Researchers report in a new study that several bird species some of them relatively rare are making extensive use of soybean fields in Illinois. The team found significantly more birds and a greater diversity of bird species nesting, roosting and feeding in no-till soybean fields than in tilled fields.

Even with fertilizer cost decreases, evaluating the level of fertilizer applications may be advisable, perhaps lowering application rates given recent price changes.

DuPont Pioneer experts suggest growers continue to look for ways to make the application of nutrients particularly nitrogen as efficient as possible. One strategy is to adopt split applications.

A nearly $100 billion-a-year compromise farm bill cleared the House Wednesday that eliminates a $4.5 billion-a-year farm subsidy called direct payments, but continues to heavily subsidize corn, soybeans, wheat, rice and cotton.

Orthman Mfg. announces the appointment of Randy Haarberg as Precision Tillage Systems Agronomist. Haarberg will focus on agronomic education and will assist the Orthman team, dealers and growers worldwide with crop production systems recommendations.

There is a lot more than just plants that live and grow in soil. Soil inhabiting organisms include a diversity of types and sizes.

University of Kentucky research shows the most profitable wheat yields are attained when the crop is assessed for health and stand after 'green-up.' The assessment will allow the most accurate assessment of nitrogen needs for the remainder of the season.

A study conducted in Missouri found three common field aspects for glyphosate-resistant waterhemp populations.

The next 4-5 weeks is the time to consider making a foliar application for aphids in wheat.A late-winter, foliar insecticide application, at least on wheat not having an insecticide seed treatment, has shown a consistent yield benefit.