Michigan State study shows corn planting success depends on soil conditions and weather forecasts, not just calendar timing.

Studies have found that planting soybeans earlier and using a higher population are the most effective methods for increasing yield.¹ This research is ongoing, but with most of the Midwest ...

When it comes to row crops in the United States, soybeans are a major player. In 2024, farmers harvested these legumes from 86.1 million acres—that’s more than the area of Indiana, Washington, and ...

The relationship between winter wheat planting dates and grain yields can be characterized by a bell curve, according to K-State wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato. Seeding should occur at the ...