Winter barley planting is coming and there are a few issues to consider. Take time to review fertility, planting date and variety considerations.

Following the use of cover crops, farmers reported increased yields of corn, soybeans and wheat, and improved control of herbicide-resistant weeds, according to a nationwide survey. In addition, the survey of 2,012 farmers showed acreage planted in cover crops has nearly doubled over the past five years.

Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling – Q and A

Growers shouldn't start planting winter wheat much earlier than the best pest management planting date, as it could increase the risk of yield losses from insects and diseases, excessive fall growth or higher-than-desired soil temperatures, says Kansas State University Extension.

Slugs feed on seed prior to germination. An alternative would be to drill the rye seeds instead of broadcasting.

A tempting amount of alfalfa growth may be available for harvest in early fall, but the University of Nebraska cautions that a careful harvest will help assure it's also available next year.

Canola producers can lose up to 5 bushels or more per acre if the combine isn’t adjusted properly. Here are some tips from the Canola Council of Canada to measure combine losses and make adjustments to limit those losses.

The effects of cool, wet weather and foliar diseases in Pennsylvania.

Corn and soybean take up relatively large amounts of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and much of this P and K ends up in the grain that is taken off the field during harvest. In order to keep soil nutrient levels from dropping over time, the amounts removed need to be replaced by applying fertilizer or manure. In order to know how much nutrient a crop removes, we need to know how much there is in a bushel of harvested grain.