If it's induced by environmental conditions, the yellow or purple appearance should turn green after a few sunny days with temperatures above 70 F. If plants remain yellow, then closer inspection and assessment is needed.

West Central shares how to recognize phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron and manganese deficiencies in your crops and the consequences of them.

During the last year, Grand Marsh, Wis., strip-tillers Eric and Megan Wallendal have researched and experimented with use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system, primarily to track and treat in-season nutrient deficiencies. They share their lessons learned and return on investment with the system.

Soil and leaf tissue tests indicate a magnesium deficiency and possibly sulfur deficiency are responsible for striped corn, says Michigan State University Extension.

Soil compaction can be a serious problem for farmers, but with proper management, compaction can be minimized.