The study also found that each legume type has similar weed suppression regardless of the seeding rate. However, some of the legumes were better at suppressing weeds.

Over the past 5 years, Chris Perkins has been challenging conventional wisdom in corn production with a systems-approach banding program that has bumped yields on his southwestern Indiana farm by an additional 50-60 bushels per acre.

A Michigan State University study found the top 6 apps correctly identified anywhere from 11-67% of weeds. One app came out on top by successfully identifying 67% of 130 plants photographed, including 43% of grassy weeds.

As we approach harvest, we face final challenges like ear and crown rot. There are some ugly ears out there, particularly in the localized areas of Iowa that received hail during grain fill.

Localized populations of these species found on headlands or field margins likely represent a new introduction. Populations that are distributed throughout fields are likely a sign that these species have gone undetected for more than one year.

Keith Martin, President of MK Martin Enterprise, an Ontario based farm equipment company, discusses his company's introduction to strip-tillage 11 years ago. Martin also shares how his experiences with the National No-Tillage and National Strip-Tillage Conferences expanded his knowledge on the importance of soil health and agronomy.

Jeff Duling grows corn, soybeans and wheat in Ottawa, Ohio. In this video, the sixth-generation farmer gives us an up-close look at his custom toolbar, and how it’s designed to accomplish a wide array of tasks in his no-till/strip-till system.