Insights for Successful Spring Farming

April 22, 2025

In this week’s newsletter, we explore critical topics that may impact your farm’s productivity and sustainability. First, we explore the concerning resurgence of an invasive agricultural pest and provide strategies to manage this threat before it wreaks havoc on your crops. Then, we highlight the advantages of early soybean planting, which boosts yields and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, aligning your farming practices with environmental stewardship.

Best wishes for a fruitful season,

The Modern Farmer Team

This Dreaded Agricultural Pest is Back: How Farmers Are Fighting It

When scientific developments led to the near eradication of the European corn borer, farmers thought they were in the clear. Recent events suggest this bug is back, and there’s a need to pivot strategies in light of new pressures.

Also fresh this week

 A recent study shows that planting soybeans a few weeks earlier than usual can benefit both the environment and the economy. Join modern farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the details about the advantages of earlier sowing.
Climate change negatively impacts food security. A reader wrote in asking how their city could plan for it.

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