Agronomic, Weather News and Advice

• Mild Winter Likely to Increase Insect, Weed Pressures
  
  02/23/2012
  Crop pests may be more abundant in farm fields this spring because of what continues to be a mild winter.
• Northern Plains Drought and Grower Concerns Spread
  
  02/22/2012
  The worsening drought and lack of snow cover are already causing concerns for several states' farmers.
• Grain Market Focus Shifts to Weather
  
  02/18/2012
  With a lack of new information this week, prices stayed steady and weather forecasts garner attention.
• Are You Seeing Yellow Wheat?
  
  02/15/2012
  Find out what could be causing your crop’s discoloration.
• What If It’s Dry at Planting?
  
  02/15/2012
  We don’t often have dry soils at planting time, but this year it looks likely.
• The Secret of No-Till Soil Magic
  
  02/14/2012
  At the 2012 National No-Till Convention, soil scientist Ray Archuleta demonstrates why you should be no-tilling in the most radical way possible if you want to cut your input costs and improve yields.
• Planting Process Impacts Wheat Production Ability
  
  02/14/2012
  This North Dakota farmer says he learned some valuable take-home messages during Wheat College that will help his wheat crop perform better than ever.
• From Flood to Fire: 2012 Weather Outlook
  
  02/13/2012
  Between floods, drought and wildfires, 2011 was a wild year for weather. What's in store for 2012?
• Calcium Basics
  
  02/11/2012
  This little-understood nutrient holds the key to soil health, which lays the foundation for high yield.
• Cold Snaps Shock Corn
  
  02/11/2012
  Today’s soil temperature might not be as important to corn seeds as tomorrow’s soil temperature.
• Now Ear This
  
  02/11/2012
  Orientation of corn ears is not a primary selection factor.
• All Eyes to the Sky
  
  02/11/2012
  Climatologists anxiously track weather patterns.
• Warm Temperature Won't Harm Wheat Crop
  
  02/11/2012
  As long as nighttime temperatures are below freezing, wheat will retain its winterhardiness, says a Kansas State University agronomist.
• Right Rate, Right on Time
  
  02/11/2012
  Starter test plots dial in early season nutrient needs.
• Extreme Weather
  
  02/08/2012
  The frequency of extreme weather events is projected to rise in the future.