A research economist at Texas A&M University and a soil scientist with the Soil Health Institute researched why Texas producers choose to, or not to, adopt soil conservation and soil health measures and discuss what they found.

For many no-tillers, late December is not only a time to spend holiday cheer with family and friends, but also a time to reflect on how operations went on the farm this year. Hopefully most of you got your winter crops no-tilled and you’re thinking about what lies ahead for 2020.

A crew from the Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas, will be in western Kansas measuring groundwater levels the first week of January.

A weed specialist from Texas A&M University addressed concerns, 'myths' and facts about glyphosate — and reiterates the importance of following the label — during a recent farm management symposium.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released an updated 2020 High Plains Crop Profitability Analyzer budgeting tool just in time to help Texas High Plains producers plan for the new year.

Washington State University Extension has released a new report discussing the various Harvest Weed Seed Control (HWSC) systems emerging and their potential suitability for Pacific Northwest wheat production systems.

American Farmland Trust rolled out some interesting information about the payoffs for improved soil health this year. In our recent February issue, we explored how bankers value your investment in no-till systems and soil health.

There's been a heightened focus on spraying fungicides to mitigate associated crop losses in durum wheat due to Fusarium head blight and leaf spots but recent studies by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) may cause farmers to question early and frequent applications of fungicides for control of wheat diseases.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist Calvin Trostle shares some suggestions for growers working with the early stages of their wheat crop, covering seeding, fertility status, insect threats and other issues that could affect winter wheat.

The Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers Association posted the 2019 yield results from its field day demonstration plot on the Mike Baker farm near Trenton.