Conservation
Manage soil microorganisms to pave the way to healthier soil and higher yields.
Soil health involves chemical, biological and physical aspects. For now, let’s examine how physical aspects can be degraded over time and how you can improve them.
A 60/40 ratio probably makes you think of crop-share lease arrangements. But that ratio takes on new significance in terms of crop production.
Correct acidity to create diverse microbial populations, which decompose residue and release soil nutrients.
In the field, farmers need to focus on the four Rs of fertility management: the right product, right rate, right time and right place.
You or your neighbors could be unknowingly planting Palmer amaranth anywhere Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) mixes are grown or pollinator mixes are established. Palmer amaranth seed in CRP planting mixes have been identified in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Ohio. It could be in CRP mixes in other states, too, just not identified yet.
Financial health is typically measured in dollars and cents, but that’s not the only standard Bryan Boll uses to evaluate his farm’s well-being. Accruing nutrient-rich soil is just as vital to the future of his operation as hard currency.
You can’t always predict the weather; but you can put plans in place so you’re ready to plant in all conditions.
Headquartered in central Illinois and southern Michigan, Farm Journal Field Agronomists Ken Ferrie and Missy Bauer conduct thousands of acres of test plots every year. Here’s a recap of Ferrie’s initial findings.
After years of criticizing modern agricultural practices, Mark Lynas has become one of the strongest advocates for U.S. farmers.
This year, plan for prevention to reduce rootless corn syndrome, or floppy corn.
Using multiple tire sizes for a single self-propelled sprayer is a growing trend to reduce compaction and pare crops.
Because of the lingering effects of a hot, dry 2012 planting season, your 2013 crop requires special consideration. By planning ahead, you can reduce the risk to your emerging crop.
Texas farmers share lessons learned from the drought and make stewardship a top priority.
You might need to jump-start the discussion with non-operator landowners
