Rain showers over the past several weeks have resulted in challenges to spray for weeds and sidedress anhydrous on Wessels Family Farm.

So far, we are looking really good, but that can change.

Corn and soybeans struggled for a week or two after planting during the flash drought, but a few passing showers have sent corn past "knee-high by Fourth of July" by leaps and bounds.

The wheat crop is maturing at a rapid rate. I’m hopeful we can skirt the threats of large hail and damaging winds from now until after harvest.

Through genetic advancements, corn is utilizing more nitrogen later in the season.

Eleven years of on-farm data puts some proof in the pudding in terms of what conservation practices can do for a farming operation.

The 97th Indiana FFA State Convention wrapped up with an impressive showing of leadership, skill and community impact.

Four Indiana FFA members were named Stars over Indiana at the state convention, an honor for their had work in and outside of the classroom.

The soil contains a complex community of interconnected microorganisms.