Most information on cover crops in books and even from some farmer speakers indicates low carbon-to-nitrogen ratios mean nitrogen will be released to the cover crop. But some research North Dakota State University Extension is finding otherwise.

Data pulled from new sensor technology shows soil health practices in Iowa, Illinois and Indiana moving in the right direction, says the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC). Other states will come online soon.

The Soil Health Institute released its comprehensive strategy for enhancing soil health at the 4th annual meeting of the Soil Health Institute in Sacramento, Calif.

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Midwest Bio-Tech, we'll hear from Robby Bevis of Lonoke, Arkansas; Mike Brocksmith of Vincennes, Indiana; and Jerry Peery of Clinton, Kentucky; each of whom will share 5 nutrient management practices they’ve implemented on their own farms. Plus, no-tiller Russell Hedrick of Hickory, N.C., shares 3 direct marketing strategies that have led to higher profits.

Allan Vyhnalek of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources provides advice for both the older and younger generations about how to cohesively co-manage the family business.

An entomologist from South Dakota State University Extension discusses the need to scout canola for this pest, which isn’t normally a problem in the crop but may be this year.

For all intent and purposes, all of the 2019 U.S. corn and soybean crops that will be planted are in the ground, but the overall progress of this year’s crops continues to trail where they would typically be at this point.

The severe problems wheat producers had with wheat streak mosaic virus in years past can be traced back, in most cases, to a lack of control of volunteer wheat, says Kansas State University Extension. Here are some tips to combat it.