Beck's Hybrids

Yield-limiting problems in fields are typically found and addressed during the growing season or discovered at harvest when it’s too late.

ClearFlame Engine Technologies has created technology that modifies diesel engines, from Class 8 semi-trucks to farm equipment, to run on 100% renewable biofuels like ethanol.

Nitrogen can be managed in many ways, including via rates, placement, timing, source and loss. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy and Practical Farm Research at Beck’s Hybrids, shared advice during Becknology Days.

Considering the time of day, water conditioning and carrier rate are keys to making spray passes more profitable. Each of these factors are low-cost ways to improve profitability, said Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy and Practical Farm Research at Beck’s Hybrids.

Jason Gahimer, PFR Manager at Beck’s Hybrids, shared what planter attachments to consider when upgrading or getting a new planter. “My top three, in this order, is always the same no matter where you farm,” he said.

Beck’s Hybrids and Indiana AgriNews have started their search for the 26th Indiana Farm Family of the Year. Nominations are now being accepted for this distinguished award.

Bible verse Mark 5:36 is the anchor message for Beck’s Hybrids new marketing campaign, “Be not afraid, only believe.” This year, farmers are facing unprecedented challenges, including high inflation and interest rates, unpredictable weather and rising input costs.

Applying a fungicide at the R3 growth stage shows a return on investment of $17.68 per acre, according to seven-year data from Beck’s Hybrids.

Beck’s Hybrids has installed a quality assurance seed lab to test warm, cold and saturated cold germination for corn, soybeans and wheat.

The Indiana Farm Management Tour is coming to Tipton and Clinton counties July 19-20. Guests can learn about farm and crop management techniques at the free event, held in conjunction with the Master Farmer Reception.

As farmers wrap up planting, the time to apply post-emergence herbicides is upon them. “It’s very important that we take a look at herbicide tolerances in the crops that we’ve planted and make sure we know what tolerances that crop has,” said Chad Kalaher, Beck’s agronomist.

The Illinois Soybean Association has named its ILSoyAdvisor Soy Envoy class for the 2022 growing season. Funded by the Illinois Soybean checkoff program, the Soy Envoys represent a partnership between ISA and the Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Program.

Over most of the past 100 years, there were step-changes in farming technological advancements. But that rate increased exponentially the past few decades, transitioning from the Green Revolution to the Digital Revolution.

In 2022, farmers face high costs and limited supplies, meaning they need ways to invest their dollars wisely, said Scott Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids.

The National Farm Machinery Show returns to Louisville Feb. 16-19, allowing the farming and agribusiness industry to learn about the latest equipment updates, explore new technology and prepare for the spring planting season.