Slideshow: Before you receive those new bags of seed corn, multiple steps must occur, including breeding, planting, detasseling, harvesting and processing. Here is a closer look.

First, there was Erwin and Ida. Then Roland and Arlene. Today, it’s Ben and Lisa. Ben Riensche intones the names of his ancestors, and adds himself and his wife as he lifts his hand to a photo of the ...

From powerhouse John Deere tractors to Case IH quad tracks to versatile machines from Fendt, many cutting-edge agricultural machines were released onto the market this year. With complete autonomy ...

Seed reps offer expertise and familiarity with available hybrids, but research — both on the farm and in the office — ensures decisions are data-driven and not solely based on sales pitches. Balance ...

You see them all the time and likely don’t even think about it. But do you know the 10 types of people you’ll likely meet in and around farm country? Now, please don’t take this seriously. This is all ...

October is a special month for pork lovers, as it celebrates Pork Month — a tribute to the dedicated hog farmers and the mouthwatering pork products they produce to fill our plates. The U.S. is home ...

Also interesting to watch are the robotic platforms coming to the marketplace. Burro has a proven system that can be purchased or rented. Farm-ng offers modular robotic platforms that can be ...

The FIRA USA ag tech conference, Oct. 22-24 in Woodland, showcases the latest robotics and automation innovations. A special breakfast during the event will support tomorrow's leaders, scientists and ...

Stay up-to-date with the The Farmer Digital Edition The Farmer is now available to read on your phone, tablet or desktop! Read Minnesota news at the click of a button and learn about auctions and ...

Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest days offer an opportunity for ag companies to showcase their newest innovations, products and upgrades. Farm Progress editors seek out those products, from ...

Stay up-to-date with the Nebraska Farmer Digital Edition Nebraska Farmer is now available to read on your phone, tablet or desktop! Read Nebraska news at the click of a button and learn about auctions ...

It seems like new farming tech comes out every week. From precision agriculture to apps that help with farming communication or alternate modes of energy, it feels like there’s always an innovation ...