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It has been several years since we have had a wet harvest, and hopefully this dries up soon and we have several more years before we see another one. The last two to three weeks have not shown this to...
The crops have really changed over the last 10 days. If it wasn’t for the rain we received, combines would probably be out in the field starting harvest.
A fall burndown can be a valuable tool for fields that have a history of marestail, henbit, or other winter annuals, especially when those weeds have been difficult to manage in the spring.
Fall harvest is quickly approaching across the Smith Fertilizer and Grain territory, and as soon as those combines hit the field, we will be thinking about the 2027 crop. Now is a great time to evalu...
At this time, it looks like crops will be pulling a fair amount of fertility out of the soil, and many farmers are starting to think about fall fertilizer. We must feed our soil to grow a crop capable...
It is understandable that our minds are on this year’s crop, but it is important to start thinking about next year’s crop as well. During harvest, keep notes on which corn is standing well...
As we wrap up fungicide applications, it is time to start focusing on fertility programs for after harvest and considering how cover crops can be incorporated into those plans.
August is the time of year when we begin making kernel counts to get an idea of how different fields are performing. While yield estimates can vary quite a bit, they provide a good indication of which...
It may be a little early to purchase fertilizer for next season, but it is certainly not too early to begin making a plan using what we have learned from this year's crop.
The crops seemed to handle last week’s heat well, and overall conditions are looking good. Most of the corn has tasseled and appears to be relatively disease-free, at least for now. Soybeans ar...