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The article announces the 2023 winners of the Farm Press Peanut Efficiency Award, describing them as strategic, inquisitive, and passionate producers who have achieved top yields through regenerative practices, variety selection, crop rotation, and cover crops. It mentions the winners are Colt and Brandon Woody, Ryan Jenkins, Triple D Farms, and John Reddecop.

The article focuses on potential growth of sesame production in North Carolina. It mentions that sesame harvesting does not require much of nitrogen fertilizer which attracts farmers towards its production. It also presents the views of David Suchoff, alternative crops extension specialist at the North Carolina State University, on the need to provide sesame to farmers due to its high demand in the market.

The article offers information that Variable rate irrigation also meshes with efficient water management and noting farmers look at a farms potential and match irrigation with soil properties and water availability. It also discusses that a combination of technology, crop rotation, and more efficient water management practices will be necessary to conserve limited water resources.

The article offers information on farmer Ron Rayner in Goodyear, Arizona and his cotton farming practices. Topics discussed include the role of fiber production in multi-year minimum-tillage crop rotation system of Rayner's family farm; the harvest time of their crops; and their focus on water conservation in farming; and the elements of conservation agriculture on their farms.

The article offers information on farmer Merlin Schantz in Oklahoma and his cotton production practices. Topics discussed include the moisture level that he waits for in before picking up the crop; his preferences for variety selection, weed control, and crop rotation; and his emphasis on water conservation in farming. Also mentioned are his energy efficient irrigation methods.

The article discusses about ethiopian coffee and it's popularity around the world. As mentioned, renovation and replanting of old farms, producing lasting results and production is growing. The report analyzes how the private investment reviving the state owned coffee estates and how Ethiopia is targeting to become the world's largest producing country.

The article focuses on High Cotton Class produces more with less.

The article offers information on the Farm Press Peanut Efficiency Award for peanut growers along with submission of nominations to the National Peanut Research Laboratory. Topics discussed include observation of several traits for efficient growth of peanuts such as maintenance of irrigation; adoption of several approaches such as crop rotation along with strip tillage; and views of Marshall Lamb, researcher at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Peanut Research Laboratory, on same.

The article focuses on sugar beet could kickstart Scottish bioeconomy. Topics include the report from the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre and Scottish Enterprise follows crop trials conducted in 2020, and the analysis finds that Scotland could grow enough sugar beet as a rotation crop to feed a profitable plant that could produce the 170m L of bioethanol needed to meet its own demands.

In this article the author talks about the Mulleks started growing peanuts in Baldwin County, Ala., one of the first operations to do there. Topics discussed include their soil is almost like a silent employee or partner working for them, even taming some of the variables that can stress an operation and its owners; and Mullets farm with sprayers more than tractors, which don't need to be big.

The article discusses the role of compost in reviving the declining potato industry of Canada. Topics discussed include research being undertaken in New Brunswick, Canada, to determine impact of compost application on potato industry, study of other measures including improved seed quality, crop rotations and GPS technology, and views of Joe Brennan, project leader with Potatoes New Brunswick, industry advocacy group, on the decline in soil ingredient.

The article discusses farming practices of peanut farmer Brian McClam who has won the periodical's 2015 Peanut Profitability Award for the U.S. upper southeast region. Topics include use of the Bailey peanut variety by Brian in his field which proves to be a good disease-resistant variety; use of herbicides such as Gramoxone by Brian to control weeds in his field; and the McClam's crop rotation and fertility program.

This article focuses on the Peanut Profitability Award for the Southwest region, sponsored annually by Farm Press Publications, which recognizes peanut farmers in the three primary production areas--the Southwest, the Southeast and the Virginia/Carolinas--for achieving efficient production over their entire peanut acreage. Most winners practice rotation as a critical factor in determining high yield and efficient production. The farmers are also convinced that reduced tillage system pays dividends with peanuts and cotton. They also believe in saving on equipment and labor.

The article informs that Kris Balkcom, one of the researchers from Auburn University involved in a multi-year, multi-state project looking at the viability of sod-based rotations, tells sod-based rotation agricultural method are being embraced by farmers as commodity prices are getting low. Balkcom tells that grazing boosts nutrient cycle and it benefits crops by building organic matter.

The article discusses Proctor & Stone (P&S) Farms owner Bo Stone's diversity and risk management strategies. It informs that Stone use of Real Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation and precision software for managing critical circumstances. It also informs that crop rotation is also a critical management tool and also mentions Stone himself tries to maintain 50-50 rotation in his farm.

The article focuses on the contest "More Cotton on Fewer Acres" by newspaper "The Dallas Morning News" in association with Extension Services of Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College resulting in encouragement of Texas farmers for using better management practices like diversified farming and soil improvement for better cotton yield. It also mentions agricultural practices like crop rotation used by farmer John McFarlane, and the importance of self reliance for farms in Texas.

In this article, the author focuses on the use of cover crops as a weed management practice by U.S. growers. Topics discussed include the ways by which cover crops act as weed management practice including competing with weeds for light and nutrients, filling gaps in a crop rotation and releasing chemicals that inhibit weed growth, the impact of cover crops on a cash crop and allelopathic cover crop species such as cereal rye, hairy and sorghum.

