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Rooting for Success: Fall Soil Sampling & Fertilizer Tips

Soil sampling is an essential step in developing an effective soil fertility plan. With fall soil temperatures dipping below 10 °C, now is the perfect time to gather samples. Learn how collecting soil samples by landsca…

Fall Into Control: Mastering Fall Weed Management

Fall is a great time to re-evaluate weed issues and implement fall management practices to give next year’s crop a good start.  

To bale or not to bale? Straw management that benefits the upcoming year

Whether keeping or removing straw, residue management should be done as early as possible in the fall. Straw management is a critical step in creating good seeding conditions for the following year’s crop.  

Why testing your grain brings many benefits

Whether selling the grain to the elevator or using them as seed next year, testing grain is a low-cost practice that brings huge benefits. This article will look at sampling tips, testing labs, information gained through…

In what conditions can grains be safely stored?

The last couple of weeks have seen a mixture of hot, dry conditions and cooler, wet days. The changing field conditions bring up the question: how to make sure the grain is safe to store?

What are the best ways to manage straw?

How farmers manage straw and residue can impact long-term soil health, soil nutrient levels, moisture retention, soil erosion, seeding management, as well as next year’s crop establishment.