To borrow one of Yogi Berra's lines, it looks like deja vu all over again for area sunflower growers. As was the case a year ago, farmers are nearing the crop insurance deadlines to plant sunflowers.

The four senators and two representatives representing the Dakotas are pressing the Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to make a change to the crop insurance provisions for sunflowers.

Sunflowers are a significant economic asset in the Dakotas, and a new festival in Highmore, South Dakota, aims to highlight the importance of this key crop. Sunflowers are not only recognized for ...

TAHOKA, TX – South Plains farmers hope to alleviate low cotton prices by growing sunflowers. Since April, Jason Bass has planted and grown sunflowers in his cotton fields. This gave his fields a bit ...

Plan your cover crop termination strategy now. Consider species mix, weather conditions and nutrient management for best ...