Traditionally, the recommendation has been NOT to harvest alfalfa 4 to 6 weeks (critical period) before the first killing frost. That is still very safe advice.

Over the last two weeks, we have heard of at least four new reports of either Palmer amaranth or it's close relative waterhemp.

After the long frigid winter followed by cold wet spring, there is much concern about potential winterkill in alfalfa stands.

Farmers who grow corn or soybeans generally know, and have checked, the seeding rate they're planting.

Varying levels of army cutworms have been found on scattered fields of wheat, alfalfa and canola in Kansas as of mid-March.

If you're planning on seeding new alfalfa into ground that has been in row crops for many years, it’s wise to get a "special" soil test before planting.

For much of the Midwest, this has been one of the coldest winters in several decades. Chicago hasn't seen a winter this frigid in the past 30 years, and ranks as the 8th coldest average winter temperature since 1871. They have also recorded nearly 60 inches of snow through the first week of February.