Farmers are protesting across the European Union, saying they are facing rising costs and taxes, red tape, excessive environmental rules and competition from cheap food imports. Demonstrations have been taking place for weeks in France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy and Greece.

The Bt Trait Table helps corn growers understand which hybrids have which traits, including Bt and herbicide-tolerant traits; avoid developing resistance, a result of using the same traits repeatedly; and evaluate insect issues and herbicide needs in-season.

Alan Hoskins, president of American Farm Mortgage, shares his expectations for the economy and how it changes the buying process.

While you can't force Mother Nature to send rain, you can review crop rotation restrictions on chemistries you applied last year. Knowing that information can guide what crop you plant where this spring.