The article offers information on various suggestions to solve issues associated with phosphorous loss. It focuses on Steven Prochaska, specialist at the Ohio State University, who highlights various factors which contributes to crop loss including changes in crop rotation, tillage changes and increase tillage intensity. It further mentions the importance of 4R Nutrient Stewardship Concept which includes right rate, right time, right place and righ material for minimizing nutrient loss.

The article focuses on the Virginia grain sorghum acreage rise across the upper southeast because of the good prices paid for it by the company Murphy-Brown LLC. It discusses several benefits of grain sorghum as promoted by Virginia Tech researcher Maria Balota including grain sorghum use as a crop rotation option, producing toxins for cleaning nematodes from soil. It states an increase in interest among growers for sorghum in Virginia due to the unusual rainfall.

The article reports that the Farm Press and the Cotton Foundation presented their 25th class of High Cotton Award winners at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show at Memphis, Tennessee, which involved Steve Stevens, from Arkansas, Dahlen Hancock, from Texas and Cannon Michael, from California. It mentions views of Dr. Bill Norman, from National Cotton Council, on crop rotation, and irrigation efficiency.

The article offers information on the proceedings of the Conservation Systems Cotton and Rice Conference which portrayed positive messages regarding cotton and rice farming. Topics discussed include improvement of supply and demand for cotton, the inculcation of sustainability practices like cover crops, no-tillage and complex crop rotation and efforts conducted to promote the rice industry of U.S.

The article focuses on the better cotton crop yield experienced by cotton grower Lynn Gullet in 2018 in Lamb County, Texas. The harvest yielded five-plus bales at the top end, and almost five bales on several farms. According to Gullet, one must try to do more things right which include crop rotation.

The article focuses on the Fusarium wilt fungal disease of Watermelons in Georgia which has reduced its agricultural production. It discusses that various seeded and seedless varieties of watermelons have been introduced which are also facing the threat and has affected the industry economically. It also discusses methods to prevent watermelon wilt which include watermelon testing, crop rotation and fumigation.

The article reports on the advantages of using composts in a crop production system by American farmers. Farmer Tim Stark mentions several benefits he reaped for compost utilization including the improvement of agricultural soils with higher organic matter, suppression of plant diseases, and enhancement of water retention. It says that composts are generally applied in rotation at a rate of more or less 10 tons per acre every three to five years. Moreover, it also cuts irrigation system.

The article offers information on the innovative moves and changes practiced by farmer Frankie Hinson to his crops in Bennettsville, South Carolina. It mentions that Hinson did something different compared to most folks in Bennettsville because he plants wheat and corn on rotation and kept his acreage between 1,100 to 1,200 acres. Moreover, it states that Hinson experiments with corn acreage for several years

The article reports that a weed resistance to the foliar-applied hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD)-inhibitor herbicides in central Illinois has increased the concerns of the Southeastern farmers due to the similarities of water hemp and Palmer amaranth. It notes that the increase in cotton acreage could be attributed to the frequency of herbicide use. It adds that corn was also a valuable rotation crop for cotton and peanuts which could play a key role in weed resistance.

The article features three arable advisers/agronomists and highlights how they achieved success in their respective career. Peter Riley of Prime Agriculture involves himself in the farm management plan and gives importance to crop rotation, soil management, and organization of chemical use on the farm. Steve Cook of Hampshire Arable Systems provides practical advice on farm organization, decision-making, cultivation, soil management and crop assurance requirements. Chris Martin of Agrovista helps clients in soil management and cultivation techniques.

The article discusses the significance of imposing appropriate management strategy in making crop rotations in the U.S. Such a management may include soil types, crop residue and time management. According to agronomist Charlie Burmester, the options for cropping systems include conventional and inversion tillage, no-till, and strip-till. Burmester also claims that residue management must also be considered whenever a grower moves to the rotational crops.

The article profiles Henry Goodrich, president of the Virginia Peanut Growers Association and a Lt. Colonel in the Virginia National Guard. It is stated that Goodrich farms 100 acres of peanuts and 400 acres of corn and double-cropped wheat and soybeans by himself using agricultural equipment rather than acreage and personnel. Moreover, Goodrich has experimented various crop rotations which makes his farm operation successful.

The article discusses how things have changed with regards to profitability in the farming industry. Three key actions are currently being implemented to boost the chances of staying in profit. The arrival of sugar beet quota, adding a brand new crop to the rotation, with all the issues of agronomy and contractor negotiations, and the challenge of growing a new crop. There is a fresh focus on getting to grips with the rising burden of red tape.

The article offers information on how corn planters has moved into fields across the Deep South. Topics include the University of Georgia Weather Network collects data from stations across Georgia with near real-time availability of information such as soil temperatures, and getting semis has lined up for loading in fields being a typical logistical challenge for growers in his area.

