Nitrogen

Nitrogen can be managed in many ways, including via rates, placement, timing, source and loss. Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy and Practical Farm Research at Beck’s Hybrids, shared advice during Becknology Days.

Earlier this summer, the Precision Conservation Management program released its data summary report for 2015-2021.

Soil fertility is the base for consistent high yields and profitable production. Ryan Clayton, Pioneer field agronomist in central Iowa, discussed the importance of a good soil health foundation during a Forward Thinking Farmer webinar.

An annual yield survey by First Mid Ag Services estimates McLean County corn to average 209.46 bushels per acre, slightly below the five-year average. Illinois’ top corn-producing county averaged 205.7 bushels per acre last year and 201.8 in 2020.

Millions of Americans in the western United States continue to struggle with the effects of persistent drought.

Nitrous oxide may be much less abundant in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, but as a greenhouse gas, it’s a doozy. With a potency 300 times greater than CO2, nitrous oxide’s warming potential, especially via agriculture, demands attention.

After hearing about some of the extreme rain events in Illinois and elsewhere the past few weeks, I am very grateful to have been spared those deluges. Here at home the pastures and row crops are faring well so far. And with the cooler temps the animals and I are thankful.

Emerging opportunities for carbon markets and carbon sequestration have caught the attention of a wide range of specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

For the month of July, we’ve had between three to six inches of rain, depending on the farm, which sets us up pretty good for a great crop. The beans are in full bloom and we’re about a week away from spraying them with a fungicide.

Strips of permanent vegetation alongside streams, lakes or wetlands can improve water quality.

Hefty Seed Company Princeton will host the Hefty Summer Agronomy Event from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Club, 658 East U.S. Highway 6, La Salle. Dinner will be provided.

From compaction to disease, fungicide to nitrogen, how are the corn and soybean crops across the Midwest faring?

The federal government said that it will distribute $60 million among 12 states that have waterways that flow into the Mississippi River to help them control farm runoff and other pollution that contribute to a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

Farmers are always looking to learn something new, especially if it will help them improve their return on investment or increase yield.

Corteva Agriscience has launched a new above-ground nitrogen stabilizer. PinnitMax TG nitrogen stabilizer protects urea and UAN applications from volatilization for up to 14 days, which helps ensure nitrogen gets into the root zone for maximum yield potential.