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2025 corn considerations

Many corn farmers are preparing for tighter balance sheets in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jeff Coulter says fertilizer and crop protection products should be scrutinized. “We can think about what are the inputs that are essential and how to make the best...

Considerations for next growing season

Commentary. County fair, State fair, Learfield Ag/Brownfield Summer meeting and Farm Progress Show filled my August. Hot and worn out at the end of many of those days, but my cup is full. Having been in the business of farm broadcasting for nearly four...

Fall fertilizer considerations

As farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest, plans for fall fertility are also being set. University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says anhydrous ammonia remains a very good option, but cautions growers considering urea. The post

Crop considerations when excessively wet

There can be a laundry list of management considerations for farmers dealing with excessive moisture this time of year. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says assessing the crop comes first. “First we’ve got the issue of crop damage, then...