Seeing is Believing
In modern production agriculture, sometimes we need to see proof before we can believe. Every year growers perform on-farm research trials to search for [...]
Evaluation of Nodulation
Illinois producers spend a lot of time developing a strong corn nitrogen program and implementing it throughout the growing season. We know that nitrogen [...]
Three Phosphorus Tests and Which to Use on Your Soil
Phosphorus was recently in the spotlight as the American Society of Agronomy celebrated Phosphorus Week, September 15-21. It seems appropriate to celebrate the discovery [...]
Improving Soil Health
Soil health is a popular topic today. Many entities including NRCS, universities, non-profits and private companies are promoting soil health and how to improve [...]
Foliar Nutrition: Targeted or Blanket Applications?
Applying foliar nutrition products in-season to ensure your crop has the nutrition it needs to finish strong is nothing new! In fact, the Beck’s [...]
How Does Drought Affect Soybeans?
We can easily see corn showing signs of drought or heat symptoms, but signs of soybeans under drought stress aren’t as obvious. When soybeans [...]
What You Need to Know About Managing Nitrogen in Wet Years
Managing nitrogen is one of the most difficult and unpredictable things that grain producers need to do. In a world where environmental concerns come [...]
Cover Crops and Conservation
Soil Health Action Plan: Cover crops help solve soil erosion and nutrient loss issues on Tom Kentner's farm Conservation tillage supports healthy soil Soil [...]
Relay Cropping Soybeans
Many producers in Southern Illinois double-crop soybeans after wheat and this creates an additional opportunity for revenue for the farm. In addition, winter wheat [...]
Soybeans as a Cover Crop
Father’s Day was just over a week ago, and since we couldn’t be in the fields, I invited my dad to join us for [...]
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