Are Your Crops Networking?
In my blog from July 26, 2021, I discussed ‘The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet,’ a look at some of the microscopic inhabitants of [...]
The Air You Breathe
In last month’s blog ‘The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet,’ we looked at some of the microscopic inhabitants of the soil that influence soil [...]
Practical Methods for Using Tissue Nutrient Analysis Results
We are just past the summer solstice and per the “crop” calendar, halfway through the year already. One activity that is often overlooked at this [...]
The Hidden World Beneath Your Feet
At first glance, soil looks rather uninteresting. It might be brown, red, gray, white, or other colors depending on organic matter content and mineral [...]
STARting a Plan for Success
To many farmers, planning for next year’s crop is not easy and involves agronomic, financial, business, and legal decisions. Where to start? What factors [...]
Growing a Carbon Program
This article was originally published in the July issue of the Illinois Field & Bean magazine. Read the full article here. It seems as [...]
WEBINAR: Understanding Biologicals For Improved Soybean Management
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Tissue Sampling Considerations for Higher Yields
In many parts of the state, soybean fields are planted and ready to start growing. I can sense the genetic potential of the 2021 [...]
Do Nutrients Have Parkas?
Many have heard that pH affects nutrient availability in their soil or uptake by the plant. We try to have pH around 6.0 to [...]
Planning For Hungry Soybean Plants
Planting season has begun and with it comes the anticipation of in-season crop management decisions. Optimizing fertility management is one of the cornerstones of [...]
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