Yield monitor data can help growers make decisions on water management practices, nitrogen and other nutrients, diseases and more, says Michigan State University Extension.

Soil organic matter (SOM) provides many benefits for crop production in Kansas. Higher SOM levels mean better soil aggregation, improved water infiltration, less compactability, less erodibility, and a generally higher level of productivity due to more available water and nutrients.

The presence of calcium and magnesium carbonate makes water hard whereas carbonate and bicarbonate concentration determine the alkalinity of the water.

The USDA will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program general signup, beginning on March 12 and ending on April 6.