologies move through the regulatory pipeline: be sure to





