One-third of the fertilizer applied to grow corn in the U.S. each year simply compensates for the ongoing loss of soil fertility, leading to more than a half-billion dollars in extra costs to U.S. farmers every year, finds new research from the University of Colorado.

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In recent years, sulfur deficiency in wheat has become common in many areas of Kansas, particularly in no-tilled wheat. Kansas State University Extension shares some tips on how to manage this challenge.

The unique partnership between root-dwelling microbes and the plants they inhabit can reduce drought stress, according to research recently presented at the virtual 2020 ASA-CSSA-SSSA annual meeting.