Early evaluation of corn stands is important for identifying yield-limiting factors and making management decisions to mitigate them. Evaluation of corn stands should begin soon after rows are visible, say researchers at the University of Minnesota.

In this episode of the “No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators” podcast, brought to you by Martin Industries, editor, Frank Lessiter, hosts a panel discussion with six individuals who have attended every National No-Tillage Conference since it began in 1993: Allen Berry, Allan Brooks, R.D. Wolheter, Bryan Van Holten, Scott Davidson, and Randall Reeder.

Seeking to support the adoption of innovative practices and systems on agricultural land, the USDA's NRCS is launching a new sub-program created by the 2018 Farm Bill. Apply now through July 15, 2019.

With the 2018 Farm Bill comes the reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Applications for signup and extensions for expiring contracts will be available soon.

The recently-released 2017 Census of Ag data shows a big reduction in tillage across the country along with a renewed focus on regenerative farming techniques like no-till, reduced tillage and seeding cover crops. Check out our infographic showing how tillage practices and cover crop usage in the U.S. stacked up.

With improved weather in much of the Corn Belt this week farmers should make some significant progress in getting their corn and soybeans in the ground. They will need it because, as of this past Sunday, May 12, planting lagged far behind what one might expect at this point in the season.

Managing cover crops in wet, cool weather can challenge even the most experienced growers. Read on for suggestions regarding termination of cover crops from Ohio State University.

Planting over much of the Midwest is seriously delayed and history suggests the odds have also increased for reduced yields and very low net incomes. Two ag economist discuss why obtaining the number of acres eligible for prevented planting by crop for each insurance unit is useful background information to acquire in case planting decisions need to be made after the prevented planting date.

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Manufacturing, we share a Q&A interview with senior editor John Dobberstein and Rob Myers, regional director of extension programs for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).