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- How to Accurately Identify Winter Annual Weeds
Winter annual weeds manage to survive the entire winter, and then they produce seeds in late spring or early summer the following year. - Recommended Herbicide Products for Winter Small Grains
Choosing the right herbicide and weed mitigation strategy is key to protecting crops in the late season. - How to Successfully Harvest and Handle Frost-Damaged Soybeans
Frost-damaged soybeans are salvageable but require special knowledge and equipment to ensure viability. - How Soil Sampling Can Improve Your Fertilization Practices
Soil sampling can minimize costs and improve yields when proper methodology is followed. - How to Protect Livestock From Toxicity of Sorghum Forages
Prussic acid might develop, or nitrates can accumulate in sorghum forages due to cool temperatures and other fall stressors. - Five Grain Handling Tips You Should Know This Harvest Season
This 2023 harvest season, growers in much of the U.S. face grain handling challenges due to unique weather conditions. - Supplementing on Pasture Helps Stretch Forage Resources
Harvested forage, grain-based supplements, and fibrous byproducts can all be used to stretch forage resources on pasture. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks. - Fill Forage Gaps with Grazing Cornstalks
Grazing cattle on corn crop residue, or grazing cornstalks, fills livestock nutrient gaps during periods of drought and during the winter. Learn more. - The New John Deere 1 Series Round Balers for High-Quality Bales
The latest John Deere Round Balers are equipped with advanced technology to deliver consistent bale quality while reducing operating time and effort. - Planning Ahead for Fall Bale Grazing
Bale grazing replenishes nutrients in overgrazed or overworked soil, while simultaneously reducing the labor needed to move bales and feed livestock. - Why Cover Crops are Essential for Vegetable Growth
Cover crops help stave off drought, enrich soil, and eliminate pests to reduce growers’ risk of crop loss. - How to Stop Corn Aphids in Their Tracks This Summer
Corn aphids are thriving due to drought conditions — here’s how growers can identify, mitigate and control the insect threat. - Predicting Corn Maturity in 2023
Heavy rains have led to an unpredictable growing season and challenges predicting corn maturity. - John Deere Strengthens Precision Farming with Smart Apply
Smart Apply puts improved precision, better spray control, and more efficient chemical use in the hands of growers in orchards, vineyards, and tree nurseries. - Maximizing Hay Efficiency During Drought Conditions
With drought conditions looming, hay efficiency will be a top concern for buyers. Read on to learn tips for effective hay management this season. - Seasonal Drought Impacts Corn and Soybean Crops
As corn and soybean farmers across Minnesota work to produce the best possible crop, they continue to face extreme drought this season. Learn more. - Ohio State Fair to Feature John Deere Equipment
As the fair and farm show seasons roll on, John Deere plans to participate in the Ohio State Fair, which is slated to take place between July 26 and Aug. 6 in Columbus, Ohio. Learn more. - Stalk Borers Infestation Affects Corn Production
Young corn across Iowa remains vulnerable to stalk borers, a type of caterpillar that can tunnel into the stems of the crop. Learn more. - Improving Crop Yields with Advanced Surge Protection
Over time, many plants have evolved to account for their environment, and some of their developed features are now taking a toll on agricultural producers. Learn more. - Planting Cover Crops Can Mitigate PPL Acres in Wet Springs
A six-state study now suggests that leveraging cover crops and limiting tillage can potentially reduce the number of prevent plant (PPL) acres. Learn more.