Cateogries
The Truth Behind “Leaders in the Field”
As standards crumble around us and society fills with fear, insecurity and indecision, true leaders are revealed. Where most flock like sheep, blindly following the path laid out for them, lions emerge from the pack—true leaders forging their own path without fear. American farmers are the lions leading a new path forward.
Top 3 Insights from the Field This Season with Devin Baker
Devin Baker, Inside Sales/Technical Agronomist at BW Fusion, brings you his top takeaways this season from the fields of Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.
How Residue Digesters Increase Soil and Crop Nutrient Levels
Learn how a Guthrie County, Iowa, grower saw their phosphorus and potassium levels double after just two years of applying Meltdown.
5 Reminders for a Safe Harvest Season
While harvest is a time of great joy, reaping the rewards of a season full of hard work, it also comes with inevitable risk. Farming is a dangerous job, especially when harvest comes around. As you hit the fields this fall, keep these tips in mind to protect your people.
Top 3 Observations from the Field This Season with Buck Breazeale
From the open fields of Nebraska to deep in the heart of Texas, Buck Breazeale has seen quite a variety of fields this season. Based on his observations from the field, here are the top three things you need to know right now.
Guide to Filing a Crop Insurance Claim
One of the most frustrating things about experiencing crop damage and yield loss is having to deal with all the work that happens after in order to submit insurance claims and hopefully redeem the revenue lost in the field. While BW Fusion products are designed to help improve the resilience and stress mitigation of your plants, sometimes Mother Nature takes over, and your fields pass the point of being able to bounce back. If you find yourself in this situation this season, here’s what you need to know to put your crop insurance to work for you and recover your losses.
Road Show in the Rearview
We kicked off the new year in the best way by hitting the road to see YOU. We spent January on the road for our Agronomy Road Show, sharing our latest agronomic innovations and expert insights to set you up for the best. season. yet. From nitrogen and carbon cycles to how data from Agronomy 365 validates BW Fusion products, answering your questions and more, we packed years of insights into this event.
Guide to Paying Kids for Their Work on the Farm
There are some benefits available to you through compensating your children for the time and effort they put in alongside you in the field and on the farm. Adding your mini-mes to the payroll could have significant tax benefits for your farm operation.
Which U.S. Farmers Win at the Thanksgiving Table?
We enjoy celebrating all the farmers across the country every day, and at BW Fusion, we also like a good friendly competition, so as you sit around after your Thanksgiving meal, we thought we would share with you which farmers and states contribute to that delicious meal you have eaten. Plus, these stats are always fun to share with your family and friends.
How to Efficiently Use Input Dollars in 2023
Input dollars continue to be a pain point for many producers. The grain market has remained strong through the fall, but at the end of the day, even when the markets are high, we need to take a closer look at how efficient we are with our input dollars. Here are a few suggestions for more impact with less investment in the next year.
A Salute to the Farmer [and the Farm Family]
Farmers make up less than 1% of the population in the United States, according to the USDA. Yet, they feed, clothe and shelter the entire growing population. There are just over 2 million farmers in the United States. Of those farmers, only 175,000 farm more than 1,000 acres. If you look at that as a percentage of the U.S. population, that’s about 0.05%. In other words, 1 out of every 2,000 Americans farm 1,000 acres or more.
Hot Takes from Harvest 2022
No time of year can quite compare to harvest. It is a season filled with anticipation, excitement and, of course, some stress. Across the Corn Belt, growers are heading into their fields to reap the rewards of the year. As growers start up the combines, here is an update on what we are hearing and seeing in the field.