Precision Farming Dealer’s editorial team is continuing to monitor and report on the impact and news from Hurricane Helene. Here we present an update on ways dealers can support dealers in the storm-impacted regions.

One of the most interesting parts of Rick Bieber's presentation was when he talked about how he measures yield, and why he’s not even a big fan of the world to begin with.

Ag data has become increasingly important to not only farmers, but corporate companies like McDonalds and PepsiCo as well. In recent years, the USDA and other government agencies have taken significant strides in leveraging agricultural data to drive climate-smart initiatives across the U.S., according to Todd Janzen, agricultural attorney at Janzen Schroeder Ag Law.

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 14 reported 91% of corn crops harvested, below the 94% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Nov. 7 reported 84% of corn crops harvested, below the 90% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA's crop progress report for the week ended Oct. 31 reported 74% of corn crops harvested, below the 81% reported harvested by this time in 2020.

USDA reported 66% of corn crops harvested, below the 70% reported harvested by this time in 2020. The 5-year average for corn harvested in this week is 53%.

USDA reported 41% of corn crops harvested, above the 39% reported harvested by this time in 2020. The 5-year average for corn harvested in this week is 31%.

USDA reported 29% of corn crops harvested, above the 24% reported harvested by this time in 2020. The 5-year average for corn harvested in this week is 22%.