Since most winter weed fall emergence is completed by early November, says University of Nebraska Extension, it’s important for no-tillers to decide now if they want to apply an herbicide.

University of Illinois Extension shares what no-tillers need to keep in mind with weed management next year in regards to herbicide resistance and post-emergence.

Late-harvested corn may be at risk because of western bean cutworms that have infested some fields, leaving some damaged crops susceptible to toxin-contaminated mold.

Corn and soybean growers should not scrimp on crop inputs because of lower grain prices and tightening profit margins, a Purdue University agricultural economist says.

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

University of Illinois explains how relying on one weed control tool or tactic, or trimming back on weed-control expenditures, can hurt a no-tiller’s bottom line.

Penn State Extension shares how large precipitation events cause the most erosion and can happen anytime of year, reminding us of the importance to protect the soil as much as possible.

Mazeppa, Minn., strip-tiller Rod Sommerfield has a very forward-looking view of precision agriculture. He believes the best evolution path is toward smaller, more autonomous machines that will look at the field microenvironment and adjust crop inputs for optimal yield on the spot.

Michigan State University Extension explains how applying compost can help increase the soil’s organic matter content, which in turn increases its water-holding capacity.

The University of Minnesota Extension took a day last month to highlight various tillage practices at their Tillage and Technology Field Day. The event, held at the University of Minnesota-Morris, brought together experts from across the Upper Midwest and Canada to talk with producers and demonstrate equipment.