Nitrogen

In spite of challenges, corn-on-corn acreage remains a popular choice on many farms.

Extensive multiyear, in-field trials found a key to unlocking the challenge of meeting the final goal of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

Beck’s Hybrids announced the development of Root Reveal research — which will offer farmers insight into hybrid selection, product placement and crop management.

The nitrogen cycle is a complex process that makes it challenging to manage nitrogen for corn production.

Daily in-person and virtual events packed the Illinois Soil Health Week docket, including two days at the state capitol.

Swings in fertilizer prices have been the norm the past several years, swayed primarily by global market issues.

A high management corn strip cropping study had the top return on investment for 2023 among Precision Planting’s agronomic trials.

A trio of farmers tackled issues ranging from soil management to grain marketing during a panel discussion at the Illinois Soybean Association’s Soybean Summit.

The top west-central Illinois Yield Chasers were honored during a special event hosted by DEKALB and Asgrow. This marked the second year of the corn and soybean yield contests for the 19-county region.

For at least the past decade, “a growing number of peer-reviewed medical studies have linked exposure to nitrates in drinking water to elevated incidences of cancer.” As the environmental news service clearly states, this news isn’t exactly news.

Research continues to shed light on the importance of microorganisms to plants, according to experts at Corteva Agriscience.

The second annual Illinois Ag Retail Survey is underway to collect data on nutrient management practices.

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy’s biennial report featured what’s been done and what needs to be done in the non-point source sector.

Point source and urban stormwater sectors have been making progress in meeting the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy goals.

Whether he’s working with vegetables in the Rio Grande Valley or soybeans in the Prairie State, Brad Forkner’s primary aim is to make the soil more hospitable to enhance plant growth.