Applying manure this spring? Start planning now.

From May 16th - June 15th, we asked No-Till Farmer readers: "What products do you put down during planting?"

No-tillers can use the Maximum Return to Nitrogen tool to maximize the economic return of nitrogen fertilizer invested and avoid the negative consequences that occur with over-applying.

With soil pores continuously filled with water this time of year, Penn State Extension says applying manure increases the risk of runoff.

The price of corn is low compared to pre-2014 harvest prices, which should affect nitrogen rate application, says University of Nebraska Extension.

To determine how much nitrogen to apply this spring, North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension says to submit tissue samples when wheat reaches GS-30.

New enrollments for the Conservation Stewardship Program will be accepted through Feb. 27, 2015. The program is designed to reward farmers, ranchers and foresters for maintaining existing conservation, and also the adoption of additional conservation measures.

It’s always amazing to see apparently still-thriving winter annual weeds underneath the snow or following some really cold weather.