Herefordshire grower Martin Williams still plans to crop his whole farm despite some 34ha being flooded this week. The area first flooded two weeks after potatoes were lifted in the autumn, preventing Mr Williams from drilling his intended crop. Although he has less of his most profitable crop in the ground this year to cover his costs, Mr Williams is not planning on changing his approach to crop management. [Extracted from the article]

Arable farmers have planted the smallest winter cropping area in decades after relentless rain kept wheels from turning across many parts of the UK. Just 1.5m ha of winter wheat is projected to be harvested this season, down more than 300,000ha or 17% compared with what was harvested in 2019, according to a recent AHDB planting survey. Farms across a swathe of heavy land in the midlands appear to be the worst affected, with spring and winter wheat planting in the East Midlands at just 62% of what growers plan to establish, while both the North-West and Scotland have more than 95% planted. [Extracted from the article]

The calm before the storm finally allowed us to get on and do some winter drilling, get some spraying done and fertiliser applied. It is pretty much a necessity ahead of sugar beet at the moment, which is a new crop entering the rotation this year as a result of having the ploughed land, a lack of break crops and just to give it a try as another crop option on the lighter land. [Extracted from the article]

Arable businesses are being urged to scrutinise machinery costs and purchasing policy ahead of the potential industry changes arising from the government's new Agriculture Bill. This is then multiplied by fuel cost (p/litre) to give a £/hour fuel cost, which is added to total machine price/hour to give a total cost/hour (B) for the tractor. AHDB has a cost calculator to help farmers work out operational costs of machinery. [Extracted from the article]

A Shropshire grower is swapping to triticale this spring after a wet autumn prevented him from drilling more than half of his winter barley area. Mr Williams grew triticale for the first time last season as an alternative to spring barley on his lightest sharp sand land. [Extracted from the article]

A winter wheat crop by Lincolnshire grower Mark Stubbs yielded 16.3t/ha to take the top prize in the Adas-organised Yield Enhancement Network (Yen) competition in 2019. A record-breaking oilseed rape yield of 7.19t/ha saw Kent grower Richard Budd win the OSR Yen competition this year, also taking the best potential yield award with 85% of 8.4t/ha. [Extracted from the article]

A lack of soil protection legislation has been a "catastrophic failure" by politicians, allowing costly degradation to continue relatively unabated until today, according to Reading University's Chris Collins. In arable systems, reducing soil compaction, returning organic matter to soils, and more diverse crop rotations that include legumes to reduce the reliance on synthetic fertilisers are all key components and will significantly benefit soil health. [Extracted from the article]

Growers who are considering cutting back on their winter cropping area due to the wet autumn and switching to spring options will need to move fast to secure a contract. Rebecca Gibson, Agrii's seed manager for the North, said the company is already completely sold out of spring wheat, normally one of the last spring options to go, as growers try to fulfil existing contracts. [Extracted from the article]

Oilseed rape growers with well-established crops are being urged to be vigilant about autumn diseases, as an expected smaller national crop could lead to higher prices at harvest. Those crops that have survived the ravages of cabbage stem flea beetle could be very valuable next harvest, so growers should be looking to protect them from phoma and light leaf spot. Mike Thornton, head of crop production at agronomy group ProCam, says crops in his area of East and West Sussex are reaching the spray threshold for phoma, and light leaf spot development is likely to be close behind. [Extracted from the article]

The CR10.90 is still the biggest combine New Holland produces, but this machine has since been replaced by the Revelation model. The newest models have a redesigned straw chopper and chaff spreader, which apparently has a more powerful hydraulic motor. [Extracted from the article]

Arable farmers are holding on to rapeseed crops as a global shortage is set to help prices rise in the new year, according to traders. Global shortages of rapeseed mean its price is not likely to follow other oilseed prices as closely as normal, said Mr Cligg, but AHDB analysts said US soya prices are also set to increase. [Extracted from the article]

Drilling dates have varied by five weeks and costs are being kept low as our Oilseed Rape Masters get this season's crops up and away. Mr Klenk was pleased with the farm's average oilseed rape yield of 4.1t/ha at harvest and is now looking to build on the progress that has been made by widening the rotation and improving soil health. In a year that many found very challenging for oilseed rape, results from his 2019 harvest show that a good proportion of the rapeseed grown on the Romney Marsh farm yielded just over 5t/ha. [Extracted from the article]

The oilseed rape harvest at one Kent farm was drawing to a close on the second hottest day ever in Great Britain, with temperatures measuring 35 degrees Celsius at midday at Nonington Farms, near Dover. Farm director James Loder-Symonds said lessons had been learnt from the many combine fires that occurred due to last summer's drought. While the farm has experienced a few intermittent showers over the last week, these have done little to increase the moisture of the OSR crop, with moisture measuring 6.4% at midday after dropping from 8% when the combine started in the morning. [Extracted from the article]

The oilseed rape harvest at one Kent farm was drawing to a close on the second hottest day ever in Great Britain, with temperatures measuring 35 degrees Celsius at midday at Nonington Farms, near Dover. Farm director James Loder-Symonds said lessons had been learnt from the many combine fires that occurred due to last summer's drought. While the farm has experienced a few intermittent showers over the last week, these have done little to increase the moisture of the OSR crop, with moisture measuring 6.4% at midday after dropping from 8% when the combine started in the morning. [Extracted from the article]