WASHINGTON, Iowa — An early October rain gave Jim Cuddeback time to sit in his office and think about harvest so far in 2021. Overall, he’s fe…
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A technology company with a mission of reducing chemical usage is getting ready to roll out an after-market kit that gives sprayers an eye in the field. “It’s a transition from this very wasteful practices to very precise applications.”
While truly cold weather may still be a few weeks away, how we manage fall pastures can impact plant health through the winter and ultimately …
"Working in the same school system that I attended as a teen, it has been interesting stepping into a classroom after 40-plus years away. Everything is the same, yet different."
At nearly any field day, there is likely to be a presentation on the benefits of abandoning conventional tillage.
IFT Publications asked those in the non-farm community if they have questions about modern agriculture and got several that pertain to crop pr…
Harvest will soon be in full swing. Take the time now to mow fence-line weeds or field edges to prevent or minimize seed production.
Technology continues to transform farm equipment as new spray systems, auto-steer products, and tire-inflation systems hit the market. And tha…
Damaged soybeans can be seen throughout the Northern Plains this year, and everyone seems to have his or her own theory on what caused it.
Two storm systems left Crop Watcher Tom Oswald with less than an inch of rain. Farms 5-10 miles away collected 2-5 inches.
In mid-June, farmers in western Iowa were looking for just enough rain to keep their spirits up.
In the summer our lawns and gardens take a lot of care, but it is very rewarding. To have an appealing lawn, healthy trees, fantastic landscap…
Adding to an already busy operation can be a challenge. So when it comes to cover crops, keeping things simple is key.
The discussion about cover crops nearly always comes around to the best method of killing it. Crimping is getting some attention, for more tha…
EFFINGHAM, Ill. — More and more farmers in the Midwest are discovering that planting soybeans early is a recipe for success. Studies are confi…
Growing up in south central South Dakota where we can be dry, and being raised by a dad who was very, very concerned with anything starting on…
Early June is the time to get a jump start on spraying and prevent overgrowth of the stubborn Palmer amaranth weed.
The University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic recently received an alfalfa sample and a tomato sample. Both of them were diagnosed with w…
Yellow-green patches in a pasture might look pretty for the uninitiated, but the tell-tale bloom of leafy spurge not a spring sight many of us…
If you have wetlands, creek bottoms, or just wet areas in pastures, you probably have some reed canarygrass. It is often the first perennial g…
For the past 25 years, many farmers have relied on the chemical glyphosate for weed control to have a successful crop harvest.
Palmer amaranth has become an annual pest in fields across the Midwest and has been quickly spreading north in recent years. The impact of the…
The potential for dry weather across the state raises concerns about the impact of dry soils on preemergence herbicides.
It’s every rancher’s goal to learn how to create more forage per acre, and doing so means resolving tough pasture issues like fescue, weeds, s…