Published on Jan. 25, 2026

Canola can be one of the most beautiful crops you’ll ever grow, bright yellow flowers, happy bees, and neighbors slowing down to look. But once winter shows up, that same field can look like it lost a bar fight. Purple leaves, wilted plants, and a general “this can’t be alive” appearance are all common.

Published on Jan. 25, 2026

Did you know that one of the ‘fathers’ of crop simulation modelling was a professor in the old Agronomy Department at the University of Kentucky? I was reminded of this at a recent seminar where the speaker used a crop simulation model to investigate the effects of planting date and variety maturity on soybean growth and yield. William G.

Published on Jan. 25, 2026

The Midwest United States is one of the world’s leading soybean-producing regions. According to a 2017 Food and Agriculture Organization report, the region accounts for more than 34% of global soybean production. Over the years, soybean yields have increased steadily thanks to improved genetics and better management practices.

Published on Jan. 20, 2026

Several farms with outstanding production practices and more ideal weather conditions were honored for their top yields and grain quality at the Kentucky Commodity Conference in Bowling Green on Jan. 15.

Published on Dec. 18, 2025

By Jennifer Elwell

Published on Dec. 18, 2025

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Published on Dec. 18, 2025

As we look back on a low revenue season for 2025 and look ahead to a concerning economic outlook for 2026, some are asking what or where they can cut and still make excellent yields. There is a saying that, “You cannot save your way to profit,” which suggests that you cannot do things that cut your revenue stream to be profitable.

Published on Nov. 21, 2025

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) (Figure 1) causes greater annual yield losses in Kentucky than any other pathogen of soybean.  Preliminary results from an ongoing SCN survey initiated in 2019 show that approximately 75% of Kentucky fields are infested with SCN (Figure 2).  

Published on Nov. 19, 2025

The year 2025 might turn out to be the year of the ‘small seeds’. Some producers harvested seeds that are smaller than normal. The explanation for this phenomenon lies in the interaction between the vagaries of the weather and the stage of crop development.

Published on Nov. 19, 2025

By Jennifer Elwell, Marketing and Agricultural Communications This article was originally published in The Farmers Pride. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Several of Kentucky’s most influential grain crop leaders know the story of the “trip” to England that transformed wheat production.