Win a grain rescue tube and training for your fire department! Nationwide Insurance once again is teaming up with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), Peosta, Iowa, to award emergency first responders with grain rescue tubes and hands-on rescue training to help save lives.

The combination of low grain prices and above average yields have led many farms to leave the grain in the bin and hope for better prices this spring. Check this article out for tips on how to protect your stored grain.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to calculate fertilizer applications based on soil test results, including examples of both granular and liquid fertilizers. It covers understanding fertilizer labels, determining nutrient content, and applying the correct amount of fertilizer to meet crop needs for optimal growth.

The article discusses the insights gained from a soil health cohort session on cover crops, focusing on species selection, decision support tools, and root demonstrations. It also highlights how cover crops can improve soil health, enhance pest management, and provide valuable benefits for farm productivity and sustainability.

Biologicals are a hot topic in agriculture. This article highlights the uncertainties we face with their use, especially considering our different cropping systems. 

Corn stunt is a new corn disease that has been identified in four New York Counties this year. Symptoms present similarly to other stresses in corn, including drought, soil compaction, and phosphorous deficiency. 

Regular soil sampling is important for improving management practices, but many people feel confused when they receive their test results. With so much information, it can be hard to know what to do next. In this article, I'll explain the different measurements found in soil test reports and how to use this information effectively.

Every farm, regardless of size, that handles animal waste must be prepared to manage a manure-handling emergency. While prevention is the best strategy to reduce the risk of this type of emergency, not all manure spills can be prevented; therefore, a written emergency action plan should be developed for every farm. This article highlights the components in an emergency action plan and their importance.

Cleaning out your combine can help reduce the spread of weed seed, including herbicide resistant weeds. Check out this article to provide tips on how to cleanout your combine during the growing season!

This article discusses how drone technology fits into agriculture. While drones may offer some benefits, farmers should consider costs, regulations and farm needs before adopting them.

Recently, I participated in the first meeting in the Advanced Soil Health Training Cohort hosted by American Farmland Trust. Topics that we cover throughout the program include increased soil health, cover crop management, conducting soil health assessments, and economic considerations of adoption. With the first meeting having taken place in August, I wanted to share some of my lessons learned.

As manure gets spread onto corn fields this fall, it's important to remember that manure gas is incredibly dangerous. Take precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your employees as you spread manure from storage.