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Ahead of the Curve ?? Early-planted soybeans tended to have a higher yield advantage throughout most of the eastern Corn Belt in 2024. Greater rainfall patterns earlier in the year played a critical role in larger seed size and reproductive development. There’s no fixed window on when farmers can grow their crops, or a guaranteed time frame on when to begin harvest. It’s always important to monitor changing factors like weather conditions and adapt the planting schedules accordingly. Taking proactive approaches like these can reduce the risks of crop loss and ensure healthy development throughout the season. https://lnkd.in/d3vxByVA

A lot to be #thankful for this year. Wishing everyone a warm and restful Thanksgiving ????

??? #TuneInTuesday featuring #Croptastic episode 6 with #InnerCircle member Carl Peterson, a 3rd-generation farmer and owner of Peterson Farms Seed. Listen to Carl give his farmer-centric view on the future of agriculture and food ?? https://lnkd.in/gi-V7ii4

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is using large metal containers called lysimeters to precisely measure crop intake of water in real time. Along with other soil and plant variables, the team is using this method to provide farmers with more accurate estimates of water needs for crops throughout the growing season. Over- and under-estimates of water can be damaging to crops, which can prevent them from reaching their full yield potential. Hence, utilizing water data from these lysimeter structures can best support farmer decision-making especially during times when water is not always readily available. https://lnkd.in/gJmbWqVP

Passion for Plants ?? ??? Tune in to our latest #Croptastic episode and get an inside look of the lab. InnerPlant scientists Sharon Radke Radke and Ramtin Ravanfar join us from the Plant Genetics Transformation Team to explain the process of transferring desirable genes into our plants. Episode 48 is out now! ?? https://ow.ly/AmXj50U8Ibo

Barley — a major cereal crop used in food production — has been growing around the world for thousands of years with the help of unique adaptations to local environments. As climate change reshapes agriculture landscapes, scientists are tapping into a century-old seed experiment to trace back the genetic history of resilient varieties. The goal of identifying these advantageous traits is that modern technologies like CRISPR can be used to genetically engineer other varieties that grow better in new environments. Other crops that share similar genetic profiles as barley (e.g., corn, rice, wheat) might also see more robust varieties through this line of research.

??? #TuneInTuesday featuring #Croptastic episode 5 with Patrick Vizzone, the International Head of Food, Beverage, and Agribusiness + Hong Kong Head of Coverage at the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Banking Group. Listen to Patrick discuss China's role in the global future of food and agriculture with their 5-year plan strategy ?? https://ow.ly/2MmV50U8zLT

It’s always better to have company ?????? Researchers at the University of Helsinki conducted an experiment to the see effects of plant diversity in crop systems. To their surprise, they found a noticeable increase in barley (main crop) biomass when grown with 8 different undersown plant species. The study reflects the effectiveness of plant diversity in agricultural fields for promoting greater carbon use efficiency and healthier plant-microbe interactions. As similar trends have been observed in natural ecosystems, this is another positive sign to integrate more diversified crop systems in farming. https://lnkd.in/gsbFEmxC

Harvest complete ? After a long season full of weather challenges and hard work, InnerCircle member Quentin Connealy reflected on the year with a positive outlook. Read what he learned from this year’s harvest and his advice for navigating through each season. #harvest24 https://ow.ly/7lY950U40n2

Farmers need earlier, accurate visibility into fungal stress in the field. ?? Enter CropVoice :: the first-of-its-kind fungal alert system for soybean farmers. By harnessing plants’ natural physiological responses, CropVoice provides farmers & agronomists with the earliest and most specific data to protect crops from fungal disease ?? — before it’s too late. With real-time disease alerts, we’re empowering growers to make confident crop treatment decisions. The future of farming is giving crops a voice. ?? Learn if CropVoice is available in your area: https://lnkd.in/gsitGuYa