Case IH, a global leader in agricultural equipment, and Great Plains Division of Great Plains Manufacturing Inc., an innovator in planting, seeding and tillage technology, jointly announced the creation of a supply agreement today. Under the agreement, Great Plains will supply Case IH with twin row planters to be sold through Case IH dealerships under the Case IH brand beginning in 2013.

The near-record warm winter the Midwest experienced this year, combined with the early and unusually warm spring, has caused wheat to mature sooner than normal, which could let farmers plant a second crop like soybeans to increase their profit potential using the same land.

Farming is a high-risk business, and to succeed in today’s environment, producers need to be diligent in knowing their breakeven costs and how they might translate to better achieving their profit goals.

Associated Press says a 5-year farm and food bill that revamps the federal safety net for farmers has cleared its first procedural hurdle in the Senate.

Monsanto says it promises to introduce a dozen new biotech and breeding traits over the next decade due to advancements in its research pipeline.

Crappy stands of corn (aka less than desirable) occur every year. Unacceptable stand establishment in some of these fields may eventually require growers to make decisions about replanting.

Even with higher average yields this year, substantially lower corn prices could have a disproportionately large impact on producer returns as anecdotal evidence suggests that a relatively small portion of the 2012 crop has been forward-priced at higher price levels.

From May 16th, 2012 - June 15th, 2012, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "Considering the warm March, and the cool spell that followed, how do you feel about the timing of your corn planting this year?"