Growers around the world are recognizing the value of true stewardship and conservation tillage methods. Many have begun to reassess their approach to farming and acknowledge that sustainability of the land will be a significant factor for agriculture in the future.

Currently, Johnsongrass is the only grass listed on the Missouri Department of Agriculture's noxious weeds list.

In February, the University of Missouri, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), and DuPont Pioneer announced an innovative collaboration to pool soil mapping resources, predictive technologies and expertise. The collaboration offers growers a step-change in sustainable crop production through better recommendations for nitrogen application management and othe

Elk Point, S.D., strip-tiller Joey Hanson shares the benefits and challenges of custom strip-tilling and how working on a variety of soil types, field sizes and with different equipment has evolved and improved his strip-tilling methodology.

Ryan Hulme, product marketing engineer for Orthman Mfg., talks about the company's inaugural Expo and discusses its first liquid fertilizer applicator, the 3LP.

Looking for additional income from your corn acres? If so, consider leasing your corn acres for cattle grazing after grain harvest.

Recent surveys indicate that 20% of the fields in Pennsylvania do not have a current soil test. With high yields, the plant food contained in the soil is depleted more rapidly. A 200-bushel corn crop pulls out 80 pounds of phosphorus and 60 pounds of potassium. It is important to get a benchmark as to what is left.

Gypsum, which has roots in the past as a farm soil treatment, also may have a bright future, and not just as a booster of crops but also a protector of water.

Much of the 2014 Nebraska corn crop has experienced repeated and prolonged stress and wounding. While most of the corn crop looks good, we are beginning to see early evidence of problems developing.

Gary Esselink, product manager with Raven Industries, explains the features of the new Hawkeye nozzle control system, which include pressure-based nozzle control, turn compensation standard and ISOBUS compatibility.