Study examines corn response to nitrogen in various cropping systems

An extension soil health specialist is looking at the nitrogen response of corn using various conservation practices. Anna Cates with the University of Minnesota says her research project evaluates how short and long-term soil health practices, as well as conventional tillage practices in a corn-soybean rotation affect a corn crop’s nitrogen needs. “We hear a…… Continue Reading

Light cash cattle business develops Thursday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by the week to date’s light, lower direct trade. October live was down $1.97 at $177.25 and December was $2.17 lower at $176.72. October feeders were $2.87 lower at $234.57 and November was down $3.50 at $231.67. Direct cash cattle trade picked up…… Continue Reading

Late diseases impacting Illinois soybean crops

The outreach agronomist for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says many farmers across the state are seeing late-season diseases impact their soybean fields. Stephanie Porter says she’s seeing a wide range of issues. “Some concerns with Phytophthora.”  She says, “I’ve had calls on soybean cyst nematode.  Calls on white mold that’s kind of popping up…… Continue Reading

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