Knowing that we will likely continue to experience volatile N pricing, coupled with less than stellar commodity prices, it's a critical time to evaluate your nutrient management strategy. So,what can you do to maintain your crop yields while also protecting your bottom line?

March 2026 has been wet, hovering around 150 percent of normal precipitation for much of New York. While this has some manure storages approaching or exceeding their operational capacity, it is critical to follow the prohibited spreading conditions within the CAFO permit and spreading plans in your CNMP. 

Every day, you are having to filter through data from consultants, salesmen, newsletter articles, and winter program presentations about possible best management practices that could be implemented on your farm or certain products. An important skill for making these decisions is being able to interpret research data, ensuring that its scientifically supported.

A follow up article to "Drones in Agriculture" in October 2024, this article dives into the opportunities to integrate drones into spray programs.

In the spring of 2025, Corteva announced they would discontinue the development of brown midrib (BMR) corn products. As numerous discussions on the topic have unfolded over the last several months, it has been apparent that sometimes the framing of the questions are not leading to the most productive discussions or decisions for a farm. Check out this article for important considerations for strateggizing forage plans for your farm.

The US Department of Agriculture's Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program announced $12 billion in aid for US farmers this past December. Here's what you need to know.

While harvest has stretched on for many, attention is beginning to shift toward planning for the 2026 growing season. This article highlights key factors to consider as seed ordering approaches, helping ensure selections align with field conditions and production goals.

Rounding out the final article in this series on till vs no-till, we're finally focusing on how your tillage decisions can impact the pest pressures on your farm. Your tillage decisions present different challenges and opportunities as it relates to pest management.

As grain enters the bins, I've been having more frequent conversations about commodity marketing. There is no one size fits all approach, but one thing remains the same: understanding your cost of production is the foundation of every sound management decision. 

Governor Hochul has announced two grant opportunities to help address the impacts of climate change and protect water quality. Funding is available in four tracks: Livestock Management (alternative waste and precision feeding management), Adaptation and Resiliency, Healthy Soils, and Agricultural Forestry Management. Contact your local Soil & Water Conservation office for more information. 

Continuing this series from last month, we're taking a look at all of the differences between tilling and no-till systems to help you figure out which system is best for your farm. We previously looked at how tillage decisions impact nutrient cycling, and this time we're considering how the same decisions can change soil structure. Your choice to till or not to till can significantly change your soil structure, determining what kinds of challenges may appear or which may be avoided. 

The decision to till or no-till is not a one size fits all approach. This article series aims to clear up some of the confusion about the ways that tillage (or a lack thereof) impacts our fields, and how the challenges you face could determine whether it's the right move for you.