From the South Dakota State University Extension, here's how to differentiate between a crop injury and a bacterial disease. Holcus spot, a minor disease which does not spread, can hide in plain sight.

Scientists have traditionally believed soil aggregates — clusters of soil particles — were the principal locations for stable carbon storage. Recent research from Michigan State University, however, shows that most stable carbon appears to be the result of microbes producing organic compounds that are then adsorbed onto soil mineral particles.

In case you missed them, here are the items that have garnered the most interest from other farmers in the month of July.

Evidence of the economic benefits of healthy soil will help farmers embrace conservation on more land, sooner.

USDA reports that, as of July 28, 58% of corn acres are silking. This up for 35% in the week prior, but far beyond the 90% a year earlier and the 5 year average of 83% for this date.

Doug Applegate demonstrates Praxidyn's new Mixmate Fusion automated mixing system with automated record keeping.

USDA officials held a conference call on July 25 announcing further details of the $16 billion package to support American farmers. One of the highlights was new information on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP).

The 2019 conference will explore successful strip-tillage tools and strategies of critical importance to beginner and veteran strip-tillers.