Crop Topics

News, information and best practices around a number of topics about growing healthy crops.

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Use systems approach to conserve soil, water

Nov 15, 2019

Tune in to Iowa Learning Farms webinar to better understand emerging soil and water resource management practices.

6 Stories not to miss: Waterhemp, grain drying and storage

Nov 14, 2019

Waterhemp and the propane shortage top this week’s top stories.

Exploring how cover crops improve soil and cash crop profits

Nov 14, 2019

How do cover crops grown on farms and research stations in 23 states impact insects, weeds, water, soil nutrients and yields?

Farmer/consultant maintain successful partnership

Nov 14, 2019

Open communication, patience key to good decision-making on Mississippi farm.

We need to change our agricultural philosophy

Nov 14, 2019

Too often, profit just isn't high enough on our list of priorities.

Agriculture leaders convey the struggles of 2019 harvest

Nov 14, 2019

Producers are dealing with one of the most challenging years to date, Michigan Farm Bureau specialist says.

Still time to test fields for SCN this fall

Nov 14, 2019

Soil testing is the first step to successful management of this yield-robbing pest.

Keep the stubble during No-Till November

Nov 13, 2019

The NRCS project aims to improve soil health and is mirrored after a national cancer awareness campaign.

6 takeaways from 2019 growing season

Nov 13, 2019

Eyes on Crops: Wet soils during harvest could cause compaction and nutrient issues in 2020.

SCN management for 2020 should begin now

Nov 13, 2019

Sampling soil after harvest and having it tested for soybean cyst nematode can pay dividends.