Join BigYield.us and AgMaxx for their boot camp planned for Jan. 31, 2018, at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Independence, Mo . At the boot camp, which will be held in conjunction with the Mid-America Organic Association annual conference, certified crop advisers, farmers and other agriculture professionals will meet to learn more about new technologies and products …

Raised below the ocean’s surface, kelp can also have a distinct place on land. Namely, it can serve as an innovative yield-enhancing crop input meant to boost yields in the crops that we grow and consume every day. Kelp originates as a seaweed, and it contains key nutrients that crops need to thrive. University of Maryland Extension describes the typical …

In the past few weeks, soybean planting has accelerated. Monday’s planting progress report from USDA shared that that 53 percent of soybean acreage in selected states had been planted. Growers have roughly half of the country’s soybean acreage yet to plant, though. Planting population may be one factor still on the minds of soybean growers who are preparing to plant. …

In recent weeks, we at BigYield.us have watched spring planting advance throughout the country, and we’re excited about the growing season ahead! As growers like you continue to plant and tend crops this spring, we at BigYield.us emphasize utilizing all the tools that you can to cost-effectively maximize yields. Driving yields and earning a return on yield-enhancement practices are vital …

Planting season is now well underway! However, getting a crop in the ground has had its fair share of challenges this year. Cool temperatures and rainy weather were two factors that kept equipment from rolling in many areas during the past few weeks. Based on Monday’s planting progress report released by USDA, the challenges have somewhat slowed corn planting. On …

We at BigYield.us hope that you’ve had a successful start to planting! On Monday, USDA released its latest crop planting progress report. In it, the agency reported that 17 percent of corn in selected states had been planted by April 23. On average, that progress is on pace with previous years. Between 2012 and 2016, 18 percent of corn had …

Before you know it, young seedlings will emerge, and managing their health is a priority in order to reap big harvests in the fall. To feed crops and provide an energy boost during this year’s growing season, we at BigYield.us recommend that growers consider our BigSweetYield cold-processed sweetener! BigSweetYield is a low-cost solution for maximizing yields and, consequently, increasing farm …

Today’s the last day to sign up for a 2017 BigSmartPlots corn plot! This year, our BigSmartPlots corn program enables growers to test our new BigYieldCoat Corn +Zn seed treatment. With the BigSmartPlots program, growers can design their own trials to fit the unique needs and conditions of their operations. Trials must compare a check to corn seed treated with …

BigYieldCoat Corn +Zn is a seed treatment designed to provide a nutrition boost to corn seeds and young seedlings. Available in 25-pound pails, the seed treatment supplies nine vital nutrients meant to encourage good corn growth and development. The product’s acreage coverage and application recommendations vary by planting population and seed unit size. To determine application needs and coverage for …

If not already, then here soon, fields will hum with machinery and equipment pulling planters or preparing the soil for the crop ahead. As field operations begin, weed management may arise as a challenge for some growers. In such cases, applying a burndown is a strategy to address those pesky weeds and create a clean field for planting. Despite their …