Seeking to enroll about 1,200 row crop farmers in its Bayer Carbon Initiative in the first season, the company announced the latest in a string of recent environmentally focused initiatives by agriculture companies.

In order to maximize the benefits of stubble and no-till dryland cropping systems, weeds must be controlled. A multi-year study was conducted at the Southwest Research-Extension Center at Tribune, Kan., to evaluate the effects of weed control timing after wheat harvest.

Irrigation expenses are usually the biggest energy cost on the farm. On dry years, they become even higher. So how does one know when the system must be started and when it can be turned off? How should the low commodity prices this year affect these decisions? University of Nebraska Extension explains.

The latest USDA crop progress report showed 59% of corn crops were silking in the week ended July 19, ahead of the 30% reported silking in the same week last year.

The court's June 3 decision vacated the EPA registration of its dicamba-based Engenia herbicide without giving BASF an opportunity to be heard. The request for review is necessary to correct errors in due process and administrative law principles, the company says.

Soil microbiology is a universal and essential component of agricultural soils. This NebGuide provides basic information of soil microbiology, microbial functions, microbial enhancement, and microbial assessment.