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Reading The Sky

Our ability to predict the weather has advanced gradually for decades, with great benefit to farmers. How far out can we get?

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Eyes in the Furrow

The new SmartFirmer® seed firmer from Precision Planting® takes the guesswork out of soil conditions when planting.

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Boosting Soil Health

Productive soil contains a community of living organisms. Improving their neighborhood can improve your farm.

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Follow These Steps To Grow High-Yielding Winter Wheat

“That will never work in my area.” Growers often say this when presented with the idea of raising high-yielding winter wheat.

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Cover crops being grown in a garden.

Cover Crops For the Garden

Easy-to-grow cover crops replenish and protect garden soil.

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How To Choose the Right Garden Cover Crop For You

Many choices abound to match your climate, soil type and the season of the year.

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How to Spot a Temperature Inversion

Just because it’s calm and clear doesn’t mean it’s a safe time to spray the new dicamba formulations. Here are tips on how (and why) to recognize temperature inversions.

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5 Tips For Planning A Drip Irrigation System

An ag engineer shares five top tips for planning a drip irrigation system for large home gardens and small market-grower operations.

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3 Best Tips for Packing Silage Piles

Experts offer their advice on how to pack silage for feed quality that lasts.

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Sorghum in the Garden

Growers and cooks find this ancient grain isn’t just for farmers.

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