Moist conditions in 2016 may have helped to fuel an aggressive advancement of clubroot pathotypes, many of which can quickly overcome current clubroot resistance traits, warns the Alberta Canola Producers Commission.

Penn State Extension recommends growers review whether the 2-bushels-per-acre seeding rate is the appropriate rate for seeding their cereal rye cover crop, based on their goals.

If using a seeding rate of pounds per acre, larger kernels may result in fewer seeds planted per acre and possibly thinner stands, while smaller kernels increases the chances for plant-to-plant competition.

Loading reduction targets for phosphorus — particularly those aimed at reducing losses of dissolved phosphate — may not be met through soil health alone, and definitely require attention to nutrient application placement and timing as well, says the International Plant Nutrition Institute.

Don't wait for green stems to dry to begin combining, as shatter losses occurring at the header or before the combine enters the field will be excessive, says Michigan State University Extension.

USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant geneticist Robert Klein and the Crop Germplasm Research Unit in College Station, Texas, have developed newly converted tropical sorghum lines that will thrive in temperate climates and have the genetic potential for high grain yields in the U.S.

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Montag Mfg., we welcome Eric Odberg, John Kemmeren and Jerry Ackermann — the 8th annual class of Responsible Nutrient Management Practitioners — to share how they improved their fertility practices.

Understanding that farmers are often on the go, No-Till Farmer is proud to debut its 2016 podcast series.

While it's critical to maximize profitability from the land, short-term economics should be balanced with long-term sustainability, says University of Minnesota Extension.

Farmers considering cover crop seeding and establishment this fall should remember that some herbicides can persist and potentially influence successful cover crop establishment, says Penn State University Extension.